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Daughter Thai Kitchen & Bar (October 2019)

At Daughter Thai, style and substance are what’s for dinner. Under the discerning eye of chef-owner Ounjit Hardacre, the vibe at the Platte Street spot is lively and hip, and the usual Thai food menu suspects sport flavor upgrades and face-lifts. Expect twists—and lovely presentation—on everything from massaman curry (with Colorado lamb and lychee) to pla larb (a salad laced with mint, chiles, lime, and roasted rice, elevated with fried frog legs) to the urbane cocktail program.