PRICE KEY (Average Entrée) $ UNDER $ 10• $$ $ 11 TO $ 15• $$$ $ 16 TO $ 25 • $$$$ $ 26 AND HIGHER.
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Annette
Aurora / American Caroline Glover brings a warm dining experience to Stanley Marketplace. Enjoy a family-style menu featuring seasonal salads, toasts, and wood-grilled fare. Reservations accepted. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Ste. 108, Aurora. 720-710-9975. Dinner
Arabesque
Boulder / Mediterranean Sip house-made chai tea while sampling Middle Eastern delights—such as hummus, shawarma wraps, and baba ghanoush—in this charming, sun-filled lunch spot. Reservations not accepted. 1634 Walnut St., 720-242-8623. Breakfast, Lunch
Ash’Kara
Highland/Middle Eastern Chef Daniel Asher offers a playful take on Middle Eastern cuisine at this plant-bedecked eatery. Don’t miss the silky hummus and earthy baba ghanoush. Also try the Boulder location. Reservations accepted. 2005 W. 33rd Ave., 303-537-4407. Dinner, Brunch
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Bar Max
Congress Park/Contemporary This European bistro offers a simple, curated menu. Pair the prosciutto, brie, and fig spread sandwich with a glass of prosecco. Reservations accepted. 2412 E. Colfax Ave., 303-333-0003. Dinner
Barolo Grill
Cherry Creek/Italian Dedication to authenticity translates to the food and extensive wine menu at this elegant eatery, which is focused on the cuisines of northern Italy’s Tuscany and Piedmont regions. Reservations accepted. 3030 E. Sixth Ave., 303-393-1040. Dinner
Beckon
RiNo / Contemporary Chef Duncan Holmes brings an elevated, intimate dining experience to Larimer Street. The seasonal menu changes frequently. Reservations required. 2843 Larimer St., 303-749-0020. Dinner
Blackbelly
Boulder / American Chef Hosea Rosenberg’s menu features charcuterie, small plates, and daily butcher specials. Try the crispy pig ears with red pepper jelly. Also check out the grab-and-go market next door. Reservations accepted. 1606 Conestoga St., Boulder, 303-247-1000. Dinner
Blue Ocean
Hampden South / Chinese This spot specializes in traditional Chinese fare. Try the Lanzhou handpulled noodles
