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DINING GUIDE

PRICE KEY (Average Entrée)$ UNDER $ 10• $$$ 11 TO $ 15• $$$ $ 16 TO $ 25• $$$$ $ 26 AND HIGHER.

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Indicates a restaurant featured in 5280 for the first time (though not necessarily a restaurant that has just opened).

A

A5 $$$$

Downtown / Steak House The team behind Forget Me Not and Tap and Burger offers a refreshing chophouse experience in a delightfully funky bar and dining room. Reservations accepted. 1600 15th St., 303-623-0534. Dinner

Acreage by Stem Ciders $$

Lafayette / Seasonal Stem Ciders’ ciderhouse and eatery pairs its drinks with house-grown produce and sustainable sourcing. Reservations accepted for parties of nine or more. 1380 Horizon Ave., Lafayette, 720-443-3007. Lunch, Dinner

Apple Blossom $$

Downtown / Seasonal At this seasonally focused eatery inside the Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver, siblings Paul and Aileen Reilly serve American comforts. Don’t miss the decadently rich and crispy chicken-fried duck livers. Reservations accepted. 822 18th St., 303-301-8999. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Avelina $$$$

Downtown / American This upscale LoDo restaurant offers a sleek atmosphere and beautifully composed plates with worldly flavors. Sample the roasted Icelandic cod or wagyu beef carpaccio. Reservations accepted. 1550 17th St., Ste. 120, 720-904-6711. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

B

Bellota $$

RiNo / Mexican Chef Manny Barella cooks elevated regional Mexican fare inspired by his Monterrey childhood inside the Source. Don’t miss the fried quesadilla de requeson. Reservations accepted. The Source, 3350 Brighton Blvd., 720-542-3721. Lunch, Dinner

Brasserie Brixton $$$

Cole / French Pair the likes of steak frites, pâté with house-baked sourdough, and other comforting French specialties with a glass of wine at this romantic neighborhood bistro. Reservations accepted. 3701 N. Williams St., 720-617-7911. Dinner, Brunch

Brutø $$$$

Downtown / International At the Wolf’s Tailor’s sister restaurant at the Dairy

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