Lysa & Doug’s guidebook
Food scene
Little Man Ice Cream Factory
4411 W Colfax AveRight around the corner!
Tap & Burger Sloan's Lake
1565 North Raleigh StreetGood food and beer - a local favorite
Rupert's at the Edge
2045 Sheridan BoulevardTerrific Breakfast
Lots of food truck type options with a fantastic view of the city
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Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetLots of food truck type options with a fantastic view of the city
US THAI CAFE
5228 W 25th AveA local Thai food favorite
PURE YUM! Pizza, sandwiches, beer...and killer deserts
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Hops & Pie/Berkeley Donuts
3920 Tennyson StPURE YUM! Pizza, sandwiches, beer...and killer deserts
For our vegan and vegetarian friends - great stuff here!
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Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveFor our vegan and vegetarian friends - great stuff here!
This is a unique experience...but don't say we didn't warn you!
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Casa Bonita
6715 W Colfax AveThis is a unique experience...but don't say we didn't warn you!
Sam's No. 3
1500 Curtis StreetA classic if you find yourself downtown
El Camaron Loco translates to “the crazy shrimp,” a hint that this place (which has several outposts across the metro area) is all about seafood. While it has a list of menu items ranging from fajitas to gorditas, dishes such as the Cocktel de Camaron — a Mexican hangover cure made of jumbo shrimp in tomato juice loaded with avocado and cucumber — are always a good bet
El Camaron Loco - Denver
775 Federal BlvdEl Camaron Loco translates to “the crazy shrimp,” a hint that this place (which has several outposts across the metro area) is all about seafood. While it has a list of menu items ranging from fajitas to gorditas, dishes such as the Cocktel de Camaron — a Mexican hangover cure made of jumbo shrimp in tomato juice loaded with avocado and cucumber — are always a good bet
This longtime Capitol Hill standby has been offering its signature liters of margaritas to guests on the patio since the late 1980s. It’s the neighborhood go-to for dishes such as chiles rellenos, chimichangas, and burritos slathered in melted cheddar.
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Benny's Restaurant & Cantina
301 E 7th AveThis longtime Capitol Hill standby has been offering its signature liters of margaritas to guests on the patio since the late 1980s. It’s the neighborhood go-to for dishes such as chiles rellenos, chimichangas, and burritos slathered in melted cheddar.
Los Carboncitos’ three locations are owned by three brothers from Mexico City, which is why the menu is filled with the antojos (cravings) of favorites hard to find north of the border. Diners should start with queso fundido then a selection of mouth-watering street tacos, and come back for the molcajetes, sopes, and tortas.
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Los Carboncitos
3757 N Pecos StLos Carboncitos’ three locations are owned by three brothers from Mexico City, which is why the menu is filled with the antojos (cravings) of favorites hard to find north of the border. Diners should start with queso fundido then a selection of mouth-watering street tacos, and come back for the molcajetes, sopes, and tortas.
Movie Theater
Right around the corner - a unique movie theater experience!
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Sloans Lake
4255 W Colfax AveRight around the corner - a unique movie theater experience!
Pubs and Bars
Fun atmosphere, dog friendly and great views of Sloan's Lake
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Joyride Brewing Company
2501 Sheridan BoulevardFun atmosphere, dog friendly and great views of Sloan's Lake
Local brewery right down the street on Colfax - they often have food trucks in the parking lot as well. Fun vibe normally
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Seedstock Brewery
3610 W Colfax AveLocal brewery right down the street on Colfax - they often have food trucks in the parking lot as well. Fun vibe normally
Prost Brewing Co. & Biergarten - Denver
2540 19th StCAN NOT BEAT THE DECK VIEW! Come for a drink and get some food from the wide variety of options - but head out on the deck for phenomenal views of the city!
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Avanti Food and Beverage
3200 North Pecos StreetCAN NOT BEAT THE DECK VIEW! Come for a drink and get some food from the wide variety of options - but head out on the deck for phenomenal views of the city!
Sports
Stadium yeMile High
1701 Bryant StWhat a place to see an NFL game!
Catch a baseball game here if you can - fun and friendly atmosphere in the heart of downtown.
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Coors Field
2001 Blake StCatch a baseball game here if you can - fun and friendly atmosphere in the heart of downtown.
Pepsi Center
1000 Chopper CircleCatch a Nuggets or Avalanche Game at Pepsi!
Entertainment
Nuggets Basketball, concerts, and even hockey - a little bit of everything!
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Pepsi Center
1000 Chopper CircleNuggets Basketball, concerts, and even hockey - a little bit of everything!
Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
6350 Greenwood Plaza BlvdThe Mission Ballroom
4242 Wynkoop StreetThe Crimson Room
Underground jazz in a cool intimate venue
Shopping
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
3000 E 1st Ave16th Street Mall
16th Street MallNeighborhoods
River North Art District
LoDo
Lower Highlands