Doubletree Hotel Denver
Neighborhood: Northeast, Stapleton

3203 Quebec St
Denver, CO 80207

Aly D. writes: dear doubletree,

thanks for having a room available for me last minute. i didn't know i was coming, i swear. it just happened that way. oh yeah, thanks for the early check in. i would have been screwed if i had to wear my sweats to the wedding.

thanks…

Soleil Mediterranean Grille & Wine Bar
Neighborhood: Southeast, Cherry Creek

2817 E 3rd Ave
Denver, CO 80206

Gretchen W. writes: I honestly knew going in that "tapas" was Spanish for "incredibly tiny but tasty bites that are going to tease your tongue like that flirty girl in high school but in no way are you going to be fully satisfied by the experience."  Loose translation,…

Purple Martini DTC
Neighborhood: Southeast

8000 E Belleview Ave
# D30
Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Nancy O. writes: The Purple Martini has always been a fantastic hidehout for me and my girlfriends.  It's always super fun and very chic.

If Martinis aren't you thing, they have an extensive wine list featuring the finest wines from across the globe.  I love the…

Gateaux
Neighborhood: Southwest, Golden Triangle

1160 N Speer Blvd
Denver, CO 80204

Laura L. writes: After a Christmas cookie baking fiasco (I will not describe the details) I needed something to take to my cookie exchange. I had recently moved to the area, so I needed something *fast* and after a quick web search found Gateaux was the closest thing…

Zeitgeist Modern Furniture Classics
Neighborhood: Southwest, Lincoln Park

1132 Speer Blvd
Denver, CO 80204

dj soundra w. writes: This one is like a playground for Andy Warhol.  So modern!  

All the black and white and blocky shapes.  A plethora of hanging lamps.  Funky chairs  chunky plastics.  Multi-angular lamps.  Distorting mirrors.  Some on the verge of tacky...between that…

Peet's Coffee & Tea

1695 29th Street
Boulder, CO 80305

Amy B. writes: Peet's Coffee & Tea is a new addition to Boulder... a part of the new Twenty Ninth Street Mall.  It is a small shop with a lot of tea that you can purchase, in addition to coffee.  

Their decaf, skinny carmel lattes are very tasty, and come served up…

Erawan Cafe
Neighborhood: Southeast, Congress Park

3919 E 8th Ave
Denver, CO 80206

sherri s. writes: This charming little spot lacks warmth and atmosphere, but the food is so good and the one man show is so endearing that you will want to go back again and again. The sole proprietor of this place was hosting, bussing, cooking, and washing dishes…

Las Delicias
Neighborhood: Southeast

4301 E Kentucky Ave
Denver, CO 80246

misha r. writes: It's definitely not where I'd chose to eat in Glendale.  I've been there 5 times, and zero times was enough.  The food is very greasy, and not authentic Mexican at all.  I'm not impressed.  
You know when you're in a great Mexican restaurant when the…

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

1700 28th St
Boulder, CO 80301

Dan D. writes: I just love this place.  The chicken tenders with the dressing?!?  OH YEAH...have your tried the appetizer sampler?  Go for it...

Dessert do the brownie and ice cream.  

This place made me feel better after the 70 was closed and we had to pause our…

Kaiser Permanente Health Care Program
Neighborhood: Northeast

1375 E 20th Ave
Denver, CO 80205

Mary Jo S. writes: To review an HMO you have to divulge a bit of personal information but for Kaiser Permanente it is worth it. Especially, since it seems KP is either a love it or hate it HMO. First, I have been with this HMO facility for 30 years; I first chose it…

Campus Cycles
Neighborhood: Southwest

2102 S Washington St
Denver, CO 80210

Tiffany C. writes: For the past week or so my boyfriend has been looking for a bicycle. But, not just any bike, he wanted Electra's Rat Fink. A totally rad green and orange cruiser with 3 speeds and awesome details.

We have been to countless bike shops in the Denver…

Cashmere Salon & Day Spa

9579 S University Blvd.
Suite G-1
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

Karli F. writes: I've been seeing Stacy Baker for over two years and I've never been disappointed in her work.  She's always willing to do what I ask for, but she'll give honest feedback if it won't look good on you.  I've gotten to where I trust her enough to say,…

Pour House Pub the
Neighborhood: Northwest, Lodo

1435 Market St
Denver, CO 80202

Jason J. writes: I arrived with a friend.  It was a gorgeous day.  I had my Dustin Pedroia Jersey on, with my fitted BoSox cap, she had her Big Papi Tee and her Sox hat on.  Sat at the very top patio watching the Patriots beat some overmatched team through terrible…

Rock Bar
Neighborhood: Northeast, City Park

3015 E Colfax Ave
Denver, CO 80206

kym b. writes: Forget international summits. Forget aid missions. Forget brokered agreements. Forget buying the world a Coke and teaching it to sing...

...if we REALLY want to achieve World Peace, all we need to do is play cheesy 80s dance music, 24/7. Because…

Hanson's Grill & Tavern
Neighborhood: Southwest

1301 S Pearl St
Denver, CO 80210

Mariko Y. writes: On the outside it looks the a little hole in the wall, but it is surprisingly roomy and pretty modern.
The food we had last night for dining out for life was pretty good and we got our food pretty quickly despite the fact that the place was hopping.…

Denver Fabrics

2821 W Belleview
Littleton, CO 80123

Carrie R. writes: Hands down, the best selection of fabric in Denver, except it's in Littleton.

It's a quilter's paradise, with a variety of reproductions and novelty fabrics. Cool home decorating fabrics, too, organized by color. And apparel fabrics, with more denim…

Dance Company the

740 Wilcox St
Castle Rock, CO 80104

dj soundra w. writes: My friend Cara used to Dance here and let me tell you...she was a great dancer.  A dancer from heaven, almost.  Oh, now I remember...I used to dance here too!  Not so into the stage costumes myself and a little old...now.  That's why I bounced.  BUT…

Casablanca Moroccan Restaurant
Neighborhood: Southeast, University

2488 S University Blvd
Denver, CO 80210

Thomas S. writes: Shortly after moving to Denver, a family friend gave us, "The Gyros Journey: Affordable Ethnic Eateries Along the Front Range," by Joey Procelli and Clay Fong.  This book was a good primer on restaurants in the area, but is certainly not a collection…

Dino's Soda Bar
Neighborhood: Southeast, Washington Park

2217 E Mississippi Ave
Denver, CO 80299

Suzy S. writes: Dino's makes their own ice cream and they have some really unique flavors.  Don't just go for the desert though.... go for a great lunch.  Even without  a side of french fries, they make the best cheeseburger in Denver.  I am also very addicted to…

Commerce City

5291 E 60th Ave
Commerce City, CO 80022

dj soundra w. writes: The only reason I can think of to come and visit Commerce City is if you are a student photographer looking for something to supersede it all or  if you are methed out and looking for a picturesque setting for a meth...user.     Especially during the…

Quizno's
Neighborhood: Southwest, Capitol Hill

1275 Grant St
Denver, CO 80203

Mona L. writes: Back around 1983 or 1984, this was the first Quiznos I entered.  My sweet Aunti Margie took me there for a tuna sandwich...it was delicious...  

Now in Miami, Quiznos are popping up all over town, the thing I liked about the old Quiznos is I didnt…

Aurora Reservoir

5800 S Powhaton Rd
Aurora, CO 80010

dj soundra w. writes: What a "cool" place to take a dip, or better, go for a jog/bike ride/canoe along this shady grove.  You will get hott while running/biking so then take a dip in this "cool" water for some genuine unbridled lowering of your temperature that is sure to…

Cherry Creek Reservoir

4201 S Parker Rd
Aurora, CO 80014

dj soundra w. writes: Again, a great place to come for an adventure. biking, jogging, WINDSURFING. etc.  You will get fit and then you can cool off.

El Paraiso

4690 Harlan St
Denver, CO 80212

Lori M. writes: Those who bemoan the lack of real, honest-to-masa Mexican restaurants in Denver haven't been to El Paraiso, an always-crowded, supersized space that parades an eight-page menu, much of it in Spanish, that proffers everything from shrimp cocktail and…

Old Chicago

6676 South Parker Road
Aurora, CO 80010

Craig E. writes: Not as awesome as it's more famous counterpart on Pearl Street in Boulder, but it's proximity to the house I grew up in makes this place pretty sweet!  Same food, same awesome beer selection, but less of a hike to my house than the one in Boulder.…

Libations Wine & Spirits

6554 S Parker Rd
Aurora, CO 80016

Craig E. writes: Libations? If I didn't know what it meant I'd think it was a porn store...

Great selection of booze for a place in suburbia, my parents would love this place, all kinds of top shelf booze that I could never afford.  The kind of booze that sits in your…

Gandolfo's Deli

1400 E Hampden Ave
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113

Kendra M. writes: Gandolfo's Deli is another deli that's claiming to be comparable to  NYC deli.  NYC mysteriously hasn't been a place of my many travels (oddly), so I can't judge if Gandolfo's is up to snuff to their claim.

What I can tell you is that it's good…

Cobbler's Corner - Denver
Neighborhood: Northwest, CBD

826 17th Street
Denver, CO 80202

Shiho F. writes: Quick service, decent qualtiy and super affordable.  After ruining all my heels from walking the hills of San Francisco and trotting around in Denver, I took 6 pairs of heels to the Cobbler's Corner.  All six pairs had new heels by the following day…

Priscilla of Boston - Denver, CO
Neighborhood: Southeast, Cherry Creek

299 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206

Riza H. C. writes: My first trip to Priscilla Of Boston.  Went on a Monday morning at about 11:30hrs.  Its the 2nd Bridal Salon, I went here in Colorado.  Managed to try on only the bridesmaid dress coz they dont have the wedding gown that I can wear!

Found the one that…

Tuscany Coffee & Deli
Neighborhood: Northwest, Uptown

1700 Lincoln Street Denver
Denver, CO 80203

Shiho F. writes: Great place to grab a breakfast sandwich or fresh deli sando.  I had a bacon, egg and cheese on an English Muffin and I have got to say that it was the pretty darn good.  I mean it was lighter than most other ones I've tried.  The bacon was grease…

The Snob Shop
Neighborhood: Southeast, Congress Park

2804 E 6th Ave
Denver, CO 80206

Amanda W. writes: A diamond in the rough! Ever wonder what happens to the clothes rich folks wear once and are honor bound never to wear again? They get sold consignment at the Snob Shop!

This place has got LABELS! Gucci, Ralph Lauren, MaxMara, Calvin Klein, BeBe,…

Scandinavian Designs

10180 N Wadsworth Pkwy
Westminster, CO 80030

Amanda W. writes: In this land barren of Ikea, Scandinavian Design, I suppose, is the next best thing when it comes to furniture. While the quality and the prices run the gamut from high to low you can usually find a few furniture pieces to fit your needs. The…

Woody's Wood-Fired Pizza

7095 E Evans Ave
Denver, CO 80224

Dug F. writes: PIZZA + BUFFET the only way you can go wrong is CiCis with that combination!

The service at time can be lacking, but once again I don't think service and buffet are synonymous when it comes to eating out! The pizza is very above average for buffet and…

Urban Harvest Bread & Espresso
Neighborhood: Southeast

200 Quebec St
Denver, CO 80230

sherri s. writes: Urban Harvest is not only a deli style restaurant with breakfast and lunch choices, it has the best coffee and some very good pastries.
There are the traditional 2-top and 4-top tables, as well as a casual chair(s)/ couch(es) seating area with…

Jewels of Highlands House Tour
Neighborhood: Northwest, Highland

c/o The Lumber Baron Inn
2555 W 37th Ave
Denver, CO 80211

Carrie R. writes: This annual home tour raises funds for the Denver School of the Arts. (Yes, this seems odd since DSA is in Park Hill and this tour takes place on the opposite side of town. But who am I to question such things. It also seems like there's a "the" or…

Colorado Dragon Boat Festival

Sheridan Blvd at 26th Ave
Denver, CO 80238

Lacey M. writes: I am so glad we decided to go to the Dragon Boat Festival this weekend.  It was a blast.  We went early on Sat. morning, so we beat the crowd and the heat.  Double plus for us.  The food was pretty good, and fairly cheap for festival food.  I had a…

Souper Salad
Neighborhood: Southeast

2730 S Colorado Blvd
Ste 118
Denver, CO 80222

Jenn S. writes: yes the place is a salad buffet, but the food is fresh and there's multitude of fixings to choose from. the employees are constantly changing and refilling the various items on the bar, so you know the stuff doesn't sit around all day.  usually there…

Kipling Wild Oats Natural Marketplace

8194 S Kipling Pkwy
Littleton, CO 80127

Aaron M. writes: A great little grocery store to get all things natural.  Prices every rich trophy wife would enjoy.  Words like "organic" and "natural" automatically increase the price of things.  I was actually surprised when I came away with a weeks worth of baby…

Target Stores

9390 W Cross Dr
Littleton, CO 80123

Aaron M. writes: This classifies as one of those "Super Targets"  Personally I am a bit frightened by the idea of buying groceries at a Target.  I mean who goes to target for produce.  It can't be very fresh.  But what do I know.  Staying well clear of the groceries…