Gather Round

Panzano chef Elise Wiggins prepares an at-home Italian feast.

Best Bites: The Wooden Table’s Meatball Sub

Love It: Frank’s Kitchen

On the Ballot: Initiative 300

Magic Ingredient: The Crushery’s Cream Cheese

Go Now: Maria Empanada

Eye Candy: Dines

Screaming Deal: Club Wino

Trendspotting: Barrels Find New Life

Obsession: Justin’s Peanut Butter Cups

Gotta Have It: KangaCare Pail Liner

Go Now: Axios Estiatorio

Sweet Stuff: Simple Sugar Bakery’s Cookie Sandwiches

2011: The 25 Best Restaurants

After many months of eating, hours of analyzing hundreds of dishes, and untold numbers of discussions, we have compiled a list of the most compelling places to dine in Denver—and beyond. 

New: Cafe Bar

The Craving: Rockbar’s Korn Nuts

Good Stuff: Matcha

Go Now: Hops & Pie

Ethnic Eats: Paxia’s Tlacoyos

Addicted: Colorado Custard Company