Best Bites: Charcoal’s Shrimp Bincho

Cold Night Order: Row 14’s Lamb Bolognese

Must Try: Olomomo Cinnamon-Cayenne Almonds

Best Bites: The Village Cork’s Savory Wild Rice Crepes

Best Bites: True Food Kitchen’s Winter Ingredient Salad

Best Bites: Central Bistro’s Pork Chop

Date Night

Al Lado, a six-month-old wine and tapas bar in Riverfront, has the right moves.

Best Bites: The Berkshire’s Bacon Flight

Best Bites: Bistro Vendôme’s Foie Gras Saisie

Dinner Theater

The new Squeaky Bean is a fully realized restaurant that commands your attention.

Holiday Cheese Trio from The Truffle Cheese Shop

Order This: WaterCourse Foods’ Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos

Best Bites: Spuntino’s Country-Style Pâté

Comfort Zone

At Charcoal, chef Patrik Landberg dishes up refreshingly straightforward bistro cuisine.

Steakhouse Steal: Three Courses for $33 at Edge

Best Bites: 240 Union’s Carbonara Pizza

Seasonal Bounty: Savory Apple Dishes

Best Bites: Chada Thai’s Panang Curry

Gotta Have It: Hope Hummus

Parallel Universe

The Kitchen Denver searches for its identity.