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Denver Restaurant Week Dates are OUT!

December 30, 2019 By Chrissy CO Native

The 2020 Denver Restaurant Week dates have been revealed but the list of restaurants and corresponding menus for 5280 Denver Restaurant week are still under wraps!

Denver Restaurant Week is on the Denver Bucket TO DO list once again

The 16th annual Denver Restaurant Week takes place Feb. 21 – March 1, 2020. Hundreds of Denver’s top restaurants will offer multi-course dinners for three tasty prices: $25, $35 or $45.

The following 5280 restaurants are sorted by neighborhoods in Denver.

During the 10-day-long Denver Restaurant Week, hundreds of Denver’s top restaurants will offer multi-course dinners for tasty prices.

Denver Restaurant Week Menus

This Denver Foodie event is a favorite that is anticipated all year long. If more fancy food fare for your buck puts you in a romantic mood you could skip the overpriced dinner out for Valentine’s Day and use your eating out budget (and calorie count) just a week or two later.

Reservations can be made at the individual restaurants or you can use OpenTable.com to make your reservations online. Be sure to note 5280 DRW in the notes section.

Some restaurants still haven’t finalized their menu’s yet so they don’t show up below. We will be updating this page as the news comes in. Another tip is to continue to call back even if your favorite restaurant is already full. People do cancel and you might just get lucky.

Your favorite spot STILL isn’t on the list? Give them a call anyway. There are several restaurants that don’t want to pay to be on the 5280 DRW website but they are still doing a special offer during those two weeks.

There are several areas of the Denver Metro area that are included including

DOWNTOWN (LARIMER/LODO/RIVERFRONT/RINO)

UPTOWN DENVER

GOLDEN TRIANGLE/GOVERNORS PARK

EAST COLFAX/CAPITOL HILL

HIGHLANDS (TENNYSON/BERKELEY/HIGHLANDS SQUARE/LOHI)

CHERRY CREEK

SOUTH BROADWAY/WASH PARK (OLD SOUTH GAYLORD/SOUTH PEARL/BONNIE BRAE)

STAPLETON/NORTHFIELD

Molten Chocolate Brownie from Yia Yias in Greenwood Village CO DTC

From Yaya’s in the DTC

DENVER TECH CENTER

SOUTH METRO/PARK MEADOWS

NORTH METRO

EAST METRO

BELMAR

WEST METRO

Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-Free options are available at many restaurants this year

Don’t see your favorite? Keep checking, new menus are added every day.

Best Burgers in Denver Colorado

November 9, 2019 By Chrissy CO Native

Burgers are a staple for most red-blooded Americans’ and Denver has made a name for itself in this food group.

Where are the best burgers in Denver?

We’ve listed a few of ours below.

Among the sea of burger places in Denver, Hopdoddy Burger Bar at 1747 Wynkoop St. in the Union Station building is a standout with their all-natural Angus burgers hand-ground every day and served on fresh-baked buttery buns, also baked in-house daily. They have moved to the top spot for us over our beloved Crave Burger.

For National Cheeseburger Day, forgo the expected burger with cheddar and instead pull up to the Primetime, an artisan burger with Akashi beef, truffle aioli, arugula, caramelized onions and Hopdoddy’s own housemade steak sauce. The cheese, of course, is a velvety bloom of brie cheese, a creamy balance to the smoky high-end burger. Get it with Kennebec hand cut fries or a farm-fresh salad and wash it down with craft cocktail from the inventive menu – we recommend the LoDo Sweet Tea with house made limoncello, Deep Eddy Sweet Tea vodka, fresh-made raspberry puree and a squeeze of lemon to toast the holiday. If you aren’t concerned with calories then indulge with their off-the-hook chocolate covered pretzel Nutella Milkshake. OMG, it really is to die for.

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse may not be known for their burgers but believe us when we tell you that you won’t be disappointed at the one’s this legendary steakhouse will cook up for you. Del Frisco’s is located in the Denver Tech Center off I-25 & Orchard is serving up their Denver Cheeseburger dressed with bacon knots on top, yes you read that right bacon knots, onions, jalapeños, tomatoes, pickles, cheddar cheese and a heaping side of french fries. Pair it with a Colorado Beer on the menu and celebrating National Cheeseburger Day at Del’s just doesn’t get any better! This special burger can be found on the bar menu.

In Cherry Creek’s Del Frisco’s Grille at 100 St. Paul St. National Cheeseburger Day is a natural fit for the award-winning Grille Prime Cheeseburger. Its an ooey, gooey concoction of double meat, double cheese, and a signature Sloppy Sauce that has 38 ingredients and oozes gently into the toasty bun, twin patties and cheese blend creating a melty concoction that will knock your socks off. The two-fisted burger arrives at your table with a cone of perfectly salty fries, a tiny bottle of ketchup and is the perfect ratio of prime beef, sharp cheddar, and salty oozing goodness. A prime cheeseburger calls for a prime cocktail, and the Grille suggests the Kilt Lifter, a refreshing pick me up to perfectly accompany the burger with Hendrick’s gin and the fresh taste of St. Germain, finished with a peppery splash of Tabasco and squeeze of fresh lemon.

National Cheeseburger Day is Sunday, September 18 and what better time to catch the brand new Knockoff Burger at Punch Bowl Social at (65 Broadway. With two grass-fed hormone-free patties, comeback sauce, pickled onion, lettuce and American cheese, all on a sesame seed bun, this cheeseburger just might bring you back. Did we mention it was created by Celebrity Chef Hugh Acheson? This seasonally inspired burger from Punch Bowl Social’s scratch kitchen is filled with nostalgia. Keep that old-school feeling going and enjoy vintage arcade games, bowling, ping pong, foosball and darts along with your cheeseburger and fries.

Crave Burger landed in Colorado and has made quite the splash with not only VERY unique and decadent burgers but add to that “adult milkshakes” and Christmas fries and you have a must try place that should get its spot on “Diners Drive-in’s and Dive’s” some day soon.
Check out the “Luther” burger. Yes, that’s donuts for buns!

Or check out the Drunken Onion with cabernet caramelized onions, Gruyere, Swiss, and French onion soup for dipping with sweet potato fries. Another favorite is the Christmas Fries smothered half and half with green and red chili. YUM! They actually do offer a side salad with sliced strawberries and a raspberry vinaigrette that’s very good in place of the fries.

Parker Garage

If you are out south of Denver Metro we highly recommend the grass-fed beef burger at Parker Garage. It is served with fries that you can bump them up to truffle fries or opt for a salad dressed lightly in their house vinaigrette. This locally owned an operated spot has other fabulous food as well and has a unique history of being the “Parker Garage” back in the early 1900’s, being renovated into a restaurant called “The War Horse” from the 80’s when the building was bought by the current owners and husband and wife team Brent & Meghan who wanted to bring the bones of the building back to its origins. Parker Garage is a Chef driven culinary-inspired restaurant located right in the heart of downtown Parker. It has been designated as a Parker landmark and was restored back to its original state in 2014. Executive Chef, Duy Pham, has been an innovator in Denver’s dining scene for over 25 years. His intention based menu unites refined dining and local seasonal ingredients.

19420 E Mainstreet
Parker, CO 80138

Phone: (720) 389-8105

Burger Lovers Unite for National Cheeseburger Day September 18!

Where to go for Mother’s Day Brunch in Denver

May 4, 2019 By Chrissy CO Native

Where ever you choose to take your Mom on Mother’s Day this year on May 12, 2019.

We’ve gathered a few suggestions from recommendations for the best places to take mom out to eat on Mother’s Day.

Best Mother’s Day Brunch in Denver Colorado

Del Frisco’s Brunch

Take Mother’s Day beyond breakfast in bed with brunch favorites like our Red Velvet Belgian Waffles, Crabcake Benedict and mimosas all around. Plus, we’ll be featuring Nonna’s Pan Cinnamon Rolls* on Sunday, May 13th to make her day even sweeter. Make your reservations today and enjoy Mom’s Day the modern way.

Ellyngton’s at the Brown Palace

With expansive windows making it the place to see and be seen, savor the experience of Ellyngton’s at The Brown Palace. Recognized as home of the power breakfast and lunch, Ellyngton’s boasts a menu of creative cuisine complemented with thoughtful, attentive service. Exceptional brunch entrees include Eggs Benedict, Lemon Poppy Waffles, Brioche French Toast, and a Lobster Scramble. For lunch, treat yourself to a Croque Madame, a Strawberry Frisee Salad, or some delicious Crab Cakes. Ellyngton’s is pleased to present one the most exquisite Sunday brunch Denver offers: our Dom Perignon Champagne Brunch. Click here to make a reservation

On Mother’s Day, treat your mom (or the moms in your life) to a sophisticated brunch, lunch or glass of wine at urban casual Postino Wine Café at 2715 17th St. After all, most moms out there could probably use a little less “whine” and a little more wine!

The Inverness Hotel Brunch is legendary Mother’s Day & Every Sunday

The Inverness
200 Inverness Drive West
Englewood, CO 80112
Phone:(800) 832-9053

TREAT THE FAMILY TO A SUNDAY TRADITION WITH OUR SUNDAY BRUNCH IN DENVER

The Garden Terrace has won the “Denver’s Best Brunch” Award from Open Table, “Denver’s Best Blowout Brunch” Award by Westword and “Denver’s Best Brunch” by CitySearch.com!
A Sunday tradition since 1989…

Specialties:

• Elaborate Iced Shellfish Display of Shrimp, Crab & Mussels
• Hand Rolled Sushi/Sashimi
• House Smoked Salmon & Trout

Breakfast Fare:

• Omelets Made to Order
• Classic Eggs Benedict
• Belgian Waffles/Toppings
• Breakfast Breads, Pastries & Croissants
• Artisan Meats & Cheeses

Main Plates:

• Herb Crusted Prime Rib from the Carver
• Local & Regional Features
• Individually Prepared Small Plates
• Specialty Potatoes/Rice
• Freshest Seasonal Vegetables Available

From The Inverness Pastry Shop:

• European Petit Fours
• Lavish Cakes, Pies, Tortes, Tarts & Trifles
• Pastry Chef’s Flambé of the Day

…AND MUCH MORE
Including a Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar with House Made 11 Vegetable Colorado Vodka

*Gluten Free items available
*Offerings may vary by season and are subject to change

Live Jazz Trio
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

$59.95 Sunday Brunch – Just Brunch
$69.95 Champagne Brunch – Includes Bottomless Champagne
$29.95 Junior (6-10)
Kids 5 and Under EAT FREE with the purchase of an adult buffet!
Prices do not include tax or gratuity.

Reservations for the Sunday Brunch buffet at this Denver restaurant are recommended. Please call 303-397-6411.

Pinery Country Club Mothers Day Brunch – Members Only but worth a bribe to get your member friend to invite you to join them. $29.95 Adults, 6-18 $15.95 Kids 5 & under free.

Pinery Country Club 6900 North Pinery Parkway Parker, CO 80134 Phone:(303) 841-2060

Mother’s Day Tea at Cherokee Ranch and Castle

The Mother’s Day Brunch is already sold out but there are still openings at the Tea from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. $45 per person.

Cherokee Ranch & Castle
6113 Daniels Park Rd,
Sedalia, CO 80135
Phone: (303) 688-4600

The Viewhouse

Mother’s Day Brunch | Sunday, May 13th from 7am-2pm

The best Mom’s deserve the best brunch! Treat her to our expansive & impressive Sunday Brunch themed specially for Mother’s Day. Enjoy brunch classics, a build-your-own omelettes waffles station and more at ViewHouse Littleton.

Each mom gets a FREE Glass of La Marca Prosecco Champagne & a Flower

Reservations strongly recommended: 303-797-4829

Seasons 52

Located in the parking lot of Park Meadows Mall in Lone Tree, is featuring a 3 course Mother’s Day Brunch for $32.95. Also available are endless sips for 14.95 or choose your favorite by the glass.

MIMOSA – champagne, freshly squeezed orange juice
BLOODY MARY – house vodka, bloody mary mix, lime
SANGRIA – a refreshing blend of red wine & fresh fruit
CHAMPAGNE BELLINI – white peach or raspberry

8325 Park Meadows Center Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 799-0252
Click for Reservations

Vines Wine Bar

Enjoy Vines brunch buffet for $34.95 Adults, Half Price for Kids. Carving Station and a delicious variety of all your favorites. Reservations Required (303) 736-8463.
Please note that the Parker Farmers Market starts on Mother’s Day so parking will be at a premium, please arrive early to get a spot and then afterward, stroll the market with mom.

Table Mountain Inn – Golden CO

They have a fabulous huge spread with everything you could ask for. It’s a large space so they are often one of the places you can get reservations even if you forgot until the last moment.

Happy Mother’s Day Denver!

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Top Easter Brunch Spots in Denver

April 5, 2019 By Chrissy CO Native

As you’re well aware, Denver is a brunching town, and as we shake off winter and look towards spring, Easter is the holiday beckoning us out to our favorite restaurants for a leisurely holiday brunch.

Inverness Hotel Brunch

If you have never been to the Easter Brunch at the Inverness you are missing out on a classic DTC tradition and a favorite with locals. So much wonderful food you might not ever leave. The Inverness will be serving up a delicious brunch in Garden Terrace and Columbine. Plus, fun activities for the kids! Brunch Hours: (parties of 6+ will be seated in Columbine)

Garden Terrace: 9:30am – 1:30pm
Columbine: 10:00am – 3:00pm

Adults: $55.95++
Kids 6-10: $25.95++
5 and under eat free

Please Call 303.397.6411 to make your reservation.

The Garden Terrace at The Inverness Hotel and Conference Center reigns as a favorite among Denver locals for its amazing buffets. In fact, of all the restaurants in Denver, the Garden Terrace Champagne Sunday Brunch attracts people from throughout Colorado and has been voted “Denver’s Best Brunch Buffet” by Westword and DenverBucketList.com.

Featuring more than 100 freshly prepared, all-you-can-eat delicacies, this award-winning brunch represents an unprecedented culinary experience.
Click here to see the full buffet menu.

Click here to make Easter Brunch reservations.

Humboldt Farm * Fish * Wine

HUMBOLDT FARM FISH WINE, 1700 HUMBOLDT STREET, DENVER, CO,

Serving Executive Chef Kollin’s delicious Easter brunch from 10am-3pm followed by dinner from 4-9pm. Make reservations by clicking here or calling 303-813-1700

Easter Sunday Funday at the Viewhouse Denver

ViewHouse BallPark

In a city consistently ranked as one of the healthiest in America, a favorite brunch destination is the Ballpark neighborhood’s ViewHouse at 2015 Market Street, Denver CO. Whether you’re a Denver transplant separated from your loved ones for the holiday, or just simply in the mood to celebrate ViewHouse Eatery, Bar & Rooftop family at our Sunday Funday Easter Edition bash on Sunday, April 21st. They are throwing the BEST Easter party in Downtown Denver. Happy Easter to all our “peeps.” Daunt your best pastels & bunny ears and hop on over to ViewHouse Ballpark on Sunday, April 21st to partake in a Sunday Funday day party with a special Easter twist.

Enjoy some adult Easter bevvies such as our mimosa towers or build-your-own Bloody Mary bar available from 10am-2pm 2:30 EGG ROLLING RACE 3:30 EASTER EGG TOSS 4:00 BUNNY GOT HOPS- SACK RACE 5:00 CHUBBY BUNNY CONTEST DJ ESCAL8 | Volleyball | Cornhole Tournaments | Relay Games | Courtyard Activities | Dunk Tank | Live MC | Giveaways For cabana reservations email [email protected] *Visit viewhouse.com for terms & conditions. Viewhouse.com | 720.878.2015 | 2015 Market St

Viewhouse Centennial

Hop on over to ViewHouse Centennial to experience an EGGCELLANT spread of your brunch favorites! Sunday, April 21st from 9am-2pm ViewHouse Centennial is opening early for Easter! Bring the kiddos to meet the Easter Bunny and take a complimentary photo with him. Easter Bunny + Photographer onsite from 10am-2pm. Free Courtyard Easter Egg Hunt 10am & 12pm Brunch Buffet Specialty Items: Adults $36.95 | Children Ages 6-12 $9.95 | 5 & Under FREE -Whole roasted parsley chicken -Slow cooked leg of lamb with mint jelly -Salt cured prime rib -Thyme roasted carrots -Lemon cream salmon pasta -Colored deviled eggs -Carrot Cake Waffles -Carrot Cake Parfait Plus all of your regular brunch buffet favs including seafood towers, meat carving stations, build-your-own omelettes & waffles, fresh sushi & sashimi, pastries & more! Reservation highly encouraged: 303-790-8440 | viewhouse.com

Tamayo Bottomless Margarita Brunch

Bloody Maria at Tamayo on Larimer Square

Honestly, this brunch is always fantastic so it will be equally fantastic for Easter.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY
10:30am – 2:30pm

The perfect way to spend your weekend!
$39 Bottomless Brunch Plates & Cocktails
$25 Bottomless Brunch Plates Only
(2 hour time limit per table)

Foodie Tour North & South of Denver

January 2, 2019 By Chrissy CO Native

Denver’s reputation for great food is growing quickly and if you haven’t made your reservations for 5280 Restaurant Week coming up you should do that right away. This week we wanted to explore a couple of family-owned local eateries that you may not have heard of… yet!

Boss Lady Pizza – Boulder Colorado

Just North of Denver in Boulder is a new pizza joint called Boss Lady Pizza, we guarantee you haven’t ever tasted pizza like this. The owners TJ & Whitney moved from Chicago to Colorado and thought “The Hill” right off the CU Campus would be the perfect spot to get people addicted to their ridiculously fantabulous pizza / pasta / meal on a slice… well you’ll just have to go and see for yourself.

You can get it by the slice, order your own and eat it there, take it home or have it delivered in Boulder. Your first time in you should expect to be there awhile deciding just which one of these unique creations you are going to try… From Chicken & Waffles to Chicken Alfredo Penne .. yep that’s right ON a pizza you really can’t go wrong.

We got to go behind the scenes for the Sony Hidden Project and shoot “The Birth of a Pizza” and watch TJ, co-owner, and creator of the signature pizza the “BLP” aka Boss Lady Pizza, make it step by step. The #SonyStore project afforded us the use of their newest and COOLEST DSLR Camera the NEX-5R c. This camera is like having a point & shoot, a ridiculously high-quality DSLR & a version of photoshop and your iPhone built right in. We were able to get great shots from start to finish of the creation of this pizza without having to use any flash as the camera does really well with low light settings. I’m a complete amateur photographer but this camera makes you feel like a pro.

We took this shot of “The Hill” in Boulder using one of the special effects features built right into the camera and it’s one of my favorites.

To see the entire birth of the #BLP Pizza you will have to visit The Sony Store in Cherry Creek for its debut on all their big screens. Be watching my social media channels for more information.

Boss Lady Pizza 1129 13th Street, Boulder 303.449.0909

BLP on Facebook @BossLadyPizza on Twitter

Moving South to Parker you’ll find the warm and friendly family owned and operated restaurant…

“Casa Mariachi – A Family Mexican Restaurant”

The owners Arturo and Larissa are almost always there, Arturo greeting guests and making the signature “Levi” Margarita for the regulars (and now all of you) that come in to enjoy the Mexican feasts. Larissa waitresses and their children bus tables, bring out the free chips, beans, and salsa… it really is a family affair. We took our Sony camera to the kitchens to watch the processes behind creating fabulous food and it made me want to venture away from my usual fajita’s or carne asada and try the Mariachi Tacos and the Chili Colorado Burrito. All made from scratch. We used that cool color mode again in their brightly colored restaurant before it was packed with hungry customers.

This photo got one of our Twitterati (Friends on Twitter) Luigi Buchemi so excited he pulled it into his computer and “played” with it… his words not mine. Check out @Weege001’s version here. He is a writer for Westword and you can check out his musings here.

We do eat food when we go to Casa Mariachi too (In case you thought we only went for the over the top Margs!) because it’s the best in Parker. Check out these fajita’s… you can almost hear the sizzle.

Casa Mariachi – 9771 S Parker Rd Parker, CO 80134 (720) 842-5105

www.CasaMariachiRestaurant.com (coming soon) and on Facebook

Great places to watch the Broncos in South Denver Colorado

August 17, 2017 By Chrissy CO Native

Are you ready for some Denver Broncos Football?

Denver Colorado is still painted orange and blue and die hard fans are searching for a fun spot to watch their beloved Broncos make a repeat trip to the Super Bowl. We have several options for you to consider for game day fun.

Go Broncos!

Lone Tree / Highlands Ranch Sports Bars

LoDo’s 8545 South Quebec Street, Highlands Ranch CO. At the corner of E-470 and Quebec, this place doesn’t have a bad view of a big TV, even up on the huge deck (if the weather is cooperating) and you can enjoy a fabulous view of Denver if the game gets too frustrating. Lodo’s also has one of the best selections of tap beer anywhere and great affordable food. You can even join their text club and get specials text messaged to your cellphone.

Rock Bottom Brewery 9627 E. County Line Road, Englewood, CO with five of the best microbrews in the state, killer burgers, Denver’s best onion rings, along with some of the best steaks around

Centennial Sports Bars

The Viewhouse – Centennial is WOW! With the biggest screen “200 inches” in all of Denver.. (Maybe the world) great food, amazing views and free flowing beer, the Viewhouse may just be your new go-to for Denver Bronco viewing. You’d best come early though.. fans report that most seats are filled by 11 a.m. for 2 p.m. games.. Specifics are above!
Yes we Bronco fans are FANATICS!

The ViewHouse is the home of the biggest TV in Denver at 2015 Market Street Denver and 7101 S. Clinton Street, in Centennial.

Castle Rock Colorado

The Rockyard Brewery is a great spot to meet friends and enjoy the game on their huge screen TV’s, play some pool and sample their 6 award winning microbrews. Check out their stuffed pretzels and the jalapeno cheese soup.
Carlos Miguels – Mexican food, Margarita’s and your Denver Broncos! A winning combination with two locations in Douglas County.

3982 Limelight Ave in Castle Rock, CO 80109-8013
8154 S Kipling Pkwy, Littleton – (303) 973-3007

Parker has several great spots with Bronco specials going on. Tailgate Tavern, Takoda Tavern The Rock, On the Rox and Brickhouse Tap + Tavern.

Takoda Tavern is a sports bar to Parker and serves some of the best burgers, fried pickles and onion rings in town. The owner of the bar, Bob Nobles is a mega-Bronco fan so browse around to see his collection of Bronco memorabilia. This is a new, clean family friendly “bar” so feel free to bring the kids along as well.

Tailgate Tavern invites folks to watch the game on their big screen with surround sound and on their 11 HD Flat Screens. Join their email list and they’ll send you their latest drink and food specials.
QB Sack Means $3 Jack! – If either Quarterback get’s “jacked”, so can you with a $3.00 shot of Jack Daniels.
Team Scores – You Score – When either team scores a touchdown, enjoy your choice of $1.00 Kamikaze or $1.00 Washington Apple shots.
The Rock in Parker/Southlands and Highlands Ranch CO – known for beer, pizza and drinks in a bucket and is another option for Sports Fans
The Rock in Parker / Southlands 9340 E. Cottonwood Dr. Parker, CO
The Rock in Highlands Ranch 53 W. Centennial Blvd. Highlands Ranch, CO
On the Rox in Parker has game time specials and let you reserve your tables in advance for the big games.
The Brick House Tavern + Tap has the best selection of beer and the best TV in town. You can even reserve the four recliners in front of the giant 80 in TV screen.

Denver Bronco Viewing Spots in Denver

Schedule your Fantasy Football Draft Parties at Punch Bowl Social. Draft party groups will enjoy unlimited wings and old man cans (think PBR, Bud, Coors Banquet and Rolling Rock) plus WiFi for 2 hours for $20/per person. When you’ve completed your picks, put the laptops away and play your own games of ping-pong, bowling, arcades, skeeball or darts. Call the Punch Bowl Social events team to book a party at (720) 428-2212.

Pick-up a perfect at-home dinner at Denver mainstay Steuben’s Uptown at 523 E. 17^th Street or Arvada at 7355 Ralston Rd. for fall football game viewing. Be the season’s hero by calling ahead to order the favorite fried chicken with mashed potatoes, sides of biscuits, Buffalo chicken wings and deviled eggs. When the weather turns cool, be sure to include the green chili stew or clam chowder in your order. Don’t forget the dreamy butterscotch pudding and truck stop chocolate cake for dessert. Bonus – Stueben’s Uptown offers easy curbside pickup – just call ahead at 303 830 1001. (FB @SteubensFoodService, Twitter @Steubens, IG steubens_uptown)

Punch Bowl Social also makes for a hip hangout to watch the football games (college or professional) with 16 TVs, a super fun gaming environment, and an upscale menu. The scratch kitchen serves Southern-inspired dishes while the bar focuses on delivering top-notch beverages and shareable punches. Not so into the football games? Hit the bowling lanes, ping-pong tables, private karaoke rooms, arcades or pinball games. Punch Bowl Social opens at 11 a.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Call (303) 765-2695 for reservations. (Facebook @PunchBowlDenver, Twitter @PunchBowlDenver, IG @punchbowlsocial)

Hugh Acheson’s Pimiento Cheese appetizer as an easy make-ahead crowd-pleasing dish

Served at Punch Bowl Social

Recipe makes 4 cups:

Ingredients

1 pound sharp white cheddar

2 large, sweet red peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded, and diced

1/2 cup mayonnaise (recipe follows or you can use jarred in a pinch)

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/2 tablespoon smoked sweet Spanish paprika

Pinch of cayenne

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Grate the cheddar by hand to a medium shred and place in a large bowl. Add the peppers, mayonnaise, mustard, paprika, cayenne, and salt and mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon.

Mayonnaise Recipe

1 whole egg

2 egg yolks

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 cup vegetable oil

1 cup olive oil

In a stainless steel mixing bowl set over a bowl of salted ice, whisk together the egg, egg yolks, lemon juice, and Dijon. Slowly whisk in the vegetable oil and olive oil to emulsify. Immediately refrigerate and use with in 2 days

5280 Burger Bar is a sports fan’s paradise, and a prime spot for pre-gaming or meeting up to watch the game. The original location in the Denver Pavilions 00 16th St #160 offers a fun and bustling bar area to meet up with friends and grab a Colorado craft beer or cocktail before heading to the stadium. Or, call ahead for back-room availability, and settle in to watch the game on the big screen TV with your crew. A round of cheeseburger eggrolls and 5280 poppers (grilled fresh jalapenos stuffed with house pimiento cheese and wrapped in bacon) make crowd-pleasing starters before you dig into the game-winning burgers like the Mighty Mushroom burger (sautéed seasonal ‘shrooms, Swiss and garlic aioli). And for the Bronco fans up north, be sure to mark your calendars for the opening of 5280 Burger Bar Westminster (4301 Main Street, Ste 500) on Thursday, August 17.

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse (8100 E. Orchard Road, ) executive chef Mario Hernandez will be serving up their Denver Cheeseburger dressed with bacon knots on top, yes you read that right bacon knots, onions, jalapeños, tomatoes, pickles, cheddar cheese and a heaping side of french fries. Pair it with a Colorado Beer on the menu and cheer on your Denver Broncos. This special Beer + Burger special is $25.

Where is your favorite spot to watch the game? Feel free to comment on our social media and we’ll add it to the post!

GO BRONCOS!!