The 5 Hottest Tables in Denver Right Now
Denver’s Most-Booked Restaurants This Week Denver’s dining scene is buzzing, and this week’s most-booked restaurants prove just how much locals and visitors alike crave the city’s mix of iconic institutions and trendy new spots. From sushi masters to rooftop cocktails and modern steakhouses, here are the top five restaurants people couldn’t wait to reserve, according to OpenTable. 1. Sushi Den A Denver institution on Old South Pearl, Sushi Den is...
Ash + Agave to Bring Coastal Mexican Flavors to Cherry Creek in 2026
Coastal Mexican Cuisine Replaces California Pizza Kitchen in Cherry Creek Cherry Creek Shopping Center is about to get a fresh culinary twist. After bidding farewell to its only California Pizza Kitchen this summer, the mall is making way for Ash + Agave—a new restaurant from the same local team behind Blue Island Oyster Bar and Oliver’s Italian. Slated to open in 2026, Ash + Agave promises an inspired look at...
HEINZ Ketchup Smoothie Hits Denver – Sweet, Tangy, and Totally Real. Would You Try It?
Kraft Heinz and Smoothie King Debut Tomato Ketchup Smoothie in Denver Ketchup fans in the Denver metro area are in for a bold surprise. Kraft Heinz has teamed up with Smoothie King to launch a limited-edition HEINZ Tomato Ketchup Smoothie, blending the iconic condiment with fruit-forward ingredients like açaí sorbet, apple juice, strawberries, and raspberries. The result? A sweet and tangy drink that reimagines ketchup as a smoothie ingredient. “This...
Pull Up a Chair—All 5,280 of Them! Denver Hosts Record-Breaking Meal
Denver to Host Mile-Long Community Lunch with 5,280 Seats This Saturday, Denver’s Auraria Campus will be home to what organizers are calling the longest lunch table in the nation — a mile-long setup with 5,280 seats. The event, created by the nonprofit Longer Tables, is meant to bring Coloradans together for a shared meal, community bonding, and a reminder that connection starts at the table. The effort involves over 1,300...
How Columbine Steak House Outlived the Trendy Spots — One Juicy Steak at a Time
Columbine Steak House: The No-Frills Denver Legend That Outlasted the Trends Along Denver’s iconic Federal Boulevard sits a true mile-high classic — the Columbine Steak House. Opening its doors back in 1961, this old-school steak joint has remained one of the most beloved and enduring restaurants in the city. While countless longtime Denver eateries have closed over the years due to rising costs, redevelopment, shifting dining trends, and changing generational...
Denver Loves Local, But These National Reasturant Chains Still Make Denver Hungry for the Past
Gone But Never Forgotten: National Chains That Were Once Denver Staples Sure, Denver has always taken pride in its independent restaurants — the mom-and-pop diners, neighborhood bars, and local eateries that give this city its flavor. We even helped launch national sensations like Chipotle and Noodles & Company. But let’s be honest — just because a restaurant was a chain didn’t mean it wasn’t amazing. The food was memorable, the...
Did You Know Denver Once Had a Whataburger — Now We’re Just Hungry for Its Return
Whatever Happened to Denver’s Whataburger? If you’ve ever driven south on I-25 and spotted that bright orange-and-white “W” in Colorado Springs or Monument, chances are you’ve had the same thought: “When is Denver getting its Whataburger back?” It’s a fair question — and one that’s been simmering for more than two decades. Long before Whataburger became a social-media obsession and a road-trip must, it was part of Denver’s local landscape....
From the Bayou to the Rockies — Smalls Sliders Brings Its Famous “Can” to Colorado
Southern Favorite Smalls Sliders Bringing Its Famous Cheeseburger “Cans” to Colorado Get ready, burger lovers — one of the South’s fastest-growing restaurant chains is rolling into Colorado for the first time. Smalls Sliders, the Louisiana-based burger joint famous for its craveable cheeseburger sliders and bright orange shipping container-style restaurants, is opening its first Colorado location this fall in Northglenn. Known for serving up juicy sliders, seasoned waffle fries, and thick...