Illegal Pete's
Neighborhood: Northwest, Lodo

1530 16th St
Denver, CO 80202

Alexandra F. writes: Illegal Pete's ploy for women is "Let's get them in here with healthy food, them give them the serving size for 10 army men and watch them get fat, get sad, and come back for more."  For men the ploy is, "Let's get them in here with the hugest…

Denver Zoo
Neighborhood: Northeast

2900 E 23rd Ave
Denver, CO 80205

Lori M. writes: Your run-of-the-mill zoo?

Hardly.

Among the entertaining orangutans going about their monkey business, kaleidoscopic snakes slithering through the grass and hippos having a hey day, this marvelous habitat for all creatures great and small peddles an…

Tattered Cover Book Store
Neighborhood: Northwest, Lodo

1628 16th St
Denver, CO 80202

mark k. writes: What can you say about Tattered Cover that isn't amazing?
it is indeed the best book store I have ever been to.  I am glad they are no longer in pretentious Cherry creek paying rediculous amounts of rent to cater to the Dr.90210 crowd.
Their selection…

Pearl Street Mall

Boulder, CO 80301

Sam H. writes: Pearl Street Mall through different eyes....

I found myself drunk between happy hour locations Friday night on Pearl Street.

I was smoking a cigarette and next to me where three transients (vagabonds, pan handlers, fill in the _____).  Two guys, a…

Denver Public Library
Neighborhood: Southwest, Capitol Hill

10 W 14th Avenue Pkwy
Denver, CO 80238

Tiffany C. writes: Dear Downtown Branch of the Denver Library,

I want to love you, I really do. You are a gigantic vessel for one of my all time favorite things - books. You are stately and quiet and have interesting exhibits, like the time you housed on of Jack…

Twist & Shout
Neighborhood: Northeast, City Park

2508 E. Colfax Ave
Denver, CO 80206

mark k. writes: Twist and shout has some of the best selection I have seen at a CD store and the used selection is by far the best.  I was hopeful when they opened the new location they would perhaps de-clutter it a bit, unfortunately that didn't happen.  It's a bit…

Savory Spice Shop
Neighborhood: Northwest, Highland

1537 Platte St
Denver, CO 80202

Doug Y. writes: I was making a gallon of BBQ sauce and time was a factor. I was tired of chasing down the ingredients at Whole, Wild , Kings, Safew, Costc, etc and figured it was time to break down and spend the BIG bucks at Savory Spice.  F*cking Duh! I could have…

Frontier Airlines

8500 Pena Blvd
Denver, CO 80249

Michelle B. writes: I was so happy to see they were giving out free headphones on my walk down the jet way. It's nice when a company understands that it's the little things that count.

Unfortunately, my happiness was short lived when I realized that there was a credit…

Geeks Who Drink
Neighborhood: Northwest, Lodo

1701 Wynkoop St
Denver, CO 80202

Tiffany C. writes: I have a firm belief that few things I do are enhanced by my drinking. One is playing pool and the other is trivia. This is why I love Geeks Who Drink.

The trivia is played at bars all around town and consists of 8 rounds. Sometimes these rounds are…

First Friday Art Walk on Santa Fe
Neighborhood: Southwest, Lincoln Park

10th Ave & Santa Fe Dr
Denver, CO 80204

misha r. writes: I've gone to 5 art fairs this summer and this one left a bit to be desired.  The streets were very dirty and filled with political leaf-lettier's, and other people vying for my money (who had nothing to do with art.)
 
The art scene is sad here.  I…

REI
Neighborhood: Northwest, Highland

1416 Platte St
Denver, CO 80202

Brett O. writes: This store is beautiful with so much to try and buy and all of it nicely organized and supremely located. Really, if Colorado is an outdoor mecca then this is one of its places of worship - although it's more like the church gift store than the…

Video Professor

Denver, CO 80238

Amanda D. writes: my grandma i think secretly has a crush on the video professor.  she's taking time away from embroidering pillows to learn HTML.  frankly, I'm not sure if the internet is ready for her ideas...

Gabor's
Neighborhood: Southeast

1223 E 13th Ave
Denver, CO 80218

Kevin B. writes: I'm falling for you, Gabor's, I really am. I should've known it was in the stars for us the night my friends and I shot pool and played naked lady photo hunt so many moons ago. Your booths are deep and your lighting is low, which is good because I"m…

The Market
Neighborhood: Northwest, Lodo

1445 Larimer St
Denver, CO 80202

misha P. writes: I loved the bakery here, amaZing!  But the food for lunch left a lot to be desired.  Everything seems quite unfresh and nothing vegeterian!
Then the scene is quite interesting.  So many writer's block authors!
I wish I had all day to hang out drinking…

Argonaut Liquors
Neighborhood: Northwest, Uptown

700 E Colfax Ave
Denver, CO 80203

Erin S. writes: Without sounding like a lush, here is what I love about Argonaut: Sometimes I stumble across the street from Dulcineas after a show that didn't quite live up to the hype, and I walk past the cop guarding the doors and smile. I bet he thinks I'm…

Chopsticks
Neighborhood: Southwest

2990 W Mississippi Ave
Denver, CO 80219

Paul K. writes: Besides Lao Wang's Noodleshop just up the street, Chopsticks is a great find for Denver with truly authentic Chinese food. I know everyone, including 5280 magazine raves about JJ's up the street, but honestly Chopstick is so much better. Again as I…

Liks Ice Cream
Neighborhood: Southeast

2039 E 13th Ave
Denver, CO 80206

Matt F. writes: How could I not fall in love with a place which made my wife squeal with delight?

This past Sunday we made our maiden voyage to Liks. After waiting in line for a bit, we placed our order and this benevolent young guy behind the counter loaded up our…

Mayan Theater
Neighborhood: Southwest, Speer

110 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203

Lara W. writes: If I were to write a Bildungsroman of my life, a fair portion of it would take place at the Mayan Theater.  I worked there the year after I graduated high school, which also ended up being the year before I had a child.  

I met so many pivotal people…

Ras Kassa's Ethiopia Restaurant

2111 30th St Ste E
Boulder, CO 80301

jenny w. writes: I love this restaurant. I come here a lot, even if memories of my ex haunt me (this was where he proposed to me). The food is so good, I don't care if it breaks my heart everytime.

Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Neighborhood: Northeast, Park Hill

2001 Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO 80205

Suzanne B. writes: I don't remember coming to the Denver Museum of Natural History (as I knew it) as a small child, but I must have.  I think it's in the state constitution that all schoolchildren must at one point or another set foot inside the wonderfully echoing…

St Mark's Coffee House
Neighborhood: Northeast

2019 E 17th Ave
Denver, CO 80206

Tiffany C. writes: I like coffee shops and one of my favorite things about this one is the giant garage door window thing they open up during the nice weather - it makes you feel like you're sitting outside even when you are inside slaving away at the computer.

Beyond…

New Saigon Restaurant
Neighborhood: Southwest

630 S Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80219

Kealoha V. writes: I can't believe it took me this long to finally have Pho and now that I have had it, I want more!

It all started during last months Denver Elite party. I was having a conversation with Doug Y. about foods that we've had that could be considered…

Le Bakery Sensual
Neighborhood: Southwest, Alamo Placita

300 E 6th Ave
Ste 4
Denver, CO 80203

Jelena W. writes: I've seen this concept in Seattle, too, so it's not totally unique- but it's still hella cool! Unfortunately, my friends don't seem to have the balls to get me a cake shaped like a penis. I'm hoping next birthday they'll 'man up' and buy one.

Okay, so…

Bonnie Brae Ice Cream
Neighborhood: Southeast

799 S University Blvd
Denver, CO 80209

misha r. writes: Hours:
   Summer: Sun-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-11pm, Winter: Sun-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm

My Brother's Bar
Neighborhood: Northwest, Highland

2376 15th St
Denver, CO 80202

Kimberly K. writes: johnny burger.

good beer.

jack kerouac.

my type of place.

Zengo Restaurant
Neighborhood: Northwest, Lodo

1610 Little Raven St
Denver, CO 80238

Jon K. writes: I'm usually very skeptical of these fusion places ("oh look, a 10-gram mini-taco with Japanese wasabi sauce for only $39!") so I didn't know what to expect.  But whoa, they're hitting on all cylinders here.  First, the space is very heavily designed,…

Buckhorn Exchange Restaurant
Neighborhood: Southwest, Lincoln Park

1000 Osage St
Denver, CO 80204

Vince D. writes: So, the premise was a guy's night out for a group of guys that, well, let's just say that none of us are going to be cast for a Coors Light commercial anytime soon. Our goal: to eat steak, rattlesnake and, of course, the famed Rocky Mountain Oysters…

Celestial Seasonings Tour and Tea Shop

4600 Sleepytime Dr
Boulder, CO 80301

kym b. writes: My sister nudged me and pointed to the large, bannered sign hanging above one of the massive tea-factory machines. "TEA-BAGGING," it read. We giggled loudly for the next three minutes of the tour, likely missing out on some prime tea knowledge, but…

The Kitchen

1039 Pearl Street
Boulder, CO 80301

Lacey M. writes: We ended our fabulous birthday celebration in Boulder at the Kitchen for Drinks and dessert.  The bartender gave us each a glass of champagne when he learned we were celebrating a birthday (I'm sure the fact that the birthday girl was his former…

Sushi Den
Neighborhood: Southwest

1487 S Pearl St
Denver, CO 80210

Doug Y. writes: This was the beginning of the end for me of eating sushi in restaurants. The food is still very good, probably the best in town as it has been for many, many years. The problem has to do with cost, and the meat market atmosphere. Prior to sushi…

Southern Sun Pub & Brewery

627 S Broadway St
Boulder, CO 80305

Fun K. writes: This is the southern sun location at the shopping center near table mesa and broadway which is roomier than the mountain sun on pearl street (Boulder). Has a nice patio which is usually in use. Today I'm reviewing only one meal, the black bean veggie…

Il Pastaio

3075 Arapahoe Ave
Ste B
Boulder, CO 80305

Christopher K. writes: When I lived in Boulder, I went to Il Pastaio on a regular basis.  I would rave about this place constantly, regularly bringing friends to sample their incredible hand made pastas and other authentic Italian fare.

Let me put it to you this way.  I now…

WaterCourse Foods
Neighborhood: Northwest, Uptown

837 E 17th Ave
Denver, CO 80218

Alexandra F. writes: I Wanna Veg You Up

Hey, beautiful vegan, I need you tonight
Lovely, lovely, vegan
I wanna make you feel protein, yeah
I can't eat meat, baby
I wanna love you down
Your are so fine, baby
All I wanna do is

I wanna bean you down
I want to veg you up
At…

Domo Restaurant
Neighborhood: Southwest, Lincoln Park

1365 Osage St
Denver, CO 80204

mark k. writes: i just don't get it.  the food is weird and i was still hungry when I left.

The Breakfast King
Neighborhood: Southwest

300 W Mississippi Ave
Denver, CO 80223

Jessica H. writes: The Breadkfast King, there is a The, is a real old school diner. The servers rock! I'm talkin "Flo" from Alice here. All your typical breakfast fare, and daily specials. Left side of menu is breakfast, right side is your lunch or dinner selections.…

Red Rocks Park and Ampitheatre

18300 W Alameda Pkwy
Morrison, CO 80465

kym b. writes: TOP TEN TIPS FOR ENJOYING A SHOW AT RED ROCKS:

1. Bring layers. You may be roasting in the parking lot, but the weather can change on a dime here in CO. You know this. You live here.

2. Bring rain gear. It'll be fast, and it might even feel great, but…

Hotel Teatro
Neighborhood: Northwest, CBD

1100 14th St
Denver, CO 80202

Marie G. writes: I had friends in over the weekend and they brought their 2 huge dogs.  Not only did Teatro welcome these beasts, they treated them like royality!  Really took the burden of me having the house the family.  I thought it was a beautiful place, nice…

Ali Baba Grill

109 Rubey Dr
Golden, CO 80403

Taj M. writes: The problem with hanging out with fellow Yelpers is that somebody always gets scooped! Yes, Jessica B, Kevin B and I hit the Grill, big-time.

The chicken shewarma is the best I've ever encountered, soft and tender with delightfully intense flavors.…