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Family-Friendly Meals Before or After the Show

From the archives: this article was originally published on November 18, 2022 Make an event of going to the theater with kids by having a meal before or after the performance at one of these five spots, each located near the Arts Complex. From burgers to seafood to tacos, the options cover a vast range […]

Haunted Dining in Denver

When you think of the “Old West,” you just assume that comes with cowboy boots, tumbleweeds and your fair share of ghost stories. And when you belly up to a 100-year-old bar, well my friend, you’ve just hit the motherlode. Denver and the surrounding areas are full of fanciful and (sometimes) spine-tingling stories of the […]

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A Little Taste of Scandinavian Food

If A Little Night Music has you in the mood for a taste of Nordic country cuisine, you can find it along the Front Range from pastries to game meats. Scandinavian food includes the Nordic countries of Iceland, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark, and is heavy on what we think of as comfort food: meat, […]

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Denver’s Black-Owned Restaurants

A lot of decisions impact your restaurant choice: preferred cuisine, proximity to other activities (such as the theater), trying something new, and supporting local businesses. If you’re interested in supporting the Black community in Denver, there are many local Black-owned restaurants to choose from for the next time you dine out—maybe before or after going […]

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Bon Appétit: French restaurants in Denver

If you’re in the mood for the full Parisian experience, you cannot have that without French food. Here are a few dining experiences in Denver to check out. French75 717 17th Street Less than five blocks from the Denver Performing Arts Complex, French75 is a casual French bistro with a show-stopping open kitchen from Bonanno […]

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Colorado’s Culinary Connection to Egypt

It’s so fun to have a theme night out – and it’s easy to accomplish in Denver, with several cultures in the area to celebrate. If you’re looking to experience Middle Eastern culture, there are many restaurants in the Denver area that serve Egyptian, Middle Eastern, or African cuisine. At first glance, traditional Egyptian food […]

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Black-Owned Restaurants Within 3 Miles of the Arts Complex

There is no shortage of restaurant roundups that feature Black-owned businesses, but this one is intended to get you to the show on time! These local establishments are all within three miles of the Arts Complex and are sure to serve up a tasty meal with plenty of time to spare. Mimosas 2752 Welton St. […]