Tamale Kitchen

This local chain got its start in 1981, and the menu has gotten huge over the years, with offerings ranging from shrimp cocktail to Mexican egg rolls as well as a long list of burritos and tacos. But the real draw is the tamales, corn-wrapped packets filled with a classic blend of pork and green […]

Temaki Den

Sushi Den and its sister restaurants on South Pearl Street have long been the standard for high-end Japanese dining in Denver, so when group co-founder Toshi Kizaki and chef Kenta Kamo opened a spot inside the Source in RiNo, diners took notice. Now four years into its run, Temaki Den has a deserved reputation for […]

Temple Bakery

Pie mistress Shauna Lott has been baking since she was five years old, giving the goods she whips up for Long I Pie a certain maturity. As for pie, her signature dish, Lott cooks hers in cast iron pans, which gives the crust a unique and delicious caramelized effect. Lucky for pie fans eager to […]

Tia Maria Mexican Restaurant

?The affable man who owns Tia Maria treats his customers like royalty, which is reason enough to plop your butt down in a cushy booth and spend the afternoon slumped over shots, which he doles out in frequent doses. The tequila syllabus is impressive — and so are the tasting notes that accompany it — […]

Tokyo Joe’s

Tokyo Joe’s is all about fast-food Japanese done well. The food really does arrive fast, and the rice bowls are cheap, nutritious and delicious. (Best-bowl honors go to the mahi-mahi bowl, served with lemongrass and macadamia nuts.) Check out the sushi, too: It’s starter sushi consisting almost entirely of rolls, but in a welcome twist, […]

Ugly Dog Sports Cafe

Located down the street from Buckin’ Harley’s, just off Pecos Street and Highway 36, the Ugly Dog caters to sports fans as well as dog lovers. Yes, the gals working there wear tight, sleeveless referee shirts, and you can catch a game on one of its twenty LCD TVs — but you can also bring […]