press, pop-ups & events

From being awarded Michelin six times, to A5 being named the #1 Steakhouse in America, to Magna Kainan being featured on Bon Appétit’s list of most anticipated openings, we’re proud that our chefs, teams, and their accomplishments have been recognized by some of the world’s most prestigious publications.

Mister Oso: The 38 Essential Restaurants in Denver

August 2, 2021

Resembling but not imitating its older LoHi sibling Señor Bear, this red-hot RiNo spot in the old Populist space has every little thing going for it: splashy tropics-inspired decor; an equally atmospheric, ivy-lined patio; and, of course, bold, bright Latin-inspired eats and drinks.

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Bar Dough: The 25 Best Restaurants in America to Try in 2021

July 27, 2021

In fairness, we could probably do an entire list of fantastic Italian-affected restaurants in the states. Bar Dough is another, built around the small plate wonders of chef Russell Stippich. There’s a great happy hour outfitted with a great drinks program, but it’s dinner where the chef’s talents truly come to the fore. Come for the burrata, stay for the prosciutto and mushroom pizza, bucatinni amatricaina, and squid ink tagliarini.

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Thrillist: The Absolute Best Sports Bars in Denver

July 19, 2021

At all three locations of Tap & Burger’s locations, the team sticks with a tried-and-true formula—juicy burgers, a massive stable of rotating beers on tap, and sports on plenty of well-positioned TVs. In recent months, the specials have been getting increasingly creative, with burgers rarely sticking to the straight and narrow. There’s also bubbling plates of fully customizable mac and beer cheese, and a surprisingly show-stealing set of salads.

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The Infatuation: Best Restaurants in Denver

July 19, 2021

Mister Oso’s squat green bungalow and vine-covered patio make it the closest thing you’ll find to an oasis in RiNo. It also doesn’t hurt that the food - tacos, cebiche, coconut rice, and varied salads - also has a habit of transporting us to a vacation mindset. The dishes recall memories of island taco stands, while plates arrive stacked high with buttermilk fried chicken, pastor with roasted cauliflower, and pork belly with tomato escabeche and poblano sweet and sour. The daily roster of frozen drinks is equally fun and always full of rum, mezcal, fresh fruit, and the occasional splash of fernet, just as it should be.

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