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.
Forget Me Not’s patio is often lined with massive crystal vats of large-format cocktails, glasses of organic wine, the occasional plate of caviar, and plenty of fashionable people looking very content with their current reality. This is one of the top cocktail bars in town, but at the same time, it never feels exclusive. It’s one of the best spots to sip away an afternoon, and if you stay for dinner, check out the lobster crunch wrap with chili aioli or the grilled cheese with apple butter, taleggio, and smoked gouda.
read moreWhen Tony P’s Bar and Pizzeria moved from its original LoHi location to a smaller store at 3000 Zuni St., this meant that not only would the neighborhood retain a culinary staple, but earn a new contributor to the food scene. Kumoya is the new tenant scheduled to arrive at 2400 W. 32nd Ave. — a Japanese restaurant led by noted native Denver chef Corey Baker and incubated by Juan Padró’s Culinary Creative restaurant group. The partners will combine their years of travel and food industry experience to “blend Japanese hospitality with a very Denver vibe,” Baker told What Now Denver.
read moreThe Culinary Creative Group is a powerhouse on the Denver dining scene — it's behind such heavy-hitters as A5 Steakhouse, Señor Bear, Mister Oso and more. At Bar Dough, its Italian spot in LoHi, chef Russell Stippich and his team excel at consistently delicious and creative fare, from pizza and pasta to small plates that highlight seasonal ingredients. The restaurant's most recent makeover brought in moody tones, making it a striking date-night destination, but it's equally impressive when you're sipping an Aperol spritz at the bar during happy hour or indulging in the weekend brunch.
read moreDeveloper Crescent Communities, in partnership with Dart Interests and The Culinary Creative Group, will bring a concept from Chef Carlo Lamagna, a 2022 James Beard Finalist for Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific and one of Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs 2021, to NOVEL RiNo, a 483-unit mixed-use apartment community located at the intersection of 40th Street and Walnut Street. Chef Lamagna plans to open Magna Kainan, an evolved offering of his Magna Kusina concept recently recognized as Portland Restaurant of the Year by The Oregonian.
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