1515 Restaurant
Eclectic American cuisine lines the menu of the 1515 Restaurant. Expect a sophisticated dining experience in the LoDo neighborhood with "extraordinary service in a relaxed atmosphere." It won the Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence nine years in a row, as of 2009. A sample three-course meal at 1515 Restaurant for those with a curious palate might include seared smoked frog legs, three styles of duck and a chocolate tasting. Eat lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and dinner from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
1515 Restaurant
1515 Market St.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 571-0011
1515restaurant.com
LoLa Costal Mexican
LoLa Costal Mexican cuisine occupies the historic original home to the Ollinger Mortuary. Presenting more than 150 tequila selections, it was named as one of five establishments to drink tequila in the United States by internationally renowned Food and Wine Magazine. Dine in a casual atmosphere overlooking the Denver skyline. This is not your typical Mexican fare. Ingredients like watercress, goat cheese, arugula and heirloom frijoles grace the menu. Vegetable tostada, spinach and arugula salad and guacamole made tableside are vegetarian options. LoLa Costal Mexican starts serving dinner Monday through Friday at 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 5 p.m. Eat brunch Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Live music is presented on Sunday afternoons.
LoLa Costal Mexican
1575 Boulder St.
Denver, CO 80202
(720) 570-8686
loladenver.com
Black Pearl
Black Pearl specializes in contemporary American cuisine. The ingredients for its menu come from fresh and locally produced ingredients. "Serving foods that are grown and raised in a way that shows respect for nature" shows its commitment to the Earth and its customers. A rotating seasonal menu may include goose points, boring salad and homemade potato gnocchi. Black Pearl serves lunch Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m.
Black Pearl
1529 S. Pearl St.
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 777-0500
blackpearldenver.com
Article Written By Victoria Weinblatt
Victoria Weinblatt began writing articles in 2007 with articles published on LIVESTRONG.COM, the Daily Puppy, eHow and other Web sites. She is a licensed massage therapist and real estate agent as well as a certified yoga instructor and English teacher. She received her degree in natural resources from Michigan State University.
