Aurora foodies won’t have to go far for amazing meals this October. The Fall 2015 dining scene in Denver is better than ever, with these and other exciting additions:
- Dos Santos
- Rebel Restaurant
- Postino
- Cho77
- Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
Dos Santos makes guests feel at home with friendly service, a comfortable patio and insanely delicious, authentic Mexican food. Starters and tacos with your choice of meat, seafood or veggie fillings are beautifully plated, generously portioned and made from super-fresh ingredients. Complement your meal with the slightly spicy, coconut water-infused Coco Fuego margarita for the ultimate treat this October.
1475 E 17th Avenue
Denver CO 80218
303.386.3509
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Rebel Restaurant is all about spontaneity and freshness, so don’t get too comfortable with the rotating menu at this RiNo hot spot. Familiar dishes get the 2015 treatment with flourishes like the kimchi in the restaurant’s DIY Potato Salad or the pink peppercorn frosting on Rebel’s version of Pop-Tarts. Rebel is gaining in popularity, so head here before foodies from Denver, Aurora and the rest of the planet make it impossible to get a table.
3763 Wynkoop Street
Denver CO 80216
303.297.3902
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Located in a building previously occupied by the Denver Bookbinding Company, Italian restaurant and wine bar Postino welcomes LoHi diners with an atmosphere that manages to be both open and cozy. Rustic meat and cheese boards, a range of starters and various bruschetta, paninis, fresh salads and soups are complemented by a compact list of quality wines. Reasonable prices are made even better with weekday wine and bruschetta specials. Enjoy the patio this October before the weather turns too chilly.
2715 17th Street
Denver CO 80211
303.433.6363
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In-the-know Aurora diners head to Cho77 for South Asian cuisine in a laid-back setting. In 2015, street food is finally getting the love it deserves. Thanks to Cho77, you don’t have to wait in line or eat standing up to enjoy street-style dumplings, satays, rotis and other food vendor specialties. Familiar favorites like pho, coconut curry and Pad Thai are thoughtfully conceived and prepared yet still affordable. Aurora vegetarians and vegans will find plenty of tasty options.
42 S Broadway
Denver CO 80209
720.638.8179
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Whether you head to Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox for brunch with bottomless mimosas or date night for an amazing dinner, you’ll love the stylish but welcoming vibe at this brothel-turned-restaurant in the Ballpark neighborhood. Ophelia’s, which doubles as a music venue, offers a diverse menu of 2015 takes on hearty bar bites and comfort foods. From fennel-honey butter-topped green chile goat cheese cornbread to wild boar sausages served with kraut, mustards, caperberries and house pickles, the food and drinks at Ophelia’s are worth at least one trip from Aurora this October.
1215 20th Street
Denver CO 80202
303.993.8023
