Gozo on South Broadway is a contemporary new restaurant with Italian and Spanish inspired cuisine. Gozo has been voted as one of the best new restaurants in Denver for 2014 from Westword, Thrillist and Zagat. This weekend try their brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-4pm. You can enjoy bottomless mimosas, bloody Mary’s or bellini made with strawberry and passion fruit puree.

Gozo has a wood burning oven that makes all their fresh pizzas, and Gozo also has a host of delicious Spanish tapas available such as grilled octopus, buratta, pork meatballs, clams and fresh pasta dishes.

While their current website is under construction, check Gozo’s Facebook page for menu and contact information.

Gozo is located at 30 S Broadway. 720-638-1462.

Tuesday-Thursday 4-10pm

Friday 11:30am-11pm

Saturday and Sunday 10am-11pm

Happy Hour everyday 4-6pm.

Crave was known as a dessert bar in downtown, but Crave has reopened this week with a new focus: a restaurant that serves lunch, dinner, brunch and still dessert.  Crave expanded into the space next to them which allows for a larger dining area that seats 150 people.

The new menu is not up yet on their website, but check back often for it to be displayed.  Desserts will still be available at all times, and lunch will focus on lighter fare options.  This is the first time Crave is offering brunch items, and dinner items will be focused on small plates.

Drinks include coffee options, craft beers, cocktails, champagne and wine.  Whether in the morning or late at night, stop at Crave to see their new space and menu offerings.  You won’t be disappointed!

Crave is located at 891 14th St. 303-586-4199.

Tuesday-Thursday 11am-11pm

Friday and Saturday 11am-midnight

Sunday 11am-10pm

D Bar, named for drinks, desserts and dining, closed in March of this year for a renovation.  D Bar opened in a new spot in uptown on 19th at the end of November 2014.  Food lovers will appreciate the delicious menu and variety of savory and sweet options.  Like each individual dessert, D Bar is decorated beautifully and with class.

Menage a Apple

Chef Keegan Gerhard and his team elevate traditional comfort food with a unique twist.  They also have a separate section for a pastry case where you can grab coffee drinks and sweets to go or to place special orders.

D Bar offers a happy hour from 3-6pm Monday-Friday and an afternoon tea served every day by reservation only.  (Reservations need to be at least 24 hours advance notice.)

D Bar is located at 494 E 19th St. Denver 80203. 303-861-4710.

Pastry Case Display

Restaurant Hours:

Tuesday-Thursday 11am-10pm

Friday 11am-midnight

Saturday 10am-midnight

Sunday 10am- 9pm

Retail Hours:

Tuesday-Thursday 6:30am-10pm

Friday 6:30am-midnight

Saturday 8am-midnight

Sunday 8am-9pm

Pizza Salad Sandwich

The River North neighborhood has another Colorado craft brewery as of last weekend.  Zephyr Brewing Co. opened December 5th.  Zephyr Brewing Co. has had some hurdles along the way of development as one of the three owners, Tyler Shuey, died in December of 2013.  The other 2 owners, Brian Wood and Rich Wisniewski wanted to still go ahead with opening Zephyr Brewing Co. because they know he wanted this to happen.

All three owners went to grade school and college together in Colorado.  The brewery is meant to be true to its Colorado roots.  The beer is made in a 7 barrel brew house made by Bennett Forgeworks, a company out of Ridgway, Colorado.

Beers currently on tap include:

Milk Stout

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Stout

Scottish Ale

Colorado Pale Ale

Belgian Wit

Zephyr Brewing Co. is located at 1421 26th St. 720-295-9374.

Sat: 11:00 am – Midnight
Sun: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Mon: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tue: Closed
Wed: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thu: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fri: 12:00 pm – Midnight

Hands down, one of the best cheese shops in Denver is The Truffle Cheese Shop.  They focus on hand made, small batch cheeses that are not in larger chain stores.  Rob and Karen Lawler opened The Truffle Cheese Shop in 2000, and they both have a love for food and people.

You can taste any type of cheese they have in the shop and get varying amounts cut to order for you.  Specialty cheeses can be a fun, delightful holiday gift this time of year, and The Truffle Cheese Shop will hand deliver orders around Denver the week of December 15th.  They also have gift packages that any cheese lover will lover including:

• “Eat Local”- Denver and Colorado producers, including cheese, caramels, jams, tapenades, honey and chocolate.
• Meat Lover- A selection of cured meats, salami and pate, including the world famous Jamon Iberico from Spain.

The second Thursday of every month The Truffle Cheese Shop hosts a beer and cheese pairing where you can sample 4 artisan cheeses, 4 craft beers, fresh fruit and bread all for $20.  If you want a finer dining experience with quality, excellent cheese, go to their cheese focused restaurant, The Truffle Table located at 2556 15th St.

The Truffle Cheese Shop is located at 2906 E 6th Ave. Denver 80206. 303-322-7363.

Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm

Sundays 12-6pm

A sample of cheeses from The Truffle Shop;
photo from The Truffle Shop FB

Shangri-La recently changed their name to Maci Cafe, and now another well known Denver dining establishment is changing their name this week.  Jonsey’s EatBar is officially changing their name to Centennial Tavern this week.  Monday December 1st they celebrated the grand opening with the new name with free drinks and happy hour all night long.

Why the name change?  Owner Leigh Jones wanted to shift the concept to a neighborhood corner tavern instead of a chef driven gastropub.  Most of the food favorites will be staying the same, but simpler entrees and addition of rustic pizzas will be added.

Centennial Tavern will have 22 craft beers on tap along with an extensive wine and cocktail list.  Happy hour starts at 3pm everyday, and they will offer bottomless mimosas for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays until 3pm.  Stop by to see the changes Centennial Tavern has made and share some craft beer and their award winning fries.

Centennial Tavern is located at 400 E 20th Ave. 303-863-7473.

Happy Hour Monday-Friday 3-7pm

Check Centennial Tavern website for more details on hours.