Getting handed a menu at a new restaurant can be thrilling. It’s a fresh list of culinary possibilities and techniques. Eyes linger to nearby tables for inspiration as exciting aromas waft from the kitchen behind the servers. A diner could be on the precipice of greatness.
But it can also be overwhelming, especially for those who might not feel confident ordering outside of their comfort zone.
Denver has new restaurants popping up every week it seems, expanding the culinary landscape at a faster pace than our stomachs can keep up with. To offer some suggestions, I wrote a recent list of 3 of my favorite bites from Michelin-starred restaurants. This time around, I have 3 recommendations about some of the city’s new restaurants.