The bar: Ay Papi, 248 Detroit St., Denver
About: Ay Papi calls itself a Cuban- and Puerto Rican-inspired (by way of Miami) cocktail bar; it comes from Culinary Creative, the restaurant group behind Highland Tap & Burger, Bar Dough, A5 Steakhouse, Mr. Oso and other concepts. Led by company partner and beverage director Nicole Lebedevitch, Ay Papi joins Forget Me Not, another cocktail lounge in Cherry Creek.