Earth Spirit
Neighborhood: Northeast, City Park

2220 E Colfax Ave
Denver, CO 80206

dj soundra w. writes: "Unique gifts and fine art to enlighten the body, mind, and spirit."... if your mind is enlivened by generic hippy dips and bead work.

Earrings, bead work, incense.

I did like this hanging Halloween scarecrow thing, though--it is never too early to…

The Outlets At Castle Rock

5050 Factory Shops Blvd
Castle Rock, CO 80108

Kendra M. writes: All malls are hit and miss, and the Outlets at Castle Rock falls victim to this phenomenon.  In my opinion the number and quality of good stores out-weight the bad.

Good: Coach, Pac Sun, CK, J Crew, Banana Republic, Bears Den, Harry & David, Off 5Th…

Kokoro Restaurant
Neighborhood: Southwest, Alamo Placita

555 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203

Shiho F. writes: I wasn't really hungry but I stopped in for a little snack.  $4 got me a decent sized miso soup and 3 pieces of nars-nars aka footballs aka Inaris... my fave.  Some people don't consider Inari as sushi but what do they know?

Heidi's Brooklyn Deli
Neighborhood: Northwest, Highland

3130 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80211

Daniel T. writes: The sandwiches are pretty good here, as are the bagels, but the crowd is annoying, and the charm of the highlands area is starting to wear a little thin for me...

B C Surf & Sport

5433 W 88th Ave
Westminster, CO 80031

dj soundra w. writes: This is a chain...it IS chain..but still, not a bad choice for a HS boy to become sponsored. (Where else is an HS boy to go?)  the snowboard selection will probably excite you, but not as much as the beanie selection will titillate your senses.  You…

Jumping Jack Cash
Neighborhood: Southwest, Capitol Hill

1020 Broadway
Denver, CO 80238

dj soundra w. writes: Well, Jumping Jack Cash IS a pawn shop, so what do you really expect?...The name IS Jumping Jack Cash, so...you get the idea.  The most ingenious of places to bring your used/stolen electronic equipment such as TV's, DVD's etc.  Really, televisions…

Gold Star Souvenir Warehouse
Neighborhood: Northwest, CBD

717 16th St
Denver, CO 80202

dj soundra w. writes: The Souvenir Warehouse features heaps of T's and sweats with the Coly logo gracing their front.  Surprise.  BUT additionally, the SW is more complete with arguing tourists than many souvenir shops I have seen (to the clear dismay of staff).  Dangling…

Tuesday Morning
Neighborhood: Southeast

2890 S. Colorado Blvd. Ste. 1-A
Denver, CO 80222

Taj M. writes: Tuesday Morning is all about luggage and bedding. You can get some really, really nice sheets for a lot, lot less. Of course, they try to draw you in by showing you what you WOULD have paid at some chump store instead of going to Tuesday Morning. It…

Marley's Pipe Shop

1444 Sheridan Blvd.
Denver, CO 80214

Jeff Y. writes: Good sized selection of mostly crappy glass.  A few okay bongs and pipes, good selection of accessories, posters, t-shirts.

Amicis Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant

5330 Sheridan Blvd
Arvada, CO 80002

Doug Y. writes: This is the prototypical Denver italian restaurant. Not "Italy" italian style but like the great food that your italian neighbor's mom used to make. This is definitely a family friendly place that has been around for years. Homemade 1/2 and 1/2 with…

Tabor Center
Neighborhood: Northwest, Lodo

1200 17th St Ste 1900
Denver, CO 80202

Dustin G. writes: This is the typical mall sort of place, with its food-courts and played-out shops selling various capitalist knick-knacks.

As far as malls go however, this one is decent: it is clean, not packed full of screaming children, or worse...screaming…

Royal India
Neighborhood: Southeast

1550 S Colorado Blvd
# 117
Denver, CO 80222

Clint J. writes: Went here to meet my girlfriend's family for the first time.  Had the lamb korma (extra spicy) with fruited naan and a mango lassi to cut the burn.  Very impressed with the aromatic stewy goodness.  This is very good Indian food.

Left on Lincoln
Neighborhood: Southwest, Capitol Hill

1109 Lincoln St
Denver, CO 80203

Shiho F. writes: Left on Lincoln opened there doors to the public in January 2007 so the word isn't really out yet.  Andrews (the bar/pool hall) next door was hopping at 5:30 on a Tuesday but Left on Lincoln  - desolate.  Frankly, we almost didn't stop in even though…

Safeway Food & Drug

4800 Baseline Rd Ste E104
Boulder, CO 80303

Amanda W. writes: I'm not a fan of this Safeway. They recently remodeled this store which has improved the atmosphere quite a bit but it's still too dark. They don't carry what I guess you might call the "high end" products that regular grocery stores carry, such as…

Ju Ju Oriental
Neighborhood: Northwest, CBD

800 15th St
Denver, CO 80202

Shiho F. writes: For $5.95 you can enjoy a feast buffet style.  Yeah the building is a bit run down and the interior reminde me of a deflated circus tent but the food is not bad.  I wouldn't recommend the sushi but they do offer a couple rolls if you choose the…

Lotus
Neighborhood: Northwest, Lodo

1701 Wynkoop
Denver, CO 80202

Travis C. writes: Not good anymore, if open at all.

Fado Irish Pub
Neighborhood: Northwest, Lodo

1735 19th St
Ste 150
Denver, CO 80202

Gregory P. writes: If I were rating this place on my dinner, the service, or atmosphere alone I would give it 5 stars for sure.  First the good part. Cute waitress with a bubbly personality and a fireplace, I don't know how you could go wrong. The food outstanding,…

Paris On the Platte
Neighborhood: Northwest, Highland

1553 Platte St Ste 102
Denver, CO 80202

Julene O. writes: Paris can be a very difficult place for most people to appreciate, which is probably why I went there all the time.

The staff is exceptionally friendly so long as you don't fall into the following categories:

a) underage scenester there to hang out…

Hotel Denver Tech

7801 E Orchard Road
Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Heather S. writes: I actually thought that Hotel Denver Tech was enjoyable, despite the current renovation - which is unfortunately still underway nearly a year after my visit =\

The interior of the hotel was appealing, but you'd better get up early to snag your…

Caitlin's
Neighborhood: Southeast

4379 E Mississippi Ave.
Glendale, CO 80246

Lori M. writes: I'm always hunting for the latest and greatest breakfast joint, which is how I ended up at Caitlin's in Glendale. I really wanted to like this place, and a glance at their online menu suggested that I'd found a best-kept secret dishing out great…

La Sandia
Neighborhood: Northeast, Stapleton

8340 E 49th Ave
Unit 1690
Denver, CO 80238

Jessica H. writes: I went back on a lunch meeting and the tacos al pastor were even better(although much greasier), and the chile relleno I tasted was really good as were the carnitas.
However, it didn't sit well with my stomach, and being that it was my second day at…

Herman's Hideaway
Neighborhood: Southwest

1578 S Broadway
Denver, CO 80210

Kendra M. writes: Herman's is comfortable to everyone.  From goth, to biker, to grandparent, there was a great mix of people in the house for the Friday night concert.  Get into you best comfy jeans, grab a table or a spot on the floor in front of the stage, and order…

Tres Potrillos
Neighborhood: Northeast, Park Hill

4075 Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO 80216

Lori M. writes: I ate here on the recommendation of a hot, Denver chef. A hot, Denver chef that clearly has no clue about Mexican food.  I won't be going back. Oh, the interior is far and above your typical taqueria -- lots of splashy, bold-hued tile here, there,…

Tasty FotoArt Edible Photos and Supplies

P.O. Box 29137
Denver, CO 80229

Leigh M. writes: Great idea and quick service. But the product just didn't work very well. You can send these guys a photo or other image and they print it onto a an edible sheet that you can place it on an iced cake. Unfortunately, it never really melted into the…

Little Ollie's
Neighborhood: Southeast, Cherry Creek

2364 E 3rd Ave
Denver, CO 80206

Andee H. writes: I really enjoyed the patio like atmosphere they create with their windows that lift a lot like garage doors.

Their food is standard Chinese food that you can get anywhere. I did find out that they do have brown rice! I was bummed though cause I found…

Mee Yee Lin Hong Kong Dim Sum Resturant

2295 S. Chambers Rd
#A&B
Aurora, CO 80014

Warren P. writes: After eating Chinese food in Beijing I began searching for more authentic style Chinese restaurants in the Denver area.  I drove by Mee Yee Lin's restaurant for months when I finally decided one Sunday afternoon that I had to stop and give it a try.…

Valverde Yacht Club
Neighborhood: Southwest, Baker

1101 W Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80223

Kirby C. writes: Denver's one and only yacht club. A hell of a dive bar (excuse the pun) complete with under the sea decorations. A must for all your dive bar yachting needs.

Trattoria Stella
Neighborhood: Northwest, Highland

3470 W. 32nd Ave
Denver, CO 80238

Holly W. writes: My Gluten-eating friends let me pick our restaurants, knowing I keep them in mind when I seek out fare for my own limited no-way gluten requirements. My pal Linda had never been to Stella's, so I picked the little Italian restaurant for lunch.

My…

Korean Garden BBQ

7570 Sheridan Blvd
Arvada, CO 80001

Peter K. writes: Let me start off by saying I've been to this restaurant three times and I am a second generation Korean-American.

Two of my visits involved having BBQ and using the grill while the other was simply a dinner menu item.

One our first visit, the service…

Cowboy Internet Bar

8800 Powhaton Mile Rd
Denver, CO 80238

Shiho F. writes: Good place to kill sometime.  This awkward named bar allows you to surf the net in a cowboy-esqu dive bar setting.  The drinks were a bit sub-par and the price a fat bogey.  But I must say drinking at any bar is more productive than sitting on my…

Four Seasons Asian Grill Inc

9559 S University Blvd
Littleton, CO 80126

Mike L. writes: This is a very westernized Chinese restaurant. This is absolutely not for Chinese to eat. I had once, and it's enough, I won't go back. Even its look and feel is westernized. I didn't find a lot of Chinese restaurant in the Highlands Ranch area, but…

Dazbog
Neighborhood: Southwest, Lincoln Park

1090 Yuma St
Denver, CO 80204

Jordan W. writes: God, I hate their coffee.  You actually have to intentionally go out of your way to make it that bad.  Both the beans and the prep.  Watery, bitter crap.  And no amount of shots or flavors will kill it.

Home Depot
Neighborhood: Northeast, Stapleton

3870 Quebec St
Denver, CO 80207

Lynn L. writes: This is my local Home Depot location.  Previously, I frequented the one on CO Blvd., but this one on Quebec keeps me from all of the traffic on said Blvd., so for that I am thankful.

This store has all the basics covered, though if you're looking for…

It's A Grind Coffee House

5580 S Parker Rd
Aurora, CO 80015

Maulie D. writes: Everytime I fly back to CO from CA, I visit "It's a Grind" and always wonder, "why wasn't this here 10 years ago??"  This place has saved me with it's reliable and FREE wireless many times, and the coffee, although more expensive than SBUX (boo), is…

Tula
Neighborhood: Southeast, Cherry Creek

250 Josephine St
Denver, CO 80206

Jessica H. writes: I love the food at TULA. The chips and salsa are thin and crispy with a tart salsa. The food is original and the sauces that accompany them is TO DIE FOR. I have had the shrimp dish mentioned and the sauce that goes with it is so amazing. The bacon…

Compound Basix
Neighborhood: Southwest, Baker

145 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203

Daniel G. writes: First off, COMPOUND NO LONGER CHARGES COVER.  I've found people who haven't been there in a while like to bitch about how they used to charge.  Ok but even if there was cover, the phenomenally strong drinks would more than make up for it.  Compound…

Cap City Tavern
Neighborhood: Southwest, Golden Triangle

1247 Bannock St
Denver, CO 80204

One Black Mans POV.. .. writes: Went last Friday  night for a birthday get together.  The place had a few TVs and some pool tables.  It was dead...except for us of course and the washed up punk looking girl and her UFC-reject looking boyfriend...maybe he was the bouncer...come to…

The Dollar Zone

6500 W 120th Ave. Suite B
Broomfield, CO 80021

Shiho F. writes: Haven't been to too many dollar stores but I've got to say this one would win hands down for the cleanest!  They didn't have too much stuff to offer although everything was meticulously in order.  

I walked out with some Hot Pink Gift Tissue and a…