Sloans Lake Getaway - Basement Apartment Near Broncos and Downtown Denver

Restaurants nearby

• Mezcaleria Alma★ Michelin Lightning strikes twice for dynamo Chef Johnny Curiel with this parallel concept cheek-by-jowl next to his celebrated flagship. As the name suggests, the small stylish space has a mezcal bar vibe—and a list of inventive, mouthwatering agave spirit-based cocktails to go with it—but it’s also a showcase for Chef Curiel’s culinary talents. Evoking the vibrant creativity of Mexico City’s restaurant scene, the succinct menu is sprinkled with international flavors, as in an herbaceous ceviche of kanpachi that incorporates dill and roasted garlic, or a subtly spiced aguachile of Santa Barbara uni and4.6km
• Alma Fonda Fina★ Michelin Chef Johnny Curiel started off in his family’s restaurant in Guadalajara, and after years of high-end culinary experience, he revisits dishes and flavors from his upbringing with creativity and finely honed technique delivering results that are both satisfying and delicious. Resist the temptation to fixate on any one item, as the menu is littered with treasures. Think beautifully roasted scallops blessed with tomato butter and serrano ponzu or an agave-roasted sweet potato with nutty salsa matcha and luxuriously creamy whipped requesón. Vibrant seafood preparations like hamachi with roasted pi4.6km
• Glo Noodle HouseBib The location in a run of the mill strip mall belies the cool interior at this spot named for Chef/owner Chris Teigland's mother. Inside, dark charcoal and dark wood are offset by pops of bright colors, while overhead, vibrant lanterns of different colors and sizes draw attention. The kitchen delivers serious flavor on their noodle/ramen-based menu. Kick off with a sweet and savory skewer of marinated tofu skewer served with a miso peach jam and an almond and sesame candy crumble. Ramen options run the gamut from miso bacon and brothless versions to the death wish designed for spice hounds who 3.6km
• The Ginger PigBib The story here begins with Chef Natascha Hess's time as an exchange student in Beijing, where her host family taught her the fundamentals of Chinese home cooking, lessons that sparked a full-bore culinary passion. After several trips back to China, her travels broadened to include Shanghai, Singapore, Bangkok and more—a catalogue of flavors that she then translated into a hugely popular food truck, eventually becoming this lively, rustic brick-and-mortar location (though the truck can still be seen parked in front). It's clear that Chef Hess’s time abroad was well-spent: from hearty boiled por4.7km
• Ash'KaraBib At this brightly hospitable neighborhood charmer, find an exploration of contemporary cuisine that pulls in influences from the Mediterranean, North Africa and Middle East. The menu leads with mezze, featuring top-notch versions of familiar staples like hummus, babaganoush and falafel, paired with fluffy wood-fired whole-grain pita made from heritage wheat. Dinner offers more substantial fare, as in savory tagines with eggplant or chicken. The cooking is vegetable forward and accommodates dietary restrictions (there's even a gluten-free pita option). There are no gimmicks here, just thoughtful4.9km
• Hey Kiddo Perched above Tennyson Street, Hey Kiddo stands out as the hippest of Denver powerhouse Chef Kelly Whitaker’s empire. The third-floor venue encompasses a rooftop bar area and a bespoke cocktail lounge in the back (referred to as “Ok Yeah”) but the restaurant is the heart of the operation. The playful menu centers around broadly Asian-inflected shareable plates like an exceptionally crunchy take on Korean fried chicken, or tender pork ribs with a salted plum barbecue sauce, accompanied by compelling sides like crispy potato pavé with a trout roe gravy, or an assortment of house-made pickles and4.4km
• Kawa Ni Housed in a brick building that was once a firehouse, this unconventional izakaya from Chef Bill Taibe offers approachable Japanese cooking by way of Connecticut (home of the original location). To match the freewheeling cuisine, the vibe is lively and relaxed, with an ample bar reserved for walk-ins that offers an ideal spot to nibble while tippling an assortment of sakes and cocktails. The menu has a bit of everything, from creative shareable plates like a scallop crudo with grapefruit, ginger, and dill, or a kung pao chicken karaage; more substantial dishes of noodles, as in a carbonara-lik4.9km

Includes Michelin / Black Pearl / guide picks (reference quality, no prices); data from Overture, Michelin Guide and others.