Jovanina’s offers a fresh, modern take on Italian cuisine sourcing the best local and regional ingredients by the season. Handmade pastas and our rustic, wood-fired ovens are the heart of our menu. We provide vibrant, vegetable-forward dishes, seafood, steaks, and chops, presented in a spirited, inviting setting. We pride ourselves on hospitality and consider ourselves amongst the best of Denver when it comes to taking care of our guests. Our bar is focused toward classic crafted cocktails, barrel-aged spirits, and seasonal liqueurs. We offer a local beer selection and an extensive wine list housed in our wine cellar Sotto Voce.
BRUTØ is an 18-seat tasting menu restaurant focused on fermentation, preservation, and regenerative sourcing. Through technical process and research-driven cooking, the brutalist menu explores the intersection of sustainability and global food pathways - highlighting ingredients at their peak through thoughtful extraction, transformation, and full utilization.BRUTØ is located in the Downtown Denver Free Market. We have our own entrance off of 18th street, however you are welcome to enter through Free Market’s main entrance. We are open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM and Friday, Saturday from 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM.
Located in Denver’s vibrant RiNo neighborhood, BearLeek is the debut restaurant from Chef Harrison Porter, joined by CDC Rema Maaliki and Beverage Director Carlos Hugo Meza. Driven by the team's global culinary journey—from New York to Melbourne to Peru—BearLeek brings curiosity and creativity to every plate. The name, inspired by the German word for ramp, bärlauch, symbolizes renewal, growth, and new beginnings. The menu reimagines familiar flavors with playful twists while the inventive bar program mirrors the kitchen’s seasonality through high-technique cocktails and a thoughtful wine list. Designed with artistic energy and warmth, BearLeek invites guests to share in a dining experience that’s globally inspired, deeply personal, and delightfully unexpected.
Offering from-scratch cooking with a culinary commitment to local and seasonal ingredients, the food is both craveable and bold. At the bar, a wide range of local craft beers are available, an option for every palate and plate. Craft cocktails are made with fresh fruit purees, juices, and premium liquors, while wines come in 25 varieties. Enjoy your lunch, dinner, daily happy hour or weekend brunch craft brew while watching the game on one of the flat screens amidst an open kitchen, central bar and a patio that soaks up the sun. Whether it's a cozy dinner for two or lunch with the whole office, Thirsty Lion is the perfect destination for any party size, including large groups and events.
From the creative culinary mind of Kelly Whitaker of Id Est, comes SHEEP, a three-month residency inside the Clayton Hotel & Members Club in Cherry Creek. SHEEP presents a new expression of The Wolf’s Tailor story, magnifying the focus on elemental ingredients shaped by fire, smoke, and season to bring guests closer to the source and invite exploration. SHEEP opens on the property’s sixth-floor rooftop and is available for a limited residency from July 8th through December 30th, 2026.Whitaker is one of the most widely-respected creatives in America’s culinary community with four Michelin-recognized restaurants and two James Beard Mentions. His years of impact work within Colorado’s regenerative food systems is indelible, resulting in a two Michelin Green Stars. As Id Est’s first limited-time residency, SHEEP offers a new moment for diners to experience The Wolf’s Tailor (Two Michelin Stars) and Whitaker’s creative energy during Colorado’s most bountiful time of the year, summer.
At The Wolf’s Tailor, our ethos is rooted in In Defense of the Maker - honoring the farmers, millers, fishers, ceramicists, fermenters, and craftspeople whose work shapes every guest experience.Led by Executive Chef Kelly Whitaker, The Wolf’s Tailor is Colorado's only Michelin-Two Star restaurant, recognized for both culinary excellence and environmental stewardship. Located in the Sunnyside neighborhood of Denver, we offer an intimate tasting menu experience centered on seasonality, thoughtful sourcing, and whole-product utilization. Our menus evolve with the rhythms of the land, reflecting the relationships we continue to cultivate with producers near and far.The Wolf’s Tailor is open Tuesday - Sunday from 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM.A 22% service charge is added to all checks and is shared among both our Hospitality and Culinary teams.
At Mercantile, every plate is a testament to the land, the season, and the artisans who bring it to life. Located in the heart of LoDo, we blend culinary innovation with genuine hospitality, creating a space where locals feel like celebrities and every guest is treated like family. By day, our dining room and café hum with energy, offering Saturday and Sunday brunch as well as weekday curated two-course lunches and a welcoming atmosphere. By night, Mercantile evolves into an elevated dining experience—where flavors unfold in layers, conversation flows, and every meal is an invitation to connect. Under the visionary leadership of James Beard Award-winning Chef Alex Seidel, we celebrate Colorado’s finest growers and producers, ensuring that every dish is as intentional as it is unforgettable.
