Table 6 in Denver Colorado

Table 6

Address: 609 Corona

Cross Streets: E. 6th Ave & Corona

Phone: 303-831-8800

Price: $$$

Reservations: No

Hours: D:Daily

Table 6 brings a great dining treat to the very popular East 6th Avenue dining scene. Seating 42, the interior features hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, a focal-point kitchen with copper trim and a small bar area for gathering. Bistro chalkboards with dessert and wine lists, butcher-block tables and black leather chairs set the scene. The overall feel is charming and upbeat. The food is extremely creative and executive chef Scott Parker does an amazing job with his interpretation of the dishes on this small, creative menu. Start with artichoke-and-spinach soup, baby beet salad with Mizuna, goat cheese, candied walnuts and balsamic vinaigrette or country-fried oyster cobb with crispy bacon. The white-shrimp hush puppies with roasted-plum cocktail sauce, fried green tomatoes with jamon, fresh mozzarella plus basil vinegar and Reuben sliders reflect the talent of Parker. Entrées are very exciting with divine accompaniments on each; seared tombo with mango poke, a brioche with a fried egg and arugula, minchilada rocky chicken with onion rings and grilled romaine, braised rabbit, lamb sirloin with yogurt smashed fingerlings and grilled flat iron steak with Maytag blue fries are examples of the imaginative menu on a given night. Vegetarians delight with a roasted-mushroom potpie and the pappardelle pasta with chicken confit, mushrooms, asparagus and peas is totally divine. Cherry-almond bread pudding, blood-orange cheesecake, margarita nachos and the most decadent chocolate beignets thrill dessert fans. The excellent wine list includes several selections under $10. Aaron Forman heads the front of the house as well as choosing the awesome wine list. Service shines with an informative, friendly staff. Table 6 does a remarkable job in every way and is tops in dining. Service shines with an informative, friendly staff. Table 6 definitely brings an exciting new taste to Denver dining.

Syrup in Denver Colorado

Syrup

Address: 300 Josephine

Cross Streets: 3rd and Columbine

Phone: 720-945-1111

Price: $

Reservations: No

Hours: B-L: Daily

Syrup is the latest addition to Cherry Creek North with breakfast. Walk down a few steps and enter the bright, cheery room. Touches of green, white chairs, and comfortable tables with a big window opening to the street set the scene. The food is breakfast and lunch and of course, features many items with syrup. There are several waffle dishes from traditional to chocolate or apple. The pancakes are great and you can get them silver dollar size or regular, thin and very tasty and your choice of regular, gluten free, or buckwheat. Eggs Benedict come in many forms, and omelets are many. Enjoy a breakfast sandwich, boulder and yogurt, oatmeal, eggs your way, and a burrito. Lunch features burgers, a thanksgiving sandwich with turkey and stuffing, a French toast sandwich stuffed with ham, cheese, tomato and bacon, and a Cobb club. There are salads as well as baskets of muffins, and beignets. It’s simple and fun and a good way to start the day.

Sushi Tazu in Denver Colorado

Sushi Tazu

Address: 300 Fillmore St.

Cross Streets: 3rd Ave. and Fillmore St.

Phone: 303-320-1672

Price: $$$

Reservations: Yes

Hours: L-D:Mon-Sat, D:Sun

With a steady stream of loyal customers, Sushi Tazu continues to wow customers in the ever-changing Cherry Creek scene. Enjoy all your favorites, including a huge variety of delicious specialty rolls. Starters such as miso soup, salads, shrimp dumplings, edamame, tempura, and grilled squid make a great first course. For your entrée, try teriyaki salmon, ginger calamari or a tasty noodle bowl. Accompany your meal with beer, wine or sake.

Second Home Kitchen and Bar in Denver Colorado

Second Home Kitchen and Bar

Address: 150 Clayton Lane

Cross Streets: 1st ave and Clayton Lane

Phone: 303.253.3000

Price: $$

Reservations: Yes

Hours: B-L-D: Daily

Second Home is the new addition to the J.W. Marriott in Cherry Creek North and it is sensational to see. The bar lounge area has cowhide panels in the walls, a fabulous bar with Colorado wood, fabulous lighting and terrific furniture in black, white, red, browns and tones that say welcome and enjoy the scene. The main dining room features huge windows that open as an entrance to the patio, a focal open kitchen and the warm tones repeated. Fabrics are lovely, a wall of bark is the star in the private dining area and the wine wall is spectacular. The food is definitely comfort food done incredibly well with something for every taste and appetite. Start with the array of pizzas—from white and margarita to several toppings that include sausage, chicken, and shrimp with pesto. The dough is soft and delicious, the toppings excellent. Appetizers include lamb riblets with barbecue sauce and slaw, tuna tartar served on masa pancakes, BBQ pork sliders, crab cakes and beer battered baby artichokes. The lobster cog and apple and mango chicken salads are enough for a meal and perfect for sharing. For the choices off the rotisserie, try the chicken or leg of lamb or enjoy braised beef short ribs, hangar steak and filet. Sandwiches of roasted chicken, olive oil poached tuna salad, grilled veggies and lamb French dip and the burger make decisions difficult. Do not miss the miso glazed black cod, wild salmon or tuna “two Ways” casserole where poached tuna combined with wasabi cream egg noodles and peas are topped off with flash grilled ahi. Sides are addictive with corn fritters, mashed potatoes, onion rings, mac-n-cheese and cheddar-chive biscuits. End with decadent, outrageous desserts: crème brulee, molten chocolate cake and the best snicker’s fudge candy bars with gelato and the oatmeal chocolate cookie baked to order and topped with gelato. Daily fun features for each day of the week end the fun. The wine list is nice, service great and prices affordable. Breakfast and lunch are served and the new patio features a huge open-pit fire to add to the scene. Second Home is a delight and definitely filling a need in Cherry Creek dining.

Piatti Locali in Denver Colorado

Piatti Locali

Address: 190 St. Paul St.

Cross Streets: 2nd Ave. and St. Paul

Phone: 303-321-1919

Price: $$

Reservations: Yes

Hours: L-D:Mon-Sat, D:Sun

If you want terrific Italian food in a wonderful atmosphere, Cherry Creek's Piatti Locali fills the bill. The warm and bright room features an open kitchen, huge fireplaces, a great bar and covered patios. Divine baskets of bread from La Brea in California and homemade focaccia arrive with an addictive balsamic oil and garlic dip. The focus of the food is on fresh, local ingredients. Start with fried calamari, bruschetta or cozze-steamed mussels in white wine, garlic and citrus. Soups that change daily, mozzarella and tomato salad or a perfect Caesar salad could be your next course. Pizzas straight from the wood-burning oven make a great entrée or appetizer. Dinner entrées feature a marvelous half chicken, chicken breast with risotto, veal dishes, fish and beef. The outstanding seafood stew is packed with goodies, while buffalo osso buco draws raves. It is worth checking out pastas that include ravioli in lemon cream, rigatoni, risotto and capellini. Leave room for sweet endings of tiramisu, chocolate cake, panna cotta and gelati. The children's menu is terrific, drawing top ratings with good reason. The staff caters to even the youngest diners, paying attention to detail that brings dining to a new level. Affordable prices, a terrific lunch menu and complimentary valet parking keep guests coming back to Piatti Locali.

Pasta, Pasta, Pasta in Denver Colorado

Pasta, Pasta, Pasta

Address: 278 Fillmore St.

Cross Streets: 3rd and Fillmore

Phone: 303-377-2782

Price: $$

Reservations: No

Hours: L:Mon-Sat

Definitely a hot spot for lunch, catering, and carryout in Cherry Creek, Pasta, Pasta, Pasta continues to wow fans year after year. If you dine in, you’ll see lots of Denver celebs and locals who gather several times a week for great Italian food and more. Enjoy wonderful salads and sandwiches, as well as terrific favorites like pasta dishes made with homemade noodles, lasagna, veal or Italian-style chicken. But don’t stop there. Roasted chicken, divine fried chicken, brisket, gefilte fish, prakes, kugel, latkes, schnecken and desserts please those who don’t feel like cooking or want to host catered parties. Pasta, Pasta, Pasta is definitely a Cherry Creek favorite.

NoRTH in Denver Colorado

NoRTH

Address: 190 Clayton Ln.

Cross Streets: 2nd Ave & Clayton

Phone: 720-941-7700

Price: $$$

Reservations: Yes

Hours: L-D:Daily

NoRTH brings a great scene to Cherry Creek North combining old and new--"old" brick walls, huge windows and corrugated ceiling, but "new" wood floors, sleek white-and-light-green furniture with chrome, a great bar and an open kitchen. The staff wears striking black; every touch complements the theme, and modern Italian food completes the picture. Start with zucca (fried zucchini) chips that are seriously addictive, crisp calamari with baby arugula, grilled artichokes or grilled lemons that create a wonderful combination of texture and taste. Grilled bread, chopped salad and romaine hearts are other starters. The flat-crust pizza from the wood-burning oven boasts a crust that is chewy, not crisp, with several topping choices. Pastas are not just the ordinary--for example, strozzapreti, mushrooms, spinach, pine nuts and Parmesan cream combine for an excellent dish, as does the risotto with roasted corn and seared scallops. Selecting an entrée takes time, as there are so many options: short-rib osso buco, salmon with roasted squash, Delmonico steak, rosemary chicken, duck breast and veal chop. Each plate delivers great presentation and flavor without pretense. Don't leave without dessert, as the tiramisu and warm Nutella chocolate cake are outrageous. The upbeat crowd enjoys the bar scene, where seats are at a premium. NoRTH is just what Cherry Creek North has been looking for--a place that has it all.