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 Popular with neighborhood patrons |
1312 East Sixth Avenue Denver, CO 80218 United States +1 303 765 0339 |
This multi-dimensional food hub is a delicatessen that also shares space with Garramone's, a gourmet produce grocery, and, Oliver's Meats, a butchers shop. Everything about it smells and looks like a true, traditional deli. Popular in the neighborhood, the deli itself offers a myriad of meats and cheeses along with salads, soups and superb sandwiches. Specials are selected daily and put on display, including mouthwatering meatloaf, pesto and colossal crab cakes. Outdoor seating is available, though limited. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Sweets from Mexico |
3165 West 38th Street Denver, CO 80211 United States +1 303 477 8114 |
This creator of decadence, located in the trendy Highland district, bakes an assortment of Mexican sweets. The smells permeating from the quaint shop are enough to increase the waistline. But every inch is worth a taste of the fruit-filled flautas and the creamy flavors of cheesecake! Try to grab a piece of sweet bread (Bolillos) fresh out of the oven. This bakery also stocks a variety of inexpensive, imported Mexican spices. If you are not in the mood for south of the border sweets, you will find a few Italian baked goods including rum cake and cookies. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Tea and poetry |
2860 Welton Street Denver, CO 80205 United States +1 303 292 9405 |
Part of the Five Points Neighborhood Renaissance, the Gemini Tea Emporium is one of the few places in town to sip a cup of tea and listen to spoken word poetry. Friday nights bring out the brooding bards, but every other day brings a quiet atmosphere. An open tearoom, which unites a hodge-podge of rich colors and comfortable chairs and sofas, makes conversation easy. Choosing from the 160 teas is like choosing a vacation destination. The exotic array features leaves from China, Brazil, Japan and India. Scones and desserts are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Master Candymakers |
5735 North Washington Street Denver, CO 80216 United States +1 303 333 5588 http://www.hammondscandies.com |
Hammond's Candies has been creating some of the world's sweetest confections since 1920. You will enjoy their heavenly sweets like Sugar Sticks, Caramels, Ice Tea Sippers, Everyday Twist Lollipops, Fruit Slice Crystal Cuts, and much more. Hammond's also sells candy made specifically for holidays such as Christmas, Halloween, and Easter. This old-fashioned shop enjoys sharing the magic of the candy making process by having extensive factory tours which show that making candy is just as fun as eating it. Hammond's Candies is sure to be a delightful experience for kids of all ages. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Denver's restaurant alternative |
617 22nd Street Denver, CO 80205 United States +1 303 825 4133 http://www.lemonsistersmarket.... |
This is an excellent food alternative in downtown Denver. This handy little market, which harks of something found in New York or Chicago, harbors a deli offering salads, sandwiches and homemade desserts. Daily specials feature items such as lasagna, Hungarian goulash and Sloppy Joes. There are also soups like Thai Pumpkin and Brazilian Black Bean. If time is a factor, call ahead and order a box lunch. Lemon Sisters also delivers to downtown businesses. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gourmet deli and coffee |
1445 Larimer Street Denver, CO 80202 United States +1 303 534 5140 |
Amidst all the tony restaurants and pulsing dance rooms on Larimer Street this gourmet deli lends a nice change of pace. Plank floors, wooden shelves filled with tea and coffee, and old-counters give it a look and feel more suited to the 1940s, but in a mysteriously hip way. The outdoor sidewalk tables are perfect perches for people watching. Pastry, bagels and breakfast burritos are popular morning choices. The lunch and dinner menu offers a variety of hot and cold sandwiches, and fresh deli salads. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wines for discriminating tastes |
3601 West 32nd Ave Denver, CO 80211 United States +1 303 458 3858 http://www.mondovino.net |
This libation shop offers wine, spirits and beer to quench the thirst of those with discriminating tastes. This is not your average liquor store; shopping here feels more like raiding a rich uncle's wine cellar. Wines are stacked and arranged by region and type rather than price, and most selections lean towards the high end (Ernest & Julio Gallo fans may feel intimidated by the elitist selection). Roaming clerks are available to answer any question you have about wine. Or just give up and grab a cold six-pack of beer from their cooler. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One stop Eastern shopping |
1925 Lawrence Street Denver, CO 80202 United States +1 303 295 0293 http://www.pacificmercantile.com |
Located downtown in Sakura Square, the Pacific Mercantile Company imports a wide variety of Asian grocery items including noodles, rice, seasonings, frozen food, cooking utensils, Sanrio products and more. The shop looks more like something one would find in San Franciso, or Seattle's Pike Street market. Neverthless, the selection is the best in the Denver area. Because it is so un-Denver like, it is just fun to roam around this store. Sakura Square also has a Japanese gift shop and bookstore. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bakery delights |
1001 16th Street (16th Street Mall) Denver, CO 80202 United States +1 303 436 1192 http://www.paradisebakery.com/ |
Munchy fanatics love this shop for its hefty selection of muffins, cinnamon rolls, cream cheese and fruit filled croissants, brownies and bagels. Coffee, tea (hot or iced), and fresh squeezed orange juice and lemonade make for perfect liquid accompaniments. Fruit and salads are available for those who have already met their sweet intake for the day. For the the health-minded there are also plenty of sandwiches including the turkey cranberry and albacore tuna. Enjoy your meal at a table or take it to go as you wander the 16th Street Mall. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional cookies, cakes and candies |
2636 West 32nd Avenue Denver, CO 80211 United States +1 303 458 8420 |
Come practice Spanish at this popular and wonderfully authentic Mexican bakery and pick up a tasty Torta or Carnita, or try out a hearty ham and cheese sandwich. In addition to cookies and cakes, the bakery offers traditional candies such as Membrillo and Grenudas. Groceries are also available. Chiles, Masa and Nopales are among the regular goods, and as an added bonus you can even drink the water here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wines from around the world |
261 Fillmore Street Denver, CO 80206 United States +1 303 355 8324 http://www.vineyardwineshop.com |
This specialty shop features remarkable wines from remarkable regions around the world. Gift baskets and accessories such as unusual corkscrews and carafes are sold in abundance. Great gifts for friends and family include registry in the wine-of-the-month club or a personal wine-shopping service. Wine tastings are offered regularly, and the skilled staff welcomes the opportunity to turn beginners into full-blown connoisseurs through seminars and in-store assistance. The prices are also pleasant, especially when considering the excellent service and selection. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ice cream with Norman Rockwell |
900 Lincoln Street Denver, CO 80203 United States +1 303 837 1366 |
Established in 1951 as a soda fountain and pharmacy, this area landmark is straight out of a Norman Rockwell painting. The soda fountain offers sweet, hand-dipped chocolate milkshakes and serves the extras in the steel mixer. Over 100 microbrews are available for carryout, and an extensive wine department offers wines from around the world. The alcohol selection may seem unusual in this environment, and it is: this shop was "grandfathered in" (allowed to continue established business practices) after Colorado passed a law against selling liquor and groceries in the same place. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wine from around the world |
1512 Larimer Street Denver, CO 80202 United States +1 720 904 8460 |
Until now, finding a legitimate liquor store in downtown Denver that sold something other than quarts of generic beer and cheap, vinegary wine from the vineyards of North Dakota was next to impossible. But the prayers-as they say-of wine aficionados have been answered. Centrally located in Writer Square it is walking-convenient for guests staying downtown. Domestic vintages, mainly from California and Oregon, compose the brunt of the stock. Microbrews by the bottle and six-pack, and a modest choice of namebrand liquors are also carried. Review © 2007, Wcities |