
Denver Eats: Lobster Mac, Sichuan, Pizza, Scoops
Start with French technique, then watch chefs work at an open kitchen in RiNo. In LoHi, Carrie Baird cooks with Colorado ingredients. Finish at a 28-foot milk-can building serving handmade ice cream in inventive flavors.


Mizuna, a Bonanno Concepts flagship at 225 E 7th Ave, brings French cooking technique to an American neighborhood setting. Its kitchen changes the seasonal menu each month while keeping signature lobster macaroni and cheese on the menu. The restaurant serves dinner Tuesday through Saturday and includes a mandatory 22% CHP Fee.
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At Hop Alley on Larimer Street in RiNo, creative Sichuan-inspired dishes meet exceptional cocktails. An open kitchen lets diners watch the chefs at work, and the restaurant offers an exclusive Chef's Counter experience. The menu includes vegan, pescatarian, vegetarian and gluten-free options. Dinner is served Monday through Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m.
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Bar Dough on West 32nd Avenue in LoHi puts chef Carrie Baird's cooking at the center. Her kitchen builds an ever-evolving menu from Colorado ingredients, with wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta and seasonal dishes. Italian-inspired cocktails and spritzes pair with the food in a high-energy, thoughtful space.
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Little Man Ice Cream occupies a 28-foot milk-can building on 16th Street in LoHi. The shop serves handmade ice cream in flavors such as Salted Ube, Spaceman and Banana Pudding. Sundaes come with unlimited toppings and sauces. Coffee-based shakes feature dark chocolate bits.
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