133 MARCH 26-APRIL 1, 2026 westword.com WESTWORD | CONTENTS | SPORTS & RECREATION | SHOPPING & SERVICES | ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT | MUSIC & VENUES | FOOD & DRINK | — we once met llamas here). Its newest addi- tion: a digital retro photo booth, so you can preserve your partying memories, even when they’re a bit blurry. Best New Bar Rougarou 2844 Welton Street lerougarou.com When McLain Hedges and Mary Allison Wright, owners of the award-winning (and straight-up cool) bar Yacht Club, opened a new venture in Five Points named for a swamp-dwelling, shapeshifting Louisi- ana cryptid, we were intrigued. When we tried it, we were all-in on the legend that’s being built at this bar that could also be considered a restaurant. Alongside cock- tail hits like a muffaletta-inspired martini and the buttermilk-washed, rum-spiked Champagne Killer, Wright’s brother, John David, serves a menu that brings the South to the Mile High in the form of dishes like boiled peanuts with fermented collards, a blue cheese tart with green tomato jam and fried catfi sh with a hot and sour spin. Best First Date Restaurant Temaki Den 3350 Brighton Boulevard temakiden.com In 2020, Sushi Den co-founder Toshi Kizaki teamed up with chef Kenta Kamo to bring a new handroll concept to the Source. Six years later, the restaurant, helmed by Kamo, occu- pies almost half of the main area of the former food hall, which doesn’t currently house any other food concepts. Still, it draws a steady crowd and fi lls up fast, so reservations are recommended. But once you’re at the table, the pace and length of the meal is up to you, making it a safe bet for a fi rst date. If you’re not feeling it after a cocktail and a couple of pieces of nigiri, you can ask for the bill and get out fast. But if your tummy is fl uttering, either from the tasty eats or the company, keep the courses coming and get to know each other over some truly top-notch sushi. Best Rooftop Restaurant Cimera 3330 Brighton Boulevard cimeradenver.com Locals love to get high, as evidenced by the crowds that gather at the city’s rooftop spots on sunny days to enjoy views and fresh air alongside food and drinks. But often, the views are the star while the other elements can be lacking. In late 2025, the rooftop restaurant at the Source Hotel got a much- needed revival when Cimera debuted, bring- ing vibrant energy, excellent cocktails and a pan-Latin menu from consulting Peruvian chef Diego Muñoz and executive chef Geoff Cox, who formerly helmed the kitchen at Hop Alley. The stunning views from this vantage point in RiNo are as impressive as ever, but now the rest of the experience is reason enough to visit on its own. Best Kaiseki Restaurant The Counter at Odell’s 3200 Irving Street odellsbagel.com/the-counter In the mornings, this space houses Odell’s Bagel, serving top-notch hand-rolled and naturally fermented bagels; by night, the space turns into a sushi haven where chef Miles Odell and his team serve sushi-heavy multi-course kaiseki meals for a small as- sembled group. The focus here is on the well-planned menu that lets seasonal in- gredients shine. While the terms “kaiseki” and “omakase” are often confused, O’Dell was trained at kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto and Tokyo and clearly understands the dis- tinctions. Eating here is like getting a two- hour education in Japanese fi ne dining. Best Omakase Restaurant Kizaki 1551 South Pearl Street kizakiden.com Kizaki is the crowning achievement and self- professed retirement project of its owner, chef Toshi Kizaki, the O.G. sushi master of the Denver food scene. It’s part of the empire he and his brother, Yasu, have built, starting with Sushi Den in the Platt Park neighborhood. Here, Kizaki lords over the menu by serving what he decides, to a rapt audience that pays a big ticket for a two-hour meal served a plate at a time. That’s how omakase works — it means the diners will leave the meal up to the chef. Here, the fi sh and other dishes are top-notch, old-school and well deserving of the Michelin star this spot was awarded in 2025. Best New Tasting Menu Restaurant Margot 1551 South Pearl Street margotdenver.com From working at a Summit County Subway as a teenager to earning a Michelin star, Col- orado-born-and-raised chef Justin Fulton has had a hell of a culinary journey. He fi rst introduced diners to Margot as a pop-up in 2022. At the time, he had dreams of moving the tasting menu concept into a brick-and- mortar, which became a reality last year when it found a home in a space it shares with Kizaki. At the eight-seat chef’s counter, Fulton serves a twelve-course menu that relies heavily on seasonal ingredients. While some elements change often, the experience is always a party. And if you don’t want to go all-in on the tasting menu, the front dining area at this address welcomes walk-ins and serves an à la carte Margot menu. Best New Restaurant Pig and Tiger 2200 California Street pigandtiger.com Pig and Tiger’s story is one of friendship, heart and passion, and it’s exactly the kind of restau- rant we hope to see more of in the Mile High. Taiwanese American chef Darren Chan was born in California, learned his craft in Den- ver, and was living in L.A. when he met native Coloradan and Top Chef alum Travis Masar. Together, they debuted their Taiwanese eatery as a stall in Avanti Boulder before moving into a Five Points brick-and-mortar last summer. While the double-fried chicken with chicken fat rice and chili honey has quickly become a staple, it’s worth exploring the whole menu, which shifts seasonally in a space that’s casual enough for everyday meals and welcoming in every sense of the word. ■ Food and Drink continued from page 131 103 Auditions/Show Biz 105 Career/Training/Schools 110 Computer/Technical 112 Construction/Labor 115 Customer Service 120 Drivers/Delivery/Courier 125 Domestic 127 Education 130 Entertainment 140 Financial/Accounting 145 Management/Professional 150 Medical/Dental/Health 155 Medical Research Studies 160 Office/Clerical 167 Restaurants/Hotels/Clubs 170 Retail 172 Sales 175 Telemarketing/Call Center 177 Salons 180 Security/Law Enforcement 183 Trades 185 Miscellaneous 187 Part-time Jobs 190 Business Opportunities 193 Employment Information 195 Position Wanted 100 Employment 145 Management/Professional Navajo Transitional Energy Company, LLC seeks a Logis- tics & Technical Sales Engi- neer in Broomfield, CO to craft & present detailed pro- posals to meet the specific product, logistics & infra- structure needs of customers in international & domestic commodity markets. 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