looking for good places for drinks and somewhere for dinner and sunday brunch. Staying in walking distance to LODO and want to walk everywhere – suggestions would be appreciated – please! (4 replies, last updated by rlm January 1, 2009)

Has anyone tried this fairly new resto in New Milford (Bergen County)? It’s Turkish/Greek, I believe. Any reviews welcome. Thanks, Chowhounds! (1 reply, last updated by Jenifer September 15, 2005)

Its an excellent restaurant. I also go to Toros in Paterson and Clifton. if you havent tried Toros, you should. As for Lodos, Turkish food offers a lot of Mezes that are vegetarian (Egplant dishes, sauteed/marinated vegetables,... (4 replies, last updated by LttlMichey April 4, 2005)

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What are you looking for? I know Denver very well and if we are talking lodo, (down town), really well. But it all depends on what you want? - Martha (2 replies, last updated by Martha October 15, 2003)

I’m planning a bachelorette party and need a great restaurant to start the evening. should be somewhere fun like LODO or otherwise and can accommodate about 20 people. I’m looking for something really special and fun,... (2 replies, last updated by itri June 19, 2008)

I enjoy Vesta Dipping Grill in the Lodo area. Should be walking distance from Hyatt. It is a very fun restaurant with lots of choices. (3 replies, last updated by epicurina June 24, 2009)

recently when he detoured to the Chicago area to cook at a restaurant affiliated with the Studio at Long Grove. He’s in Colorado again, “cheffing” at Denver’s Via, an Italian restaurant in LoDo. Meanwhile,... (4 replies, last updated by ClaireWalter January 14, 2007)

Rodizio is in LoDo, next to historic Union Station. It has the better, more interesting location and a fantastic patio. Texas de Brazil has a phenomonal assortment of buffet fare besides the skewered meats carved at each table,... (3 replies, last updated by Pastajohn June 8, 2009)

I used to love the Sushi Happy Hours in Denver’s lodo when I lived there. I’m not aware of any here. Not to say that there aren’t. I just have not heard of any. (3 replies, last updated by mai_world December 19, 2007)

My opinion is that the most convenient place is Braun’s on Auraria Parkway. Although you could walk from LoDo and Larimer Square, it’s a bit of a hike. There’s also paid parking behind the restaurant so you can... (8 replies, last updated by ClaireWalter September 28, 2007)

You have a ton of options. You’re walking distance to Larimer Square and LoDo. Options in Larimer Square include Rioja, Bistro Vendome, and Osteria Marco. In LoDo, you could hit the 9th Door, Vesta, Jax Fish House, and... (4 replies, last updated by rlm June 11, 2008)

Denver does have a couple of gems in the sea of chain restaurants. The Vesta Dipping Grill, in the lodo area is great. Start off for drinks at the Cruise Room in the Oxford Hotel. One of the best restaurants is Bang around 32 and... (4 replies, last updated by beideman April 15, 2002)

Just to clarify – are you looking for a place in LoDo (lower downtown) OR South Denver – i.e. the Denver Tech Center? They are fairly far apart so I just want to make sure you are asking for the right area. I also... (9 replies, last updated by rlm July 13, 2008)

a few blocks away and is the closest place I can think of. My favorite places in central Denver are St. Marks (uptown), The Market (Larimer Square), and Common Grounds (Lower Downtown - "LoDo"). The Tattered Cover bookstore in... (10 replies, last updated by Megiac February 18, 2008)