We offer plenty of suggestions for ramping up the romance of you warm summer nights in this week’s entertainment cover story.
Here are two dining spots — at the furthest ends of the Colorado lifestyle — where you can sit outside and swoon.
Bistro Vendome. 1420 Larimer St., 303-825-3232 French fare doesn’t get any better downtown: all your bistro favorites prepared with care and served on one of the sweetest patios around.
Start with some bubbles, share a plate of meats, move on to something simple like steak frites or duck confit and splurge on some cheese. Combined with a moonlight stroll around Larimer Square, it’s the perfect Denver date dinner.
Illegal Pete’s 1530 16th St., 303-623-2169 Yes, we are going out on a limb here, suggesting a burrito joint where you order from a counter as a romantic dinner spot. But, seriously, we know our audience. For many of you, a romantic eve begins after a long, hot bike ride along one of the downtown-crossing trails.
We say a cold beer on Pete’s patio with a view of the 16th Street Mall counts as serious dating — Denver-style. Kick up the romance by sharing some guac and chips and a pitcher of beer.
Indulge Bistro
Since when does French food have to be fancy? Casual dining is the raison d’être at the new(ish) Indulge Bistro on West 38th Avenue, where veal sweetbreads, coq au vin and faded jeans go hand in hand. Choose a glass from the affordable wine list and snag a seat on the patio. 4140 W. 38th Ave., 303-433-7400. Tucker Shaw
