Our Local Favorites: Eats and Drinks

We love our local businesses, and being local ourselves, we know the importance of providing a unique product or service to our neighbors. This holiday season, you can make a difference by purchasing some (or all) of your holiday gifts from local businesses.

In Part 1 of this series, we profile some of our favorite local restaurants. A gift certificate makes a fine present for most anyone on your list; and for those java fanatics in your life, get them a gift card to a local coffeehouse.

City O’ City/Watercourse Foods
City O’ City and Watercourse Foods are both owned by Dan and Michelle Landes, and provide a wonderful array of vegetarian options, including some of the best vegan baked goods this side of the Rockies.

City O’ City: 206 E. 13th Ave., Denver, CO
Watercourse Foods: 206 E. 13th Ave., Denver, CO

Steuben’s Restaurant
Steuben’s is the place to go to get your Americana fix, whether it be mashed potatoes, collard greens, gravy fries, or deviled eggs. They also do a mean green chili cheeseburger, and for dessert, their cupcakes are not to be missed.

523 E. 17th St., Denver, CO

Enzo’s End Pizza
Enzo’s makes some of the best thin-crust pizza in Denver, and uses super-fresh ingredients. And they’re conveniently located right next door to the classic dive-bar P.S. Lounge, so you can get your drink on and your pizza on at the same time.

3424 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO

Caffe Sanora
Caffe Sanora serves up great organic coffee, chock full of natural antioxidants. Who knew coffee could be so good for you? They also have great gift boxes for the coffee lover in your life.

1245 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO