Today, I got to meet Parker at Ambrosian Pantry! He is delightful and incredibly helpful, and…read moreknowledgeable. He spends plenty of time with you selecting the perfect gift or the most delicious items to take home. Parker opened the chocolates and allowed tasting before buying. Who does that?!?! I felt like I was in a speciality food shop in NYC, but was in the heart of Cherry Creek. You can stop in Whole Foods for the staples and perishables for your dinner party or holiday celebration, then go to Ambrosian Pantry for the items that will put your entertaining over the top. So glad we have this exceptional shop in our neighborhood. Thanks for all your help, Parker!

Nice to see this sort of speciality items here in the neighborhood…read more Quality all around. From pasta, to olive oil, to seasonings, tea, bitters, chocolate, liquor free, sauces, spreads, you name it. Exotic choices in every fashion. Oh by the way get their Swedish fish - thank me later! Owner was super cool and the big pups was nice as well. Definitely coming back. So many cool items to try.

This elegant European market is tucked into an unobtrusive, L-shaped space sandwiched between…read moreRestaurant Olivia and a Starbucks at the very busy intersection of Downing Street and Alameda Avenue. You must be driving west on Alameda to access the parking lot. There is a large sign there. You can enter the market from the main entrance facing Alameda or from the back entrance off the parking lot. The front of the store has a long wall of imported groceries and a bakery counter offering breads, pastries, quiches, fresh sandwiches (on baguette, croissant, or pretzel bun), soups, salads, and a wide variety of imported chips and drinks. There's a huge cheese cooler and lots of chilled, grab-and-go items. A table offers some kitchenware and gifts. A seating area is provided by the parking lot entrance. I'm on the mailing list which has offered a series of food specials and pop-up events. I was enticed in last weekend by a pop-up cassoulet special. I arrived to find a tent at the edge of the parking lot, sheltering a huge propane wok. The white beans, sausage, and pork belly were gently simmering with a wonderful aroma. What a treat!

I went here right after my blood work at a nearby medical facility (LOL! Oh boy, I was hungry as I…read morewas fasting!) A thought of freshly made sandwich sounded so good so before I went in for the blood work, I did a little search on Yelp to find some new sandwich places and this shop is/was one of the suggested ones. As I am always looking for a new business to try (this store was also up the street from where I would be for the medical appointment), I wasted no time to rush to this new deli to check it out. As of early September 2025, there are only several reviews posted for them; this is an indication that this business had just opened. Based on what those people said, it sounded like a solid business. The store is on the northeast corner of Downing and Alameda. Although this is not a super big intersection, it sure is a busy one. And yet, its exterior appearance (they have two doors: one facing Alameda and the other facing the parking lot) is somewhat inconspicuous or unassuming (it could be good and bad at the same time.) Had I driven by it, I would only notice the Italian restaurant (Olivia) on one corner or Starbucks (on the other corner). Hopefully they are getting much needed attention from people that pass by it. I entered the store using the door facing the parking lot. This is where you will see the seating area. And to get to the rest of it, you will pass the register on the right. Once you make that left turn you will see more stuff that this store offers. Most of the grocery items are on the left side along the wall. Then there is the fantastic-looking cheese room to the right. The deli counter is at the end where the workers will make your sandwich. There is also a showcase where they display some sweet stuff/cakes (they looked pretty good by the way.) This is quite the space (so if you look down from the top/ceiling (not that you can do that), this store is L shaped.) One of the workers (a lady who was at the register) cheerfully greeted me. I already knew what I wanted (as I peeked their sandwich menu ahead of time). It appears to be a limited time item and it's called "The Saint Tropez". Simply put, this is a tuna salad sandwich on a freshly baked French baguette. As the little info sheet at the register says, this is a light, cold summer offering that is perfect for warm weather cravings. I simply couldn't think of anything else so without doing anything further, I immediately asked for this summer sandwich. The price is $15.99 (and after tax, it's $17 with some change. Not necessarily super reasonable (I thought) but I was more focused on the quality of it.) While the lady was making my sandwich, I looked around the store to take some photos. I spotted some interesting European grocery items that we don't normally see at our local grocery chain but I was most impressed with the refrigerated cheese room. I don't eat a lot of cheese anymore and yet, this store's selection is quite large where if you are needing some cheeses for your next gathering (holidays etc.) then you might consider this place to find some interesting kind(s). It didn't take long for the lady to make my sandwich. As I came out of the beautiful cheese room, she handed me a long/skinny sandwich that was wrapped in a white butcher paper. As soon as I got to my car, I immediately started devouring my sandwich. And it did not disappoint. The crispy French baguette was most delicious and was picture-worthy looking. The tuna salad (house made) wasn't overloaded with mayo-type marinade/sauce. Some slices of tomatoes, plenty of arugula, and noticeable amount of hard boiled egg slices. It was cut in half in the middle but I didn't take any break between the halves (told you, I was hungry after fasting for hours!!) This is a nice deli to have within our reach. I bet on a beautiful weekend, they get a good amount of foot traffic because people can stop by here to grab a delicious sandwich and go to Wash Park for a little picnic. Sounds like a great idea to me!

After months and months of trying to get a reservation, I finally made it to @altenodenver…read more Compared to its sister restaurants, Alteño is inspired by the Jalisco Highlands but with some of the favorite dishes you'll find at the Alma restaurants. Our favorite was definitely the Carne Asada and the Pan de Elote. Definitely recommend their Avocado Margarita too! What i ordered: Avocado Margarita and Hibiscus Margarita Aguachile De Hamachi (Cucumber Habanero Broth / Salsa Seca / Avocado Puree) Kanpachi Tostada (Baja Kanpachi / Santa Barbara Uni / Avocado / Salsa De Chiles Seco) Pan De Elote (Jalapeno Cornbread / Huitlacoche Butter / Smoked Honey / Black Truffle) ‍ Stuffed Mushroom (Portobello Mushroom / Blue Crab / Hoja Santa Remoulade / Lemon) Gringa Al Pastor (Heritage Pork / Charred Pineapple / Salsa Guacachile / Queso Oaxaca) Carne Asada (Prime Ribeye / Mexican Rice / Huitlacoche Butter / Frijoles Puercos)

4 friends here for dinner on a Sunday night. Loved: Pan De…read moreElote Jalapeno Cornbread Black Truffle Camote Asado Agave Roasted Sweet Potato Salsa Macha Crab & Avocado Blue Crab / Warm Bacon Liked: Pollo A Las Brasas Fire Roasted Chicken / Herbed French Fries Just OK: Gringa Al Pastor Heritage Pork / Charred Pineapple Carne Asada Prime Ribeye Wine list: chenin blanc wonderful, Nebbiolo not available. Kudos for featuring Mexican wines. Service: very attentive Ambiance: dark, hard to see the menu. Our table next to the kitchen kind of disappointing given that we made a reservation more than two months in advance. We were seated promptly. Overall: this place is a seriously good restaurant, but a little overrated. Falls short of five stars for me. I would come back for cocktail hour and snacks. I don't think it's worth the dinner experience given the prices, the location, the pricey entrees, the dark ambiance.

Cioccolatier was amazing!!!…read more We had everyone from our party choose one piece of chocolate. Everyone had high marks for the quality of the chocolate and the taste. The service was also amazing. We ran into the owner while he was having conversation with a friend and he was extremely nice as well. Definitely a great stop to make in the cherry creek mall!

These folks take chocolate to a whole new level. They are truly artisans, and not only does the…read morechocolate taste fantastic, it always looks like a piece of art. Hats off to Troy, and Joanna, who always provide their expertise. Thank you, Ronald, for continually rescuing me in my chocolate crises!!

There is a very positive, warm vibe when you walk into this restaurant. Beautiful decor, nice staff…read moreand comfortable seating. We placed our drink orders and proceeded to do a family style dinner. We ordered Salmon and Yellow Fin Crudo, Caesar salad, Cao De Pepe, Filet Steak, Hanger Steak and fried Brussel sprouts. The presentation and quality of the food was amazing. We followed this with several of their incredible desserts. This might have been the best dessert menu I have ever experienced. Service was in the top 10 of all restaurants I have reviewed worldwide. I recommend you book a reservation, this place is a Denver favorite and gets the big crowd they deserve. Great foodservice act all around. Excellent price/value

Went here for a friend's bday. The atmosphere was nice and our waiter was friendly…read more I ordered a Caesar salad and asked to add a protein - the options were shrimp or crab. I chose shrimp. The waiter asked if I wanted them cold or grilled, I said grilled. And asked for dressing on the side. The salad came with the dressing mixed in and 3 (very large) cold shrimp. I didn't complain because I didn't feel the mistakes were big enough to warrant it. But upon seeing the bill, I wish I would have complained. The add-on price of the 3 shrimp that went on my mediocre $19 salad was $23 !!! So I paid over $50 after tax and tip for a meal that came out with two mistakes. They didn't even offer fresh pepper. Very disappointing.

We ordered veal (which is very expensive) The meat was the best we have EVER had very lean The…read morepeople were very nice Great experience- will order again

The gal who works recommended a small cookie like item tie my dogs, & my dogs are crazy for them …read more Use them for dog training and your dog will be an angel!

One of my favorite spots in Cherry Creek for coffee and casual eats. Coffee is from Little Owl, OG…read moreroaster coffee shop from downtown and food is banging. Buff Chicken Wrap and burrito with sausage are a must!!! They've added indoor seating at Bodega!

Nestled amongst various shops in Cherry Creek, this cute new shop offers grab and go breakfast,…read morelunch and various drinks. There's limited seating in the front, accompanied by a fire pit in the middle. Upon walking in you'll see the clean minimal aesthetic. There's menus by the door to browse from. I ordered an iced matcha with vanilla and almond milk, along with an apple danish warmed up. The service was fast and friendly. It was a slower morning for me so I sat outside by the fire.

Obsessed with this place since my first visit in Chicago. The food and service are both…read moreconsistently good and the decor is a whole vibe. Edison was our server and did a great job with recommendations. The highlights of the night: - The lychee martini was absolutely divine - the shaking beef is my go to. So yummy! - we got the pork and shrimp rolls and they were so simple but sooo good! They are eaten wrapped in mint and lettuce with these crisp red chili peppers which for sure have a kick! - the fried rice was absolute perfection! We also had the sea bass which was good but a little flakey. We did the chicken stir fry which was also very good but didn't rise to our favorite.

Le Colonial is definitely on the pricier side, so I'd recommend ordering family style with a few…read morelarger plates and some smaller plates to share. We tried several dishes, and our favorites were the shrimp stirfry, eggrolls, and papaya salad. We also had the mussels special, salmon, fried rice without pork sausage, chocolate cake, and tapioca pudding. Overall, the food was decent, but I felt like it was missing the depth of flavor I usually expect from Vietnamese food. A lot of the dishes could've been hotter since they mostly came out just warm. For the prices, I just don't feel like the food lived up to the cost. The ambiance is nice for a special occasion, and our waiter was great, but it's probably not somewhere I'd personally come back to. Parking is mostly street parking, so keep that in mind.

food was great, but we also witnessed a serious injury in the restaurant. I have to say, the 2…read moregirls who were working, should be commended for their communication with each other, emergency services and customers during a time of duress. cheers to them.

The cutest little cafe!! The food is also amazing and vibes are vibey.. will deff be back!read more

I love a Farmers Market! While visiting Cherry Creek, we were so happy our trip aligned to the…read moreFresh Market. Opened on Saturdays during the summer months, the Fresh Market is set up in the parking lot of the mall. The Fresh Market is small but packed with great options. They have booths with produce, clothes and dainty goods, but what stands out here are the food options. We got a scone from one of the bakeries and some thick cut Belgian fries. The stand out was the matcha though. The line for Mako Matcha was noticeably long, but worth it. I got the strawberry matcha, although they did have a summer seasonal peach matcha. The matcha was outstanding. After reading their story, they source their matcha from Japan and wanted a really high quality option for Denver. So great and delicious!

Happened to be going by so we decided to stop in. Lovely small businesses that needed a place to go…read moreduring the pandemic. There was a honey stand with dark chocolate covered honey comb. A homemade dog treat stand, CBD for dogs, an organic tomato stand, a plant stand, a kimchi stand, lobster bliss catering truck, CBD iced tea, a fitness trainer, organic cloth with towels and robes, African wicker baskets, and much more. So many wonderful shops to peruse. I'm excited to go back!