As fall sets in across Denver, local restaurants and cafés are embracing the season with an array of autumn-inspired dishes. From indulgent comfort foods to seasonally driven creations, here’s a look at some of the best bites to enjoy during this cozy time of year.
Temper Chocolates is offering a treat perfect for football season with their Broncos Box. This four-piece bonbon collection features decadent flavors like Maple Bourbon fondant, OG peanut butter and salted caramel, Black Betty salted caramel, and Hot Springs lemon with hot honey. It’s a perfect choice for sweetening up any tailgate.
For those craving something a bit more savory, head to Osaka Ramen in RiNo, where they’re serving their unique Green Chile and Chorizo Ramen. This warming dish combines chicken broth with Japanese sea salt, dashi, green chile, and chorizo, giving ramen a delicious Southwestern twist.
At Point Easy in the Whittier neighborhood, fall comfort food takes the form of tender Short Ribs served with a rich sweet potato puree, candied fennel, crispy brussels sprouts, jus, and mustard greens. The cozy flavors of this dish are perfect for the cool autumn days ahead.
If you’re in the mood for wine, Infinite Monkey Theorem offers their Cabernet Sauvignon 2022. This wine brings fall into your glass with aromas of plum, dark cherry, and spice, finishing dry with hints of pepper. You can enjoy it now or save it for future seasons.
At SAME Cafe, their farm-to-table philosophy shines in their rotating fall menu, which features seasonal ingredients like winter squash, potatoes, root vegetables, and apples. With a menu driven by donated produce, you’ll always find something fresh and locally inspired.
Start your weekend mornings at Chef Zorba’s with their seasonal pancake lineup. In September, you’ll enjoy an apple spice pancake drizzled with sea salt caramel, while October will bring a deliciously festive pumpkin pancake.
Lastly, The Common Good at the Benson Hotel & Faculty Club offers a visually stunning Vanilla Roasted Beet Salad. With pickled strawberry, smoked chèvre, pistachio dukka, radish, honey, and urfa biber, it’s a refreshing fall dish that showcases a beautiful balance of flavors.
