(NEXSTAR) — Certain, Denver could also be referred to as the Mile Excessive Metropolis, however in the present day, we’re calling it Flavortown.
The Mayor of Flavortown himself, Man Fieri, has featured dozens of Colorado eating places on his hit Meals Community present, “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.” That features a number of spots in Denver, which you’ll be able to go to your self (in case you haven’t already).
Right here’s a have a look at the Denver places frequented by Fieri not less than as soon as throughout the 45 seasons of his present.
Highland Tavern
Featured in three episodes, Highland Tavern might be discovered on Navajo Road. If you wish to eat like Fieri, attempt the Tavern Tots or the Bombshell Sammich with home pastrami, Swiss cheese, a fried egg, slaw, and brown mustard on rye bread. You’ll be able to see the phase once more when “Tacos and Tots” airs on Nov. 24 and 25.
Welton Road Cafe
The Caribbean and Southern meals hotspot within the 5 Factors neighborhood was highlighted throughout an episode of “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” devoted to mom-and-pop spots. You’ll need to wait a second earlier than you rush out to get pleasure from their Smothered Pork Chops — Welton Road Cafe is closed whereas they relocate. You’ll be able to revisit their former location when their episode airs on Nov. 25.
Dae Gee Korean BBQ
Whereas this restaurant is bringing its limitless Korean BBQ to different states (and even Mexico), it’s the Colorado Boulevard location that Man Fieri visited. Dae Gee (which suggests “pig” in Korean) additionally appeared in a number of episodes, one among which will air on Nov. 24 and 25.
Tocabe: An American Indian Eatery
The eatery appeared in a number of episodes as nicely, with its Bison Ribs and Indian Tacos serving because the spotlight. Tocabe ranked among the many prime 25 eating places in Denver final yr. Meals Community doesn’t listing any upcoming air instances for the episodes Tocabe appeared in, so that you’ll want to go to their location on forty fourth Avenue to get pleasure from their dishes.
Areyto Meals Truck
The meals truck, identified for its Puerto Rican meals, was featured on a season 31 episode targeted on Latin meals. Its iconic Hen Mofongo was so scrumptious, Fieri known as it “higher than dynamite.” Not like different eateries on this listing, the Areyto Meals Truck is, after all, at all times on the transfer. You will discover its stops on Fb, and rewatch its “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” episode on Friday.
Atomic Cowboy
With places in Denver, Golden, Aurora, Colorado Springs, Centennial, and Kansas Metropolis, Atomic Cowboy (dwelling to the Denver Biscuit Co. and Fats Sully’s Pizza) isn’t laborious to search out. It additionally isn’t laborious to catch on Meals Community because it was featured in three episodes by Man Fieri. The Mayor of Flavortown tried the Elmer biscuit sandwich, which is now not listed on the menu, and a thin-crust pizza from Fats Sully’s.
Simply BE Kitchen
Present in Lohi and Greenwood Village, Simply BE Kitchen serves meals which can be gluten, grain, and seed oil-free and that adhere to sure weight-reduction plan restrictions (like paleo, Whole30, and keto). That features rooster and dumplings, which Fieri known as “legit.” You’ll be able to rewatch the episode that Simply BE Kitchen appeared in, “Down Dwelling Taste,” on Dec. 9.
Il Porcellino
Like charcuterie and deli sandwiches? Then Il Porcellino on W. forty first Avenue is for you. Showing on “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” isn’t their very own accolade: they’ve obtained quite a few awards since opening in 2015. You’ll be able to see Fieri go to Il Porcellino when their episode re-airs on Friday.
Blue Pan Pizza
Certain, that is Denver, however Blue Pan Pizza is thought for its Detroit-style ‘za. With places on W. thirty second Avenue in West Highlands and E. twelfth Avenue in Congress Park and a Golden location coming quickly, Blue Pan has a few of the top-rated pizza within the Denver space. It additionally obtained reward from Man Fieri, who known as it “dynamite.”
The Bagel Deli and Restaurant
It’s not simply bagels that you simply’ll discover at The Bagel Deli and Restaurant on E. Hampden (and quickly, DIA). Objects featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” — the eatery has been in three episodes — embody their matzo ball soup, brisket knishes, and kishke.
Hops & Pie
One other top-rated pizza place within the Denver space, Hops & Pie might be discovered on Tennyson Road. It was the beer-braised brisket pizza that wowed Man Fieri, however their menu additionally options almost two dozen beers on faucet. Meals Community doesn’t listing any upcoming airings for the episode Hops & Pie appeared in.
Steuben’s Meals Service
Showing in two “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” episodes, Steuben’s serves regional favorites from throughout America, like a lobster roll, fried rooster, and a inexperienced chili cheeseburger. The episodes Steuben’s appeared in aren’t airing once more anytime quickly, so that you’ll want to go to their seventeenth Avenue location to expertise their hand-cut fries and top-ranked brunch.
Cafe Brazil
Discovered on Lowell Boulevard, Cafe Brazil was visited by Man Fieri through the “Tri-Continent Delicacies” episode throughout season 23. As you’ll be able to in all probability guess, the spot is well-known for its South American dishes, like La Julianna.
Sam’s No. 3
Sam’s No. 3, which first opened in Denver in 1927, appeared on “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” through the season 11 episode dubbed “Porktastic.” Almost 100 years later, its Curtis Road location continues to be open, as is its Glendale location. Sam’s No. 3’s Aurora location, nevertheless, is about to shut by the tip of the yr.
Maria Empanada
Maria Empanada, with a location in Aurora and two in Denver, appeared on three episodes of “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.” The eatery was opened by Lorena Cantarovici in 2011 and named after her mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she explains. You’ll be able to watch Man Fieri go to Maria Empanada’s South Broadway Avenue location when one episode airs once more on Nov. 11 and Dec.15 and 16.
Man Fieri and “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” have visited quite a few locations round Colorado, together with spots in Grand Junction, Boulder, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs. You’ll be able to see these places on Meals Community’s web site.
Some eating places, together with Axios Estiatorio, Biju’s Little Curry Store, and Bang!, closed after showing on “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.”
