Work & Class
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Work & Class

Denver, Colorado

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Blue-collar food with white-tablecloth execution. The wood-fired grill drives everything here — meats smoked low and slow, vegetables blistered to perfection, and a general philosophy that the best food is honest food made with exceptional technique. The space is loud, the portions are generous, and the cocktails hit harder than you'd expect.

Insider tip

The pork green chile is the sleeper pick. It's not on the regular menu but ask — they'll take care of you.

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