New to Denver - recommendations?

[rini]

@Rippy - Awesome!  It's so cool to hear about some of the other festivals in the area.  The Sakura Festival peeked my interest.  Sooo... What kind of music festivals are there?  I went to Jazzfest in New Orleans, which was AMAZING.  I wasn't even that "in to" the genre, but it definitely helped me develop an appreciation. 

oh man, there's so much in colorado. best thing might be to google it, cos no one is gonna remember them all.

[Rippy The Nekomatta]

You're telling me....I can't believe I used to participate in....I don't remember half of the festivals

[hazyraven]

@ rini & Rippy - Oh yeah, I'm sure there's a ton!  Hopefully I'll run across things online/in the news/via word of mouth, before the day of.  XD That happens in Cleveland a lot.  There's so much going on that some festivals I want to attend pass by before I remember they are happening!  ^^;  (Which reminds me I need to check the date of a certain cleveland street fair that usually happens in May...)

[GimmeAnime]

Don't forget the Taste of Colorado and the People's Fair, both at opposite ends of the calendar. There is also a Greek Festival and the asian Dragon Boat Festival.

Also, since you say you're moving downtown, you may want to keep an eye on the Rockies schedule because LoDo is crazy durring home games.

[Rippy The Nekomatta]

Yeah, I think half that area shuts down during the games, I think that's totally scary at times

[hazyraven]

@__@ oh god.  You guys are making me want to reevaluate the apartment locations we are looking at.

[theMulti-Facets]

If you try out Duffy's Cherry Cricket on 2641 East 2nd Avenue in Denver, will you tell us what it's like? "Man vs Food" described one of the burgers he tried as a borderline religious experience.

[allpowerfulbob]

I've eaten at the Cherry Cricket and while they have a really good burger I think the restaurant is a little hyped up. You can get any number of their great burgers or create one of your own.

I found the atmosphere to be too crowded, and while the burgers were pretty good, I didn't find them to be mind blowing, and honestly more than a little over priced. But if you're looking for a good burger you won't be disappointed, but I would go in expecting an above average burger joint, not burger nirvana.

[imme]

There's this really good japenese food place called Kokoro

‎2390 S Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO 80222

Sunday – Thursday: 11am-9pm
Friday and Saturday: 11am-9:30pm

555 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203


Sunday – Thursday: 11am-9pm
Friday and Saturday: 11am-9:30pm


Kokoro Restaurant
5535 Wadsworth Blvd
Arvada, CO 800022

Sunday – Thursday: 11am-9pm
Friday and Saturday: 11am-9:30pm
 
 Same even have a drive tho haha I just gave you all the places Kokoro is in Colorado since I don't know where you live lol  there's only to anime shops (I think two) in Colorado ones gimme anime
#209, 20 South Havana Street, Aurora, CO 80012
Bus: S Havana St & Yale Ave
Open Weekdays 10am-5pm

(303) 369-0043

The other one called the anime store :b easy to remember.                                         10101 E. Hampden Avenue - Unit 105 - Denver, CO 80231    -    phone: 303.745.0843
Hours: Monday: 10am-7pm,Tuesday 11am-7pm, Wednesday-Friday: 10am-7pm  Saturday: 10am-6pm, Sunday: 12 noon-6pm
 
 That's all I can think of for now ^^ jaa

[nemisis47]

If you want the best burgers and wings in town the place I work has those. Shifters bar and grill in 58th and Quebec.

If you really wanna meet more anime folks from NDK why not hit up a meetup or two?

[hazyraven]

Wow, a lot of places to check out!  My bf and I were talking last night about how we can't wait to explore them all!   

[Rippy The Nekomatta]

If you want the best burgers and wings in town the place I work has those. Shifters bar and grill in 58th and Quebec.

If you really wanna meet more anime folks from NDK why not hit up a meetup or two?

One should never forget Shifters.....lol....I remember my first time, it was March 2010 and karoke night was fun to watch....recommend that to anyone!

[nemisis47]

Every other Friday we have karaoke. It has changed in that area with a new karaoke guy since last you was there Rippie. Better guy with a diverse song list. Same drunken fun lol. But in all seriousness Shifters has good food.

[premiumalex]

Hi everyone!

In June, my boyfriend and I are moving to Denver, from Cleveland, OH!  We've gone to the cons in Ohio and really enjoyed them.  We are both super excited to attend NDK!

I'm hoping you guys can help us out though...  We literally know only 3 people in Denver!  We are looking to meet some fellow anime-fans and make new friends before the con!  Does any one have any recommendations for some anime clubs or events that we should check out once we get to Denver?  We don't mind driving a bit 

And while I'm putting things out there, maybe some recommendations for awesome places to eat too? 

<3 <3

Thanks in advance!  Looking forward to seeing some of you at the con!

Hi everyone, I'm the boyfriend that HazyRaven was talking about Thanks for all the great recommendations! I can't wait to finally get out to Denver and start exploring. And yeah, looking forward to meeting peoples at the con this fall as well!

[Boomerjinks]

Biker Jim's Hot Dogs, 22nd and Larimer - DELICIOUS hot dogs, try the pheasant holy crap! He also has two cart foods around town.

Steuben's - sandwiches, burgers, and everything in between

Sweet Action - ice cream shop on Broadway just south of the Mayan Theater, TRY IT!

I encourage you to partake in any and all taquerías you come accross. TacoMex on Colfax is like Mexican Disneyland!

H-Mart down on 225 and Parker is a great place to get exotic or eastern foods.

I'll go ahead and say it - Hamburger Mary's on 18th. DO IT.

[hazyraven]

Hi everyone!  Just wanted to thank you again!  We've been exploring Denver and checking some things off the list, and finding other great places in the area.  So far, from here, we've been to:  the Tattered Cover, La Casedas, the Sakura Festival, and we're planning on the Dragon Boat Festival as well.  Can't wait to go through everything!  Especially looking forward to Sweet Action.

Do any of you go to the free concerts in the park?  Or the movie nights in the park?  We went to one of the free Jazz concerts [it was swing music, so we had a chance to dance] and we really enjoyed ourselves.  Just wondering who else goes!

[Kylwell]

Denver is a foodie town.

Let's see, there's India House @ Belmar, Moe's BBQ on Morrison (haven't tried the one on Broadway), DeliTech is currently w/o a home, 240 Union if you want white tablecloth, Kobe An on Union, and of course Chipotle's. Bear in mind, here on the western slope when they say hot, they tend to mean it. Jalepeno's are considered mild here.

[rklover13]

Duffy's cherry cricket, for in my opinion, it has the best burgers ever!