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Winner of the James Beard Foundation award for best chef southwest 2013


Although we might not show an available table at your preferred time, we suggest you call the restaurant at 303.825.3232 to take advantage of last minute cancellations.

Parties of five or more should call us directly for reservations. 303.825.3232


Dinner is served Sunday-Thursday from 4–9:00 p.m., Friday-Saturday from 4–10:00 p.m.


Passion, creativity and attention to detail are the engines that drive any restaurant. Founders Jennifer Jasinski and Beth Gruitch lead the team at Rioja. Read more about them below:

Cooking started at a young age out of necessity for Jasinski. Growing up in a single-parent household with two siblings who all took turns cooking, Jasinski developed a knack for following recipes and creating her own, until eventually, it was always her turn to cook.


Place Vendôme, considered a favorite among Parisians, is a renowned historic square located the heart of Paris. This is purposefully a bistro, not a café nor a brasserie. The selection of the name “Bistro Vendôme” reflects the desired image in the community: a local neighborhood favorite rich with history that offers an exceptional dining experience in a charming, neighborhood setting.


Full service bar with a predominantly French wine list representing all the major wine regions of France. There is also a collection of creative cocktails for dinner and brunch.


65 people in the main dining room and bar up to 18 people in the private dining room, 36 people on the garden patio (spring/summer months).

4worldlovers:
TO-GO with curbside pick-up or delivery options are available. Order online for pick-up here or choose delivery.


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4worldlovers: We’re temporarily closed but are excitedly working to re-open our beautiful dining room soon. We look forward to finding a little escape into a delicious dining experience with all our friends.

We built a restaurant that mirrors the story of two lovebirds; Beatrice, the life-loving daughter of a French winemaking family, who relocated to California in the 1800’s to create a small vineyard. And Woodsley, the handsome and crafty son of Lumberjacks-turned-Coopers, who provided barrels for the fledgling wine producers. Upon first sight, Beatrice and Woodsley fell in love and quickly married.

Stirred by his new bride, Woodsley built a remote cabin amid the woods of the Colorado mountains. Built with skilled and loving hands, Woodsley constructed a strong abode complete with the day’s amenities and a large wine cellar between the roots of the aspens. Life was lived with appreciation amongst the forest birdsong and the snow-capped peaks -happily ever after*.

*Though it likely took at least four weeks by horse to get to their cabin, especially in a proper Colorado snow-bound winter ; )

Inspired by the restorative qualities of food, drink, and setting, Beatrice & Woodsley was created from a passion to bring the wilderness of the forest into the solitude of the city. A little poem from D.H. Lawrence informed the initial inspiration of the restaurant:

“Things men have made with wakened hands, and put soft life into

Are awake through years with transferred touch, and go on glowing

Warm still with the life of forgotten men who made them.”

We have a romantic soft spot for the history, culture, and function of restaurants. Together, we contribute to their evolution as we strive to see them continue as places of personal restoration, social replenishment, and well-deserved relaxation.

On his path to becoming a seasoned hospitality professional through fine restaurants and hotels, Ryan cultivated his passions while performing as a world traveling jazz trumpeter. When not ensuring the excellence of the restaurant’s service and culinary offerings, he can be found in the mountains, biking, fishing, and serenading the black bears with his horn.

Passionate about combining functional art within overlooked places, Kevin seeks out opportunities to create personal connection, reflection, and rejuvenation in hopes of fostering community stewardship and thoughtful investment. His work is often described as evoking wonderment, romance, and belonging.

Thank you for your patience and understanding these past many months as we’ve carefully considered how to best provide our creativity and service to our neighborhood. As we reopen (in very limited terms) during the ongoing pandemic, we’re committed to doing absolutely everything we possibly can to ensure the health and sanitation of our guests, staff, purveyors, and surrounding community.

We are closely monitoring the official guidance provided by both the CDC, WHO, and Denver Public Health as we cautiously reopen our beautiful little restaurant. We are vigilant in ensuring all of our staff have been fully briefed (and are constantly updated) on the ongoing situation and sanitary practices.

4worldlovers:
Beautiful little Mizuna is consistently rated among the best dining experiences in the country. A neighborhood eatery firmly rooted in French cooking techniques, Mizuna aims to marry tight, professional service with culinary mastery. With a menu that changes monthly to reflect the bounty of each season (on land and by sea), Mizuna is the flagship restaurant to Bonanno Concepts, Frank Bonanno’s chef driven restaurant family, dedicated to satisfying meals, outstanding service, education, and community.

Where skilled cooks are encouraged to stretch the limits of their palates and broaden their understanding of ingredients both local and exotic.


Though Mizuna’s solely open for dinner, our chefs start their days with the sun—creating rich stocks from farm raised meats and wild fishes, kneading yeasty doughs, slicing the juicy hearts of ripe vegetables, spinning fresh ice creams. They taste and select cheeses, herbs and produce from local vendors like The Truffle, Verde Growing and Mountain Produce.


Mizuna chefs collaborate to change the menu every month and each item on that menu is a thoughtful representation of the passion of the chef who created it—the expression of a talented palate committed to simple yet intense flavors and aromas, creating a truly unique tasting menu experience in Denver. Come; see what the season has to offer.

4worldlovers: Fruition is open seven nights a week; Monday thru Sunday evenings. Our dining room is available for seating beginning at 5pm. Carry-out is available beginning at 5:30 pm.

The Menu: Our dinner menu changes regularly. Also, check out our cellar selections, cocktails and gear!

*For parties of more than 6 we require full table participation in our chef’s cru menu*

Call Ahead Orders: Make your selections online up to three days in advance, or call the restaurant day-of at

Pick-up: Pull into the alley and park in the spots neighboring our restaurant

Allergies & Restrictions: We have many allergy accommodations and options at the ready. We will make every effort to accommodate additional restrictions, please make note on online orders in the comment section, or let our staff know when calling in.

4worldlovers: To help address the many financial challenges which continue to impact our industry, a 3% surcharge will be applied to all checks. This surcharge helps us manage the increased costs of goods, services, supply chain issues, and the health and safety of our staff and guests.

4worldlovers: Please allow at least 30 minutes for us to prepare your takeout order! You can schedule a pickup time when you order online or choose ASAP which will be approximately 30 minutes from when you place your order.

We are constantly uncovering new ways to share our love for food. Look forward to an evolving menu, with fresh ingredients and enticing special features. Check back often to find out what exciting dish has been added to our menu.

Want to know what we are serving today at the plimoth? The sample menu below is always a good representation of our current offerings. We delight in the freshness and the fun that a changing menu brings to your table. We hope you will too!

4worldlovers: Founded in 2002 Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar has brought a five-star Venetian dining experience right to Denver, Colorado. Visit Venice today and experience the elite food and wine pairing available at one of the best Italian Restaurants in Denver, Colorado.


Here is just a sample of some beautiful photos from our Italian restaurant and Wine Bar in Denver of our exquisite cuisine and our beautiful dining experience.


Our Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar Is Made For Food & Wine Pairing


Plan your next special party/event at Venice Ristorante. Your guests will enjoy our award-winning cuisine and wine selections in a welcoming, authentic Italian setting. Venice offers many private dining options and can accommodate small or large events.