this is the spot. just down the street from bluebird theatre. great place to grab drinks before or after a show.

i highly suggest the fried oyster shooters as an appetizer. probably my favorite appetizer in town. (it used to be nine75's won ton tuna tacos, and this surpassed it instantly.) you can't go wrong with most of the menu.

been there three times for dinner and once for brunch. each time was great. the open kitchen view is great. the wall of window panes dividing the restaurant from the bar is a nice touch as well.

they don't take reservations for less than six people, but i've never had a problem being seated fairly promptly. the wine list isn't extensive but has a nice range to choose from. the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu.

try it. you won't be disappointed.

music is never too loud and they've got a nice patio to hang out on during warmer nights. music tends to be along the lines of death cab for cutie, shins, decemberists, type stuff. at least when i've been there lately.

good happy hour w/$2 tacos. menu features cuisine inspired by Mexico's coastal regions.

a great place to just hang out with friends. they have live music several nights a week and when they don't, they are likely to have a dj. they also like to feature local artists work on the walls. it can be a bit tricky to find for some. the entrance is on the 27th Street side, look for the red light and the stairs leading down. yes, it's in the basement. they also have a back patio that opened early last fall that will be a prime summer hangout this year.

the eggs benedict is tasty with their unique orange chipotle hollandaise sauce. choose your own ingredients for omelettes and scrambles. breakfast burrito is good too.

you can get a bowl of noodles bigger than your head at a very reasonable price. the service was very friendly and attentive. the place is low key and quiet. i'll go back again for sure.

I highly recommend the steak and eggs benedict. Several friends rave about their pancakes, and they always have a very creative pancake of the day. I'll have to try them next time. The manager and all the staff are all quite friendly and will keep your coffee topped off regularly, but not to the point of annoyance.

Word of caution: Sunday and Saturday mornings betweeen 10 and 1 can be pretty busy so expect a wait then. They do have a self-serve coffee station for your wait though, so that helps.

It's good, and you'll most likely enjoy your meal, but not the best in Denver. I'd take Sushi Den or Sushi Sasa over it. But if you've been to both of those enough or don't want to deal with the scene of Sushi Den, it's worth it.

They've got some unique menu items that will melt in your mouth and a seat at the sushi bar is a treat. The long narrow space feels nice and cozy while not feeling too packed.

Sushi Den has forever been known as the best sushi restaurant in Denver. And I can't say it hasn't deserved that right. But that was before Sushi Sasa came to town. Now, I think many would argue that Sushi Sasa is better. You can't go wrong with either, but most days, I'll take Sasa please.

Very modern, cool design. Keep meaning to go back but haven't yet. Has the space potentail to be rented out for a great private party or reception too.

From their site:
The Laboratory of Art and Ideas at Belmar (The Lab) is a unique institution that combines elements of a museum, think tank, and public forum. Focused on contemporary art and culture, The Lab offers international art exhibitions, lectures, performances, symposia, and publications. A small organization with a big cultural vision, The Lab offers all audiences the opportunity to engage in both personal reflection and public discussion on contemporary art.

We're doing a little Friday BBQ lunch session each week at work. We've been to three so far and this tops them all so far. It is unanimous between seven of us. If you like BBQ, you'll love Yazoo's. And sitting out on their patio on a warm day can't be beat.