Rioja

"Chef Jennifer Jasinski's intense attention to detail is evident in her tribute to Mediterranean food with contemporary flair." Full review

"A polished downtown spot for American cooking that includes house-made tortellini or Colorado lamb sausage."

"The simple décor---crisp white tablecloths, mango-colored walls, exposed brick and warm golden-brown booths---creates a pleasing play of textures." Full review

"Yes, you can order calamari and octopus, and olives have a revered place in the Rioja universe, but you can also find Skuna Bay salmon lomi lomi with macadamia-ginger pesto." Full review

"Creative and hugely enjoyable Mediterranean cuisine, with robust meat, fish and pasta entrees from around $20, and some tables outside. Dinner daily, lunch Wed–Sun."

"Creatively presented Mediterranean fare." Full review

"Strung lights and handsome brick buildings are a fitting backdrop for Rioja, one of the pioneers of the Denver restaurant scene." Full review

"Chef Jennifer Jasinski prepares flavorful culinary delights and diners rave about the ever-changing menu, which has consisted of lavender bread, black-truffle gnocchi and seared nori-wrapped sea scallops." Full review

"In a male-dominated industry, Rioja's Jennifer Jasinski was the first Denverite to win a James Beard Award for Best Chef Southwest." Full review

"With a copper-topped bar and an atmosphere that’s formal without being stuffy, Rioja is the perfect vehicle for Jasinski’s menu of contrasting flavors and textures." Full review