Rioja

Rioja can be found at Larimer St 1431. The following is offered: Restaurants: Continental. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Denver there are 14 other Restaurants: Continental . An overview can be found here.

For a view into Jasinski's kitchen, snag a seat at the chef's counter.

If your appetite is light, cozy up to the bar and order from the bar menu. There are several options available, the majority of which are less than $5.

The simple décor --- crisp white tablecloths, olive green banquettes and white-washed brick --- creates a pleasing play of textures. The same is true of the Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Each plate that comes out of Jennifer Jasinski's kitchen is a little crunchy, a little creamy, a little sweet, a little sour --- with bold, bright flavors. Begin with octopus flatbread, Rioja house salad...

Lower downtown has seen tremendous growth in recent years, especially from a dining standpoint. Anchored by Larimer Square and now the freshly revitalized Union Station, the neighborhood is home to some of the city's most celebrated restaurants. Key players like Frank Bonanno, Jennifer Jasinski, and Troy Guard all have multiple concepts in the area, which for our purposes is bounded by Lawrence...

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1200 pounds of heritage breed pork, 10 chefs, 3.5 hours. Vegetarians beware, this is Grand Cochon: Cochon 555's pork-de-resistance where the regional Cochon champions compete in a "head-to-tail," winner-takes-all showcase for the title of King or Queen of Porc. This year, chef Ray Garcia of FIG in Santa Monica took the crown and a prize package trip to Rioja.

As we recover from Sunday...

Rioja (the restaurant) takes its name from Rioja (the wine region) located in the northern area of Spain, just south of the Basque area.Rioja features a menu inspired by Mediterranean ingredients and influenced by local and seasonal products. Our simple decor, hand-blown glass fixtures, copper-topped bar and exhibition kitchen, allows the food to shine.We are just blocks fron the Denver...