577783 Fri Dec 05 18:41:54 -0800 2008 4 6 Southwest 0 4224436 Hi Chowhounders - I just started to come to Denver quarterly for business. Last trip I went to Rioja with a friend and we both loved it. Loved it. I'm coming back this Monday and had assumed I'd try another fave on the board (Table 6, Osteria Marco, Z Cuisine, or Fruition). But I just looked at all their websites and I'm still longing for Rioja... Which of these is good enough to make me glad I went there and not sad that I didn't return to Rioja? Ideal arrangement would be within walking distance (or 16th Street tram + walking) of the Sheraton Downtown and not crazy loud. Thanks! Fri Dec 05 18:41:54 -0800 2008 136189 mpls_duponter 1 4224437 OK - walking distance isn't crucial. I just remembered it is winter and we may not want to walk anyway! Fri Dec 05 18:42:52 -0800 2008 4224436 136189 mpls_duponter 2 4224629 There is no shame in going back to Rioja when you crave it. We do it again and again. You could conceivably walk a couple feet over to Osteria Marco and share some starters (burrata! prosciutto!) and then go to Rioja for the main deal. Or vice-versa. We did Delite and Beatrice & Woodsley on Broadway tonight in the same fashion. Split some small plates, downed some drinks, and left with happy glows on our faces. All good. Fri Dec 05 21:15:53 -0800 2008 4224437 39038 rlm 3 4225324 I'm bummed we weren't with you...what'd you think after the long buildup? Sat Dec 06 10:21:53 -0800 2008 4224629 11106 tatamagouche 4 4225664 Sorry you couldn't join us. Delite had a slammin' happy hour deal going 'til, I think, 6:30 or 7 (1/2 off small plates), so we had about 8 there for what 2 cost next door at B&W. B&W must be seen to be believed--gorgeous interior with perfect lighting. The back story is a little hokey and the gimmicky sink is even more annoying after a couple of drinks, but we'll be back (not before a proper meal at Deluxe though). Perhaps I should locate the existing threads on these two (which you probably started, no?) and write more later. Sat Dec 06 13:32:57 -0800 2008 4225324 39038 rlm