| now what they say, Denver is for lovers. Okay, no | | | | may sound like the epitome of boring but they are |
| one says that, but they should. The Mile High City is | | | | actually quite amazing. Even if you don't listen to |
| teeming with opportunities for romance and there | | | | opera music you should attend at least one |
| are many great places to go when out on a date | | | | production during your lifetime. So why not kill two |
| with that special someone. | | | | birds with one stone and see an opera while on a |
| To take advantage of Denver's quixotic side, the | | | | date? |
| first thing you need to do is get yourself a date. | | | | If you're looking for less art in your music and more |
| Unfortunately, we can't help you with that except to | | | | intimacy, try the Blue Theatre (3317 East Colfax Ave, |
| say when you're in the process of finding that special | | | | 303-377-1666). If you go on a night with the right |
| someone don't mention the fact that you're fluent in | | | | band, this is a great place for you and your date to |
| Klingon or reveal why Mr. Fluffy Paws and Baron Von | | | | sip cocktails while swaying to the music. |
| Whiskers don't get along. | | | | Show your date that you know how to move your |
| Perhaps you don't need to get yourself a date | | | | body by visiting the effervescent La Rumba (99 |
| because you're already married or in a long-term | | | | West 9th Avenue, 303-572-8006). This club is one |
| relationship. That's great, just keep in mind that | | | | Denver's most popular Latin dance venues. When you |
| established couples and new couples could possibly | | | | need a break from salsa dancing order a martini or a |
| go on very different kinds of dates. | | | | microbrew from the club's well stocked bar. Make |
| For instance, Colorado natives that have been | | | | sure you're fashion forward, La Rumba has a very |
| married for several years might find romance in a | | | | strict dress code. |
| Denver Broncos game at Invesco Field followed by | | | | If country is your thang, mosey on down to The |
| dinner at the Denver Diner. A young couple that has | | | | Grizzly Rose (5450 North Valley Highway, |
| been dating for a while might wish to attend Lilith Fair | | | | 303-295-1330). This venue is one of the best honky |
| at the Comfort Dental Amphitheatre and then top | | | | tonks in the world and it hosts some of the biggest |
| the evening off with a meal at the Pizzeria Basta. | | | | names in the business (Garth Brooks, Brooks & |
| While those types of focused dates are great they | | | | Dunn, Willie Nelson, and Taylor Swift). It's not the |
| are beyond of the scope of this article. That's why | | | | most intimate venue in Denver, but they do have |
| we've chosen to focus on a more traditional kind of | | | | 2,500 square feet of dance floor, a pool room, and a |
| evening--dinner, a show of some sort, and a lovely | | | | mechanical bull. |
| night cap. By using such a conventional format our | | | | You're going to need someplace to go to finish off |
| suggestions can be enjoyed by couples on their first | | | | the evening, unless of course your date suddenly tells |
| date as well as couples on their 100th or their | | | | you they need to go home because they have jury |
| 1,000th. | | | | duty in the morning--what did you do now? |
| Since it's a date you don't want to visit the usual | | | | Fortunately, Denver has plenty of wonderful options |
| haunts and eat the usual fair. So why not try | | | | to conclude your date. |
| something different like Cuba Cuba (1173 Delaware | | | | Trios Enoteca (1730 Wynkoop, 303-293-2887) is an |
| Street, 303-605-2822) and its delicious Cuban cuisine | | | | independent wine bar featuring tapas, appetizers, and |
| and sinful mojitos. | | | | live music. You and your date will be able to order a |
| Take a gastronomical adventure in South American | | | | glass from a selection of 40-plus wines. |
| cuisine at Cafe Brazil (4408 Lowell Boulevard, | | | | Another fabulous wine bar in Denver, located at |
| 303-480-1877). This vibrant restaurant offers patrons | | | | Larimer Square, is Crú (1442 Larimer Street, |
| fresh seafood and scrumptious smoked meats | | | | 303-893-9463). Crú has over 300 wines, 40 |
| doused in zesty Latin spices. | | | | of which can be sampled by the glass. This elegant |
| You and your date are guaranteed to find romance | | | | wine bar also has a menu featuring flavorsome |
| at the Vesta Dipping Grill (1822 Blake Street, | | | | appetizers and flights of cheese. |
| 303-296-1970). Located in the lower downtown area | | | | Take a trip back in time and experience the Art |
| of Denver (LoDo), Vesta is an updated take on the | | | | Deco of the 1920's at The Cruise Room, located in |
| 1970's fondue fad. Just think how romantic it will be | | | | the Oxford Hotel in downtown Denver (1600 17th |
| feeding your date a chuck of meat covered in | | | | Street, 303-825-1107). The Cruise Room was city's |
| melted cheese. | | | | first bar and it was designed after one of the |
| If you want to pull out all the stops make | | | | lounges from the Queen Mary. The establishment |
| reservations at Restaurant Kevin Taylor at the Hotel | | | | serves the best martini in the city and features music |
| Teatro (1106 14th Street, 303-820-2600). You and | | | | from a free jukebox--dibbs on "Don't Stop Believing." |
| your date will undergo a world class culinary feast at | | | | To satisfy a sweet tooth look no further than D Bar |
| this cozy and elegant Art Deco-style restaurant. | | | | Desserts (1475 East 17th Avenue, 303-861-4710). D |
| If your pocketbook demands a more modestly | | | | Bar not only serves up scrumptious deserts like |
| priced meal then venture to Angelo's (620 East 6th | | | | palmond, crème brulee, and apple tarte tatin |
| Avenue, 303-744-3366). This casual, but still very | | | | but they also offer wine, beer, coffee, and tea. |
| romantic restaurant, offers sublime pizzas and tasty | | | | The above suggestions were obviously for a "date |
| traditional Italian dishes. If the weather is nice, you | | | | night." If you and your companion decide to schedule |
| and your companion can dine on Angelo's outdoor | | | | your date during the day, or you're so creepy no one |
| patio. | | | | wants to be with you after the sun goes down, you |
| After dinner you'll need something to do (unless of | | | | still have plenty of romantic options. |
| course you blew it by showing off your goiter). If | | | | First and foremost is the Denver Art Museum (100 |
| your date is a film buff, visit the very hip Mayan | | | | West 14th Avenue, 750-865-5000). DAM (as the |
| Theatre (110 Broadway, 303-744-6799). This small | | | | locals call it) is known for its collection of American |
| independent theatre has a bar and shows films you | | | | Indian Art. After perusing the museum's 68,000 |
| won't see at the local multiplex. | | | | pieces, you and your date can dine at one of the |
| Does your date have a sense of humor? The | | | | several nearby restaurants. Two worth mentioning |
| Impulse Theatre (Wynkoop Street, 303-297-2111) | | | | are Dozens (236 West 13th Ave, 303-572-0066) and |
| features some of Denver's best Improv artists. This | | | | Pint's Pub (221 West 13th Avenue, 303-534-7543). |
| theatre is adjacent to the trendy Wynkoop Brewery | | | | Denver City's Park is another great place for a |
| so after laughing the night way you and your date | | | | romantic daytime outing. The 330-acre park, located |
| can wander over to their bar and enjoy a pint or | | | | in east-central Denver, contains the Denver Zoo, The |
| two. | | | | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and a couple |
| To catch a Broadway style show accompany your | | | | of lakes. You can rent a row boat for a romantic spin |
| date to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts | | | | on the water. Just don't splash, you might mess up |
| (1245 Champa Street, 303-893-4000). The complex | | | | their hair. |
| houses the Buell Theatre which brings the nation's | | | | As you can see, Denver has plenty to offer a couple |
| top touring productions to Denver. The Buell has | | | | looking to spend some quality time together. |
| hosted shows like Wicked, In The Heights, Shrek, | | | | Whether it's a hot date with a brand new paramour |
| Mamma Mia!, and Young Frankenstein. | | | | or "date night" with the old ball and chain, Denver is a |
| Another venue at the Denver Center is the sublime | | | | very romantic city. |
| Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Now attending an opera | | | | |
