As befits a multiethnic crossroads, Denver lays out a dizzying range of eateries. Head for LoDo, 32nd Avenue in the Highland District, or south of the city for the more-inventive kitchens. Try Federal Street for cheap ethnic eats—especially Mexican and Vietnamese—and expect more-authentic takes on classic Italian, French, and Asian cuisines than the city has offered in the past. Throughout Denver, menus at trendy restaurants are pairing international flavors with regional products in unique ways; Denver's top chefs are gaining the attention of national food magazines and winning culinary competitions.
