Sam's No. 3

Sam's No. 3 Review

Greek immigrant Sam Armatas opened his first eatery in Denver in 1927, and his three sons use the same recipes Pop did in their updated version of his all-American diner, from the famous red and green chiles to the Coney Island-style hot dogs and the creamy rice pudding. The room is a combination of retro diner and a fancy Denny's, and the bar is crowded with theatergoers and hipsters after dark. Good luck choosing: the menu is 10 pages long, with Greek and Mexican favorites as well as diner classics. The chunky mashed potatoes rule, and breakfast, which is served all day, comes fast.