rioja

06/18/2026

Oh, how we love a sunny and lively day on the Rioja patio here on Larimer Square in downtown Denver! 💛

06/15/2026

The Beet Goes On, with black pepper and tarragon-infused vodka, Campari, beet, blood orange, egg white, and lime, perfect for sipping on the patio on a beautiful Colorado day 💛

06/08/2026

We are happy to be included!

https://diningout.com/denver/12-great-restaurants-near-the-denver-center-of-performing-arts

via DiningOut Denver

Having dinner and a show should never be hard, and these 12 places churn out a great spread before curtain call. Some offer theatre specials, others have quick service and tasty eats, and a few places dish out fast-casual in an elegant way. No matter the vibe you’re going for, make a night out of

06/03/2026

Here' Chef Eric in The Denver Post!

Eric Dale found an ingenious way to bring yeast-raised donuts back on the brunch menu at Rioja.

05/31/2026

A delight on a Sunday (or any other day of the week):

What’s Up, Doc?
with ginger- and cinnamon-infused mezcal, Canton Ginger Liqueur, and Verino Tentura Cinnamon liqueur, carrot, ginger, agave syrup, lemon

05/29/2026

Peas and carrots for dessert, you say? Yep, sure do! This is one of our newer desserts from Chef Eric and team. It's a play on a carrot cake that begins with a sweet pea chiffon cake plated with carrot marmalade, gluten-free chocolate streusel, and roasted vanilla bean cream mousse. We garnish this with fresh pea shoots and flowers. We hope you love it!

05/28/2026

Find someone who knows exactly which breads you want the most from Rioja's offerings during bread service 💛

05/28/2026

In case you missed it, here’s pastry chef extraordinaire Eric Dale in Restaurant Business!

Menu Talk: After more than 20 years at Rioja, he has invented a new kind of doughnut.

05/27/2026

Pefectly in season: the artichoke soup at Rioja, with green olive tapenade, orange gremolata, basil, and chili oil 💛

05/27/2026

Something very special is coming…

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