One Denver bar, one Denver restaurant, and one Denver... airport made Food & Wine's 2026 list of recommendations.
210 Top Places to Eat, Drink, and Travel in 2026 , and several Denver hot spots make the list. The roundup consolidates every category included in the magazine’s annual Global Tastemakers Awards effort, which names its choice for the best cities, restaurants, bars, hotels, airports, airlines, and cruises every year, chosen by a pool of 400 chefs, journalists, and culinary leaders.
The Denver selections come as little surprise, given the awards they’ve received so far. In the Top U.S. Restaurants category,surpassed such culinary veterans as Emeril’s and Mister Jiu’s . Opening in December 2023, Alma Fonda Fina is chef Johnny Curiel’s solo restaurant debut, which features creative dishes inspired by his Mexican heritage. With continual global recognition for its culinary achievements, Alma Fonda Fina continues to bring prestige to Denver.
, placing eighth in the Top U.S. Bars category. The all-in-one nerdy cocktail/natural wine/dive bar labels itself as the “Anti-Club Club” and is no stranger to national recognition. Within the last year, Yacht Club’s recognitions include a 2026 James Beard finalist nod in the Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service category, securing a place asin the Best U.S. Bar Team category by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, and landing on the 2026 North America’s 50 Best Bars list.
Owners Mary Allison Wright and McLain Hedges attribute their success to welcoming all into their establishment, as well as drawing inspiration from the Cole neighborhood itself to guide their menus, a strategy that is a great representation of the evolving demographic of Denver as a city. The only repeat establishment to land on the Global Tastemakers list this year is Denver International Airport, which placed third on the.
While DIA might be better known for other airline-related news stories lately, its recognition for the variety of food and drink options should be lauded by Denverites. Over the last few years, the airport has significantly and purposefully expanded its local representation from Denver’s most popular chefs and restaurateurs as an almost love letter to the city, its culinary achievements, and the individuals and meals that build our gastronomic identity. No paywall. Always accessible.
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