Welcome to the Eater 38, a guide to Denver’s essential restaurants. This list is an answer to any question that begins with “Can you recommend a restaurant?”

The eclectic group spans a variety of cuisines and collectively satisfies any dining need from quick and casual to hip and special occasion. Every few months, Eater staff add pertinent restaurants that were omitted or have recently become eligible (restaurants must be open at least six months). Older restaurants that have stepped up their game may also be added.

New this month are Safta, the Wolf’s Tailor, Taste of Thailand and Marco’s Coal Fired. Those additions replace the recently shuttered the Populist and the RiNo location of Biju’s Little Curry Shop, along with the closed-for-renovations Call in RiNo and Union Station’s Mercantile Dining & Provision. However, the latter two could rejoin the list when they eventually reopen.

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Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.