The Seven Best Bites We Had in January

Craving something new? Try these spots.

Feb. 2, 2026 at 6:23pm

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This year started off strong in the food scene as January brought a lot of notable openings — and a lot of tasty meals, including another savory hit from Right Cream. The article highlights several new restaurants and dishes that stood out, including a fish sandwich from Right Cream, a farm dinner experience at Black Cat Farmstead, and new Italian spots like Dear Emilia, Johnny Bechamel's, and Florence Supper Club. It also mentions a new Spanish neo-bistro called Mar Bella Boqueria and a new deli called Jordan's Deli.

Why it matters

The article showcases the vibrant and evolving food scene in the Denver metro area, highlighting new and notable dining options that have opened recently. It provides readers with recommendations for unique and delicious dishes and dining experiences to try, helping them discover the best bites the city has to offer.

The details

Right Cream, a pandemic-born business, has brought back its popular fish sandwich, available every Friday. The sandwich features beer-battered cod, lettuce, American cheese, dilly tartar sauce, crispy fried capers, and housemade pickles on a brioche bun. Black Cat Farmstead in Longmont offers year-round farm dinners hosted in private cabanas, featuring dishes like tender sliced pork, creamy ajo blanco, and a Spanish tortilla-inspired preparation of Jerusalem artichokes. New Italian spots include Dear Emilia, which pays homage to the Emilia-Romagna region with dishes like lasagna verde with Parmesan-heavy mornay and maiale al latte (pork braised in whey); Johnny Bechamel's, a modern spin on American Italian with savory doughnuts; and Florence Supper Club, a cozy red-sauce joint serving classics like chicken parm and rigatoni alla vodka. Mar Bella Boqueria, a Spanish neo-bistro, offers dishes like croquetas stuffed with Maine blue crab and Mahón cheese, and a decadent solomillo de res (Certified Angus Beef filet with seared foie gras). Jordan's Deli, a new East Coast-style deli, has become a popular breakfast and lunch option on the edge of downtown Denver.

  • Right Cream's fish sandwich is currently on offer every Friday for the foreseeable future.
  • Starboard Supper Club's next two dinners will be hosted at Roaming Buffalo on February 10 and 17.
  • Dear Emilia debuted on January 29.
  • Johnny Bechamel's opened in December.
  • Florence Supper Club debuted just before the new year.

The players

David Right

The owner of Right Cream, a pandemic-born business that moved into a space next door to Denver Beer Co.'s South Downing Street location in 2023.

Eric Skokan

The chef who introduced year-round farm dinners at his Black Cat Farmstead in Longmont in late 2024.

Ty Leon

The co-owner and chef of Dear Emilia, a new concept from the owners of Restaurant Olivia that pays homage to the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.

Mamas & Papas Hospitality

The group behind Johnny Bechamel's, a new Wash Park Italian joint that opened in December.

Miles Odell

The Odel'ls Bagel owner and chef who, along with partner Paul Lysek, opened Florence Supper Club, a cozy red-sauce joint that debuted just before the new year.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The article showcases the vibrant and evolving food scene in the Denver metro area, highlighting new and notable dining options that have opened recently and providing readers with recommendations for unique and delicious dishes and dining experiences to try.