Colorado Springs, CO

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Paravicini's Italian Bistro

The rough translation of para vicini is “for the neighborhood,” and it’s exactly that community spirit that Chef-Owner Franco Pisani has captured. He’s built a loyal following with his devotion to fresh, hearty Italian meals made from family recipes. “That’s a real-deal, old-school Italian dish,” Guy declared of the Veal Giuseppe, which comes loaded with cherry peppers, Kalamata olives and sausage.

Colorado Springs, CO

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Spice Island Grill

Colorado Springs may seem like an unlikely place to find Jamaican food, but Guy is in luck when he swings by this spot for the curry goat. The meat is cooked with the bone in, then left to simmer in a concoction of garlic, ginger and Jamaican curry powder, resulting in a tender, flavorful dish.

Denver, CO

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Tocabe, An American Indian Eatery

Tocabe is neither a diner nor drive-in nor dive. Yet Guy still visited it on Triple D because of the off-the-hook hominy salsa. Tocabe brings a modern interpretation to American Indian food for lucky Denver locals -- the fry bread, bison ribs and overflowing Indian tacos are all must-tries.

Brighton, CO

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Lauer Krauts

With a whole family of sauerkraut fanatics to support her, Robin Lauer-Trujillo opened Lauer-Krauts, a play on her maiden name, Lauer, and homemade sauerkraut recipe. But Guy came for one thing: the Krautburger, a flaky German-Russian pastry pocket stuffed with beef and sauerkraut.

Colorado Springs, CO

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Atomic Cowboy

The Atomic Cowboy is home to both the Denver Biscuit Co. and Fat Sully's Pizza. Guy enjoyed the flaky Elmer biscuit sandwich with smoked pork butt and homemade barbecue sauce. At Fat Sully's, Guy loved the crunchy thin crust of the huge 26-inch pizza, which is made to order.

Boulder, CO

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Audrey Jane's Pizza Garage

Audrey Sherman combined her passion for pizza with the teachings of Tony Gemignani, the heavy weight champ of global pizza competitions, to create her popular pizza shop. Her fabulous dough is the soul of her killer pies and is also used to make the roll for her massive meatball grinder.

Longmont, CO

bar • restaurants

The Post Brewing Co. - Longmont

Chicken and beer are a match made in heaven, especially when the chicken is crispy, crunchy perfection. Chef and owner Brett Smith uses a pressure cooker and a unique flouring system to create some of the best chicken Guy has ever had. Guy also loved their unique chicken chicharrones, fried chicken skin served with a pinto bean hummus.

Longmont, CO

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SAMPLES

Married social workers Mark and Carmen Sample combined their love of food and helping others into a restaurant. Bring your appetite for the towering Poutine Burger which is piled high with fried cheese curds and drenched in a house-made gravy.

Boulder, CO

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Zoe Ma Ma

For quick, super yummy street food head to Zoe Ma Ma and try the huge pork-filled Steamy Buns and the Za Jiang Mian with house-made noodles, pork and julienne vegetables. “This is the best fast Asian food I’ve seen in 10 years,” said Guy.

Boulder, CO

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Aloy Thai Cuisine

For amazing Thai in Boulder, head to Aloy Thai. Chef and Owner Kim Naka and her daughters are creating authentic dishes like fragrant Kao Soi and spicy Lemongrass Chicken. Guy loved the combination of sweet, sour and heat in the chicken, remarking “it’s not just a drum solo … it’s the whole band rockin’.”

Longmont, CO

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The Roost

The Roost is a neighborhood spot with a righteous menu and a heartfelt mission. A diner-favorite is the Bangin’ Cauliflower which is lightly coated in rice flour, fried until crispy and tossed with their signature sweet and spicy sauce. The Perfect Pork Burger is made with local meat topped with house-made kimchi and blistered shishitos and served on buns made across the street. “There’s nothing I would do different,” Guy said after a taste.

Colorado Springs, CO

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Rasta Pasta

The unusual dishes at this Caribbean pasta joint had Guy exclaiming, “You guys are crazy!” He tried the namesake Rasta Pasta, a flavorful penne dish studded with tender jerk chicken. True to this kitchen’s creative vibe, the chicken is prepared in a unique way. Instead of being rubbed down with spices, it’s cooked in a bath of orange juice and jerk seasoning. “What a funky dish,” Guy declared.

Colorado Springs, CO

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Piglatin Cocina

At this food truck focused on pork fusion, hungry locals line up for dishes like the stacked arepa that had Guy exclaiming, “Prime time!” The traditional Colombian fried cake is loaded with melty mozzarella cheese, pineapple pulled pork and spinach, then finished with cilantro, lime juice and Sriracha for added kick.

Denver, CO

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Maria Empanada

Chef-Owner Lorena Cantarovici moved from Argentina with $300 in her pocket and a craving for her homeland’s empanadas on her mind. In 2011, she opened this spot and now cranks out up to 1,500 empanadas per day. These dough-wrapped beauties come stuffed with a flavorful filling of seasoned ground beef, onions and red pepper. “It’s light … simple; that’s what an empanada’s supposed to be,” Guy declared.

Fort Collins, CO

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The Lodge Sasquatch Kitchen Restaurant

Triple-D alum Aaron May and former NFL player Jared Allen are the dynamite duo behind this spot, which has a mountain-lodge vibe and hearty dishes to match. Guy is a fan of the flavorful chili, which comes loaded with beer-braised pork butt and pureed green chiles for added kick.

Denver, CO

cafe • restaurants

Cafe Brazil

This funky little spot serves up contemporary South American dishes filled with fresh, vibrant flavors. Diners head here for favorites like the bolinhos, a Brazilian snack staple that had Guy hooked. Mashed sweet potatoes, shrimp, eggs, two Spanish salumi and three types of cheese are kneaded together (along with red chile flakes and Sriracha for some kick), then formed into balls and deep-fried.

Denver, CO

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DAE GEE KOREAN BBQ

Given Colorado’s food scene, Guy was certain he could find an “off-the-hook” Korean barbecue spot. Dae Gee (which means “pig” in Korean) did not disappoint. The crowds flock here for the Unlimited Korean Barbecue, which features a mouthwatering array of meats and sides (beef bulgogi, chicken bulgogi, kimchee pancakes, fish cakes and more). “Outstanding,” Guy declared of the feast.

Colorado Springs, CO

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The Skirted Heifer

The deliciousness is in the details at this burger joint, from the locally sourced meat to the scratch-made condiments. A must-try is The Hangover: A simply seasoned patty comes topped with cream cheese, crispy bacon and a horseradish-spiked tomato sauce that Guy said “really takes it over the top.”

Fort Collins, CO

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415

This quirky neighborhood spot uses locally sourced ingredients in unexpected ways to craft innovative dishes like the Americano Del Sur pizza. Guy raves about the bite provided by the thinly sliced tomatillos that adorn this creative pie, which also features garbanzo beans and fresh jalapenos.

Colorado Springs, CO

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Front Range Barbeque

Chef-Owner Brian Fortinberry, who hails from Alabama, draws on an arsenal of family recipes to make his delectable Southern dishes. Guy stops by to tackle the towering sandwich known as The Sloppy Pig, which stars a meaty trio of tender pulled pork, grilled kielbasa sausage and pecan-smoked bacon.

Denver, CO

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Biju's Little Curry Shop

Guy couldn’t help but munch on this restaurant’s staple ingredient: fresh curry leaves that are blended with a heat-packed combo of spices and chile peppers to create the robust base that starts off all the South Indian bowls served here. Diners can choose from beef, chicken and vegetarian options.

Colorado Springs, CO

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Mountain Shadows Restaurant

This spot won Guy over with its heaping portions of comfort food. The massive cinnamon rolls are made from a buttery dough that comes bathed in a decadent glaze that Guy calls “maple madness.” And one monster of a sandwich comes piled with cheese-smothered slices of roast beef, mushrooms and bacon.

Denver, CO

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The Bagel Deli & Restaurant

This Jewish Deli is serving up all the classics from chopped liver and egg salad to tongue sandwiches. Guy was enthused by the "dynamite" flavoring of the matzo ball soup. The flaky brisket knishes paired with red horseradish and the meaty and savory kishkes with au jus are customer favorites.

Denver, CO

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Hops & Pie

With a name like Hops & Pie, it's no shock that this Denver joint specializes in beer and pizza. However, Guy was caught off-guard by one of the menu items — the beer-braised brisket pie. His verdict was that the dough was ''just remarkable,'' and the contrast of flavors (think brisket, bacon, pickled jalapeno and caramelized onion) was ''dynamite.''

Boulder, CO

cafe • restaurants

Foolish Craig's Cafe

While Foolish Craig's is known for its crepes, the cafe also bakes bread daily and serves soups and salads too. Guy loves the warm toasted oatmeal stout bread with the BLT Guacamole. For dessert he recommends ordering the decadent 21-layer butter rum caramel crepe cake with cream cheese frosting.

Denver, CO

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Steuben's

The place used to be an auto garage, but now it's a neighborhood restaurant serving up everything from Southern to Italian favorites. Guy adored the overflowing lobster roll, while customers enjoy the hand-cut fries, roasted chicken and ribs with meat so tender that it just falls off the bone.

Boulder, CO

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The Sink

Located in a former frat house, The Sink is serving up quality scratch-made bites. According to Guy, the crust of The Buddah Basil pesto pizza is as much of a treat as its center, which has pizza and pesto sauces, artichoke hearts and Parmesan. Like spicy? Try the Texas Onion Straw Burger.

Aurora, CO

cafe

CoraFaye's Cafe

The authentic Southern recipes at CoraFaye's Cafe in Denver have been in owner Priscilla Smith's family for centuries, including chitlins — a stew with pig intestines. Guy devoured the rabbit — tender and covered in gravy — with sides of rice, collard greens and yams.

Denver, CO

bar • restaurants

Prohibition

Most bars in Denver have some kind of hamburger, but Prohibition offers a dish that's a little more unique and upscale than the norm — a balsamic braised short rib burger created by Head Chef Toby Prout. The juicy, slow-cooked rib quickly earned Guy's seal of approval.

Denver, CO

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Highland Tavern

Visit this neighborhood bar for some "outrageous" bites. Guy appreciated the Tavern Tots and the Bombshell Sammich with house pastrami, Swiss cheese, a fried egg, slaw and brown mustard on rye bread. For some crunchy deliciousness try the pork rinds, which Guy said were the best he has ever had.

Denver, CO

restaurants

Sam's No. 3

Guy swung by on Triple D to visit a viewer favorite, Sam's No. 3 Diner. The signature Kickin' Green Pork Chili is served on everything from fries to burgers to the beloved Kitchen Sink Burrito. Warning -- this burrito's packed with bacon, ham, sausage, mushroom, green peppers and even gyro meat. IG video credit: @jpdesignart