Looking to discover the freshest new spots in Five Points? From a kickboxing gym to an upscale Southern eatery, read on for a rundown of the newest destinations to land in this part of Denver.
iLoveKickboxing
675 22nd St.
iLoveKickboxing is a new exercise studio that focuses on kickboxing training regimens. This is the international fitness chain's second Denver outpost, with another location on Quebec Street.
The studio focuses on helping its members lose weight and gain muscle tone by participating in workout routines similar to those of professional kickboxers, according to the gym's website.
iLoveKickboxing currently has just one review on Yelp so far, so it's still early days for the new gym.
Yelper Boni M., who reviewed it on June 6, wrote, "The staff is energetic, motivating and extremely friendly. They do a good job of leading a large class and simultaneously paying attention to individual needs. ... I find the variety of workouts provided by ILKB are better than spin class options and treadmill workouts."
iLoveKickboxing is open from 3:30–9 p.m. on Monday, 4:45 a.m.–9 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, 1:30–9 p.m. on Wednesday, 2:30–8 p.m. on Friday, and 8 a.m.–2 p.m. on Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday.)
Au Feu
3501 Wazee St., Suite 100, Stall 1
Au Feu is a smokehouse joint located in the Zeppelin Station food hall. It serves up Montreal smoked brisket, which, according to its site, is a staple of Quebecois food culture.
The menu (which can be seen here) offers Montreal smoked brisket served as either a sandwich on Jewish rye with mustard and pickles or as a market bowl served over fresh roasted local produce. You can also score poutine (twice fried fries, local curds and gravy), either classic or topped with smoked brisket.
With a 4.5-star rating out of 25 reviews on Yelp, Au Feu has been getting positive attention.
Yelper Alex P., who reviewed the eatery on May 5, wrote, "Insanely great brisket. Wow! Went to check out the Zeppelin Station food area and was blown away by this restaurant. ... The sandwich was to die for. A generous portion of meat and the mustard and pickles went great with the rye bread."
Yelper Paul D. wrote, "The rye bread was perfectly substantial yet soft. The mustard had great flavor and some legit heat. The pickles were awesome. And the meat? Incredibly tender, lean and juicy. Literally falls apart in your mouth. All that comes together into the best sandwich I've had in a long, long time."
Eager to snag some brisket? Au Feu is open from 9 a.m.–9 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and 9 a.m.–midnight on Friday and Saturday.
Julep
3258 Larimer St.
Julep is an upscale Southern eatery that serves up comfort food and cocktails.
According to its site, Julep is a "Southern sophisticated restaurant that honors the history and traditions of Southern hospitality while featuring local foods and produce."
Its menu includes dishes such as pork and oyster sausage served with whiskey grits; lavender-rubbed Colorado lamb with spring vegetable succotash; fried chicken liver and skins with spring onions, pea tendrils, sorghum syrup and bourbon barrel soy; and a roasted half pig head prepared with kohlrabi and Peruvian black mint, served with biscuits and pickles. (See its full menu here.) It also has a brunch menu.
Yelpers are generally positive about Julep, which currently holds four stars out of 40 reviews on the site.
Chris L., who reviewed the restaurant on June 6, wrote, "Holy fried chicken and biscuits! Good whiskey selection as well. ... The fried chicken for two was plenty for my fiancée and I. Legitimately the best fried bird I've had outside the South. Highly recommended! "
Yelper Robert G. wrote, "This place really knows what it's doing. Julep is creative, yet sensitive to its culinary heritage; it also has a special focus on the highest-quality ingredients."
Julep is open from 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 5–10 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 5–11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m.–3 p.m. and 5–9 p.m. on Sunday. (It's closed on Monday and Tuesday.)
