Want the inside word on Denver's most happening local spots?
We took a data-driven look at the question, using Yelp to analyze which eateries have been getting outsized attention this month.
To find out who made the list, we looked at Denver businesses on Yelp by category and counted how many reviews each received. Rather than compare them based on number of reviews alone, we calculated a percentage increase in reviews over the past month, and tracked businesses that consistently increased their volume of reviews to identify statistically significant outliers compared to past performance.
Read on to see which spots are riding a trend this summer.
Rose & Thorn
Open since last month, this cocktail bar, Cuban and Latin American spot is trending compared to other businesses categorized as "Cocktail Bars" on Yelp.
Citywide, cocktail bars saw a median 3.6% increase in new reviews over the past month, but Rose & Thorn saw a 100% increase, with a slight downward trend from a 4.5-star rating a month ago to four stars today.
Located at 1433 17th St., Suite 150, in LoDo, Rose & Thorn offers a diverse cocktail list that includes sangria, vodka and rose water, mojito, mai tai and more. Add artisan flavored ice to your drink like raspberry rose, rosemary lemon or chai tea.
Hank's Texas Barbecue
Whether or not you've been hearing buzz about Hale's Hank's Texas Barbecue, the New American spot, which offers barbecue and salads, is a hot topic according to Yelp review data.
While businesses categorized as "American (New)" on Yelp saw a median 1.7% increase in new reviews over the past month, Hank's Texas Barbecue bagged a 21.7% increase in new reviews within that timeframe, maintaining a sound four-star rating. It significantly outperformed the previous month by gaining 1.7 times more reviews than expected based on its past performance.
There's more that's trending on Denver's New American scene: Briar Common Brewery + Eatery has seen a 5.2%increase in reviews.
Open at 5410 E. Colfax Ave. since February, Hank's Texas Barbecue offers sandwiches, tacos, salads and meat by the pound.
Hungry Wolf BBQ
Hampden's Hungry Wolf BBQ is also making waves. Open since last June at 9865 E. Hampden Ave., the Southern spot, which offers barbecue and seafood, has seen a 9% bump in new reviews over the last month, compared to a median review increase of 1.9% for all businesses tagged "Seafood" on Yelp.
Hungry Wolf BBQ offers deep fried jump shrimp, cornmeal catfish, whiting, perch, hushpuppies and more. Over the past month, it's maintained a solid four-star rating among Yelpers.
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