Want the inside word on Denver's most talked-about local spots?
We took a data-driven look at the question, using Yelp to analyze which local businesses have been in the spotlight 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 outposts are extra cool this autumn.
Great Divide Brewhouse and Kitchen
This traditional American brew pub is trending in comparison to other businesses categorized as "American (Traditional)" on Yelp.
Citywide, traditional American outlets saw a median 1.8% increase in new reviews over the past month, but Great Divide Brewhouse and Kitchen saw a 23.8% increase, with a slight downward trend from a 3.5-star rating a month ago to three stars today.
It's not the only trending outlier in the traditional American category: Ivy on 7th has seen a 15.2% increase in reviews.
Located at 8500 Peña Blvd., Concourse C, Gate C32 inside Denver International Airport, Great Divide Brewhouse and Kitchen features a selection of locally produced craft beer, along with breakfast, lunch and dinner menu items such as a Denver omelette, braised short rib tacos, Colorado bison chili and a lamb burger, topped with charred cucumber cream and roasted tomato relish.
Great Divide Brewhouse and Kitchen is open from 6 a.m.–10 p.m. daily.
Hank's Texas Barbecue
Whether or not you've been hearing buzz about Hank's Texas Barbecue in Hale, the New American eatery, 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 1.5% increase in new reviews over the past month, Hank's Texas Barbecue bagged a 14.3% increase in new reviews within that time frame, maintaining a convincing 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 even more trending on Denver's New American scene: Briar Common Brewery + Eatery has seen a 6.6% increase in reviews.
Open at 5410 E. Colfax Ave., Hank's Texas Barbecue has a menu brimming with classic barbecue fare, including smoked turkey breast, chopped or sliced brisket, pulled pork, beef short ribs and other meats by the pound.
Hank's Texas Barbecue is open from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. on Wednesday-Sunday. (It's closed on Monday and Tuesday.)
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Lodo's Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ is also making waves. Open at 1998 18th St., the Asian fusion bistro, which is known for barbecue and Japanese-inspired cuisine, has seen a 14.5% bump in new reviews over the last month, compared to a median review increase of 2.2% for all businesses tagged "Asian Fusion" on Yelp.
There's more than one hot spot trending in Denver's Asian fusion category: Moongate Asian Grill has seen a 2.1% increase in reviews.
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ specializes in Yakiniku-style dining, which allows guests to grill premium meats right at their table. Over the past month, it's maintained a superior four-star rating among Yelpers.
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ is open from 11 a.m.–10:15 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and from 11 a.m.–11:15 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
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