Denver Union Station

Your Downtown Dinner Tour begins inside Denver’s beautifully restored Union Station, a landmark that has welcomed travelers, locals and hungry explorers for more than a century. Guests will meet their local foodie guide in the heart of this historic transportation hub, where soaring windows, grand architecture and the buzz of downtown Denver set the tone for a memorable night out. Before heading to the first tasting, your guide will gather the group, make introductions and share a little background on Union Station’s transformation from a 19th-century railway depot into one of the city’s most beloved gathering places. It’s an easy, central meeting point and a fitting start to a progressive dinner tour built around great food, craft cocktails, local history and connection. From there, guests will head out together to explore downtown’s award-winning restaurants, historic hotels and lively streets, getting to know fellow food lovers along the way.

The first tasting stop brings guests to Tavernetta, one of Denver’s most celebrated restaurants and a polished showcase for regional Italian cooking. Opened by the team behind Boulder’s James Beard Award-winning Frasca Food and Wine, Tavernetta has earned national recognition for its hospitality, wine program and beautifully executed cuisine, including a Michelin recommendation. Inside the elegant dining room near Union Station, guests will ease into the evening with a Brachetto spritz, a bright, lightly sparkling Italian aperitif with notes of red fruit and florals. Alongside it, you’ll enjoy housemade focaccia and marinated Italian olives, a simple but memorable pairing that captures Tavernetta’s style: refined, seasonal and rooted in the pleasure of sharing good food. It’s a relaxed, delicious first taste of downtown Denver’s award-winning dining scene.