04 Feb The Happiest of Hours, from Denver to Miami
Looking for a different way to celebrate the “golden hour”? From Denver to Miami, here are our top picks to end the day or start the night on a golden note.
Den Corner’s Best-Kept Secret
Applauded by the New York Times, Izakaya Den’s happy hour is available Tuesday through Friday, from 4:30 to 6 pm (upstairs bar 5 to 6 pm).
Happy hour specials include $5 house wines, $6 well cocktails, $8 signature cocktails, discounted beer and sake.
Pair libations with Izakaya-style snacks, featuring Kobe Beef Slider, Brussels Sprouts with Pork Belly, Shrimp and Lobster Wontons, Jalapeño Hamachi, Nigiri, Miso Soup and Edamame.
Izakaya Den – 1487A S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210
Voted “Best Japanese Happy Hour” by Westword, OTOTO Den’s nightly happy hour is offered from 4:30 to 5:30 pm and 9 to 10 pm.
The extensive menu includes Raw Oysters, Grilled Bacon-wrapped Scallop Skewers, Grilled Pork Belly, and Japanese Fried Chicken. All wine by the glass and hot sake are half priced.
OTOTO Den – 1501 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210
Sushi Den’s best-kept secret is its “day and night” happy hour from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and 4:45 to 6 pm.
The extensive menu offers favorites from Salads, Nigiri, Signature Sushi Den Rolls, Vegetarian, Sushi, Tempura and Hand Rolls to Happy Platters. Drink specials are offered Monday through Saturday evenings.
Sushi Den – 1487 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210
Travel to South of France at Semilla French Bistro & Wine Bar
After 10 successful years with Semilla Eatery & Bar, executive chef and owner Frederic Joulin creates a delicious journey throughout France with his new concept, Semilla French Bistro & Wine Bar.
Happy Hour or “Apero”, is offered daily 5 to 8 pm, with $5 beer, $6 wine, $7 cocktails and $8 light bites, featuring French classics Croque Monsieur, Pissaladiere and Chicken pate.
Semilla French Bistro & Wine Bar – 1330 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Happy Hour Mi Amor at Vagabond Sushi & Bar
Vagabond Sushi & Bar ships sushi direct from Japan, expertly sliced and prepared by executive chef Mike Hiraga (formerly from Blue Ribbon and Bond St).
From extensive Nigiri and rolls, Yakitori and throwbacks from Gigi and Bond St., the happy hour will speak sushi to you!
Offered Tuesday through Sunday, 6 to 8 pm, the happy hour includes a delicious selection of bites for $6, sake, wine, beer and cocktails from $4 to $8.
Vagabond Sushi & Bar – 7301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33138