Thai House

8025 Sheridan Blvd., Arvada

303-430-8424

Grade: B (Reviewer: Lori Midson)

What to expect: Bright new location will introduce new fans to this authentic eatery's flavor-packed Southeast Asian fare

Be sure to try: larb; calamari salad; tom kar kai soup; sai ua sausage lettuce wraps; spicy green curry; pad prig khing stir fry; and mango and sticky rice dessert.

How much to bring: starters $3.50-$12; entrees $7-$11

Prime 121

121 Clayton Lane, Denver

303-398-2627

coloradoeats.com/prime121

Grade: C (Reviewer: Lori Midson)

What to expect: Clubby, dark-wooded, high-priced steakhouse doesn't deliver the goods where it counts most - on the plate.

Be sure to try: Champagne brie soup; rack of lamb; creamed spinach; and collard greens

How much to bring: starters $6-$15, entrees $18-46, lunch $9-$23

Rico Pollo

2120 W. Alameda Ave. (and other metro locations)

303-937-3883

Grade: B- (Reviewer: John Lehndorff)

What to expect: Mainly takeout, minimally decorated Mexican fast food eateries featuring wonderful marinated fire-grilled chicken

Be sure to try: grilled chile chicken; chicken flautas; chicken quesadilla; chicken burrito; hot wings

How much to bring: $3-$15

Il Posto

2011 E. 17th Ave; 303-394-0100; ilpostodenver.com

Grade: B (Reviewer: John Lehndorff)

What to expect: Noisy urban trattoria dishing chef Andrea Frizzi's changing blackboard menu

Be sure to try: burrata cheese and tomato; hanger steak with milk-braised fennel; gnocchi with arugula-pistachio pesto

How much to bring: $7-$14 starters; $11-$15 pasta; $16-$22 entrees

Fruition

1313 E. Sixth Ave.; 303-831-1962

fruitionrestaurant.com

Grade: A (Reviewer: John Lehndorff)

What to expect: a comfy, classy little restaurant with exceptional New American fare and polished service

Be sure to try: oysters Rockefeller; pasta carbonara; butter- poached smoked salmon; chocolate cupcakes

How much to bring: starters $7 to $12, entrees $19 to $24

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