

At The Way Back in Denver’s Berkeley neighborhood, chefs Samuel Charles and Marcus Eng create beautiful small plates to complement the drinks from owner Chad Michael George. Start with a cocktail—George was famous for them at Williams & Graham—maybe the Oaxacan-influenced Garden, a mezcal drink with fresh green aromatics and a zip of spice. Then pick a few bites from the “supper” list and a glass of wine—perhaps one of the four Sherries on the list for trout with lemon and pecans, or a Côtes du Rhône from J.L. Chave for the beef heart, spätzle and mustard. Don’t leave without a peek at the brandy list: Peach Street Distillers’ Aged Peach Brandy, made from fruit grown in Palisade, Colorado, is excellent, especially with the goat cheese tart with fig, honey and almond.
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This story appears in the print issue of October 2016.
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