12 @ Madison

Denver
New American Restaurant
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After a two year stint in the Ballpark neighborhood, Chef/Owner Jeff Osaka's Twelve comes back to life, in a different location, and under a different name. 12 @ Madison is Congress Park’s revamped iteration of the fine-dining restaurant, with a casual atmosphere, craft cocktails, and a carefully curated wine list. The menu shifts seasonally rather than monthly — as it did in its last location — and features small plates listed in order from lightest to heaviest, with three sub-categories of each for an easy navigation. Osaka sources ingredients locally and internationally (like bread from popular local bakers or Prosciutto from Italy), as well as dishware. The ramekins, bowls, and other serving items are crafted by a local ceramic artist, with the purpose of making diners feel almost like they’re eating in the comfort of Chef Jeff Osaka’s own home from the sunny dining room in Congress Park.

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