They said it better than we can …
It’s not official ‘til it’s Westword official!
Denver stalwart Table 6, at 609 Corona Street, has been through a lot in its nineteen years, including the devastating loss of owner Aaron Forman, who died in February. The restaurateur had been a fixture in the dining scene for decades and was widely admired, and his sudden absence left a pall over the community. But on May 24, Table 6 general manager Amanda Davis and chef Aniedra Nichols made a welcome announcement: The two now own the place.
Table 6 Just Keeps Getting Better Under Chef Aniedra Nichols, Denver Westword
Table 6 continues to be one of those Denver restaurants that flies under the radar but hangs in year after year. It's exactly the type of neighborhood spot — so cute, so mom-and-pop, not stuffy. "A lot of us oldie chefs just love coming here," she continues, citing word of mouth as a reason Table 6 continues to be successful
These Classic Denver Restaurants Never Get Old, The Denver Post
Like a few others on the list, Table 6 was part of the early wave of New American restaurants that came to define Denver’s dining scene for the better part of a decade. Fifteen years on, it’s still a spot we think of fondly and one we’d like to get back to more often. Owner and wine guru Aaron Forman is the main reason for this success — he resembles a young Gene Wilder and has a hosting personality to match. But behind the scenes, the chefs turn out solid and still-playful dishes like croque monsieur sliders and chicken-fried duck confit.
The Best 25 Restaurants in Denver, 5280
Table 6 has long been a staple restaurant for me—and much of Denver: The come-as-you-are space and the approachable menu serve as background for owner Aaron Forman’s eccentric wine list. Forman’s characteristic, slightly rumpled plaid jacket and skinny European tie are clues to the vibe: cool, urban, and not overly serious. The menu reflects what Table 6 is known for: being a terrific, easygoing neighborhood restaurant.
Wine Time in a Beer Town, Table 6’s Aaron Forman on How to Drink Better in 2015
One of Denver's foremost experts sings the praises of Portugal, aged Riesling, Champagne with steak and—no kidding—white Zinfandel. His bottle list tells you everything else you need to know. For more than 10 years, the Table 6 owner has encouraged Denver diners to expand their horizons with an ever-changing selection of finds from the world round: little-known grapes, up-and-coming regions, uncompromisingly small producers.
If all that sounds intimidating, rest assured it doesn’t have to be. Eclectic, challenging wine programs don’t exist in a vacuum—they’re created by people who are passionate about introducing you to new things in what Forman calls "a humble, relaxed way." Let 2015 be the year you accept their offer, whether at Table 6 or any other enocentric restaurant. Here are some ways you can help them help you.
