Julep, located on Larimer Street in Denver’s RiNo neighborhood, is a restaurant taking classic southern comfort food and giving it an urban flair. From traditional buttermilk biscuits to a southern twist on the Yakimen Noodle Bowl, Julep caters to the urban audience hoping to try a new cuisine not normally found in Denver.

The modern atmosphere of Julep is established by its interior design and music choice. Customers enter a restaurant with modern decor, from flowered wallpaper to a mezzanine that offers a view into the kitchen.  Julep does not look like a restaurant that caters to the “sophisticated southern” cuisine that it promotes. However, a look at the one-page menu brings a call back to traditional southern cooking. Although there was only one waiter working at Julep, she also worked to promote southern hospitality to the customers and make them feel at home.

One interesting dish on the menu was the Yakimen Noodle Bowl. Traditionally known for southern America’s take on Asian cuisine, the Yakimen Noodle Bowl was served with Cajun beef broth, scallions and a hard-boiled egg. The broth in the Yakimen dish gave it a spicy kick and fills the customer up quickly. If ordering this dish, be sure to drink plenty of water afterward.

Aligning with its promotion of classic and sophisticated southern dishes, buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy are also served at Julep. The biscuits were a melt in your mouth treat, with the sausage gravy giving it a warm and sweet topping. Two eggs, cooked in any way you choose, can also be ordered to complete a filling and satisfying lunch.

Julep also offers a wide variety of cocktails to complement your meal. However, if going to Julep on a budget, ordering a cocktail with your meal may be slightly costly. Ordering any alcoholic beverage at Julep can be saved for a special occasion, but not for a relaxing lunch on a sunny afternoon.

Overall, Julep is a great addition to the RiNo neighborhood. From its inviting atmosphere to filling and satisfying dishes, Julep invites Denver to have beloved southern classics in a modern setting, leaving the customer satisfied and wanting to come again.