Le French

Aminata Dia and her sister, Rougui, who were raised outside of Paris, opened the original Le French at Belleview Station in the Tech Center in 2019. Since then, the menu has evolved to include even more nods to their Senegalese background, like Brie with baobab preserves; oysters with tamarind mignonette inspired by niambaan, a spicy Senegalese snack; and poutine with yassa, a caramelized onion and lemon sauce traditionally served with chicken. In September 2023, Aminata opened a second, much larger outpost at East Ninth Avenue and Colorado Boulevard so even more Denverites can enjoy this spin on French cuisine.