In Denver, the Native American fast-casual chain Tocabe is doing a summer special with braised rabbit on weekends in August. Available at the two brick-and-mortar locations, the rabbit is rubbed with elderberry, sumac and house-ground dried sweet corn, then braised in corn stock, New Mexican red chiles and fresh sage leaves.
Starting at $11.85 for a rabbit “Indian taco” on frybread or grilled bannock bread, guests can also have the meat shredded on a grain bowl with wild rice or red quinoa and wheat berries, topped with sweet corn salsa or zucchini and squash salsa.