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Molly Martin

Molly Martin has been the Food & Drink editor at Westword since 2021. Prior to joining the staff, Molly reported on the Denver dining scene for more than a decade and contributed to Thrillist. At Westword, Molly monitors restaurant openings and closings, offers dining recommendations and reports on Denver-area food news and trends. She also publishes such annual lists as Top 100 Bars and Top 100 Restaurants, and contributes to the yearly Best of Denver edition. In 2023, she was recognized with the Colorado Restaurant Association’s Outstanding Media Professional award.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Michelin-Starred Alma Debuts Mezcaleria and More

By Molly MartinNovember 16, 2024

There’s also a new bakery in Uptown and a Filipino eatery from a Portland-based chef in RiNo.

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Portillo’s Is Eyeing a Location in Littleton

By Molly MartinNovember 15, 2024

The Chicago-born chain known for Italian beef, hot dogs and cake shakes first teased a Colorado debut over a year ago.

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Here’s Colorado’s Favorite Trader Joe’s Product, Apparently

By Molly MartinNovember 14, 2024

The grocery chain has ten locations in the state.

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Outside Pizza and Cerebral Brewing Team Up for New Taproom

By Molly MartinNovember 13, 2024

It’s coming to the West Highland neighborhood, and fans can get a sneak peek this month.

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Reservations Open for Highly Anticipated Filipino Restaurant

By Molly MartinNovember 12, 2024

Magna Kainan is the new RiNo project from Portland chef Carlo Lamagna and Denver’s Culinary Creative Group.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: A New Italian Restaurant in Greenwood Village and More

By Molly MartinNovember 9, 2024

Two seafood-centric places also closed this week, while Welton Street Cafe debuted its long-awaited new location.

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Eight Places to Warm Up With French Onion Soup

By Molly MartinNovember 8, 2024

Comfort food at its best.

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Colorado Restaurant Association Announces 2024 HOSPY Award Winners

By Molly MartinNovember 7, 2024

The fourteen categories include Restaurant of the Year, Chef of the Year and Bartender of the Year.

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Second Colorado Buc-ee’s in the Works

By Molly MartinNovember 6, 2024

A location off I-25 and County Line Road is in the planning stages.

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Bonanno Concepts Debuting Dumplin’ in Former Salt & Grinder Space on November 7

By Molly MartinNovember 6, 2024

The new West Highland spot is an Italian-inspired spin on the now-closed Bones.

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Señor Burritos Closing Its Baker Location After 34 Years

By Molly MartinNovember 5, 2024

This is the end of one chapter for the family-run business but its legacy will continue.

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Election Day Food and Drink Specials in Denver

By Molly MartinNovember 4, 2024

From margs at Illegal Pete’s to mystery shots at Adrift and pancakes at Snooze, voters can score freebies on November 5.

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Restaurant Roll Call: Every Opening and Closing In October

By Molly MartinNovember 2, 2024

Even as we said goodbye to a lot of old favorites, 28 new spots joined the scene, including Cocks on Colfax.

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The Best Bites Our Food Editor Had in October

By Molly MartinNovember 1, 2024

From an upscale octopus carpaccio to Uzbek specialties in Aurora.

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November 10 Is the Last Day to Get the Best Lobster Roll in Colorado

By Molly MartinNovember 1, 2024

Maine Shack is closing both its LoHi and Boulder locations, though it is planning a Colorado comeback.

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Blackbelly Celebrates a Decade of Growth and Community in Boulder

By Molly MartinOctober 30, 2024

The Michelin Green Star eatery will mark the occasion with a special dinner on November 16 inspired by its opening menu.

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Jack N Grill’s New Mexican Eats and Burgers Are Making a Northside Comeback

By Molly MartinOctober 29, 2024

The founder’s son is launching the brick-and-mortar Jack N Grill 2 on Friday, November 1.

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Under the Influence: Who’s Behind Food Account New Denizen?

By Molly MartinOctober 28, 2024

Laura Young shares why she’s not a fan of the term “influencer” and how she operates her food-centric social media account.

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Wings Fans, Take Note: Vine Street Returns to Its OG Recipe

By Molly MartinOctober 28, 2024

It’s also added online ordering.

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YumCha Replaces ChoLon in Central Park

By Molly MartinOctober 28, 2024

Still on the menu: bottomless French onion and General Cho’s soup dumplings on Wednesdays.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Pour House Shutters on Market Street and More

By Molly MartinOctober 26, 2024

For the first time this year, there are more closures to report than openings.

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Italian Eatery That Took Over Piccolo’s Space Closes After Less Than a Year

By Molly MartinOctober 23, 2024

Chef Jeff Schwing opened Provolino in December.

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