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Molly Martin

Molly Martin was the the Food & Drink editor at Westword from May 2021 through April 2026; she now contributes to the section. In 2023, she was recognized by the Colorado Restaurant Association, which honored her with its Outstanding Media Professional award.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Controversial Chef’s Counter Debuts and More

By Molly MartinFebruary 8, 2025

Other new additions include a crepe cart on the 16th Street Mall and three food concepts at Gaylord Rockies.

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Restaurateur Closes Three Eateries: Grabowski’s and Campfire in Lakewood and Evergreen

By Molly MartinFebruary 7, 2025

Jared Leonard now has just one business in Colorado, AJ’s Pit Bar-B-Q, as well as two AJ’s outposts in Mexico.

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One of L.A.’s Top Restaurants Is Closing, Will Reopen in Denver

By Molly MartinFebruary 6, 2025

Bar Chelou was named one of the Best New U.S. Restaurants by Eater in 2023.

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2026 Denver Restaurant Week Menus Are Here!

By Molly MartinFebruary 5, 2026

This year marks the 22nd edition of the event, which runs from March 6-15.

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The Best Bites We Had in January: A New Omakase Experience and More

By Molly MartinFebruary 5, 2025

This hidden ten-seat sushi counter is worth the splurge.

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Zeppelin Station Is Getting a Dinosaur-Themed Rebrand

By Molly MartinFebruary 3, 2025

It’s becoming Clever Girl, a prehistoric version of Rainforest Cafe for adults with animatronic dinosaurs, an escape room and more.

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Restaurant Roll Call: Every Opening and Closing in January

By Molly MartinFebruary 1, 2025

Over twenty places joined the scene, including bars, cafes, pizzerias and more.

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LoDo’s Oldest Bottle Shop Is Closing After Nearly Thirty Years

By Molly MartinJanuary 30, 2025

Its inventory is currently on sale as it prepares to shut its doors for good.

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One Metro Area Waffle House Is Taking Valentine’s Day Reservations

By Molly MartinJanuary 30, 2025

It’s the only day of the year that you can book a table at the chain, a tradition that started in 2008.

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Four Colorado Restaurants Among Best Date Night Spots in the U.S.

By Molly MartinJanuary 30, 2025

Three of them are in Denver.

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86ed Chef Returns to Denver for a Fresh Start. Again.

By Molly MartinJanuary 28, 2025

Jacob Bickelhaupt is launching an eight-seat chef’s counter in RiNo and reservations are $295 per person.

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Daily Deals: Where to Find Cheap Eats Every Day in Denver

By Molly MartinApril 14, 2026

These food specials are delicious and easy on your wallet.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Odie B’s Debuts in RiNo and More

By Molly MartinJanuary 25, 2025

There are also new options for pizza, Peruvian charbroiled chicken and soft-serve ice cream.

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Market Street Pizzeria Celebrates Grand Opening With 99 Cent Beers

By Molly MartinJanuary 24, 2025

The deal will be offered through the end of February as Mario’s Speakeasy Pizza takes over the former Pour House space.

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One of Denver’s Best Bakeries Moving Into Former Fox Run Cafe Space

By Molly MartinJanuary 22, 2025

More pastries are coming to Colfax!

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2025 Colorado James Beard Semifinalists Announced

By Molly MartinJanuary 22, 2025

Fourteen local chefs and restaurants made the cut.

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Celebrity Chefs Are Heading to Aspen Once Again This Summer, Should You?

By Molly MartinJanuary 21, 2025

This year’s Food & Wine Classic has announced its lineup; tickets go on sale January 22.

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Tender Belly Offers to Toss Free Bacon to Fans Who Show Up at Its Office

By Molly MartinJanuary 20, 2025

Through Thursday, it will toss bacon to anyone who stands below the window and yells, “Hey, throw us some Tender Belly Bacon!”

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: More Closures, Two Comebacks and Six New Spots

By Molly MartinJanuary 18, 2025

Melita’s is the latest longtime eatery to shut its doors for good, while openings include three new bars.

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OG Denver Dumpling Spot Lao Wang Announces Upcoming Closure

By Molly MartinJanuary 16, 2025

There’s still time to get a final fix of potstickers and soup dumplings, and still hope that this place could live on…

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Ten Bygone Denver Restaurants We Miss the Most

By Molly MartinDecember 26, 2025

Where do you wish you could dine one more time?

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Award-Winning Comal Heritage Food Incubator Closing in February

By Molly MartinJanuary 14, 2025

For eight years, the eatery has doubled as a training program for recent immigrants and refugees.

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