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Eat Up Havana: This Year-Old Italian Joint Serves East Coast Favorites and More

By Antony BrunoOctober 29, 2025

“I wanted a small restaurant where a chef can really control the environment and the quality, and that’s what we are.”

lace dumplings

Frozen Gyoza With a Cult Following Comes to Colorado, Is It Worth the Hype?

By Sara RosenthalOctober 28, 2025

We tried these popular “lace skirt” dumplings from Japan to find out.

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This South Suburban Strip Is Denver’s Doughnut District

By Antony BrunoOctober 28, 2025

Are you team fried, team cake, or team cronut?

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High-End Downtown Tasting Menu Spot Is Making a Comeback

By Molly MartinOctober 27, 2025

This will be its third iteration since 2020.

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Barbecue Chain Closing Its Only Colorado Location After Two Decades

By Molly MartinOctober 27, 2025

“We’ve loved every brisket, rib, and smile we’ve shared over the years — you’ve all become like family to us.”

three tacos

Local Mexican Chain Opens First Denver Location in Capitol Hill

By Molly MartinOctober 27, 2025

It’s also planning to open in the former Wendell’s in Berkeley and El Tepehaun in Englewood.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Six New Spots and One Comeback

By Molly MartinOctober 25, 2025

A trendy Mexican eatery has expanded to Central Park, while a popular Aurora bar has been resurrected by new owners.

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This Tiny Brewery Is Setting a Big Example for Success

By Ryan PachmayerOctober 24, 2025

Under new owners for the last four months, it’s expanded beyond beer.

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South Denver Food Hall Debuts a Revamp

By Molly MartinOctober 24, 2025

It’s celebrating all weekend long.

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Is the Michelin Guide Ditching Its Green Stars?

By Molly MartinOctober 23, 2025

Four Colorado spots hold the distinction for sustainability practices.

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Sneak Peek: Colfax Dim Sum & Noodles Spot Is Ready for Its Debut

By Molly MartinOctober 23, 2025

The restaurant has a lot of options, from dumplings and buns to buttery fried prawns and braised ribs.

interior of a bar

New Downtown Speakeasy Celebrates African Culture

By Molly MartinOctober 23, 2025

“We wanted to build something intimate, so it feels like we have a bar in the middle of a jungle.”

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Local Green Chile-Centric Chain Expanding to Vegas and Beyond

By Molly MartinOctober 22, 2025

Will it become the next Chipotle?

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Beloved Cheese Shop Closed, but Not Gone

By Molly MartinOctober 22, 2025

“I’m going to work my ass off to rebuild and reinvent the shop to fit into these crazy, scary financial times.”

A Colombian flag hanging over a bar

Eat Up Havana: +57 Brings An Unapologetic Taste of Colombia and Venezuela

By Antony BrunoOctober 22, 2025

From the food, to the drinks, to the entertainment, this Aurora spot aims to be a home away from home.

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Is RiNo Food Hall Zeppelin Station Extinct?

By Molly MartinOctober 21, 2025

A dino-centric revamp fell apart and now, just one food stall remains.

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Acclaimed L.A. Chef Launches Residency in RiNo

By Molly MartinOctober 21, 2025

Douglas Rankin also plans to reopen his award-winning eatery Bar Chelou in the Mile High next year.

outside of hotel in downtown denver

The Brown Palace Has Made a Spirited Comeback

By Patricia CalhounOctober 21, 2025

“It’s hard to describe, but there’s a spirit here like no other. The Brown Palace isn’t just a hotel, it’s a feeling.”

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Arvada Debuts Drinking Zone Today, Denver Could Be Next

By Molly MartinOctober 20, 2025

Olde Town Arvada is celebrating with a community toast on Wednesday, October 22.

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Biker Jim’s Is Making a Comeback at LoHi Food Hall

By Molly MartinOctober 20, 2025

Fans will once again have a brick-and-mortar spot where they can get Jim Pittenger’s famous dogs.

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Non-Profit’s Beer Stuck in Middle of Tax Dispute

By Ryan PachmayerOctober 20, 2025

The Hispanic Restaurant Association’s brew is trapped at Raices, which was seized for unpaid taxes.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Eight New Spots Debut

By Molly MartinOctober 18, 2025

Additions include a Mexican restaurant in Jefferson Park, a Chinese buffet in Aurora and more.

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