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	<title>Restaurants Archives | Denver Westword</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>The 2025 State of Denver Restaurants: Fed Up</title>
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					<dc:creator>Patricia Calhoun</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:58:20 -0700</pubDate>
				<category domain="foundation:section-category">Food &amp; Drink</category>
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<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/state-of-denver-restaurants-report-released-40850012/">The 2025 State of Denver Restaurants: Fed Up</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Estes Park Restaurateur Reclaims Her Life in Climbing Through, a New Memoir</title>
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					<dc:creator>Abigail Bliss</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
				<category domain="foundation:section-category">Food &amp; Drink</category>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/Melissa-Strong.jpg" alt="Melissa Strong in a blue Bird &amp; Jim T-shirt, posed inside the restaurant dining room" /><p>Melissa Strong, founder of Bird &#38; Jim and a formerly sponsored rock climber, found strength in her community after a near-fatal electrocution accident. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/estes-park-restaurateur-recounts-climbing-accident-in-memoir-40849758/">Estes Park Restaurateur Reclaims Her Life in &lt;i&gt;Climbing Through&lt;/i&gt;, a New Memoir</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Eight Black-Owned Eateries to Try During (and After) Black History Month</title>
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					<dc:creator>Sara Rosenthal</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:49:42 -0700</pubDate>
				<category domain="foundation:section-category">Food &amp; Drink</category>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/Whittier-Cafe.jpg" alt="outside of Whittier Cafe" /><p>Whether you’re craving coffee, soul food, sweets or cocktails, these spots have you covered.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/denver-black-owned-restaurants-40849784/">Eight Black-Owned Eateries to Try During (and After) Black History Month</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Three Anniversary Dinners, Two Michelin Stars and One Big Check: The Wolf’s Tailor Continues to Deliver</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
				<category domain="foundation:section-category">Food &amp; Drink</category>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2018-35/wolfs-tailor-int.webp" alt="Three Anniversary Dinners, Two Michelin Stars and One Big Check: The Wolf’s Tailor Continues to Deliver" /><p>The delicate balance of flawless technique with wild creativity justifies both the stars and the size of the bill. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/denver-wolfs-tailor-deserves-michelin-stars-40849585/">Three Anniversary Dinners, Two Michelin Stars and One Big Check: The Wolf’s Tailor Continues to Deliver</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Best Cajun Spots for a Taste of Louisiana in Denver</title>
		<link>https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/best-cajun-restaurants-in-denver-colorado-40842265/</link>
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					<dc:creator>Cynthia Barnes</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
				<category domain="foundation:section-category">Food &amp; Drink</category>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/Nola-voodoo.jpg" alt="various Cajun foods" /><p>The good times keep rolling this month.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/best-cajun-restaurants-in-denver-colorado-40842265/">The Best Cajun Spots for a Taste of Louisiana in Denver</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Lunar New Year Specials and Celebrations in Denver</title>
		<link>https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/denver-lunar-new-year-specials-23183509/</link>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:33:00 -0700</pubDate>
				<category domain="foundation:section-category">Food &amp; Drink</category>
						<enclosure url="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2025-05/case__19__print_8_x_11_lions.webp" length="0" type="image/webp" />
				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2025-05/case__19__print_8_x_11_lions.webp" alt="lion dancers" /><p>Tuesday, February 17 ushered in the Year of the Horse. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/denver-lunar-new-year-specials-23183509/">Lunar New Year Specials and Celebrations in Denver</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Every Opening and Closing This Week: Four Spots Debut</title>
		<link>https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/new-denver-restaurants-opened-this-week-including-agave-blue-40845689/</link>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:56:56 -0700</pubDate>
				<category domain="foundation:section-category">Food &amp; Drink</category>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/uchikoexterior.webp" alt="outside of Uchiko" /><p>Uchiko finally opened in Cherry Creek, and Oscar Padilla's Agave Blue Cantina is cooking. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/new-denver-restaurants-opened-this-week-including-agave-blue-40845689/">Every Opening and Closing This Week: Four Spots Debut</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>First Look: Uchiko Adds Fire to Uchi’s Japanese Fare</title>
		<link>https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/uchiko-opens-in-cherry-creek-denver-40846956/</link>
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					<dc:creator>Gil Asakawa</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:48:59 -0700</pubDate>
				<category domain="foundation:section-category">Food &amp; Drink</category>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/20260219_190632.jpg" alt="The sushi chefs at Uchiko" /><p>Yes, this long-anticipated restaurant was worth the wait.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/uchiko-opens-in-cherry-creek-denver-40846956/">First Look: Uchiko Adds Fire to Uchi’s Japanese Fare</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Leven Supply to Reopen February 20 After Tax Seizure  </title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:25:12 -0700</pubDate>
				<category domain="foundation:section-category">Food &amp; Drink</category>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/Leven-Notice.jpg" alt="a tax seizure notice" /><p>“Our team is our top priority, and they have been paid during the days we were temporarily closed.”</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/leven-supply-to-reopen-february-20-after-tax-seizure-40846728/">Leven Supply to Reopen February 20 After Tax Seizure  </a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Odyssey Italian Restaurant Closed Temporarily After Fire</title>
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					<dc:creator>Thomas Mitchell</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:52:06 -0700</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/odyssey-italian-restaurant-closed-temporarily-fire-40846402/">Odyssey Italian Restaurant Closed Temporarily After Fire</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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