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	<title>Openings &amp; Closings Archives | Denver Westword</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:01:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Aurora Is Now Home to the Largest Hispanic Food Hall in the Country</title>
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					<dc:creator>Sara Rosenthal</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title>Food, Music and Community: Puerto Rican Social Club Opening In Denver</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:08:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/puerto-rican-social-club-aguanile-denver-40847014/">Food, Music and Community: Puerto Rican Social Club Opening 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>
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					<dc:creator>Gil Asakawa</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:48:59 -0700</pubDate>
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<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>Popular Wash Park Deli Seized for Unpaid Taxes </title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:16:06 -0700</pubDate>
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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>“We are fully committed to resolving this matter as quickly as possible and reopening."</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/popular-wash-park-deli-seized-for-unpaid-taxes-wage-withholding-40846166/">Popular Wash Park Deli Seized for Unpaid Taxes </a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Super Mega Goodbye: RiNo Spot for Latin Dim Sum Announces Closure</title>
		<link>https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/rino-staple-known-for-latin-dim-sum-announces-upcoming-closure-40845569/</link>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:49:08 -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/Screenshot-2026-02-16-9.19.26-AM.png" alt="various Latin dishes" /><p>Its final weeks will be packed with throwback specials. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/rino-staple-known-for-latin-dim-sum-announces-upcoming-closure-40845569/">Super Mega Goodbye: RiNo Spot for Latin Dim Sum Announces Closure</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: An Einstein Swap-Out and More</title>
		<link>https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/university-bagel-shop-closes-and-more-denver-restaurant-news-40843901/</link>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 07:09:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/20260213_133231.jpg" alt="exterior of an Einstein Bros. Bagels" /><p>It's one of three closures to report, while six spots debuted. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/university-bagel-shop-closes-and-more-denver-restaurant-news-40843901/">Every Opening and Closing This Week: An Einstein Swap-Out and More</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>The End of an Era: World-Famous Dark Horse Announces Closure Date</title>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:28:30 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/darkhorseinside.webp" alt="inside b ar" /><p>"Let’s end this era with a bang!"</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/boulders-world-famous-dark-horse-bar-announces-closure-date-40843879/">The End of an Era: World-Famous Dark Horse Announces Closure Date</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>New Highland Cafe Is a Femme Spaghetti Western Come to Life</title>
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					<dc:creator>Sara Rosenthal</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:34:22 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/IMG_1131-rotated.jpeg" alt="various pastries" /><p>It has moved into the former Noisette space and will celebrate its grand opening on Valentine's Day. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/highland-cafe-velvet-lasso-to-open-on-valentines-day-40843680/">New Highland Cafe Is a Femme Spaghetti Western Come to Life</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Po&#8217;Boy Spot Debuting Just in Time for Fat Tuesday</title>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:35:59 -0700</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/edgewater-poboy-joint-opening-just-in-time-for-fat-tuesday-40843572/">Po&#8217;Boy Spot Debuting Just in Time for Fat Tuesday</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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