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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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Champa Street Cheba Hut Closes Suddenly With No Warning for Staff

By Molly MartinMay 15, 2024

The popular stoner-themed sandwich chain had been open in that location for nearly fifteen years.

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Three Colorado Joints Land on Yelp’s Top 100 Barbecue Spots List

By Molly MartinMay 14, 2024

These spots are smokin’.

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Red Lobster’s Endless Shrimp Debacle Results in Four Colorado Closures

By Molly MartinMay 14, 2024

Making that menu special permanent hit the company’s bottom line hard.

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Booze to Go Is Sticking Around for Good

By Molly MartinMay 13, 2024

The law was previously set to expire in 2025.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Westminster’s New Brunch Spot and More

By Molly MartinMay 11, 2024

The list also includes the indefinite closure of our 2024 Best New Coffee Shop pick.

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Skateboarding Legend Tony Hawk Is the Latest Celeb to Visit Casa Bonita

By Molly MartinMay 10, 2024

First Ed Sheeran, now Birdman. Which celeb will visit the pink palace next?

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Vine Street Teases Pop-Ups as It Pushes Back Reopening Date

By Molly MartinMay 10, 2024

Staff training has begun but it won’t fully open by the original planned comeback date of May 15.

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The Denver Passport Is Back With Two-for-One Drinks Deals at 78 Venues

By Molly MartinMay 8, 2024

Let the summer bar-hopping adventures begin!

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Misfit Snack Bar Is Ending Its Run at Middleman but Planning a Comeback

By Molly MartinMay 8, 2024

“We’re not abandoning you, we’re just finding room to grow.”

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Every Opening and Closing This Week, Including Spice Room in Former Steuben’s Arvada

By Molly MartinMay 4, 2024

While five spots debuted in the metro area, three said goodbye – including Renegade Brewing.

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Denver’s Chopped Cheese Food Truck Is Moving Into a Brick-and-Mortar

By Molly MartinMay 2, 2024

It will serve ten versions of the NYC bodega staple along with soft-serve ice cream and Dole Whip on Fridays.

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The Best Things We Ate in April

By Molly MartinMay 2, 2024

The list includes two very different smashburgers, fried chicken bites from one of the best bars in the country and more.

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Restaurant Roll Call: 25 New Spots Debuted in April

By Molly MartinMay 1, 2024

It was a tough month with several notable closures, but we have some new favorites, too, like Dân DÁ£ and Rolling Pin Pizza.

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Tasty Cinco de Mayo Specials and Events This Weekend

By Molly MartinApril 30, 2024

A RiNo block party, $5 margs and plenty of tacos are on the schedule for Cinco de Mayo weekend.

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RIP: Chef Amos Watts, Owner of the Fifth String

By Molly MartinApril 29, 2024

He was just weeks away from opening his restaurant’s new location; a GoFundMe has been set up to help take care of family and staffers.

Corsica Is an Impressive – and Surprisingly Affordable – Addition to RiNo

By Molly MartinApril 29, 2024

This new sister concept from the team behind Barcelona Wine Bar has a stellar selection of vino, cocktails and small plates.

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Every Restaurant Opening – and Some Surprising Closures – This Week

By Molly MartinApril 27, 2024

While Boulder, Littleton and Edgewater have new spots, four eateries in Denver shut their doors.

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Oyster Bae Founder Martha Boff Is Spreading the Oyster Gospel in Denver

By Molly MartinApril 26, 2024

You can catch her shucking at a pop-up this weekend.

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Rooted Craft American Kitchen Closing This Weekend

By Molly MartinApril 25, 2024

Founded by former Vesta chef Nick Kayser, its name sparked a lawsuit from the Edible Beats group, which includes Root Down and Vital Root.

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Jessie’s Smokin’ NOLA Finds a New Home in Parker

By Molly MartinApril 24, 2024

After moving out of Max Taps in Centennial last year, owner Jessie Rayford is ready to bring his Cajun eats back in a new location.

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Even After TikTok Fame, Running an Independent Restaurant in Denver Is Challenging

By Molly MartinApril 23, 2024

“It’s almost like we’re scrolling through our life.”

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Funky Flame Suddenly Closes Northside Cafe

By Molly MartinApril 22, 2024

The business started as a pandemic pop-up and was known for its Funky Friday pizza parties and stellar breakfast sandwiches.

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