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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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Grab Your Totes! Farmers’ Market Season Has Arrived

By Molly MartinMay 11, 2025

Markets have sprouted all over the metro area. Take Mom to South Pearl today!

Semiprecious opens May 6

L.A. Bar Team Bringing Semiprecious to Sunnyside

By Molly MartinMay 5, 2025

“We’re not coming to shoehorn some L.A. concept in. We’re building a concept for Denver.”

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The Best Things Our Food Editor Ate in April, After Being Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

By Molly MartinApril 30, 2025

A health crisis calls for comfort food.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Jeff Osaka Shutters Last Spot, Kizaki and Catira Debut

By Molly MartinApril 12, 2025

While Sushi-Rama exits the scene, the Den Corner gets another dining option. And Little Man is back in Central Park!

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Tasty Pot LoHi Debuts, Lucky Noodles Is Back and More

By Molly MartinApril 5, 2025

April kicked off with new spots – and no closures to report.

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Belles & Boots Brings Line Dancing, Mechanical Bull to LoDo

By Molly MartinApril 4, 2025

It’s the latest project from Lotus Concepts, which also owns My Neighbor Felix, ViewHouse and Wonderyard.

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Batter Up: Where to Eat and Drink on Rockies Opening Day

By Molly MartinApril 4, 2025

Expect purple-hued cocktails aplenty on Friday, April 4.

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Restaurant Roll Call: Every Opening and Closing in March

By Molly MartinApril 1, 2025

Two new breweries were among the 21 additions last month.

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Colorado Now Has an Official State Mushroom

By Molly MartinMarch 31, 2025

No, it’s not that kind of mushroom. But it is a favorite for foragers.

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The Best Bites We Had in March

By Molly MartinMarch 31, 2025

Among the highlights was our new favorite mac and cheese.

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Sushi-Rama’s Last Remaining Location in RiNo Closing April 12

By Molly MartinMarch 31, 2025

The conveyor-belt sushi spot is chef and restaurateur Jeff Osaka’s last remaining eatery.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Farewell to Blue Moon, the Merc and More

By Molly MartinMarch 29, 2025

Also saying goodbye: Halfpenny Brewing in Centennial and doughnut shop Dochi.

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Seven Most Anticipated Denver Restaurants Opening This Spring

By Molly MartinMarch 28, 2025

Get hungry…

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Safta Owner Opening Italian Lounge at the Source Hotel

By Molly MartinMarch 28, 2025

Ceci! (pronounced “cheh-chee”) is set to debut in mid-2025.

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The Real Dill Is Making Our Pickle Martini Dreams Come True With Its New Product

By Molly MartinMarch 27, 2025

We see more pickle shots and pickle-brined fried chicken in our future, too.

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Hacienda Colorado Continues to Shrink With Closure of Wheat Ridge Location

By Molly MartinMarch 26, 2025

The Colorado-born “Mountain Mex” chain was acquired by Texas-based Uncle Julio’s in 2019.

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Former Bistro Vendôme Chef Is Going Southern

By Molly MartinMarch 25, 2025

On April 1, Jeremy Wolgamott will host his first Argot dinner as a pop-up, but his goal is to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant.

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Benzina Will Not Close This Month After All

By Molly MartinMarch 24, 2025

“With your help, we could pull off one of the great miracles of the Denver restaurant scene.”

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: The Future of an Old-School Favorite Is Uncertain and More

By Molly MartinMarch 22, 2025

The doors are currently locked at Gennaro’s on South Broadway.

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Avanti Denver Introduces Three New Food Stalls

By Molly MartinMarch 21, 2025

Its first floor just reopened after a refresh, and we’re already obsessed with one stall’s root beer float.

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This Denver Staple Was Named Colorado’s Best Seafood Restaurant

By Molly MartinMarch 21, 2025

Known for its wood-fired oysters, this cozy eatery is a must-visit.

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Another 16th Street Mall Closure: Mellow Mushroom Is Out After Fifteen Years

By Molly MartinMarch 20, 2025

It was the last remaining outpost of the Atlanta-based pizza chain in the state.

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