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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Three Chef-Driven Restaurants Make Their Debut

By Antony BrunoMay 9, 2026

Chefs Justin Freeman and Theo Adley opened new spots, while other eateries expanded.

First Look: Uptown’s Monarch Brings the Fire With Pizza, Chicken, and… Spinach!
Restaurants

First Look: Uptown’s Monarch Brings the Fire With Pizza, Chicken, and… Spinach!

By Antony BrunoMay 8, 2026

After years of pop-ups, chef Justin Freeman’s Monarch finally finds a home, with a menu that delights and surprises

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Restaurants

Michelin-Awarded Pasta & Natural Wine Bar Coming to Denver This Summer

By Antony BrunoMay 5, 2026

It replaces the Super Mega Bien space at The Ramble Hotel

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Restaurants

U-Haul Crash Shutters Ollie & Park’s Mere Months After Fire at Sister Eatery

By Antony BrunoMay 5, 2026

The owners of Odyssey Italian Restaurant now have two closed restaurants and no customers.

Capitol Hill Pan-Asian Eatery Reckless Noodle Has Closed
Restaurants

Capitol Hill Pan-Asian Eatery Reckless Noodle Has Closed

By Antony BrunoMay 4, 2026

The Denver offshoot of the Seattle restaurant opened in 2022.

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Restaurants

Riot BBQ Expands to Wide Open Saloon in Sedalia

By Antony BrunoMay 4, 2026

“There’s nothing more restorative than good food and good music, and this partnership really drives that message home.”

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Restaurants

Restaurant Roll Call: Every Opening and Closing in April

By Antony BrunoMay 2, 2026

Openings again outpace closings as familiar faces expand and newcomers debut.

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Bars & Breweries

After Months of Delays, Good Luck Club Debuts on South Broadway

By Sara RosenthalMay 1, 2026

GoodLuck Club threw a grand opening bash on April 30 with a vinyl set, Nintendo 64 games, and all the nostalgia.

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Restaurants

Theo Adley’s Heretík to Open Wednesday, Featuring Spanish and French-Inspired Cuisine

By Antony BrunoMay 1, 2026

The new Five Points restaurant will serve rotisserie chicken, seafood and more.

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MAKfam Leads the Next Phase of Homegrown Denver Restaurant Expansions
Restaurants

MAKfam Leads the Next Phase of Homegrown Denver Restaurant Expansions

By Antony BrunoApril 29, 2026

Rễ Tre and Barcelona Wine Bar are also eyeing a larger footprint across the metro area.

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Features

Meet Denver’s New DIY Punk Venue, Ante Up

By Brad LopezApril 28, 2026

“Elders” in the scene wanted to provide young music fans with an all-ages community space.

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Restaurants

What’s in a Name? Curiels Update Upcoming Tasting-Menu Project Title (Again)

By Antony BrunoApril 27, 2026

“It reflects not only our reverence for maize as an ingredient, but our commitment to its broader cultural and agricultural legacy.”

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Restaurants

Every Opening and Closing This Week: Three Local Chains Expand Their Footprint

By Antony BrunoApril 25, 2026

Olive & Finch, Marczyk Fine Foods, and Chili Shack are among the growing mini empires

New Upscale Restaurant Opening in Former Fruition Space on May 7
Restaurants

New Upscale Restaurant Opening in Former Fruition Space on May 7

By Antony BrunoApril 24, 2026

The new concept comes from chef Quincy Cherrett, whose resume includes Sushi Den and Izakaya Den, as well as Colt & Gray and 22 Provisions.

Popular Tivoli Student Union Kiosk Opening Eatery in Aurora
Restaurants

Popular Tivoli Student Union Kiosk Opening Eatery in Aurora

By Owen SwallowApril 20, 2026

“A big part is having a good crew that I can depend on,” says Misty Wise, who’ll launch Ono Era in June.

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Restaurants

Every Opening and Closing This Week: 24/7 Taco Drive-Thru on Colfax and More

By Molly MartinApril 18, 2026

It’s one of four new spots that debuted.

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Restaurants

Acclaimed Chef Finds Home for His Long-Awaited Restaurant

By Antony BrunoApril 17, 2026

“I’ve been working on this idea and this feeling for years now.”

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Restaurants

Popular Korean Food Truck Opening Brick-and-Mortar Soon

By Gil AsakawaApril 16, 2026

It will be serving its fan-favorite cheese dogs, birria ramen and more.

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Denver Life

Colorado People’s Center Is Putting the Public First

By Tim WeighartApril 16, 2026

The Colorado People’s Center’s grand opening event is Saturday, April 18.

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Restaurants

One of Denver’s Best Wing Spots Has Closed

By Molly MartinApril 14, 2026

It was a favorite for a decade.

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Restaurants

Top Boulder Chef Opening Italian American Eatery

By Molly MartinApril 13, 2026

It’s moving into the former home of Under the Sun.

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Denver Life

The Pearl Is Closing Its Doors This Month

By Kristen FioreApril 11, 2026

“We have worked tirelessly to find solutions and do everything in our power to avoid this conclusion.”

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