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Openings & Closings

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Bars & Breweries

Permitting Delays Y2K Bar Opening, So It’s Popping Up Elsewhere

By Molly MartinFebruary 10, 2026

Good Luck Club has run into some bad luck, but it’s making the best of the situation.

Restaurants

What It Really Takes to Open a Restaurant In Denver Today

By Antony BrunoFebruary 10, 2026

Even for an experienced team, the high-pressure process requires a lot of patience and passion.

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Restaurants

Every Opening and Closing This Week: Mexican Classic Has New Name, Owner

By Molly MartinFebruary 7, 2026

It’s one of eight new additions to the scene.

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Restaurants

Hong Kong-Inspired Pizzeria Opening Soon in Lakewood

By Molly MartinFebruary 5, 2026

Its owners also plan to launch a Hong Kong-style night market this summer.

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Restaurants

Michelin-Recognized Team Opening New Sushi Spot

By Molly MartinFebruary 4, 2026

“Sushi is incredibly precise, but it’s also deeply emotional when it’s done right.”

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Shops & Markets

Award-Winning Bakery Reopens the Cafe at Cheese Importers

By Molly MartinFebruary 4, 2026

The space had been vacant since 2020.

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Restaurants

Colfax Dim Sum Spot Announces Expansion Plans

By Molly MartinFebruary 3, 2026

It’s taking over the former Okinawa next door and splitting into two concepts.

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Restaurants

Restaurant Roll Call: Every Opening and Closing in January

By Molly MartinJanuary 31, 2026

Over twenty new spots debuted, while sixteen closed their doors.

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Bars & Breweries

Another Denver Brewery Will Close Its Doors This Weekend

By Ryan PachmayerJanuary 30, 2026

“Denver County is just making it impossible for breweries to survive in every single way.”

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Restaurants

Boulder Mexican Restaurant Closing After Four Years

By Molly MartinJanuary 29, 2026

It’s owned by a group that has some other notable projects in the works.

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Restaurants

Much Anticipated Cherry Creek Japanese Spot Announces Opening Date

By Molly MartinJanuary 27, 2026

Reservations are now open for its February debut.

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Restaurants

Fire Closes Lone Tree Steakhouse a Week After Its Debut

By Molly MartinJanuary 26, 2026

It opened earlier this month in the former Mimi’s Cafe space near Park Meadows.

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Restaurants

BEC Please: East Coast-Style Deli Now Open in Capitol Hill

By Molly MartinJanuary 26, 2026

Jordan’s Deli is now serving in the former Melita’s space on Lincoln.

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Opinion | Reader Response

“People Are Mourning the Loss of a Very So-So Food Place Again”

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 25, 2026

Did this Machete really close because of Colfax construction?

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Restaurants

Every Opening and Closing This Week: Five Additions to the Scene

By Molly MartinJanuary 24, 2026

We also reported the closure of two locations of a popular national chain.

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Introducing Le Do Thai, Where Taste and Tradition Meet

By Cleo MirzaJanuary 23, 2026

A food-service pro brings her native cuisine to LoDo, offering Denver a new Thai-style street food destination.

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Restaurants

Colfax Location of Local Taco Joint Closing After a Decade

By Molly MartinJanuary 22, 2026

It’s saying goodbye with an all-day happy hour starting at 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 24.

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Restaurants

New Steakhouse Coming to the National Western Center

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 21, 2026

The owner of Corrida and Oak at Fourteenth is behind the beefy project.

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Bars & Breweries

Rotating Taproom Opening Second Location in Jefferson Park

By Kristin PazulskiJanuary 20, 2026

“It’ll be a cross between a taproom and a liquor store.”

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Restaurants

Every Opening and Closing This Week: Longtime Staple Shut Its Doors and More

By Molly MartinJanuary 17, 2026

We also reported six additions to the scene this week.

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Restaurants

Denver Chef in National Spotlight Again for Highly-Anticipated Tasting Menu Spot

By Molly MartinJanuary 16, 2026

“It’s apt to use the expression take by storm when referring to Johnny and Kasie Curiel’s restaurants.”

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Shops & Markets

Pioneering Homebrewing Store Closing After More Than Thirty Years

By Molly MartinJanuary 16, 2026

Many local brewers and breweries got their start at the Brew Hut.

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