Reader: Hipster Faux Gastropubs Are the New Cupcake Stores

More than forty new restaurants and bars opened in July -- and one of them, Provisions Chophaus & Drinkery, which opened in the busy block of 1500 Blake Street, barely lasted a week. "Unfortunately due to one bad apple we have to close the doors," said Provisions's Facebook posting announcing...

By Patricia Calhoun

August 15, 2014

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More than forty new restaurants and bars opened in July -- and one of them, Provisions Chophaus & Drinkery, which opened in the busy block of 1500 Blake Street, barely lasted a week. "Unfortunately due to one bad apple we have to close the doors," said Provisions's Facebook posting announcing the end. But readers have other theories about what caused the demise of Provisions. See also: Over Forty New Spots Join the Denver Dining Scene: Our Restaurant Roll Call for July

Says Peter:

Yeah that has hipster tragedy written all over it. Horrible name.

Says Tim:

You would be better off opening a Mexican restaurant on Rederal. That street has way too many places already.

Says Rob:

Hipster faux gastropubs are the new cupcake stores

Says davebarnes:

I blame the ampersand in the name.

For many more theories, see our post on the closing of Provisions. What kind of restaurant do you think could survive at 1555 Blake Street? Post your thoughts below.

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Patricia Calhoun is editor-in-chief of Westword, the alt-weekly she co-founded in September 1977. She’s been inducted into the Colorado Press Association Hall of Fame, the Association of Alternative Newsmedia Hall of Fame and the Colorado Restaurant Association Hall of Fame. She’s also received dozens of local, state and national awards for writing, including first place for feature writing and first place for column writing with the Society of Professional Journalists. Patricia is a weekly commentator on Colorado Inside Out, PBS 12's public affairs roundtable, which has won two Emmys.

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