Reader: Would it be so terrible to have a Chipotle in LoHi?

LoHi remains the city's hottest restaurant neighborhood in town, with would-be restaurateurs still looking for open spaces in the area. The most recent project announced is Central Bistro and Bar, going in right on the edge of Highland, where Lance Barto will be serving new American food. But what about...

By Patricia Calhoun

February 23, 2012

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LoHi remains the city's hottest restaurant neighborhood in town, with would-be restaurateurs still looking for open spaces in the area. The most recent project announced is Central Bistro and Bar, going in right on the edge of Highland, where Lance Barto will be serving new American food.

But what about old American food...like a sandwich? Or a big burrito?

Says David:

I live in Lower Highland and absolutely love the slew of independent restaurants and shops, but we are in dire need of some form of fast casual food. The only option is Mary Janes Pizza, which is a late night spot. Would it be so terrible to put a Chipotle or a local sandwich shop somewhere on 32nd?

Chipotle, of course, is a homegrown product; The massive burrito chain got its start with a single Chipotle on East Evans Avenue twenty years ago. Would it be so terrible to put one on West 32nd? What else does LoHi need?

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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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