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Antony Bruno

Antony Bruno has been Westword‘s Food & Drink editor since April 2026. Before joining the staff full-time, he wrote the Eat Up Havana series, visiting every restaurant on Havana Street in Aurora. A graduate of the Cook Street School of Culinary Arts, he strives to help others level up their cooking skills and food knowledge. Bruno was previously a senior writer at Billboard magazine, a communications advisor, and a freelancer for multiple Denver-based publications.

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Little Man Ice Cream Rebrands Shops to Prepare for National Growth

Little Man Ice Cream Rebrands Shops to Prepare for National Growth

By Antony BrunoApril 27, 2026

“The last thing we want is to become another cookie-cutter chain without a soul.”

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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

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.

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Three Denver Spots Nominated as Best New Bars in U.S.

By Antony BrunoApril 23, 2026

The city’s just snagged the most Tales of the Cocktail nominations across all categories since 2022.

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Westword Is Seeking Food and Drink Freelancers

By Antony BrunoApril 23, 2026

Seeking writers with connections to the cultures and communities of Denver

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Do Recent Bankruptcy Filings Herald More Denver Restaurant Closures? 

By Antony BrunoApril 22, 2026

A local chain and a national company, both with past controversies, are bankrupt. What now?

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Meet Antony Bruno, New Westword Food and Drink Editor

By Antony BrunoApril 21, 2026

“I thought writing the Eat Up Havana series was the opportunity of a lifetime, but it was merely an appetizer.”

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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.”

DIA Named Among Top U.S. Airports for Food 

DIA Named Among Top U.S. Airports for Food 

By Antony BrunoApril 17, 2026

See which airports ranked higher and which restaurant they named to the wrong concourse.

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Two Denver Coffee Shops Ranked Among the Best in the World

By Antony BrunoApril 16, 2026

The recognition is “a cool moment for the city’s coffee scene.”

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Peyton Manning Plans a “Southern-Inspired but Colorado-Rooted” Restaurant

By Antony BrunoApril 15, 2026

The proposed Littleton eatery will anchor a mixed-use development that will include an event venue, recreational space, and a football field.

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No Bees, No Food: These Denver Restaurants Are Going All-In on Honey

By Antony BrunoApril 10, 2026

One in every three bites of food we eat is dependent on the pollination activity of bees — and bees are dying.

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One of the World’s Biggest Wine Events Is Coming to Denver This Month

By Antony BrunoApril 6, 2026

The wine world is finally taking Denver seriously. Here’s why, and how to navigate $23,000 worth of vino in one room

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Harvey Park Is Getting a New Farmers’ Market This Summer

By Antony BrunoMarch 23, 2026

“Someone could show up and outsource all of their Kroger or Whole Foods shopping here, for the most part.”

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Japanese Restaurant to Replace Longtime Centennial Barbecue Staple

By Antony BrunoMarch 19, 2026

Smoked meats are out, sushi is in.

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James Beard-Nominated Bakery Moves Into Its New, Bigger Home

By Antony BrunoMarch 12, 2026

With nearly double the space, it can ramp up production to meet its very high demand.

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Denver Restaurant Prices Are High — But Owners Say They’re Still Losing

By Antony BrunoMarch 6, 2026

“I think people assume that one little cost here, and one little cost increase here shouldn’t be that big a deal. But when you add them all up, there is nothing left.”

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New Littleton Eatery Aims to be a ‘Burb-Friendly French Bistro

By Antony BrunoMarch 2, 2026

“How do you view the Parisian bistro experience through an American lens and make it casual and comforting to Americans?”

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Three Anniversary Dinners, Two Michelin Stars and One Big Check: The Wolf’s Tailor Continues to Deliver

Three Anniversary Dinners, Two Michelin Stars and One Big Check: The Wolf’s Tailor Continues to Deliver

By Antony BrunoFebruary 26, 2026

The delicate balance of flawless technique with wild creativity justifies both the stars and the size of the bill.

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Another Round of Fees on Beer, Wine and Spirits Proposed at Colorado Legislature

By Antony BrunoFebruary 24, 2026

“Increasing taxes on breweries in Colorado would be like Maine lawmakers going after lobster fishermen or Georgia with peach farmers.”

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Food, Music and Community: Puerto Rican Social Club Opening In Denver

By Antony BrunoFebruary 23, 2026

“This isn’t just a restaurant, it’s a piece of my heritage, my family and my story.”

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Meet the Man Behind Denver’s Hummus to Die For

By Antony BrunoFebruary 20, 2026

Brady Weinstein has created a Colorado cult classic.

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