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Antony Bruno

Antony Bruno is a freelance writer focused on food, wine and adventure. A graduate of the Cook Street School of Culinary Arts, he strives to help others level up their cooking skills and food knowledge with stories that educate, entertain and inspire. He has previously written for such publications as Billboard Magazine, 5280 Magazine and countless of corporate blogs/newsletters.

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Eat Up Havana: Dae Gee Is a Dynasty In The Making

By Antony BrunoSeptember 17, 2025

“It’s not just a restaurant. We’re teaching a culture. We’re teaching American culture what Korean barbecue is about.”

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Eat Up Havana: Katsu Ramen Is The Real Deal

By Antony BrunoSeptember 10, 2025

The fan-favorite black garlic tonkotsu is a standout.

karaoke and Korean food.

Eat Up Havana: Dinner and a Show at Gangnam GT Lounge & Karaoke

By Antony BrunoSeptember 3, 2025

Whether you’re choosing a song or a dish on the menu, the key to success is sticking within your range.

L Cafe

Eat Up Havana: You Can Find a Taste of Armenia in Aurora

By Antony BrunoAugust 27, 2025

“I see everywhere these places are busy, and I want my country’s food too.”

Angry Chicken

Eat Up Havana: Angry Chicken Makes For Happy Eating

By Antony BrunoAugust 20, 2025

“We wanted to have an Indian twist to it. The owner left it in a great place, and we wanted to expand from that.”

Eat Up Havana: Chopsticks A GoGo Keeps It Simple, Stays Up Late

Eat Up Havana: Chopsticks A GoGo Keeps It Simple, Stays Up Late

By Antony BrunoAugust 13, 2025

“Everyone here closes at 10 p.m. After that, it’s our turn.”

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Somebody People

Somebody People Serves Up Vegan Food, Vibes and Vino

By Antony BrunoAugust 12, 2025

“Everyone has a great wine list and great cocktail list. I just wanted to create a place where you can have a lot of fun.”

gluten-free market

Gluten Free In Denver? There’s a Farmers’ Market for You Today

By Antony BrunoAugust 6, 2025

“I wanted to create a safe space for folks with celiac disease and gluten-related disorders.”

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Leven Supply’s New Club Pours Out Wine Appreciation

By Antony BrunoAugust 6, 2025

“I love getting a group together, pulling up a chair with zero stuffiness and turning people onto something new.”

Yong Gung

Eat Up Havana: Yong Gung Goes Deep With Korean-Chinese Flavors

By Antony BrunoAugust 6, 2025

“If you go to Korea, you’re going to find restaurants just like us literally on every other corner.”

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Eat Up Havana: Pho 75 Plays the Hits, With a Few Surprising Twists

By Antony BrunoJuly 30, 2025

Subtle touches like food history lessons and a unique source of flavor help the Seoul Hospitality Group concept stand out from the pho masses.

Eat Up Havana: Seoul BBQ & Hot Pot Brings the Fire

Eat Up Havana: Seoul BBQ & Hot Pot Brings the Fire

By Antony BrunoJuly 23, 2025

“It’s definitely possible to screw up. I’ve seen people setting the grills on fire.”

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all you can eat korean hotpot

Eat Up Havana: The Hot Pot Lives Up to Its Name at Seoul BBQ & Hot Pot

By Antony BrunoJuly 16, 2025

The hot pot side of this two-in-one restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat, choose-your-own-adventure experience

Rose & Thorn opening

First Look: RiNo’s Rose & Thorn Is a Tale of Two Bars

By Antony BrunoJuly 15, 2025

“Conceptually, what we’re doing is blending a supper club and cocktail lounge meets pool lounge.”

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Eat Up Havana: Night Markets Tell the Full Story of Aurora

By Antony BrunoJuly 9, 2025

If you want to see the complete picture of Aurora’s diverse community, get yourself to the next Havana Street Night Market.

Tofu Story

Eat Up Havana: Tofu Story Gives a Supporting Character the Starring Role

By Antony BrunoJuly 2, 2025

With an in-house tofu-making program, this restaurant elevates the ingredient to art and shows us what we’ve been missing.

Seoul Hospitality Group food at Coffee Story

Eat Up Havana: Changes Big and Small With Seoul Hospitality Group

By Antony BrunoJune 25, 2025

Seven of the Korean restaurant chain’s sixteen Colorado locations are within a mile of each other on Havana Street.

Hanyang Wang Jokbal

Eat Up Havana: Hanyang Wang Jokbal Puts Its Best (Pig) Foot Forward

By Antony BrunoJune 18, 2025

Will pig feet be the next oxtail or pork belly? Hanyang Wang Jokbal in Aurora might convince you.

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Battle of the Bruschetta

Your Handy Voter’s Guide to Postino’s Battle of the Bruschetta

By Antony BrunoJune 16, 2025

The salmon leads, while the cream cheese, seasoning, briny capers, tangy pickled onion and feathery dill all fall in line.

Taqueria Corona

Eat Up Havana: Taqueria Corona Exceeds Expectations With Terrific Tacos

By Antony BrunoJune 11, 2025

While this spare restaurant on Havana Street may not have much curb appeal, but take a leap of faith and you’ll be rewarded.

Thank Sool Pocha

Eat Up Havana: Thank Goodness for Thank Sool

By Antony BrunoJune 4, 2025

This “K-pub” pays homage to the street market food scene in Korea. Come for the booze. Stay for the food.

Ali Restaurant & Bakery

Eat Up Havana: Playing With Fire at Ali Restaurant & Bakery

By Antony BrunoMay 28, 2025

The halal restaurant and food market grills up fresh kebabs, shawarma and rotisserie chicken and offers housemade Iraqi bread.

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