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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Every opening and closing this week: RIP to Magna Kainan and the original 1UP

By Antony BrunoJune 27, 2026

The city lost some OGs this week. But there’s good news, too.

Table 6 to close next month after 22 years

By Antony BrunoJune 26, 2026

The American bistro was a critical hit in the early days, heralding Denver’s chef-driven dining explosion to follow.

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Mar Bella Wine Bar to be replaced with a cantina pop-up in Cherry Creek

By Antony BrunoJune 25, 2026

It’s the second residency from a Michelin-starred chef to enter the Clayton Hotel this summer.

Italian street food comes to Denver at this new Avanti food hall stall

By Antony BrunoJune 24, 2026

“This is our food. If you don’t like it, go somewhere else.”

First Look: Denver continues to raise the bar on Mexican cuisine with El Tule

By Antony BrunoJune 22, 2026

“In Mexico, I feel like a lot of places are more high-end and the customer service is way better, so people from there have really high expectations going into every restaurant.”

‘Top Chef’ alum closes LoDo restaurant after two years

By Antony BrunoJune 22, 2026

Church & Union was only open for two years.

Every opening and closing this week: Blake Street bar returns

By Antony BrunoJune 20, 2026

Meanwhile, the downtown Rock Bottom bottoms out.

End of an Era: Original Rock Bottom Brewery on 16th Street closed

By Antony BrunoJune 19, 2026

The restaurant helped kick-start Denver’s microbrew industry and was an anchor of the 16th Street Mall. Maybe someone should tell the owners.

RiNo breakfast haven Port Side is closing next month after 10 years

By Antony BrunoJune 18, 2026

“A lot of people are super sad. But it was a choice I made, and I’m happy with it.”

Truffle Cheese Shop to reopen in new location under new ownership

By Antony BrunoJune 17, 2026

“The Truffle has been part of Denver’s food culture for decades, and we felt strongly that a locally owned Colorado business deserved the opportunity to evolve and continue.”