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Mark Antonation

Mark Antonation is the former Westword Food & Drink Editor. In 2018, he was named Outstanding Media Professional by the Colorado Restaurant Association; he’s now with the Colorado Restaurant Foundation.

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Snooze Co-Founder Launches Attimo Winery on Larimer Street

Snooze Co-Founder Launches Attimo Winery on Larimer Street

By Mark AntonationJanuary 10, 2020

Snooze co-founder Jon Schlegel has translated his love of Italy to a new winery and tasting room in the Ballpark neighborhood.

Alamosa Restaurant Sends Leevers Locavore a Cease-and-Desist Letter

Alamosa Restaurant Sends Leevers Locavore a Cease-and-Desist Letter

By Mark AntonationJanuary 9, 2020

An Alamosa restaurant is taking on a Denver grocery chain over similarities with its logo and name.

The Broken Cage Takes Over Dead Battery Club Space on Platte Street

The Broken Cage Takes Over Dead Battery Club Space on Platte Street

By Mark AntonationJanuary 9, 2020

A Florida-based cocktail bar finds a second home in Denver.

Frozen Matter Takes Over Sweet Action Ice Cream

Frozen Matter Takes Over Sweet Action Ice Cream

By Mark AntonationJanuary 7, 2020

Frozen Matter finalized a deal to purchase the Baker neighborhood ice cream shop on January 1.

Campus Lounge and Nine Other Anticipated 2020 Restaurant Openings

Campus Lounge and Nine Other Anticipated 2020 Restaurant Openings

By Mark AntonationJanuary 7, 2020

Here are ten restaurants opening in the first half of 2020, from Italian cuisine to an art museum eatery.

Rioja Celebrates Its Family Tree With Alumni Dinner Series

Rioja Celebrates Its Family Tree With Alumni Dinner Series

By Mark AntonationJanuary 6, 2020

Four accomplished chefs are returning to their roots with a series of fifteenth anniversary dinners at Rioja.

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Every Restaurant and Bar Opening and Closing This Week

Every Restaurant and Bar Opening and Closing This Week

By Mark AntonationJanuary 4, 2020

See what’s new and what’s gone for the week of December 30 to January 5.

Restaurant Roll Call: Every Opening and Closing in Metro Denver in 2019

Restaurant Roll Call: Every Opening and Closing in Metro Denver in 2019

By Mark AntonationJanuary 2, 2020

Another big year for eateries old and new.

The Twelve Best New Places for Cheap Eats in 2019

The Twelve Best New Places for Cheap Eats in 2019

By Mark AntonationDecember 31, 2019

Chinese noodles, Chicago pizza and New Zealand hand pies are among our favorite stops for new cheap eats this year.

How Aurora Lured Vons Chicken From Korea

How Aurora Lured Vons Chicken From Korea

By Mark AntonationDecember 31, 2019

Vons began serving Korean fried chicken in December thanks in part to efforts by one Aurora government office.

Last Openings and Closings of 2019: Dimestore, Pete’s Gyros and Hanson’s

Last Openings and Closings of 2019: Dimestore, Pete’s Gyros and Hanson’s

By Mark AntonationDecember 30, 2019

One of the restaurants owned by the late Pete Contos is now closed.

This Business Gives Employees a Raise…Two Years Ahead of City Schedule

This Business Gives Employees a Raise…Two Years Ahead of City Schedule

By Mark AntonationDecember 30, 2019

The owners of a coffee shop and bar are raising wages for employees to match the minimum wage rate that won’t be legally required until January 2022.

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Every Restaurant and Bar Opening and Closing This Week

Every Restaurant and Bar Opening and Closing This Week

By Mark AntonationDecember 29, 2019

See what’s come and gone on the Denver restaurant scene.

The Ten Biggest Denver Food Stories in 2019

The Ten Biggest Denver Food Stories in 2019

By Mark AntonationDecember 24, 2019

From minimum wage disputes to fried chicken sandwiches, these were the biggest food news stories of the year.

The Post Brewing Co. Takes Aim at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park

The Post Brewing Co. Takes Aim at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park

By Mark AntonationDecember 23, 2019

The Post Brewing Co. expects to open at the historic Estes Park hotel in summer 2020.

Every Restaurant and Bar Opening and Closing This Week

Every Restaurant and Bar Opening and Closing This Week

By Mark AntonationDecember 21, 2019

Our complete list of all the openings and closings for the week ending December 22, 2019.

Chook Charcoal Chicken Launches Second Location

Chook Charcoal Chicken Launches Second Location

By Mark AntonationDecember 20, 2019

Adam Schlegel, Alex Seidel and Randy Layman launch their second Chook today.

For the Record, Bobby Stuckey’s New Wine Bar Opens This Sunday

For the Record, Bobby Stuckey’s New Wine Bar Opens This Sunday

By Mark AntonationDecember 19, 2019

A new wine bar from the owners of Frasca and Tavernetta debuts this weekend behind Union Station.

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Chef Samir Mohammad Turns Bettola Bistro Over to Enrique Socarras

Chef Samir Mohammad Turns Bettola Bistro Over to Enrique Socarras

By Mark AntonationDecember 18, 2019

Chef Enrique Socarras is taking over this Aurora Italian eatery from opening chef Samir Mohammad.

Restaurant Openings Aren’t Slowing Down in December

Restaurant Openings Aren’t Slowing Down in December

By Mark AntonationDecember 18, 2019

Denver restaurateurs are hustling to open the doors to new places before year-end.

Our Ten Most Popular Food and Drink Stories of 2019

Our Ten Most Popular Food and Drink Stories of 2019

By Mark AntonationDecember 18, 2019

These ten food and restaurant stories were reader favorites in 2019.

Masterpiece Deli Ends Its Reign on Central Street, Will Move Inside Old Major

Masterpiece Deli Ends Its Reign on Central Street, Will Move Inside Old Major

By Mark AntonationDecember 17, 2019

Justin Brunson’s twelve-year-old deli will move inside Old Major beginning December 6.

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