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Molly Martin

Molly Martin has been the Food & Drink editor at Westword since 2021. Prior to joining the staff, Molly reported on the Denver dining scene for more than a decade and contributed to Thrillist. At Westword, Molly monitors restaurant openings and closings, offers dining recommendations and reports on Denver-area food news and trends. She also publishes such annual lists as Top 100 Bars and Top 100 Restaurants, and contributes to the yearly Best of Denver edition. In 2023, she was recognized with the Colorado Restaurant Association’s Outstanding Media Professional award.

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Café Brazil Closing After More Than Thirty Years

By Molly MartinDecember 23, 2024

While the restaurant is saying goodbye, its owner says, “The spirit of this space and its story may yet live on in a new chapter.”

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Deep Roots Winery Moves Out of RiNo and More

By Molly MartinDecember 21, 2024

Infinite Monkey Theorem and Ironton Distillery are also closing their RiNo locations by the end of the year.

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Financial Dilemma Makes Future of Mr. Lucky’s Fine Sandwiches Uncertain

By Molly MartinDecember 20, 2024

Both locations will be open through Sunday but they may not return after a planned break.

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Denver Restaurant Is Serving One of the Best Dishes in the U.S.

By Molly MartinDecember 17, 2024

It’s included in a new list from the New York Times of the top 26 things its food writers ate in 2024.

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Bougiest Denver King Soopers? Local Reddit Does Not Hold Back

By Molly MartinDecember 16, 2024

Commenters called out locations they’re willing to drive farther to shop at – and the ones they avoid.

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One of Denver’s Best Restaurants, Fruition, Will Serve Its Last Meal Next Month

By Molly MartinDecember 16, 2024

Chef Alex Seidel’s upscale neighborhood eatery has been open for eighteen years.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: EastFax Seized for Back Taxes and More

By Molly MartinDecember 14, 2024

There are eight new spots to check out, too.

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RIP: Woody’s Pizza Founder Bart Bortles Made a Big Mark on Colorado Hospitality

By Molly MartinDecember 13, 2024

Over his lifetime, he owned and operated dozens of restaurants, bars and hotels in the region.

Eat Here: Our Annual List of the 100 Denver Restaurants We Can’t Live Without

By Molly MartinDecember 12, 2024

This list spans cuisines, neighborhoods and price points.

Six Denver Spots Make Best Chinese Restaurants in U.S. List

By Molly MartinDecember 11, 2024

Have you tried them all?

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New Thai Restaurant in Uptown Is Not Like the Others

By Molly MartinDecember 9, 2024

It’s finally open after more than a year of delays.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Ten New Spots to Try

By Molly MartinDecember 7, 2024

Four pizzerias debuted, including Tua Mama’s, which is now serving in the former Benny Blanco’s space in Capitol Hill.

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The Eight Best Bites Our Food Editor Had in November

By Molly MartinDecember 4, 2024

From an Indian-spiced blooming onion to mortadella corn dogs, it was a tasty month!

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Taco House Closing Original Location at the End of December

By Molly MartinDecember 3, 2024

The family-owned spot on South Federal Boulevard opened in 1958 and is one of the oldest Mexican restaurants in town.

Drink Here: Cheers to Our Annual List of the Bars We Can’t Live Without

By Molly MartinDecember 3, 2024

From new and noteworthy spots to the classics that have stood the test of time.

Denver Mexican Spot Named One of the Best New Restaurants in America

By Molly MartinDecember 3, 2024

In less than a year, this LoHi hot eatery has racked up major accolades.

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Restaurant Roll Call: Every Opening and Closing in November

By Molly MartinDecember 2, 2024

Last month ended with more closures, including Biker Jim’s on Larimer Street and the Colfax outpost of GB Fish & Chips.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Ten New Places to Eat and Drink

By Molly MartinNovember 30, 2024

A Thai spot debuted in Uptown and there was lots of action in the suburbs, including a new Homegrown Tap & Dough outpost in Westminster.

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French-Vietnamese Restaurant Le Colonial Debuts Denver Location November 27

By Molly MartinNovember 26, 2024

The latest addition to Cherry Creek is a concept originally founded in New York City in 1993 that now has seven locations, with more in the works.

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Visiting the Inventing Room Is a Magical Treat

By Molly MartinNovember 25, 2024

A candy shop like no other, this West Highland spot’s seasonal demonstrations combine science and sweets.

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Edgewater Bar Providence at 5280 Closed Permanently

By Molly MartinNovember 25, 2024

It’s been a tough run for owner Cody Ford, who took over the watering hole formerly called Providence Tavern in 2019.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Three New Options at DIA and More

By Molly MartinNovember 23, 2024

The Culinary Creative Group has brought tacos, Italian and coffee to the airport.

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