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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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Denver Mexican Restaurant Is Home to One of the Best Sandwiches in U.S.

By Molly MartinJanuary 13, 2026

It comes from a spot known for its tacos and pozole.

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Grocery Chain Aldi Is Finally Coming to Colorado

By Molly MartinJanuary 12, 2026

It has big expansion plans.

Hawaiian Kanpachi, Steelhead Trout, Bluefin Tuna, crispy capers

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

By Molly MartinJanuary 10, 2026

Among this week’s new additions is a highly-anticipated Spanish spot in Cherry Creek.

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Who Needs a Carbone When We Have Florence Supper Club

By Molly MartinJanuary 8, 2026

This new Italian-American joint channels the East Coast in a very Denver way.

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Historic Edgewater Bar Space to Reopen With New Name, Food Menu

By Molly MartinJanuary 7, 2026

It’s going to be a “five-star dive bar.”

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114-Year-Old Colorado Restaurant Is Closing Its Doors

By Molly MartinJanuary 6, 2026

“I keep hoping that someone will come out of the woodwork like what occurred at Casa Bonita and breathe new life into it.”

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Dry Dock Brewing Announces Last Day, New Location

By Molly MartinJanuary 5, 2026

It’s moving out of Aurora and into Denver-proper.

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Broomfield Sushi Spot Closing After More Than a Decade

By Molly MartinJanuary 5, 2026

The space “is about to enter an entirely new era.”

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Chicken Caesar Wraps Have Gone Viral in Denver

By Molly MartinJanuary 5, 2026

Do they live up to the hype?

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: 2026 Kicks off With Five Closures

By Molly MartinJanuary 3, 2026

We also reported three additions, including Moodswing.

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Restaurant Roll Call: Every Opening and Closing in 2025

By Molly MartinJanuary 1, 2026

Over 300 new spots joined the scene in 2025, but at lot shut their doors as well.

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Three Dynamic Culinary Duos Poised to Make Big Moves in 2026

By Molly MartinDecember 31, 2025

These six chefs and restaurateurs are people to watch in the food scene.

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Looking for Last Minute New Year’s Eve Plans? Check Out These Food and Drink Options

By Molly MartinDecember 31, 2025

Cheers to 2026!

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Beloved Guatemala-Inspired Cafe Expanding to Downtown

By Molly MartinDecember 30, 2025

“As a small, women-owned cafe, growth is something we approach with care and intention.”

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Ready for an Adventure? New Baker Bar Will Feature Rotating Themes

By Molly MartinDecember 29, 2025

“Adventure Time Bar is about creating a true escape.”

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‘The Gates of Hell Are Closing’: Downtown Tiki Bar Is Saying Goodbye…for Now

By Molly MartinDecember 29, 2025

The sister bar it shares space with on Blake Street is shutting down, too — for good.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Four Spots Shutter

By Molly MartinDecember 27, 2025

One of the city’s best breweries has poured its last beer.

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Ten Bygone Denver Restaurants We Miss the Most

By Molly MartinDecember 26, 2025

Where do you wish you could dine one more time?

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Drink Festive: Every Holiday Pop-Up Bar in Denver

By Molly MartinDecember 26, 2025

Christmas may be over, but you can still celebrate the season at these spots.

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Ten Biggest Denver Restaurant Closures of 2025

By Molly MartinDecember 23, 2025

Which spots do you miss the most?

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Seven Denver Dining Trends We Saw in 2025

By Molly MartinDecember 23, 2025

Salsa macha is in, espresso martinis are on the way out.

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Thirteen Spots to Get a French Onion Fix in Denver

By Molly MartinDecember 22, 2025

It doesn’t just come in soup form!

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