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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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The Best Things We Ate in April

By Molly MartinMay 2, 2024

The list includes two very different smashburgers, fried chicken bites from one of the best bars in the country and more.

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Restaurant Roll Call: 25 New Spots Debuted in April

By Molly MartinMay 1, 2024

It was a tough month with several notable closures, but we have some new favorites, too, like Dân DÁ£ and Rolling Pin Pizza.

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Tasty Cinco de Mayo Specials and Events This Weekend

By Molly MartinApril 30, 2024

A RiNo block party, $5 margs and plenty of tacos are on the schedule for Cinco de Mayo weekend.

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RIP: Chef Amos Watts, Owner of the Fifth String

By Molly MartinApril 29, 2024

He was just weeks away from opening his restaurant’s new location; a GoFundMe has been set up to help take care of family and staffers.

Corsica Is an Impressive – and Surprisingly Affordable – Addition to RiNo

By Molly MartinApril 29, 2024

This new sister concept from the team behind Barcelona Wine Bar has a stellar selection of vino, cocktails and small plates.

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Every Restaurant Opening – and Some Surprising Closures – This Week

By Molly MartinApril 27, 2024

While Boulder, Littleton and Edgewater have new spots, four eateries in Denver shut their doors.

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Oyster Bae Founder Martha Boff Is Spreading the Oyster Gospel in Denver

By Molly MartinApril 26, 2024

You can catch her shucking at a pop-up this weekend.

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Rooted Craft American Kitchen Closing This Weekend

By Molly MartinApril 25, 2024

Founded by former Vesta chef Nick Kayser, its name sparked a lawsuit from the Edible Beats group, which includes Root Down and Vital Root.

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Jessie’s Smokin’ NOLA Finds a New Home in Parker

By Molly MartinApril 24, 2024

After moving out of Max Taps in Centennial last year, owner Jessie Rayford is ready to bring his Cajun eats back in a new location.

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Even After TikTok Fame, Running an Independent Restaurant in Denver Is Challenging

By Molly MartinApril 23, 2024

“It’s almost like we’re scrolling through our life.”

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Funky Flame Suddenly Closes Northside Cafe

By Molly MartinApril 22, 2024

The business started as a pandemic pop-up and was known for its Funky Friday pizza parties and stellar breakfast sandwiches.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Drive-Thru Gyros, Elk Burgers and More

By Molly MartinApril 20, 2024

Other fresh additions to the scene include BrewDog Denver and the return of TAG Burger Bar.

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Whataburger Opening Closest Location to Denver Yet on April 23

By Molly MartinApril 19, 2024

Fans of Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits, take note.

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4/20 Food Specials to Satisfy Your Munchies

By Molly MartinApril 19, 2024

From baklava that looks like blunts to a Hot Cheez-It Croissant and $4.20 sandwiches at Cheba Hut, these deals are dope.

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Soul Food Favorite CoraFaye’s Closed After Fire, May Not Reopen

By Molly MartinApril 19, 2024

“The whole restaurant industry has changed,” says owner Priscilla Smith, who opened CoraFaye’s in 2006.

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Denver Named America’s Best City for Pizza. Really.

By Molly MartinApril 17, 2024

Move over New York and Chicago…

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The Best Places to Dine When You’re High – or Just Really Hungry

By Molly MartinApril 17, 2024

Whether you’re craving fast food burgers, tacos, ice cream or a little bit of everything, these spots offer dope eats.

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Hispanic Food Hall and Tequila Bar Planned for Centennial Airport

By Molly MartinApril 16, 2024

The facility would also serve as headquarters for Insignia International, the parent company of 505 Southwestern and other Hispanic brands.

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Alma Fonda Fina Will Remain Open After My Neighbor Félix Settles Lawsuit

By Molly MartinApril 15, 2024

“We’re ready to focus 100 percent on operating the restaurant and doing what we love.”

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Thirteen New Bars and Restaurants Opened This Week

By Molly MartinApril 13, 2024

Fresh options for everything from barbecue and poke to Vietnamese fare and Latin-Asian fusion are popping up all over.

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Bonanno Out at El Rancho, New Management Drops Mandatory Tipping Fee

By Molly MartinApril 12, 2024

It’s the next chapter for this Colorado classic that’s had a winding journey over the last 76 years.

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Little Man Debuts New Ice Cream Shop in Greenwood Village

By Molly MartinApril 12, 2024

Its ninth outpost opens today, and it’s adding a tenth location in Littleton this summer.

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