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

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

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

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

“Emilia will be a pure tribute to Italy,” says chef and co-owner Ty Leon.

Parkway Food Hall’s lineup includes a new Japanese street-food concept from the Farow team, whole-hog barbecue, Indian-Thai fusion and more.

An Nguyen’s new restaurant is located next door to her sister Thoa’s Banh & Butter Bakery Cafe on East Colfax.

Susie Hojel created her Chile Crunch in 2008 and tried to fight David Chang’s use of her trademarked name after she beat Trader Joe’s.

Owners say they got no warning about what specific parts of Boulder County would be affected and no updates for fifteen hours after the power went out.

This family-owned business has a long history in Denver, and a long menu to match.

Five new spots joined the scene, including the second outpost of Legacy Pie from the family behind Colorado Cherry Company.

If you sign up for a founding membership, your dog’s portrait will be included in a mural.

It’s serving thin-crust, square-cut pies, but there’s a lot more to enjoy at this new addition to the City Park neighborhood.

Two chefs and one husband-and-wife restaurateur team have landed on the short list for this year’s awards.

The James Beard-nominated owners of Lucina will open a second restaurant in Uptown in June.

Since its 2014 debut, Owner Clint Wangsnes has added locations in Lowry and Englewood, and soon he’ll open another in Broomfield.

From cocktail bars and coffee shops to the best new restaurant of the year so far.

It’s a month-long showdown between Rioja, Stoic & Genuine, Ultreia and Bistro Vendôme.

Seven new bars and restaurants joined the scene, while two spots have made a comeback.

From upscale favorites like Olivia and Tavernetta to the family-style servings at Carmine’s, these are the top places for Italian fare in the Mile High.

Sushi Den, which turns forty this year, is known for getting fresh fish shipped directly from Japan, but some of it sits for days – on purpose – before hitting plates.

“We ask all of you to come out and support us and our neighbors to help us cover the cost of lost damages that we may never get back.”