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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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Mezcal and Pozole Fest Bowl of ‘Zole Is Returning to the Mile High

By Molly MartinMarch 7, 2024

The inaugural event last year proved to be a very good time – especially if you’re a fan of agave spirits.

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Denver’s Bagel Revolution Continues With Rich Spirit

By Molly MartinMarch 5, 2024

The metro area’s newest bagel option comes from the owner of Bakery Four.

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First Look: The W Is Now Serving Burgers and Cocktails on East Colfax

By Molly MartinMarch 4, 2024

Located in the former home of the Elm, it also has a thoughtful wine list and local beers.

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Our Current Favorite Way to Dine: À La Carte Chef’s Counters

By Molly MartinMarch 4, 2024

Here are three you need to try, at Hop Alley, Alma Fonda Fina and Molotov Kitschen & Cocktails.

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Restaurant Roll Call: February Brought Big Closures and Thirty New Spots

By Molly MartinMarch 2, 2024

It’s not all doom-and-gloom on the hospitality scene as thirty new spots opened their doors last month.

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The Stranger, a High-End Monthly Cocktail Pop-Up, Kicks Off This Sunday

By Molly MartinMarch 1, 2024

It’s the latest addition to the Regular, a fine dining restaurant that debuted on Market Street last year.

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As Other Downtown Restaurants Close, the Velvet Cellar Is All In

By Molly MartinMarch 1, 2024

“We decided that we wanted to help the other establishments and the residents and the visitors to a healthier downtown.”

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Sneak Peek: Top Chef Alum Byron Gomez Is Ready for His BrutÁ¸ Debut

By Molly MartinFebruary 27, 2024

“Walking into a new space like this, with a Michelin star, it’s not easy. Not everyone could do it.”

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The Closures Continue: Sushi-Rama to Shutter Four of Its Five Locations

By Molly MartinFebruary 26, 2024

The local conveyor belt sushi chain from chef Jeff Osaka will soon have only one location remaining.

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Leap Day Deals: Ice Cream in Your Stanley, Free Chipotle Guac and More

By Molly MartinFebruary 26, 2024

What will you do with your extra day this year?

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Every Restaurant Opening This Week – and a Lot of Big Closures

By Molly MartinFebruary 24, 2024

It was a wild week of changes in the restaurant scene, but plenty of new places are still opening, too.

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Adobo Owner Debuts Food Truck Park and Bar in Wheat Ridge

By Molly MartinFebruary 23, 2024

It’s one part of a bigger vision that Blaine Baggao has for supporting the local food truck scene.

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New Saigon Restaurant to Shutter After Service on Sunday

By Molly MartinFebruary 23, 2024

The bakery side, which is run by the daughters of the restaurant’s former owners, will continue operating as usual.

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Portillo’s Submits Plans for Its First Colorado Location

By Molly MartinFebruary 22, 2024

The news has a lot of people salivating – rightfully so.

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Tacos Tequila Whiskey City Park Closing, Will Reopen as a Tavern-Style Pizza Joint

By Molly MartinFebruary 22, 2024

Still known to some as Pinche Tacos, the restaurant has been open for over a decade – but owner Kevin Morrison is ready to change things up.

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Ian’s Pizza Closes Permanently on Blake Street: “What Can We Say, We’re Screwed!”

By Molly MartinFebruary 21, 2024

The Wisconsin-based chain known for its mac and cheese pizza was a downtown staple for over a decade.

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Hey Kiddo Would Like Its Michelin Award Returned After It Was Swiped on Sunday

By Molly MartinFebruary 21, 2024

“Our only desire is to see the award safely returned to its rightful place.”

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Time to Dine: Denver Restaurant Week Celebrates Its Twentieth Edition

By Molly MartinFebruary 20, 2024

A group of hospitality pros created this annual event to help boost the city’s dining reputation.

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LoDo Restaurant Avelina Closes Suddenly

By Molly MartinFebruary 19, 2024

“Liberal policies are making urban areas worse.”

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Bodega Is Opening a Second Location in Novel RiNo

By Molly MartinFebruary 19, 2024

It’s been a hit since opening in Sunnyside in 2022 and now its second location is set to debut this fall.

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Three Saints Revival Shutters in Hotel Indigo Behind Union Station

By Molly MartinFebruary 19, 2024

“The office buildings in downtown Denver, and the surrounding blocks, remain mostly empty, and that, combined with economic and other forces, has made it impossible to stay in business.”

Our Favorite Spots to Down Pickle Shots in Denver

By Molly MartinFebruary 19, 2024

These briny, boozy creations are popular for good reason.

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