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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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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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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Steak, Wings, Dumplings and More

By Molly MartinFebruary 17, 2024

While four spots debuted, two said goodbye.

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The Dumpling Boom Continues With a New Outpost of Mason’s

By Molly MartinFebruary 16, 2024

Its the latest in a string of new dumpling options that have debuted in the metro area in the last year.

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A Top Italian Restaurant in RiNo Is Closing This Month

By Molly MartinFebruary 14, 2024

Il Posto has been in business for seventeen years, seven of them at the current location.

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King of Wings Opening Golden Location on Friday

By Molly MartinFebruary 13, 2024

It also plans to bring its popular smash burger pop-up, Snipeburger, to the new outpost.

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Ten Offbeat Ways to Feast This Valentine’s Day – No Reservations Needed

By Molly MartinFebruary 13, 2024

Skip the crowds.

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Farm-to-Table Favorite Duo Is Ready for Its Next Era

By Molly MartinFebruary 13, 2024

It has been a staple in the Highland neighborhood since 2005 and last year, a new owner took the reigns.

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One of Denver’s Best Liquor Stores Is Closing Up Shop

By Molly MartinFebruary 12, 2024

Visiting Bottle Shop 33 is more than a booze run; it’s an experience that celebrates the art of entertaining.

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Yuan Wonton Announces New Daytime Hours Following Exit of Thuy by PKR

By Molly MartinFebruary 12, 2024

Its chef/owner, Penelope Wong, was recently named one of Colorado’s 2024 James Beard Award semifinalists.

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Spotted: William H. Macy Declaring His Love for Woody Creek Distillers at Occidental

By Molly MartinFebruary 12, 2024

He also played a few tunes on his ukulele, including a new one all about the Old Fashioned.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: A Mysterious Brewery Rebrand and More

By Molly MartinFebruary 10, 2024

There’s a new Peruvian spot to check out, some shuffling at Union Station, and a RiNo favorite has returned.

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First Look: Eighteen Courses at the Twelve-Seat Ukiyo

By Molly MartinFebruary 9, 2024

This buzzy new chef’s counter under Bao Brewhouse has been all over Instagram, but does it deliver on its high price tag?

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Dio Mio Reopens February 8 With Refreshed Space and New Menu Items

By Molly MartinFebruary 7, 2024

Don’t worry – customer favorites like the cacio e pepe and house foccacia are still around.

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Two Colorado Waffle House Locations Are Offering Valentine’s Day Reservations

By Molly MartinFebruary 6, 2024

Nothing says love like hashbrowns smothered and covered under the glow of the iconic yellow sign.

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Rhapsody Brings Karaoke and Wings to Broadway

By Molly MartinFebruary 5, 2024

If you miss Armida’s, take note.

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Bugs Are the Star of the Menu at La Diabla Right Now

By Molly MartinFebruary 5, 2024

Chef Jose Avila is offering a special Festival de Bichos lineup at his RiNo eatery through February 11.

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The Best Things We Ate Last Month Include a Shockingly Good Broccoli Dish

By Molly MartinFebruary 5, 2024

We also fell hard for a new molcajete, an Italian beef, a Persian ice cream float and an open-faced porchetta sandwich at a brunch favorite.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Boychik Debuts at Stanley Marketplace and More

By Molly MartinFebruary 3, 2024

Other notable news includes the return of Hoja in Platt Park and the launch of a new brewery.

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Restaurant Roll Call: Every Opening and Closing in January

By Molly MartinFebruary 1, 2024

The year started with over a dozen additions that include bars, breweries, coffee shops and more, but the more interesting story is the closures.

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Lunch Break: Urban Cafe Serves Persian Fare Alongside Sandwiches and Pizza

By Molly MartinJanuary 31, 2024

This newly opened eatery in the Denver Health Building at Broadway and Sixth Avenue is a family-run operation dishing out more than the usual midday staples.

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Pho King Rapidos Closes Thuy by PKR in Park Hill

By Molly MartinJanuary 29, 2024

Fans can still get a taste of smoked brisket pho, chicken over rice, garlic noodles and more at its stall inside Avanti.

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