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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 Last Year

By Molly MartinJanuary 4, 2024

If you think the local dining scene sucks, you’re not doing it right.

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Pierogi Restaurant Closes Up Shop on East Colfax

By Molly MartinJanuary 2, 2024

It’s selling its stock of frozen pierogi before saying goodbye on January 4.

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The Ten Most Anticipated Restaurants Opening in 2024

By Molly MartinJanuary 2, 2024

Get hungry!

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Restaurant Roll Call: Every Opening and Closing in 2023

By Molly MartinJanuary 1, 2024

Nearly 300 new spots debuted last year – more than in the boom times before the pandemic.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week, Including a New Call Your Mother Location

By Molly MartinDecember 30, 2023

There are five new spots to check out, but two favorites are on pause temporarily – Cart-Driver LoHi and Illegal Pete’s DU.

Go Greek at Pete’s Central One

By Molly MartinDecember 29, 2023

It’s part of the group of bars and restaurants founded by the late Pete Contos, but it has an identity all its own.

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Our Ten Most Popular Food and Drink Stories in 2023

By Molly MartinDecember 29, 2023

Buzzy openings, sad closures and Casa Bonita (of course) captured the attention of readers this year.

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People to Watch 2024: Chefs Thoa and An Nguyen Are Doing It Their Way

By Molly MartinDecember 28, 2023

These culinary sisters have big plans for the new year.

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The Ten Biggest Denver Food Stories of 2023

By Molly MartinDecember 26, 2023

From Casa Bonita to the state’s first Michelin Guide, there was a lot of buzz in the local dining scene this year.

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Escape the House on Christmas Day at These Bars and Restaurants

By Molly MartinDecember 25, 2023

No reservations needed.

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Six Bars and Restaurants Opened This Week, While Two Ice Cream Shops and a Brewery Said Goodbye

By Molly MartinDecember 23, 2023

More closures are coming before the end of the year…

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Reminder: Liquor Stores in Colorado Are Closed on Christmas Day, but There’s a Loophole

By Molly MartinDecember 22, 2023

Gas stations and grocery stores are also prohibited from selling wine and beer on the holiday.

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Where to Find This Viral Giant Mozzarella Stick

By Molly MartinDecember 21, 2023

It’s big enough to share and “dripping with hot oil and sex,” according to Stoned Appetit host Kip Wilson.

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One of the Metro Area’s Only Filipino Restaurants Is Closing

By Molly MartinDecember 21, 2023

Dishes like chicken adobo, sisig, pancit and lechon kawali are hard to come by in Denver, and soon there will be one less option.

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The Ten Best New Restaurants of 2023

By Molly MartinDecember 19, 2023

How many have you tried?

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Now Pho Aims to Stand Out on Federal With New Menu Items

By Molly MartinDecember 18, 2023

Owners Toan Le and Nhan Tran were able to purchase the restaurant’s building in 2020 and decided to revamp the space and menu earlier this year.

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Provolino Brings Crowd-Pleasing Italian to Southeast Denver

By Molly MartinDecember 18, 2023

“This is my ‘What do I have to prove?’ menu. We wanted to make an Italian menu that was very much me, very much Denver, very much what the neighborhood wanted, but is very fresh.”

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We Asked ChatGPT to Create a Denver Restaurant Menu

By Molly MartinDecember 18, 2023

It started pretty predictably, with green chiles on nachos and bison sliders. Then we asked it to make it more delicious.

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Eleven New Bars and Restaurants Debuted This Week

By Molly MartinDecember 16, 2023

Barry’s on Broadway has been replaced with a new bar, Blue Pan debuted its third location, a new banh mi spot opened near City Park, and more.

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Popular Indian Pop-Up Samosa Shop Now Has a Permanent Home Downtown

By Molly MartinDecember 15, 2023

The menu includes items like a Kerala fried chicken sandwich, vindaloo chicken birria tacos and a lamb kebab smashburger.

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First Look: Alma Fonda Fina Brings Memorable Mexican Fare to LoHi

By Molly MartinDecember 11, 2023

Located in the former Truffle Table space, diners can enjoy an interactive chef’s counter experience at chef Johnny Curiel’s first solo venture.

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Mile High Vienna Stand on Santa Fe Shutters After Owner Sonny Jarock’s Death

By Molly MartinDecember 11, 2023

“He loved when he could be there to talk with everyone and share stories, and he truly built a community.”

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