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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Two former Sushi Ronin chefs are on the team at Lava, while Clairette closed to make way for AJ’s Pit Bar-B-Q Steakhouse.

Born in Costa Rica, his résumé includes stints at Eleven Madison Park, Atera and Cafe Boulud.

There are some new names in the mix this year.

Owners Mark Landman and Megyn Rodgers also still hope to find a new space in the Santa Fe Arts District as well after having to close their original cafe last year.

From steak and oysters to pasta and pozole, these local eateries have some tantalizing specials.

Denver Biscuit Company, Coperta and Noisette have rolled out some fresh offerings.