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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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BEC Please: East Coast-Style Deli Now Open in Capitol Hill

By Molly MartinJanuary 26, 2026

Jordan’s Deli is now serving in the former Melita’s space on Lincoln.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Five Additions to the Scene

By Molly MartinJanuary 24, 2026

We also reported the closure of two locations of a popular national chain.

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Everything We Ate at Mar Bella Boqueria’s Chef’s Counter

By Molly MartinJanuary 22, 2026

It’s the latest eatery from Michelin-starred chef Johnny Curiel’s Fonda Fina Hospitality.

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Colfax Location of Local Taco Joint Closing After a Decade

By Molly MartinJanuary 22, 2026

It’s saying goodbye with an all-day happy hour starting at 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 24.

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James Beard Awards 2026: Colorado’s 17 Semifinalists

By Molly MartinJanuary 21, 2026

This year’s list spans eleven categories.

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Three Denver Restaurants Ranked Among the Best Places to Eat in U.S.

By Molly MartinJanuary 20, 2026

Two specialize in sandwiches.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Longtime Staple Shut Its Doors and More

By Molly MartinJanuary 17, 2026

We also reported six additions to the scene this week.

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Denver Chef in National Spotlight Again for Highly-Anticipated Tasting Menu Spot

By Molly MartinJanuary 16, 2026

“It’s apt to use the expression take by storm when referring to Johnny and Kasie Curiel’s restaurants.”

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Pioneering Homebrewing Store Closing After More Than Thirty Years

By Molly MartinJanuary 16, 2026

Many local brewers and breweries got their start at the Brew Hut.

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The Top 50 Restaurants in Denver Right Now

By Molly MartinJanuary 15, 2026

Dining in the Mile High is more delicious than ever before.

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Broadway’s Newest Bar Is a Real Adventure, Starring Mad Scientist-Style Drinks

By Molly MartinJanuary 14, 2026

This isn’t a typical cocktail bar.

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Where Will the New Colorado Aldi Stores Open? Readers Have Thoughts

By Molly MartinJanuary 13, 2026

“I still haven’t found a store that compares,” says one Aldi fan.

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Denver Mexican Restaurant Is Home to One of the Best Sandwiches in U.S.

By Molly MartinJanuary 13, 2026

It comes from a spot known for its tacos and pozole.

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Grocery Chain Aldi Is Finally Coming to Colorado

By Molly MartinJanuary 12, 2026

It has big expansion plans.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Six New Spots to Try

By Molly MartinJanuary 10, 2026

Among this week’s new additions is a highly-anticipated Spanish spot in Cherry Creek.

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Who Needs a Carbone When We Have Florence Supper Club

By Molly MartinJanuary 8, 2026

This new Italian-American joint channels the East Coast in a very Denver way.

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Historic Edgewater Bar Space to Reopen With New Name, Food Menu

By Molly MartinJanuary 7, 2026

It’s going to be a “five-star dive bar.”

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114-Year-Old Colorado Restaurant Is Closing Its Doors

By Molly MartinJanuary 6, 2026

“I keep hoping that someone will come out of the woodwork like what occurred at Casa Bonita and breathe new life into it.”

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Dry Dock Brewing Announces Last Day, New Location

By Molly MartinJanuary 5, 2026

It’s moving out of Aurora and into Denver-proper.

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Broomfield Sushi Spot Closing After More Than a Decade

By Molly MartinJanuary 5, 2026

The space “is about to enter an entirely new era.”

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Chicken Caesar Wraps Have Gone Viral in Denver

By Molly MartinJanuary 5, 2026

Do they live up to the hype?

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: 2026 Kicks off With Five Closures

By Molly MartinJanuary 3, 2026

We also reported three additions, including Moodswing.

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