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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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Hacienda Colorado Continues to Shrink With Closure of Wheat Ridge Location

By Molly MartinMarch 26, 2025

The Colorado-born “Mountain Mex” chain was acquired by Texas-based Uncle Julio’s in 2019.

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Former Bistro Vendôme Chef Is Going Southern

By Molly MartinMarch 25, 2025

On April 1, Jeremy Wolgamott will host his first Argot dinner as a pop-up, but his goal is to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant.

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Benzina Will Not Close This Month After All

By Molly MartinMarch 24, 2025

“With your help, we could pull off one of the great miracles of the Denver restaurant scene.”

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: The Future of an Old-School Favorite Is Uncertain and More

By Molly MartinMarch 22, 2025

The doors are currently locked at Gennaro’s on South Broadway.

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Avanti Denver Introduces Three New Food Stalls

By Molly MartinMarch 21, 2025

Its first floor just reopened after a refresh, and we’re already obsessed with one stall’s root beer float.

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This Denver Staple Was Named Colorado’s Best Seafood Restaurant

By Molly MartinMarch 21, 2025

Known for its wood-fired oysters, this cozy eatery is a must-visit.

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Another 16th Street Mall Closure: Mellow Mushroom Is Out After Fifteen Years

By Molly MartinMarch 20, 2025

It was the last remaining outpost of the Atlanta-based pizza chain in the state.

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Denver Is No Longer America’s Best City for Pizza

By Molly MartinMarch 20, 2025

The Mile High fell to number nineteen in a study that ranked it at the top of the list last year.

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Owners of Michelin-Starred Alma Fonda Fina Open Alteño in Cherry Creek

By Molly MartinMarch 19, 2025

The fourth restaurant from Johnny and Kasie Curiel has an identity all its own.

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What’s a Bear Leek? Soon, It Will Be RiNo’s Newest Restaurant

By Molly MartinMarch 18, 2025

Chefs Harrison Porter and Rema Maaliki are behind the eatery coming to the former Osaka Ramen space this summer.

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These Restaurants Opened in March 2020 – and Survived

By Molly MartinMarch 17, 2025

March 17 is the five-year anniversary of the pandemic’s first indoor dining shutdown

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: New Locations for Three Favorites

By Molly MartinMarch 15, 2025

Kickin Chicken, Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings and Olive & Finch all introduced new outposts.

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Dio Mio and Redeemer Team Opening Pizza and Pasta Joint in Wash Park

By Molly MartinMarch 12, 2025

Johnny Bechamel’s will be in the former home of the short-lived AJ’s Pit Bar-B-Q Steakhouse.

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Beloved Tennyson Street Diner Staves Off Closure, Thanks to Community Support

By Molly MartinMarch 12, 2025

While Wendell’s remains open – and will soon extend its hours – the owners say that businesses like theirs still face many challenges.

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Central Park Will Soon Be Home to Colorado’s First New Cracker Barrel in Decades

By Molly MartinMarch 10, 2025

The Southern chain known for its homestyle cooking hasn’t opened a new location in Colorado in 28 years.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Sushi Ronin Shutters and More

By Molly MartinMarch 8, 2025

Other losses include dive bar W.T. Shorty’s, while Denver gained a brewery and a coffee shop.

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A New Iteration of Enzo’s Is Now Serving Pizza on Colfax

By Molly MartinMarch 7, 2025

While the original Enzo’s End is no more, Enzo’s on Colfax is now open under a new owner.

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AJ’s Pit Bar-B-Q Seized for Unpaid Taxes After Employees Walked Out

By Molly MartinMarch 7, 2025

It was restaurateur Jared Leonard’s last remaining business in Denver after the recent closures of two Campfire locations and Grabowski’s.

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Food Fest: Agave Spirits and Pozole Star at This March 20 Event

By Molly MartinMarch 6, 2025

The stacked chef lineup includes James Beard-nominated Dana Rodriguez and Chopped champion Zuri Resendiz.

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The Best Bites Our Food Editor Had in February

By Molly MartinMarch 5, 2025

Highlights include a clam pizza, a mortadella melt on Colfax and ice cream nachos topped with Fruity Pebbles.

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Restaurant Roll Call: Every Opening and Closing in February

By Molly MartinMarch 1, 2025

The month ended with more closures, including a beloved Aurora dive bar and a barbecue joint.

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Zoe Ma Ma Closes Denver Location But Its Owner Is Hopeful About Downtown’s Future

By Molly MartinFebruary 27, 2025

“We’re looking into how we can continue to have a presence in LoDo.”

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