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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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Restaurant Roll Call: Every Opening and Closing in 2025

By Molly MartinJanuary 1, 2026

Over 300 new spots joined the scene in 2025, but at lot shut their doors as well.

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Three Dynamic Culinary Duos Poised to Make Big Moves in 2026

By Molly MartinDecember 31, 2025

These six chefs and restaurateurs are people to watch in the food scene.

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Looking for Last Minute New Year’s Eve Plans? Check Out These Food and Drink Options

By Molly MartinDecember 31, 2025

Cheers to 2026!

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Beloved Guatemala-Inspired Cafe Expanding to Downtown

By Molly MartinDecember 30, 2025

“As a small, women-owned cafe, growth is something we approach with care and intention.”

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Ready for an Adventure? New Baker Bar Will Feature Rotating Themes

By Molly MartinDecember 29, 2025

“Adventure Time Bar is about creating a true escape.”

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‘The Gates of Hell Are Closing’: Downtown Tiki Bar Is Saying Goodbye…for Now

By Molly MartinDecember 29, 2025

The sister bar it shares space with on Blake Street is shutting down, too — for good.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Four Spots Shutter

By Molly MartinDecember 27, 2025

One of the city’s best breweries has poured its last beer.

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Ten Bygone Denver Restaurants We Miss the Most

By Molly MartinDecember 26, 2025

Where do you wish you could dine one more time?

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Drink Festive: Every Holiday Pop-Up Bar in Denver

By Molly MartinDecember 26, 2025

Christmas may be over, but you can still celebrate the season at these spots.

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Ten Biggest Denver Restaurant Closures of 2025

By Molly MartinDecember 23, 2025

Which spots do you miss the most?

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Seven Denver Dining Trends We Saw in 2025

By Molly MartinDecember 23, 2025

Salsa macha is in, espresso martinis are on the way out.

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Chef Johnny Curiel Opening His First Tasting Menu Restaurant in RiNo

By Molly MartinDecember 22, 2025

It will be his sixth restaurant in the metro area when it debuts.

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

By Molly MartinDecember 20, 2025

One comes from a popular food truck-turned brick-and-mortar.

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Eight Most Anticipated Denver Restaurant Openings This Winter

By Molly MartinDecember 19, 2025

One has been in the works since 2022.

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First Look: Johnny Bechamel’s Brings Fun Italian Fare to Wash Park

By Molly MartinDecember 18, 2025

The owners of Dio Mio and Redeemer Pizza have another hit on their hands.

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Popular Sandwich Shop Mr Lucky’s Closing Both Denver Locations

By Molly MartinDecember 18, 2025

It’s a go-to in Capitol Hill and LoHi for affordable lunch breaks.

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New Restaurant Coming to Former Fruition Space This Spring

By Molly MartinDecember 17, 2025

It comes from a familiar name in the scene.

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Boulder Spanish Eatery Makes Most Anticipated U.S. Restaurants List

By Molly MartinDecember 16, 2025

It’s set to open in February but it’s already getting national buzz.

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The Fifteen Best New Denver Restaurants of 2025

By Molly MartinDecember 16, 2025

It’s been a year filled with impressive new additions.

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Michelin-Recognized Team Announces Opening Date for Italian Eatery in RiNo

By Molly MartinDecember 15, 2025

The project has been in the works for over a year and a half.

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Two Colorado Spots Ranked Among Best Ramen Shops in the U.S.

By Molly MartinDecember 15, 2025

No Denver restaurants made the list, but options in Evergreen and Englewood did.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Nine Restaurants Debut

By Molly MartinDecember 13, 2025

Hand-pulled noodles star at one of the latest additions to the dining scene.

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