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a glass of beer on a table outside

Every opening and closing this week: As one door closes, another opens 

By Antony BrunoMay 30, 2026

We lost a brewpub, but gained Dry Dock Pub. And there were more even swaps.

Highland’s Little India closing after five-year run

Highland’s Little India closing after five-year run

By Antony BrunoMay 29, 2026

The owners invite customers to help drain the bar this weekend.

Lucero's restaurant

It’s the end of an era for this 64-year-old Denver Mexican-food staple

By Antony BrunoMay 29, 2026

The building that houses the original Lucero’s is up for sale, but the restaurant will remain open until it is sold.

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Cannonball Creek Brewing

This Golden brewery has Colorado’s longest awards streak

By Charles HixonMay 29, 2026

Cannonball Creek Brewing has earned medals at every Great American Beer Festival since 2013.

Madeline wants to bring a touch of elegance back to Denver’s dining scene

Madeline wants to bring a touch of elegance back to Denver’s dining scene

By Antony BrunoMay 28, 2026

The restaurant inheriting the former Fruition space has big shoes to fill, but isn’t backing down from the challenge

Taste of Asia at the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival

The best food festivals in Denver this summer

By Antony BrunoMay 28, 2026

From cultural street fairs to restaurant-driven extravaganzas.

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Dry Dock Brewing team

Dry Dock Pub sets sail in Wash Park

By Antony BrunoMay 27, 2026

The award-winning brewery has taken over the former Pub on Pearl space

Boulder County dumpling favorite coming to Denver

Boulder County dumpling favorite coming to Denver

By Antony BrunoMay 27, 2026

King Dumpling II has targeted a June opening date in the former Bacon Social House on South Broadway.

The W on Colfax

Another Colfax restaurant shutters over Memorial Day Weekend

By Antony BrunoMay 26, 2026

The W is just the latest failed business to occupy the old Weiss Drugs building.

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Pajarete

Why was there a cow on Platte Street this weekend?

By Sara RosenthalMay 26, 2026

Malinche Audiobar hosted its second Pajarete, featuring a live cow and coffee topped off with milk straight from the teat.

Patios where you should eat, drink and play this summer

Patios where you should eat, drink and play this summer

By Antony Bruno and OthersMay 25, 2026

While rooftop bars can provide a great Rocky Mountain high, sometimes you want to stay closer to the ground.

Osaka Sushi

Every opening and closing this week: Two Denver staples close early

By Antony BrunoMay 23, 2026

Meanwhile, Lone Tree gains a “speakeasy” and a cult-favorite chicken chain takes on Casa Bonita.

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Halo

The 10 best rooftop bars in Denver

By Molly MartinMay 23, 2026

The sky’s the limit when you pair your next drinking adventure with stellar views. Cheers!

New Terrain Brewing

The 10 Denver beer gardens we’re loving now

By Antony BrunoMay 22, 2026

Whether on a rooftop or a patio, beer garden culture has a special appeal.

rendering of a taco bell cantina coming soon sign on a wall

Denver’s First Taco Bell Cantina lands at DIA

By Molly MartinMay 22, 2026

Sorry, you’ll have to refuel without alcohol right now.

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Brewery rendering.

Denver brewery to open fourth taproom in Parker

By Ryan PachmayerMay 22, 2026

Cerebral Brewing has signed a 10-year lease for a space on Parker’s Main Street, where it expects to open next summer.

Denver pie-maker calls it quits after 10 years

Denver pie-maker calls it quits after 10 years

By Antony BrunoMay 21, 2026

“What started as bread eventually became pies, but it was really about people.”

Milk Tea People will become ONOMMA

By Hannah MetzgerMay 21, 2026

New name, new shop, same tea.

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an arvada food truck

How to embark on a week-long taco tour of Arvada

By Keith McBrayerMay 20, 2026

Venture past Olde Town and you’ll find something for every day of the week (not just taco Tuesday).

Bye-Bye, Bistro Barbès. North African-inspired French restaurant to close in Park Hill

Bye-Bye, Bistro Barbès. North African-inspired French restaurant to close in Park Hill

By Antony BrunoMay 20, 2026

The restaurant plans to hold its final service on Saturday, June 13.

Johnny and Kasie Curiel

At Milpero, Johnny Curiel is planting the future of Mexican fine dining

By Antony BrunoMay 19, 2026

“I think for a long, long time, Mexican food hasn’t been looked at the way that I think it deserves to look like … that’s kind of like the chip on my shoulder.”

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Aurora’s Stanley Marketplace is changing hands   

Aurora’s Stanley Marketplace is changing hands   

By Antony BrunoMay 18, 2026

“We have a local buyer we’re excited about and believe is the right fit to steward the Stanley into its next chapter.”

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