Food & Drink

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.

Diners from Colorado visiting Puerto Vallarta may be surprised to see some familiar names in the popular tourist destination.

The homegrown Mexican chain once had a handful of locations in metro Denver. This spot was the sole survivor.

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.

This historic development and former center of the city’s Japantown is home to a pair of restaurants as well as an Asian grocery store.

It also has a stellar vegetarian mushroom sandwich.

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

Owner Milton Guevara-Navas worked for Illegal Pete’s for two decades before launching his own business.

There are some new names in the mix this year.

“There are definitely misconceptions and misunderstandings and myths that cooking with gas is better.”

“COVID took a chunk out of us and we fought to stay alive. Sadly, though, we had a lot of costly issues in 2023.”

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.

The old-school Italian joint has been a staple on South Broadway since 1951.