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	<title>Restaurants Archives | Denver Westword</title>
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		<title>Theo Adley’s Heretík to Open Wednesday, Featuring Spanish and French-Inspired Cuisine</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:11:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/unnamed.jpg" alt="man in a blue shirt and beanie" /><p>The new Five Points restaurant will serve rotisserie chicken, seafood and more.</p>
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		<title>Big Trouble in Little Saigon: Asia Center Redevelopment Proposal Stirs Community Into Action</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:17:24 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/AsiaCenter-Sign.jpg" alt="a strip mall sign" /><p>“Yeah, there were some miscues.”  </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/asia-center-redevelopment-controversy-spurs-community-action-40879566/">Big Trouble in Little Saigon: Asia Center Redevelopment Proposal Stirs Community Into Action</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Three Best Bites We Had in April</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:07:03 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/Jax-hunk.jpeg" alt="a plate of fish" /><p>From a new menu by an old staple, to an intelligently composed dish from a newcomer</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/the-three-best-bites-we-had-in-april-40879595/">The Three Best Bites We Had in April</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>MAKfam Leads the Next Phase of Homegrown Denver Restaurant Expansions</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:40:16 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2025-05/lucybeaugard-147.webp" alt="MAKfam Leads the Next Phase of Homegrown Denver Restaurant Expansions" /><p>Rễ Tre and Barcelona Wine Bar are also eyeing a larger footprint across the metro area.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/makfam-more-denver-restaurants-adding-new-locations-40879302/">MAKfam Leads the Next Phase of Homegrown Denver Restaurant Expansions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>As Mizuna Celebrates 25 Years, Chef/Owner Frank Bonanno Is Ready to Start Over Yet Again With Rōmyō</title>
		<link>https://www.westword.com/food-drink/interview-frank-bonanno-new-restaurant-romyo-40872627/</link>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:19:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/Bonanno-Jacqueline.jpeg" alt="a couple in a restaurant booth" /><p>“I think our food right now is so relevant, and some of it is ahead of where things are. I think we're being very creative.”</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/interview-frank-bonanno-new-restaurant-romyo-40872627/">As Mizuna Celebrates 25 Years, Chef/Owner Frank Bonanno Is Ready to Start Over Yet Again With Rōmyō</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>What’s in a Name? Curiels Update Upcoming Tasting-Menu Project Title (Again)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:29:04 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Johnny-Kasie-Curiel.jpg" alt="man and woman posing in a restaurant" /><p>“It reflects not only our reverence for maize as an ingredient, but our commitment to its broader cultural and agricultural legacy.”</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/curiels-update-upcoming-tasting-menu-project-title-40878552/">What’s in a Name? Curiels Update Upcoming Tasting-Menu Project Title (Again)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Your 2026 Guide to Mother’s Day Dining in Denver</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:04:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/Corrine-Mothers-Day.jpg" alt="Berry pancakes, a mimosa and fresh oysters from Corinne&#039;s brunch menu" /><p>Mom deserves a day off...but so do you! Here's where to make a reservation.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/best-denver-mothers-day-brunch-and-dinners-2026-24362630/">Your 2026 Guide to Mother’s Day Dining in Denver</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Every Opening and Closing This Week: Three Local Chains Expand Their Footprint</title>
		<link>https://www.westword.com/food-drink/golden-triangle-gains-an-olive-finch-and-more-new-denver-openings-40876564/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:18:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/Olive-Finch-Tablescape-e1777054136266.jpg" alt="a table of food at Olive &amp; Finch" /><p>Olive &#38; Finch, Marczyk Fine Foods, and Chili Shack are among the growing mini empires</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/golden-triangle-gains-an-olive-finch-and-more-new-denver-openings-40876564/">Every Opening and Closing This Week: Three Local Chains Expand Their Footprint</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>New Upscale Restaurant Opening in Former Fruition Space on May 7</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:25:34 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/Madeline-table.jpg" alt="New Upscale Restaurant Opening in Former Fruition Space on May 7" /><p>The new concept comes from chef Quincy Cherrett, whose resume includes Sushi Den and Izakaya Den, as well as Colt &#38; Gray and 22 Provisions.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/madeline-quincy-cherrett-new-restaurant-40876559/">New Upscale Restaurant Opening in Former Fruition Space on May 7</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Westword Is Seeking Food and Drink Freelancers</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:07:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/WW-cover.jpg" alt="Westword cover-cheese" /><p>Seeking writers with connections to the cultures and communities of Denver</p>
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