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		<title>Every opening and closing this week: Two Denver staples close early</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 07:07:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/osaka-door.jpg" alt="Osaka Sushi" /><p>Meanwhile, Lone Tree gains a "speakeasy" and a cult-favorite chicken chain takes on Casa Bonita.</p>
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		<title>Denver&#8217;s First Taco Bell Cantina lands at DIA</title>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:02:00 -0600</pubDate>
				<category domain="foundation:section-category">Food &amp; Drink</category>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/1000003325.png" alt="rendering of a taco bell cantina coming soon sign on a wall" /><p>Sorry, you'll have to refuel without alcohol right now.</p>
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		<title>How to embark on a week-long taco tour of Arvada</title>
		<link>https://www.westword.com/food-drink/5-essential-taco-trucks-in-arvada-40888387/</link>
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					<dc:creator>Keith McBrayer</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:36:58 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/01arvadatrucksfeatured.png" alt="an arvada food truck" /><p>Venture past Olde Town and you'll find something for every day of the week (not just taco Tuesday).</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/5-essential-taco-trucks-in-arvada-40888387/">How to embark on a week-long taco tour of Arvada</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Bye-Bye, Bistro Barbès. North African-inspired French restaurant to close in Park Hill</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:14:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/bistro-barbes-to-close-after-12-years-40888162/">Bye-Bye, Bistro Barbès. North African-inspired French restaurant to close in Park Hill</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>At Milpero, Johnny Curiel is planting the future of Mexican fine dining</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:26:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/Johnny-and-Kasie-Curiel-PC_-Shawn-Campbell-1.jpg" alt="Johnny and Kasie Curiel" /><p>“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.”</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/chef-johnny-curiel-milpero-mexican-fine-dining-40885255/">At Milpero, Johnny Curiel is planting the future of Mexican fine dining</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 Fires Temporarily Close Two Restaurants</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:03:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/parisi-front.jpg" alt="parisi storefront" /><p>Meanwhile, Fonda Fina Hospitality Group's Milpero begins seating guests, and a beloved Congress Park cafe shuts down.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/denver-restaurant-fires-parisi-hideway-milpero-opens-40886101/">Every Opening and Closing This Week: Three Fires Temporarily Close Two Restaurants</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Jelli or Jelly? DU Brunch Spot Rebranding and Revamping Under New Ownership</title>
		<link>https://www.westword.com/food-drink/university-jelly-cafe-rebrands-as-jelli-indian-restaurant-40884715/</link>
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					<dc:creator>Staci Berry</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/HoliJelli-e1778685996644.jpg" alt="the old Jelly Cafe in DU" /><p>When the longtime brunch favorite suddenly started appearing online as Holi Jelli, people were confused. We have answers.</p>
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		<title>All the Denver Restaurants, Bars and Airports in Food &#038; Wine’s Top Places to Eat, Drink, and Travel</title>
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					<dc:creator>Staci Berry</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:33:16 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2024-47/screenshot_2024-11-20_1.05.41_pm.png" alt="group photo on a bar" /><p>One restaurant and one bar were included, and you can probably guess which ones they were. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/denver-spots-on-food-and-wine-2026-top-places-list-40885393/">All the Denver Restaurants, Bars and Airports in &lt;em&gt;Food &#38; Wine&lt;/em&gt;’s Top Places to Eat, Drink, and Travel</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Fire Closes Another Popular Italian Restaurant in Denver</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:48:58 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/parisi-sign-e1778779919250.jpg" alt="a restaurant closed sign" /><p>Parisi is the second longstanding local Italian joint to experience a fire this year. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/fire-closes-another-popular-italian-restaurant-in-denver-40885314/">Fire Closes Another Popular Italian Restaurant in Denver</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Everything We Ate at Chef Theo Adley’s Highly-Anticipated New Restaurant, Heretik</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:34:09 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/Heretik-chefs-e1778692602337.jpg" alt="chefs cooking" /><p>It's a triumphant return to Denver for the team behind Marigold in Lyons. </p>
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