Danielle Lirette
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How does Denver kick off the first month of 2017 after two years of astonishing restaurant growth? By witnessing some twenty January openings to keep pace with last year’s numbers. From an all-day market restaurant to an Argentinian empanada shop to a glitzy, celebrity-studded steakhouse, here are a dozen of the biggest openings of the month. Grandma Jean’s pancakes are inspired by co-owner Dawn “Stella” Cohen’s childhood memories. Danielle Lirette
First Look: Stella’s on 16th Brings All-Day Market and Eatery to Union Station North The towering whiskey bar at Hearth & Dram is illuminated by floor-to-ceiling windows at the front of the restaurant. Danielle Lirette
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First Look: Hearth & Dram Opens January 28 at 18th and Wewatta Streets Yellowbelly specializes in fried chicken and chicken sandwiches. Mark Antonation
Stanley Marketplace Update: Seven Food Vendors Now Open or Coming Next Week Chuburger is at the corner of 35th and Larimer streets; Hotbox Roasters shares a patio space in the same building. Mark Antonation
Oskar Blues Brings Chuburger and Hotbox Roasters to RiNo You can’t have chicken without fresh-baked biscuits. Mark Antonation
The Post Chicken & Beer Set for January 18 Opening on South Broadway The bubbles are flowing at STK. Danielle Lirette
First Look: STK Adds Chic Steakhouse and Lounge Concept to Downtown Denver Lechuga’s opened a second Italian restaurant on West Colfax Avenue. Mark Antonation Lechuga’s Makes It a Duo With New Lakewood Location Empanadas from Lazo. Danielle Lirette Lazo Empanadas Opens in Former Buenos Aires Pizzeria Space This could be the best table in town for a view of the city. Mark Antonation First Look: Il Posto Gets a New RiNo Home The host station is an actual tamale cart. Mark Antonation El Jefe Opens at Cobbler’s Corner in Sunnyside Yardbird is now open in the former home of Black Pearl. Westword Two South Pearl Street Establishments Combine as Yardbird Opens DJ’s Colfax Cafe moved into the former home of Red Octave. Westword DJ’s Cafe Adds Third Outpost in Former Red Octave Space on East Colfax 
