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With the opening of White Pie, the Uptown pizzeria from the owners of Dos Santos Taqueria, we’re taking the opportunity to look back on the year’s restaurant openings so far. There have been plenty of big-name launches from top Denver chefs like Lon Symensma, Andrea Frizzi, Elise Wiggins, Dave Query and Justin Cucci, plus some exciting debuts from newcomers to the city. Here are the twenty hottest restaurant openings of 2017 so far, with links to our original coverage. How many have you been to? A wood-fired oven and a few hundred wine bottles are all that’s needed for decor at White Pie. Mark Antonation
First Look: Dos Santos Brothers Open White Pie Look for thiis ghost sign from the 1930s and you’ll find Goed Zuur. Sarah Cowell
We’re aiming to raise $50,000 by December 31, so we can continue covering what matters most to this community. If Westword matters to you, please take action and contribute today, so when news happens, our reporters can be there. Goed Zuur, a Sour-Only Beer Bar, Elevates Denver’s Beer-and-Food Game Humboldt calamari with lemon emulsion, potatoes and pickled celery hearts at Concourse. Danielle Lirette First Look: Concourse Restaurant Moderne Lands at Stapleton Whole shrimp with goat-cheese grits and chorizo at Tupelo Honey. Danielle Lirette First Look: Tupelo Honey Brings Southern Charm to Union Station North Chicken kofta on a skewer at El Five. Danielle Lirette First Look: El Five Rises High Above Lower Highland The wood-burning oven at Cattivella turns out far more than just pizza. Mark Antonation Cattivella Opens as Eastbridge Stapleton’s First Restaurant Copper and brick give the bar a lived-in feel at Millers & Rossi. Mark Antonation Millers & Rossi Combines Art Gallery and Speakeasy on Walnut Street There’s a new breakfast joint in the Rosedale neighborhood. Mark Antonation Morning Collective Begins Breakfast and Lunch Service on South Broadway An assortment of Navajo fry-bread tacos at Kachina. Danielle Lirette First Look: Kachina and Poka Lola Social Club Open at New Maven Hotel Downtown Ras Kassa’s found a new home in Lafayette. Mark Antonation Ras Kassa’s Returns With New Boulder County Ethiopian Restaurant Quality Italian opened in Cherry Creek in March. Mark Antonation First Look: Quality Italian Brings Manhattan Style to Cherry Creek’s Halcyon Hotel Low’s interior combines modern and rustic. Danielle Lirette Low Country Kitchen Opens in Former Vita Space Three-cheese polenta topped with 140-degree eggs makes for a hearty breakfast or comforting dinner at Olive & Finch. Mark Antonation The New Cherry Creek Olive & Finch Opens The towering whiskey bar at Hearth & Dram is illuminated by floor-to-ceiling windows at the front of the restaurant. Danielle Lirette First Look: Hearth & Dram Opens at 18th and Wewatta Streets Stella’s on 16th was one of very few January openings from first-time restaurant owners. Danielle Lirette First Look: Stella’s on 16th Brings All-Day Market and Eatery to Union Station North Chuburger is half of the new RiNo offerings from Oskar Blues, along with coffee and doughnuts at Hotbox Roasters. Mark Antonation Oskar Blues Brings Chuburger and Hotbox Roasters to RiNo The Post Chicken & Beer says hello to the Rosedale neighborhood. Mark Antonation The Post Chicken & Beer Adds Outpost on South Broadway Colorado bass with romanesco, carrot and ramps at Il Posto. Danielle Lirette
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