That LoDo location is about to unveil another change, though: next week, it's side patio will open as Black Crow, a separate entity with a separate menu -- that also serves the Rio margaritas.
"Black Crow is an urban outdoor campground that is going to be a separate entity as far as what we serve," explains Christine Sullo, a manager who does public relations for the restaurant. "It's an extension of the Rio, but it's not the Rio."
That's because the patio has been tricked out with a trailer that will allow Black Crow to serve a separate menu, which Sullo says is "based on the street tacos, tortas and food carts that you see in Mexico." Patrons, she explains, will order at that trailer and then have the food delivered to a table along with a beer from the draft beer list or a margarita, if they're drinking.
But Black Crow will also offer an incentive that extends beyond food and drinks. "We'll have movies playing out there, and we'll do live music," Sullo says, adding that the plan is to create a comfortable, casual atmosphere with a funky vibe.
Black Crow will also have a separate entrance; the eatery is calling the gate into the deck "1525 1/2 Blake Street."
Sullo says the crew is putting the finishing touches on the menu and the space, which will open on Monday, April 2. After that, the Rio is hoping to keep Black Crow open through October, but the exact closing date will be determined by weather.
