A gem on South Pearl, tacos on Federal: A second helping of Cafe Society, June 17-21

This week Gretchen Kurtz revisited a gem on South Pearl, Gaia Bistro; Mark Antonation's travels on Federal Boulevard reached Tacos y Salsas; and Lori Midson chatted with Gerard Strong, who became executive chef of Central Bistro & Bar late last year. And there was lots of other action on the...

By Patrick Langlois

June 21, 2013

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This week Gretchen Kurtz revisited a gem on South Pearl, Gaia Bistro; Mark Antonation's travels on Federal Boulevard reached Tacos y Salsas; and Lori Midson chatted with Gerard Strong, who became executive chef of Central Bistro & Bar late last year.

And there was lots of other action on the Denver dining scene.

Opening this week: Rocko's Tacos, 6981 West Alaska Drive, Lakewood

Closing this week: Tony P's, 240 Milwaukee Street Phat Thai, 2900 East Second Avenue

And watch for Jax Cherry Creek, set to open June 24 at 650 South Colorado Boulevard.

Any news we missed on Cafe Society this week? Post it in the comments section below. And remember, you can write your own review of any of the places mentioned on Cafe Society by clicking on their Voice Places link.

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