Beehive chef/owner Janice Henning, who lives in Boulder, bought the space at 2018 10th St. from Mike Mitchell, owner of Saxy's, after the family-owned coffeeshop closed in February because of declining sales.
"It's definitely bittersweet," Mitchell says. "They were looking to move in and I was looking for a buyer if the opportunity came."
For Henning, the story is much sweeter. She says she's wanted to open another Beehive ever since she closed the original location. "When I had twins, it was a challenge to juggle it all," she explains. "So I decided to sell it and the intention was always to get it back. That's why I decided to keep the name."
Although the name will be the same, the new Beehive will be more relaxed and family-friendly. "It'll be a very casual neighborhood restaurant," Henning says, noting that it will feature a large community table, self-order and take-out services at lunch, and sit-down -- but still casual -- service at brunch and dinner.
The restaurant's design was inspired by Boulder's eco-friendly tendencies. "For the interior we're using all repurposed and salvaged materials, not anything brand-new. Just keeping everything nice and green," she says. And the "farm-to-table" menu will follow suit, with everything healthy, fresh, local and organic whenever possible.
"I'm really excited, it's a beautiful space," Henning concludes. "It'll be somewhere you can come to eat with family and friends."
