While it often seems like Denver is losing a lot of longtime eateries, the weekly openings almost always outnumber the closures. But for the first time this year, we have more closures to report this week than openings – and two of them are on Market Street.
The doors are shut at Pour House, a bar that’s been a gathering place for Boston sports fans since it opened in 2021 at 1410 Market, across the street from its former home, Pour House Pub, which occupied the space where Nola Jane is now. “Thank you all for almost four years of great times,” reads a sign on the front door.
Another sign posted by Mario’s Speakeasy Pizza, which had been operating out of the Pour House space, promises that concept will “reopen soon” and that “bigger and better things are coming! Get Excited!”
The oldest restaurant to say goodbye this week is Monaco Inn, a Greek eatery that’s been serving since 1986. Its last day is October 26, and the space is set to become the second location of Pomodoro Pizza and Pasta, which also has an outpost in Aurora.
Making a comeback this week is Ophelia’s, which reopens under new ownership on October 25 with a Flobots performance. The restaurant/music venue was originally opened in 2015 by the Edible Beats group and was sold in August to Eric Pirritt, the founder of ENDIT Presents and former president of Live Nation’s Colorado branch.
New additions this week include the second metro area location of Texas-born, Detroit-style pizza chain Via 313 in Littleton; Orion Hot Pot, which took over the former Ming’s Asian Fusion space in Arvada; and the brick-and-mortar location of Chivis Tacos, which also operates two food trucks.
Fox Run Cafe, 3550 East Colfax Avenue
Lava, 2200 Market Street
Monoco Inn, 962 South Monaco Parkway
Pour House, 1410 Market Street
Provolino, 3563 South Monaco Parkway
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Molly Martin has been the Food & Drink editor at Westword since 2021. Prior to joining the staff, Molly reported on the Denver dining scene for more than a decade and contributed to Thrillist. At Westword, Molly monitors restaurant openings and closings, offers dining recommendations and reports on Denver-area food news and trends. She also publishes such annual lists as Top 100 Bars and Top 100 Restaurants, and contributes to the yearly Best of Denver edition. In 2023, she was recognized with the Colorado Restaurant Association’s Outstanding Media Professional award.
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