The Ten Most Recent Denver Restaurant Openings and Closings in 2017

Little Chengdu's owner pulls noodles in the middle of the restaurant. Mark Antonation

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We've had plenty of new and unique offering in the Denver restaurant scene over the past few weeks, from an authentic Sichuan hot-pot house that also serves hand-pulled noodles to a drive-thru brewery and barbecue where you can pick up six-packs and smoked meats without ever leaving your car.

The competition is fierce, and property values are skyrocketing, so we also said goodbye to a few familiar names. Here's a list of the ten most recent restaurant openings and closings, with links to our original coverage.

First, the openings:

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Sweet Cooie's is the adorable younger sibling of Little Man Ice Cream.

Mark Antonation

First Look: The Scoop on Sweet Cooie's Ice Cream & Confectionary

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Kahlo's adds color to Morrison Road in the Westwood neighborhood.

Mark Antonation

Tarasco's Chef/Owner Opens Kahlo's Mexican Restaurant in Westwood

Morton's made the move from Wynkoop to Wazee Street downtown.

Landry's Inc.

Steakhouse Shuffle: Morton's Reopens in Former Sullivan's Space

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Spicy Sichuan hot pot is one of the authentic Chinese offerings at Little Chengdu.

Mark Antonation

For Hot Pot, Noodles and Sichuan Dumplings, Head to Little Chengdu

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Annette opened in the Stanley Marketplace, facing what will soon be a green and inviting plaza.

Mark Antonation

Caroline Glover on Group Therapy for Chefs, Sustainability and Annette

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Just look for the flying pig if you're heading to Uturn BBQ.

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Uturn BBQ Now Serving Craft Beer and Barbecue — From a Drive-Thru Window

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Crispy beef on broken rice at Broken Rice.

Mark Antonation

Broken Rice Adds Polished Fast-Casual Asian to South Colorado Boulevard

And here are the closings:

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There's one less place for Southern hospitality on Old South Pearl.

Westword

Fourteen Seventy-Two Closes on Old South Pearl Street

Frank Bonanno Will Close Lou's Food Bar After Brunch Service Sunday

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The Tilted Kilt is gone, soon to be replaced by the Burnt Barrel.

Lori Midson

Tilted Kilt Closes After Seven Years; Owners Will Reopen as Burnt Barrel