This Week's Openings and Closings: Two Neighborhood Staples Are Gone, One New Bar Debuted

As fall approaches, new additions to the hospitality scene continue to cool off. This week, there's just one opening to report: The Devil's Drink, which debuted in LoHi on August 19. Andrew Harris, owner of Rock N Lobster Roll, is behind the project along with longtime bar pro Alisha Taylor, who is heading up the drink program. Dubbed an "underworld speakeasy," it's serving a smoke- and fire-inspired cocktail menu along with on-theme snacks, like a wagyu tartare sandwich and deviled eggs with caviar.

There are also two closures to report. Nonna's Chicago Bistro, which held down the corner of Leestdale and South Monoco for over two decades, has shuttered. "We made it through COVID with the help of many grants from the federal government, city of Denver and GrubHub. Increased rent, lack of employees willing to work, increase in food cost and minimum wages all contributed," say owners Brian Svenby and Nancy Mikelis. "Our lease ended July 31, so it was perfect timing for our family. We have no plans currently for something else, and might look to downsize in 2024. Enjoy our family and travel a bit in 2023." The Nonna's in Centennial is under different ownership and remains open.
The Northside lost a community favorite this week when the N.O.S.H., which opened as the Noshery in 2014, closed its doors. In the coming months, the art-filled, colorful cafe will become the first brick-and-mortar home of Funky Flame, which plans to serve breakfast sandwiches, pastries and lunch items, as well as wood-fired pizza on Friday and Saturday nights.

In other openings-and-closings news:

• Humboldt Kitchen + Bar's last day in Uptown is Saturday, August 26.
• LowDown Brewery & Kitchen in Capitol Hill will close on September 30.
• The former Squeaky Bean and Chow Morso space near Union Station will become the Velvet Cellar.
  
  

Here's the complete list of restaurants and bars that opened and closed this week:
Restaurants and bars that opened this week:*

The Devil's Drink, 3330 Mariposa Street

Restaurants and bars that closed this week:*

Nonna's Chicago Bistro, 6603 Leetsdale Drive
The Nosh, 4994 Lowell Boulevard

*Or earlier and not previously reported.

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