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Chefs

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Restaurants

Chef Johnny Curiel Opening His First Tasting Menu Restaurant in RiNo

By Molly MartinDecember 22, 2025

It will be his sixth restaurant in the metro area when it debuts.

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Restaurants

New Restaurant Coming to Former Fruition Space This Spring

By Molly MartinDecember 17, 2025

It comes from a familiar name in the scene.

Thanks for All the Meals, Margs and Memories, Benny’s
Opinion | Reader Response

Thanks for All the Meals, Margs and Memories, Benny’s

By Patricia CalhounDecember 7, 2025

“That damn pandemic destroyed a lot.”

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Restaurants

Two Italian Restaurants Worth the Drive Out of Town

By Molly MartinDecember 4, 2025

Because we all deserve a little escape.

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Restaurants

James Beard Nominated Chef Returning to Denver With New Eatery

By Molly MartinDecember 3, 2025

Rotisserie chicken will star at this upcoming spot from the owner of Marigold in Lyons.

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Restaurants

Two Denver Spots Named Among Best New Restaurants in America

By Molly MartinDecember 1, 2025

One of them already has a Michelin star.

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Restaurants

Two New Italian Restaurants Opening in Wash Park Next Month

By Molly MartinNovember 26, 2025

Both spots come from familiar names in the dining scene.

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Restaurants

Colfax Pay-What-You-Can Cafe Featured in New PBS Special

By Helen XuNovember 24, 2025

Chef Lidia Bastianich visited the eatery in August to highlight its mission.

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Restaurants

Michelin-Level Chef Hosting Pasta Omakase Dinner Parties at His Home

By Antony BrunoNovember 20, 2025

Domī is Matthew Drazick Halip’s new side hustle, but his full-time gig is at The Wolf’s Tailor.

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Restaurants

James Beard Award-Winning Chef Opening New Bakery

By Molly MartinNovember 19, 2025

Culinary heavy-hitters from California are partners on the project.

First Look: Michelin-Level Talent Takes on Tacos at Molino Chido
Restaurants

First Look: Michelin-Level Talent Takes on Tacos at Molino Chido

By Molly MartinNovember 18, 2025

Do they live up to the hype?

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Restaurants

Acclaimed L.A. Chef Launches Residency in RiNo

By Molly MartinOctober 21, 2025

Douglas Rankin also plans to reopen his award-winning eatery Bar Chelou in the Mile High next year.

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Shops & Markets

After Closing Sullivan Scrap Kitchen, Founder Pivots to Cannabis Edibles

By Abigail BlissOctober 6, 2025

3rd Floor Gourmet will offer a THC-infused chile crunch oil and more from chef Terence Rogers.

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Restaurants

New Cookbook Features Denver’s Top Immigrant Chefs

By Abigail BlissSeptember 26, 2025

It includes recipes and stories from Byron Gomez of Michelin-starred Brutø, Riot BBQ’s Manny Barella and more.

Dio Mio’s Peter McTiernan to Appear on Netflix’s Next Gen Chef
Restaurants

Dio Mio’s Peter McTiernan to Appear on Netflix’s Next Gen Chef

By Sara RosenthalSeptember 16, 2025

“I believe that the next generation of chef is somebody who is well tempered, fun to be around, and not like the traditional toxic, yelling, crazy chef.”

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