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Openings & Closings

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Opinion | Reader Response

“The Service at This Lucile’s Was Always Better Than I’ve Gotten From DISH”

By Patricia CalhounMay 17, 2026

The Littleton eatery will close at the end of the month, and its landlord will expand into the space.

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Restaurants

Every Opening and Closing This Week: Three Fires Temporarily Close Two Restaurants

By Antony BrunoMay 16, 2026

Meanwhile, Fonda Fina Hospitality Group’s Milpero begins seating guests, and a beloved Congress Park cafe shuts down.

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Bars & Breweries

Raising Hell: ‘Morally Repugnant’ Tiki Bar Is Back in New RiNo Location

By Molly MartinMay 15, 2026

To find it, enter through the Glory Hole.

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Under the Umbrella
Shops & Markets

Congress Park Bakery Suddenly Closes After 20 Years

By Antony BrunoMay 15, 2026

Under the Umbrella Cafe and Bakery hopes to throw a send-off party soon for customers to say goodbye.

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Restaurants

Fire Closes Another Popular Italian Restaurant in Denver

By Antony BrunoMay 14, 2026

Parisi is the second longstanding local Italian joint to experience a fire this year.

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Restaurants

Everything We Ate at Chef Theo Adley’s Highly-Anticipated New Restaurant, Heretik

By Antony BrunoMay 13, 2026

It’s a triumphant return to Denver for the team behind Marigold in Lyons.

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Restaurants

Lucile’s Creole Cafe in Littleton to Close After 15 Years

By Antony BrunoMay 12, 2026

The local chain has been unable to come to terms with its landlord, DISH Network.

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Restaurants

Every Opening and Closing This Week: Three Chef-Driven Restaurants Make Their Debut

By Antony BrunoMay 9, 2026

Chefs Justin Freeman and Theo Adley opened new spots, while other eateries expanded.

First Look: Uptown’s Monarch Brings the Fire With Pizza, Chicken, and… Spinach!
Restaurants

First Look: Uptown’s Monarch Brings the Fire With Pizza, Chicken, and… Spinach!

By Antony BrunoMay 8, 2026

After years of pop-ups, chef Justin Freeman’s Monarch finally finds a home, with a menu that delights and surprises

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Restaurants

Michelin-Awarded Pasta & Natural Wine Bar Coming to Denver This Summer

By Antony BrunoMay 5, 2026

It replaces the Super Mega Bien space at The Ramble Hotel

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Restaurants

U-Haul Crash Shutters Ollie & Park’s Mere Months After Fire at Sister Eatery

By Antony BrunoMay 5, 2026

The owners of Odyssey Italian Restaurant now have two closed restaurants and no customers.

Capitol Hill Pan-Asian Eatery Reckless Noodle Has Closed
Restaurants

Capitol Hill Pan-Asian Eatery Reckless Noodle Has Closed

By Antony BrunoMay 4, 2026

The Denver offshoot of the Seattle restaurant opened in 2022.

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Restaurants

Riot BBQ Expands to Wide Open Saloon in Sedalia

By Antony BrunoMay 4, 2026

“There’s nothing more restorative than good food and good music, and this partnership really drives that message home.”

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Restaurants

Restaurant Roll Call: Every Opening and Closing in April

By Antony BrunoMay 2, 2026

Openings again outpace closings as familiar faces expand and newcomers debut.

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Bars & Breweries

After Months of Delays, Good Luck Club Debuts on South Broadway

By Sara RosenthalMay 1, 2026

GoodLuck Club threw a grand opening bash on April 30 with a vinyl set, Nintendo 64 games, and all the nostalgia.

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Restaurants

Theo Adley’s Heretík to Open Wednesday, Featuring Spanish and French-Inspired Cuisine

By Antony BrunoMay 1, 2026

The new Five Points restaurant will serve rotisserie chicken, seafood and more.

MAKfam Leads the Next Phase of Homegrown Denver Restaurant Expansions
Restaurants

MAKfam Leads the Next Phase of Homegrown Denver Restaurant Expansions

By Antony BrunoApril 29, 2026

Rễ Tre and Barcelona Wine Bar are also eyeing a larger footprint across the metro area.

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Features

Meet Denver’s New DIY Punk Venue, Ante Up

By Brad LopezApril 28, 2026

“Elders” in the scene wanted to provide young music fans with an all-ages community space.

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Restaurants

What’s in a Name? Curiels Update Upcoming Tasting-Menu Project Title (Again)

By Antony BrunoApril 27, 2026

“It reflects not only our reverence for maize as an ingredient, but our commitment to its broader cultural and agricultural legacy.”

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Restaurants

Every Opening and Closing This Week: Three Local Chains Expand Their Footprint

By Antony BrunoApril 25, 2026

Olive & Finch, Marczyk Fine Foods, and Chili Shack are among the growing mini empires

New Upscale Restaurant Opening in Former Fruition Space on May 7
Restaurants

New Upscale Restaurant Opening in Former Fruition Space on May 7

By Antony BrunoApril 24, 2026

The new concept comes from chef Quincy Cherrett, whose resume includes Sushi Den and Izakaya Den, as well as Colt & Gray and 22 Provisions.

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Restaurants

Popular Tivoli Student Union Kiosk Opening Eatery in Aurora

By Owen SwallowApril 20, 2026

“A big part is having a good crew that I can depend on,” says Misty Wise, who’ll launch Ono Era in June.

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