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The Tivoli Student Union on CU Denver's Auraria campus during a beautiful day in Colorado.
Bars & Breweries

Quad Side Tavern Opens Tomorrow in Former Tivoli Brewing Space

By Gabe TothOctober 14, 2025

It’s the first phase of a post-brewery life for the space.

Downtown Mezcal Bar Closing Due to Slow Sales
Bars & Breweries

Downtown Mezcal Bar Closing Due to Slow Sales

By M.G. MariniOctober 14, 2025

It’s the latest loss in the area behind Union Station, which has seen a lot of turnover.

exterior of a strip mall
Restaurants

Good Signs on East Colfax: Two More New Restaurants Coming Soon

By Molly MartinOctober 13, 2025

Vacant spaces are getting new tenants amid the ongoing construction.

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New Mezcal-Focused Listening Bar Brings the Party to Platte Street
Bars & Breweries

New Mezcal-Focused Listening Bar Brings the Party to Platte Street

By Molly MartinOctober 13, 2025

It’s the latest project from La Diabla owner Jose Avila, and it’s like no other place in town.

grey building with a Catfish King sign in front
Restaurants

Every Opening and Closing This Week: 14 New Spots, Including Catfish King on Colfax

By Molly MartinOctober 11, 2025

It’s one of three new barbecue joints.

an outdoor cafe
Restaurants

Cheesman Park’s Secret Garden Bar & Café Closes Amid Union-Busting Allegations

By Molly MartinOctober 10, 2025

It opened last summer in the historic Tears-McFarlane House.

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Restaurants

Platte Street Staple Brider Announces Upcoming Closure

By Molly MartinOctober 9, 2025

It’s been a go-to for a decade.

fried tacos
Restaurants

Ball Arena Adds Tempting Local Food Options and Some Very Meh $5 Deals

By Molly MartinOctober 8, 2025

A fan survey led to the changes.

dumpling mural inside a restaurant
Restaurants

Central Park Dumpling Restaurant Shutters

By Molly MartinOctober 7, 2025

It moved in just one year ago.

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Restaurants

LoHi Spot Known for Dimeroll Sandwiches Closing Soon

By Molly MartinOctober 7, 2025

It’s offering deep discounts on booze during its final days.

Tincture bottles of cannabis-infused oils from 3rd Floor Gourmet
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.

"yardbird" sign on a building
Restaurants

Every Opening and Closing This Week: Yardbird Flies the Coop in RiNo and More

By Molly MartinOctober 4, 2025

The pricey Southern spot is one of several losses in the scene this week.

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Chef Mawa McQueen seated outdoors and holding up a hot beverage cup from Crepe Therapy Cafe
Restaurants

One of Aspen’s Best Chefs Brings Crepe Therapy to Boulder

By Sara RosenthalOctober 3, 2025

Mawa McQueen also runs the Michelin-recommended Mawa’s Kitchen in Aspen.

various food on a table
Restaurants

Texas Brunch Staple Opening West Highland Location

By Molly MartinOctober 2, 2025

This will be its first move outside of Austin.

pickle pizza
Restaurants

Restaurant Roll Call: Every Opening and Closing in September

By Molly MartinOctober 1, 2025

Over 25 new restaurants, bars and coffee shops debuted last month.

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Eat Up Havana: Chinese Food Favorite Is Back After Decade-Long Break

By Antony BrunoOctober 1, 2025

The former Best of Denver winner closed in 2014 but now, it’s serving again in Aurora.

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Restaurants

Chopped Cheese Restaurant Is Moving to New Home — at Home Depot

By Molly MartinOctober 1, 2025

Its brick-and-mortar has closed but it’s still in business.

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Marijuana

Denver Welcomes Several New Dispensaries as Longtime Stores Close

By Thomas MitchellSeptember 30, 2025

New stores opened as summer ended, but some popular dispensaries closed for good.

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Restaurants

Every Opening and Closing This Week: Work & Class Expands and More

By Molly MartinSeptember 27, 2025

Chef Dana Rodriguez has opened a new version of her hit RiNo eatery in Englewood.

Santo Remedio
Restaurants

Popular Berkeley Mexican Restaurant Moves to Jefferson Park

By Gil AsakawaSeptember 25, 2025

“Right now, the only thing holding us back is the license. Once we get that sent over, I’ll open the doors right away.”

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Restaurants

Chopstix Fusion Is Back After Fire in South Parker Road Strip Mall

By Antony BrunoSeptember 24, 2025

Neighbors House of Bread and Gyros and Kebab remain closed as cause of blaze is investigated.

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Restaurants

Beloved Diner Near DU Campus Closing in November

By Skyler McKinleySeptember 23, 2025

“When you lose family-owned restaurants, that’s tough. What are you left with? A bunch of chains.”

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