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Openings & Closings

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Moxie social
Restaurants

Every opening and closing this week:  One chain leaves, another reappears

By Antony BrunoJune 13, 2026

Denver also gained a pair of zero-proof bars.

Kelly Whitaker, founder of Id Est.
Restaurants

Get a taste of the Wolf’s Tailor at Sheep, coming soon to Cherry Creek

By Molly MartinJune 10, 2026

The limited residency is a new way to experience the state’s only double Michelin-starred restaurant.

posters from 80s
Bars & Breweries

Take one last ride in the Delorean tonight

By Patricia CalhounJune 7, 2026

This blast from the past will come to a halt at the end of service June 7.

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waffle cones at Sundae
Restaurants

Every opening and closing this week: Sundae now scooping downtown

By Antony BrunoJune 6, 2026

But the High Point Creamery location at Denver Central Market is gone.

Parisi fire damage
Restaurants

Parisi owner reflects on the restaurant’s destructive fire…and its future

By Antony BrunoJune 4, 2026

Christine Parisi surveys the damage, both physically and emotionally, while deciding whether to rebuild, renovate or retreat. 

MAKfam owners
Restaurants

MAKFam second restaurant location revealed

By Antony BrunoJune 3, 2026

“We have a menu that works, a concept that works. We just want to replicate this process in a bigger space so we can do a little bit more.”

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green umbrella outside a brick building
Shops & Markets

Denver-ish Central Market? RiNo food hall vendors claim they’ve been pushed out

By Antony BrunoJune 3, 2026

Only three of the original 11 vendors remain, and three others exited over the past week.

chefs at work
Restaurants

Restaurant Roll Call: Every opening and closing in May

By Antony BrunoJune 1, 2026

Major concepts debuted on the Denver dining scene.

a glass of beer on a table outside
Restaurants

Every opening and closing this week: As one door closes, another opens 

By Antony BrunoMay 30, 2026

We lost a brewpub, but gained Dry Dock Pub. And there were more even swaps.

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Highland’s Little India closing after five-year run
Restaurants

Highland’s Little India closing after five-year run

By Antony BrunoMay 29, 2026

The owners invite customers to help drain the bar this weekend.

Lucero's restaurant
Restaurants

It’s the end of an era for this 64-year-old Denver Mexican-food staple

By Antony BrunoMay 29, 2026

The building that houses the original Lucero’s is up for sale, but the restaurant will remain open until it is sold.

Makeup selection
Denver Life

Divine Darkness wants to be Denver’s new queer witchy community hub

By Toni TrescaMay 29, 2026

Divine Darkness’ co-owner affectionately described the venue as “the spooky fun store that has some really cool makeup.”

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Madeline wants to bring a touch of elegance back to Denver’s dining scene
Restaurants

Madeline wants to bring a touch of elegance back to Denver’s dining scene

By Antony BrunoMay 28, 2026

The restaurant inheriting the former Fruition space has big shoes to fill, but isn’t backing down from the challenge

Dry Dock Brewing team
Bars & Breweries

Dry Dock Pub sets sail in Wash Park

By Antony BrunoMay 27, 2026

The award-winning brewery has taken over the former Pub on Pearl space

Boulder County dumpling favorite coming to Denver
Restaurants

Boulder County dumpling favorite coming to Denver

By Antony BrunoMay 27, 2026

King Dumpling II has targeted a June opening date in the former Bacon Social House on South Broadway.

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The W on Colfax
Restaurants

Another Colfax restaurant shutters over Memorial Day Weekend

By Antony BrunoMay 26, 2026

The W is just the latest failed business to occupy the old Weiss Drugs building.

Osaka Sushi
Restaurants

Every opening and closing this week: Two Denver staples close early

By Antony BrunoMay 23, 2026

Meanwhile, Lone Tree gains a “speakeasy” and a cult-favorite chicken chain takes on Casa Bonita.

Denver pie-maker calls it quits after 10 years
Shops & Markets

Denver pie-maker calls it quits after 10 years

By Antony BrunoMay 21, 2026

“What started as bread eventually became pies, but it was really about people.”

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Bye-Bye, Bistro Barbès. North African-inspired French restaurant to close in Park Hill
Restaurants

Bye-Bye, Bistro Barbès. North African-inspired French restaurant to close in Park Hill

By Antony BrunoMay 20, 2026

The restaurant plans to hold its final service on Saturday, June 13.

Johnny and Kasie Curiel
Restaurants

At Milpero, Johnny Curiel is planting the future of Mexican fine dining

By Antony BrunoMay 19, 2026

“I think for a long, long time, Mexican food hasn’t been looked at the way that I think it deserves to look like … that’s kind of like the chip on my shoulder.”

Q at Corner Beet
Performing Arts

Denver venues are closing, but open mics prevail

By Sara RosenthalMay 19, 2026

The Pearl’s recent closure signals changes in Denver’s open mic scene, but there are still plenty of them around.

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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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