Openings & Closings

There are also eight new spots to check out.

Founded during the pandemic, this queer- and woman-owned business is ready for its next big step.

“This isn’t meant to be a boring salad place. It’s meant to be craveable. It’s food that fuels you.”

Noble Riot, Pandemic Donuts and Milk T Boba House all closed on the last weekend of the month.

More than two dozen eateries opened in July, including BearLeek and Denver’s first Teocalli Cocina. And the Bucksnort came back!

Some of our favorite watering holes dried up last month.

Farm & Market has shuttered; Benzina and Burns Family Artisan Ales are closing tonight.

Another busy month of openings includes expansions of local concepts Birdcall, HashTAG and Los Dos Potrillos. And yes, Cracker Barrel came to town.

Two new breweries were among the 21 additions last month.

The month ended with more closures, including a beloved Aurora dive bar and a barbecue joint.

Over twenty places joined the scene, including bars, cafes, pizzerias and more.

While there were some sad closures, we reported over 260 new places to eat and drink in the metro area.