Openings & Closings Archives | Denver Westword https://www.westword.com The Leading Independent News Source in Denver, Colorado Sun, 17 May 2026 22:00:46 +0000 Sun, 17 May 2026 22:00:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 Copyright 2026 Westword. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, Westword readers, and non-commercial organizations only. Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact Westword. letters@westword.com (Westword Editor) web@voicemediagroup.com (Westword Webmaster) https://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/general-feed-rss.jpg Denver Westword The Leading Independent News Source in Denver, Colorado https://www.westword.com 144 90 “The Service at This Lucile’s Was Always Better Than I’ve Gotten From DISH” https://www.westword.com/opinion/dish-taking-over-luciles-space-in-littleton-40887676/ https://www.westword.com/?p=40887676 Patricia Calhoun https://www.westword.com/opinion/dish-taking-over-luciles-space-in-littleton-40887676/#respond Sun, 17 May 2026 12:05:45 -0600 Opinion & Commentary

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

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

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To find it, enter through the Glory Hole.

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

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

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

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

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

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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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It replaces the Super Mega Bien space at The Ramble Hotel

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