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		<title>Acclaimed Chef Finds Home for His Long-Awaited Restaurant</title>
		<link>https://www.westword.com/food-drink/north-capitol-hill-pizzeria-transitioning-to-monarch-under-new-chef-40873093/</link>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/Monarch-Freeman.jpg" alt="a man making pizza" /><p>“I've been working on this idea and this feeling for years now."</p>
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		<title>Colfax Pizzeria Enzo&#8217;s Will Serve Its Last Slice on Friday</title>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/east-colfax-pizzeria-closing-less-than-a-year-after-its-debut-40866484/">Colfax Pizzeria Enzo&#8217;s Will Serve Its Last Slice on Friday</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>We&#8217;ve Hit Peak Chicken Caesar: Now, It&#8217;s on Pizza</title>
		<link>https://www.westword.com/food-drink/denver-pizza-staple-blue-pan-gets-in-on-the-chicken-caesar-trend-40840439/</link>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:05:14 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/20260203_162207.jpg" alt="chicken Caesar pizza" /><p>The pie is a special this month only at one of the city's most popular pizza joints. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/denver-pizza-staple-blue-pan-gets-in-on-the-chicken-caesar-trend-40840439/">We&#8217;ve Hit Peak Chicken Caesar: Now, It&#8217;s on Pizza</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Hong Kong-Inspired Pizzeria Opening Soon in Lakewood</title>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:51:03 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/IMG_4291-e1770320057159.jpg" alt="pizza topped with arugula and various sides" /><p>Its owners also plan to launch a Hong Kong-style night market this summer. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/lakewood-hong-kong-inspired-pizzeria-metro-pie-opening-soon-40840297/">Hong Kong-Inspired Pizzeria Opening Soon in Lakewood</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Every Opening and Closing This Week: Five New Spots to Try</title>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 06:54:10 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2024-08/screenshot_2024-02-22_4.33.41_pm.png" alt="an Italian sausage sandwich with green chiles" /><p>One comes from a popular food truck-turned brick-and-mortar. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/vinny-maries-debuts-in-arvada-and-more-new-denver-restaurants-40820101/">Every Opening and Closing This Week: Five New Spots to Try</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Long-Awaited Elyria Swansea Pickleball Venue Opening in January</title>
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					<dc:creator>Chris Marhevka</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:23:37 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/Moodswing-exterior-Photo-Credit-Chris-Marhevka.jpg" alt="Exterior view of front entrance of a multi-use event space" /><p>It includes twelve courts, two bars, a food program featuring Neapolitan pizza and more. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/long-awaited-elyria-swansea-pickleball-venue-opening-in-january-40818926/">Long-Awaited Elyria Swansea Pickleball Venue Opening in January</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Italian Pizza Chain Exits the State, Closes Two Locations</title>
		<link>https://www.westword.com/food-drink/italian-pizza-chain-closes-its-two-colorado-locations-40810757/</link>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:38:22 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2024-42/rosso_pomodoro.webp" alt="a margherita pizza" /><p>It is a staple at Eataly locations in the U.S., but you can no longer get it in Colorado. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/italian-pizza-chain-closes-its-two-colorado-locations-40810757/">Italian Pizza Chain Exits the State, Closes Two Locations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Denver&#8217;s Oldest Pizzerias: 11 Classics to Try</title>
		<link>https://www.westword.com/food-drink/the-oldest-pizzerias-in-denver-colorado-12983435/</link>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:59:31 -0600</pubDate>
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						<enclosure url="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2018-40/oldestitalian-20181007-lirette021.webp" length="0" type="image/webp" />
				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2018-40/oldestitalian-20181007-lirette021.webp" alt="exterior of a building with a &quot;carl&#039;s pizza&quot; sign" /><p>From Carl's to Lechuga's, these spots have been around for decades. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/the-oldest-pizzerias-in-denver-colorado-12983435/">Denver&#8217;s Oldest Pizzerias: 11 Classics to Try</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>One of Denver&#8217;s Oldest Pizzerias Has Closed</title>
		<link>https://www.westword.com/food-drink/one-of-denvers-oldest-pizzerias-has-closed-40791962/</link>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:59:12 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/IMG_1750.jpg" alt="&quot;guiseppe&#039;s pizzeria&quot; sign" /><p>It had been open since 1988 and was bought by a new owner three years ago. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/one-of-denvers-oldest-pizzerias-has-closed-40791962/">One of Denver&#8217;s Oldest Pizzerias Has Closed</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Move Over, Pepperoni! Pickle Pizza Is Having a Moment</title>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:32:59 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/cart-driver-lohi.jpg" alt="pickle pizza" /><p>It's dilly and delicious — here's where to find it. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/where-to-find-the-best-pickle-pizza-in-denver-40791404/">Move Over, Pepperoni! Pickle Pizza Is Having a Moment</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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