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Restaurants

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waffle cones at Sundae

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.

asia center sign over strip mall

Asia Center saga on hold as plans pulled from the city

By Gil AsakawaJune 4, 2026

“A win is a win. Let yourself feel it. Then put your shoes back on.”

Parisi fire damage

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. 

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MAKfam owners

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.”

Potager chef/co-owner Paul Warthen shopping at the Boulder Farmers' Market

Running Dry: Colorado’s drought is reshaping Denver’s farm-to-table dining

By Kara ElderJune 3, 2026

Chefs and farmers scramble to adapt as water shortages threaten local produce.

Steubens pride photo 2025

Pride Month specials giving back to Denver’s LGBTQ+ community

By Staci BerryJune 1, 2026

See which restaurants are participating in the “Eating Out With Pride” program benefiting the Center on Colfax.

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Dan Da Shrimp Paste

The five best bites we had in May

By Antony BrunoJune 1, 2026

Spinach, squab, shrimp and more from familiar chefs in new restaurants brought bold flavors.

chefs at work

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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Taste of Asia at the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival

The best food festivals in Denver this summer

By Antony BrunoMay 28, 2026

From cultural street fairs to restaurant-driven extravaganzas.

Boulder County dumpling favorite coming to Denver

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.

The W on Colfax

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.

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Pajarete

Why was there a cow on Platte Street this weekend?

By Sara RosenthalMay 26, 2026

Malinche Audiobar hosted its second Pajarete, featuring a live cow and coffee topped off with milk straight from the teat.

Osaka Sushi

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.

rendering of a taco bell cantina coming soon sign on a wall

Denver’s First Taco Bell Cantina lands at DIA

By Molly MartinMay 22, 2026

Sorry, you’ll have to refuel without alcohol right now.

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an arvada food truck

How to embark on a week-long taco tour of Arvada

By Keith McBrayerMay 20, 2026

Venture past Olde Town and you’ll find something for every day of the week (not just taco Tuesday).

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

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

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.”

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parisi storefront

Every Opening and Closing This Week: Three Fires Temporarily Close Two Restaurants

By Antony BrunoMay 16, 2026

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

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