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Restaurants

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Poor Boys in the Source

Every opening and closing this week: Temaki Den chef opens po’ boy pop-up

By Antony BrunoAugust 22, 2026

Plus: Chili Verde ends its 17-year run, Syrup closes, and Call Your Mother Deli adds another location.

A spread of Hawaiian lunch plates and spam musubi.

Kona Hawaiian BBQ highlights the Hawaiian plate lunch

By Keith McBrayerAugust 21, 2026

Forget the poke bowl for a minute: these fast-casual spots are all about macaroni salad, rice, and grilled meats.

Rock Bottom Centennial

Small Bites: Rock Bottom Brewery sued by landlord over unpaid rent

By Antony BrunoAugust 21, 2026

Plus: Another Filipino restaurant in danger, another old-school restaurant demolished, another opening delayed.

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interior of a dining room

Two Denver spots named among the best Mexican restaurants in the U.S. 

By Antony BrunoAugust 19, 2026

Neither will surprise you, but the recognition remains well-deserved.

Chef-John-Wilson_Bella-Colibri_Golden-Colorado_Italian-Restaurant

Is this Denver’s hardest-working chef? 

By Antony BrunoAugust 18, 2026

Trick question. He works in Golden.

Mizuna outside

Cafe Calendar: Mizuna celebrates 25 years with progressive dinner block party

By Antony BrunoAugust 17, 2026

Plus: Stanley Marketplace celebrates 10 years with a tasting event and Octoberfest tix go on sale.

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Rock Bottom Centennial

Every opening and closing this week: Rock Bottom continues to bottom out

By Antony BrunoAugust 15, 2026

Plus: The beginning of an Era in Aurora.

Small Bites: Legal woes rain down on Denver bars, former restaurant owner

Small Bites: Legal woes rain down on Denver bars, former restaurant owner

By Antony BrunoAugust 14, 2026

Plus: More seafood in Denver coming soon, while foodborne illnesses continue to spread.

Uptown’s new pizza pop-up is literally a hole in the wall

Uptown’s new pizza pop-up is literally a hole in the wall

By Lane RiceAugust 13, 2026

After School Pizza serves New York-inspired sourdough slices through a hidden window.

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Cinq a Sept - space

First Look: Cinq à Sept is a sensual affair

By Samantha FarmerAugust 12, 2026

It’s hard to believe everything on this French restaurant’s menu is under $30.

Roujiamo - the world's oldest sandwich

It’s been called the world’s oldest sandwich. Here’s where to find it in Denver

By Antony BrunoAugust 11, 2026

The elusive roujiamo is also known as a “Chinese hamburger.”

corisca wine bar

Uncork a wine deal for every day of the week at these Denver restaurants

By Colleen FlynnAugust 10, 2026

From half-off bottles and discount pours to pairing specials, here’s where to sample for less.

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Carriage House Cheesman Park

Every opening and closing this week: Carriage House opens along Cheesman Park

By Antony BrunoAugust 8, 2026

Plus, another slice of Enzo’s, new owners take the Wooden Spoon for a spin and a sushi spot reopens.

Charminar Express

Charminar Express Brings Hyderabadi Street Food to Denver

By Keith McBrayerAugust 7, 2026

For owner Aravind Gurram, the Indian food truck is also a real-life business-school project.

The Blue Pan Pizza at East 12th Avenue and Madison Street.

Small Bites: Six hotel restaurants in Colorado are among the best in the country 

By Antony BrunoAugust 7, 2026

Plus, Blue Pan Pizza goes Under the Umbrella, restaurant fraudster sentencing and more.

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Western Daughters Josh Curtiss and Noah Heaney

First Look: Western Daughters Wine Bar defies stereotypes — starting with a butcher

By Antony BrunoAugust 6, 2026

“The reason to come here is because it supports people who are doing things that will allow people to continue coming to places like this for generations.”

exterior of a building with a white brick wall and a retro statue on top

Enzo’s is back on Colfax. Again. (Sort of)

By Antony BrunoAugust 6, 2026

A new owner has revived the pizza restaurant adjoining the PS Lounge on Colfax.

a rainbow croissant

Edgewater bakery expanding to a second Denver location this fall

By Antony BrunoAugust 5, 2026

Black Box Bakery will soon open a sit-down café.

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Palisade peach crumble pie

Short and sweet: How to make the most of this summer’s Palisade peach season

By Abigail BlissAugust 5, 2026

Above-average heat pushed this year’s harvest ahead of schedule, so hurry to enjoy these specials around town.

Pickled peaches and tomatoes served with burrata

Got peaches? Try this pair of peachy recipes

By Abigail BlissAugust 5, 2026

Because Palisade Peach season means more peaches than most of us know what to do with.

large letters that spell hello hanging from the ceiling of a food hall

BBQ and Japanese sandos add fresh flavors to Edgewater Public Market

By Kristin PazulskiAugust 4, 2026

Two existing food vendors pivot to new concepts at the popular food hall.

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Tavernetta team sue another restaurant called… Tavernetta 

By Antony BrunoAugust 3, 2026

A Boston restaurant that opened in April goes by a remarkably similar name.

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