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1 week ago | 
denver.diningout.com | Linnea Covington
Denver restaurants rejoice, permitting may be easier now. Also on the good news side, we saw a handful of exciting restaurant openings. And, get ready for the summer with a Red Rocks shuttle and special menu, plus a new farmers’ market to look forward to. Read on for more top news stories and send us any tips via Instagram or by emailing [email protected].
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2 weeks ago | 
denver.diningout.com | Linnea Covington
Eating for work has a lot of perks, mainly, we get to try amazing food all month long and learn about the chefs making the dishes. This past March new restaurants kept popping up, and many of them slayed with an amazing menu and flavors sticking in our mind long after the meal was over. From a new lunch service in Union Station to Avanti Denver’s fresh concepts to yet another hit by chef Johnny Curiel, here are some of our favorites from March.
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2 weeks ago | 
restaurant-hospitality.com | Linnea Covington
The sandwich shop sells zero-proof beer and wine along with New York-style foodWhen Brian Murphy set out to open his first brick-and-mortar sandwich shop in Denver, he decided alcohol wouldn’t be part of the plan. Instead, he created Big Apple Bodega to be a sober space with zero-proof wine, beer, and other drinks to pair with his chopped cheese sandwiches.
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3 weeks ago | 
denver.diningout.com | Linnea Covington
Stepping inside TeaLee’s Tea House & Bookstore in Five Points gives one the sense of visiting a beloved aunty’s house. It’s the place to bring your mom for afternoon tea, or come in for a cozy solo bite. But owner Risë Jones (pronounced “REE-sah”) also offers visitors a sultry side downstairs, where intimate jazz shows, poetry slams, and readings take place. It also houses the small bookstore, chockfull of Black authors from around the world. Jones officially opened the doors in February, 2018.
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3 weeks ago | 
denver.diningout.com | Linnea Covington
March ends and with it comes April and the news of a killer happy hour in Uptown. Also fresh on the scene, a cowboy-themed barbecue spot and the third location of a casual Mexican restaurant. We’re sad to report the closing of Sushi-Rama, the last conveyor belt sushi eatery in the city. But on a positive note, Colorado officially has a state mushroom, and it’s not psychedelic.
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1 month ago | 
denver.diningout.com | Linnea Covington
In 2015 Avanti Food & Beverage opened in the LoHi neighborhood of Denver, bringing a hip food hall to the area. Fast forward 10 years and the popular spot has gotten a face lift thanks to Scout Interiors, as well as three new concepts in the main dining area. This year Avanti welcomed The Pizza Bandit, Farang Thai Kitchen, and Eloise American Bistro to the roster of first floor eateries, which still includes Bowl by Ko and Quiero Arepas.
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1 month ago | 
denver.diningout.com | Linnea Covington
After a busy St. Patrick’s Day, it’s a slow news week in the Denver restaurant world, for now. Spring is officially here and with that comes the growth of some new concepts, and the decay of even more. Legal battles appear to be stirring, this time with the La Loma family and Culinary Creative Group. Ease the tension with some tasty events and enjoy the last full week of March. Read on for more top news stories and send us any tips via Instagram or by emailing [email protected].
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1 month ago | 
denver.diningout.com | Linnea Covington
When chef Miles Odell decided to build a bagel shop in Denver, he wasn’t aiming to replicate New York or New Jersey bagels, nor was he eager to bring around the Montreal-style either. Instead, he created something unique to the Mile High City when he launched Odell’s Bagel last fall. “It’s inspired by the grains we use from Colorado, and the recipe and technique was created here so that’s why we call it the Denver-style bagel,” said Odell over the phone.
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1 month ago | 
denver.diningout.com | Linnea Covington
We are so excited to celebrate chef Johnny Curiel’s new opening, as well as a second location of Half Eaten Cookie’s regenerative beef burger joint. One sandwich shop owner went the extra mile to make things right, and a beloved chef has a new cooking show coming. There are a lot of events to book, so mark your calendar. Read on for more top news stories and send us any tips via Instagram or by emailing [email protected].
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1 month ago | 
denver.diningout.com | Linnea Covington
This week Bowl of ‘Zole comes back to Denver for its third iteration. As event experts (think Top Taco, Rare Steakfest, and Chicken Fight!), we can solidly say the pozole and mezcal party is a true delight. On Thursday, March 20 expect to enjoy around 20 food stations and over a hundred spirit samples.
