Molly Martin

2 weeks ago | westword.com | Molly Martin

But that is just a small snippet of what's happened over the last month following a breast cancer diagnosis — which is the reason I've been MIA as Westword's team of editors, writers and contributors stepped in to cover stories like the opening of Denver's first Los Dos Potrillos and the long-awaited debut of Pho Social.

1 month ago | westword.com | Molly Martin

After almost two decades on the Denver dining scene, Jeff Osaka is closing the doors on his last remaining restaurant today. The Sushi-Rama at 2615 Larimer Street — the original in what was once a five-location chain — will call it quits at the end of service on April 12. That follows the closure of Osaka Ramen earlier in April. New restaurants are springing up all over the metro area this month, but one local chain is plucked.

1 month ago | tradeswomn.medium.com | Molly Martin

My Mother and Audie Murphy Ch. 20They were told to dance with all the boys — but fall for none. Red Cross rules were clear: dating was fine, as long as the man wore officer’s stripes. Enlisted men were off-limits. By day, the women drove from camp to camp serving donuts. By night, they danced — sometimes until midnight, then back on their feet by 3 a.m. when the troops came off the line. It was often exhausting, but it was the job. Flo did her duty. She danced with everyone.

1 month ago | tradeswomn.medium.com | Molly Martin

ARC women provided support to the men–and each otherMolly Martin·Follow3 min read·--My Mother and Audie Murphy Ch. 19Surrounded by thousands of men, the women of the American Red Cross (ARC) held their own. They got along well with the soldiers — it was their job to lift spirits, provide comfort, and remind the men of home. In this overwhelmingly male environment, having three other women in their squad of Clubmobilers offered not just companionship, but a deep sense of mutual recognition.

1 month ago | westword.com | Molly Martin

After wrapping up a busy March for the food and drink scene, April kicked off with four additions — and there are more exciting openings on the horizon. Last April, chef/restaurateur Dana Rodriguez closed Cantina Loca, her Mexican eatery in LoHi; the space has now reopened, though it's serving a very different cuisine.