Molly Martin

Denver

Freelance Writer and Contributor at Freelance

Food and Drink Editor at Westword

Food & Drink Editor, Denver Westword IG: @mollydbu

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Articles

My Hairy Dyke Truth

3 weeks ago | medium.com | Molly Martin

Beards and bushes and leg hair inspired by a photo of Cathy CadeIt was 1967, and I was a freshman at Washington State University, living in the dorms — tiny rooms where two people shared a space roughly the size of a generous closet. Once you pulled the beds out from the wall, you had about six inches of precious real estate between them. Cozy!The bathrooms were shared among all the women on the floor.
LoHi French Restaurant Noisette Is Closing

1 month ago | westword.com | Molly Martin

In 2022, Denver was in the midst of a French dining revolution, thanks to the addition of spots such as Chez Maggy, Le Bilboquet Denver, Brasserie Brixton and Noisette, which made a stunning debut at 3254 Navajo Street in LoHi that August. But less than three years later, Noisette has announced that it is set to close on June 14.
Semiprecious Is Poised to Become the Best New Bar in Denver Sunnyside

1 month ago | westword.com | Molly Martin

Originally from Atlanta, Capoferri has worked in hospitality since the age of fourteen. A stint in the copywriting world brought him to Losa Angeles in 2010 for a gig — though he also worked as a bartender and "fell in love with the bar side," he recalls. In 2014, he started a consulting company and "took a break from making drinks to serve as a Campari ambassador" until 2019.
The Best Things Our Food Editor Ate in April, After Being Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

1 month 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.
Every Opening and Closing This Week: Jeff Osaka Shutters Last Spot, Kizaki and Catira Debut

2 months 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.
Dance with All, but Don’t Fall

2 months 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.
A Sisterhood on the Front Lines

2 months 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.
Every Opening and Closing This Week: Tasty Pot LoHi Debuts, Lucky Noodles Is Back and More

2 months 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.
Belles & Boots Brings Line Dancing, Mechanical Bull to LoDo

2 months ago | westword.com | Molly Martin

Francois Safieddine's Lotus Concepts includes multiple locations of ViewHouse and My Neighbor Felix; last year, the company introduced a new comcept, the highly Instagrammable Wonderyard Garden + Table in the Ballpark neighborhood. On Friday, April 4 — just in time for Rockies Opening Day — it's adding another downtown spot to its lineup with the debut of Belles & Boots at 1930 Blake Street.
12 Best Rockies Opening Day Food, Drink Specials in Denver

2 months ago | westword.com | Molly Martin

No matter how good — or downright awful — the team is, Colorado Rockies Opening Day brings party vibes to downtown. This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of Coors Field (and our favorite home game hot dog cart, Diamond Dawgs) and the season is packed with theme nights. But whether you're going to a game or not, Opening Day is an excuse to don some purple gear and take advantage of all the fun that local restaurants and bars have planned.