In this month’s cheat sheet a top Denver chef returns with a new taqueria, a vibey Italian-ish pasta shop, and a rockin’ new cocktail lounge with a one-of-a-kind menu. This is an excerpt from the New Denizen newsletter on Substack, published one month after subscribers receive the list. Subscribe for free to be the first […]
Feeling adventurous and looking for a place to eat in the Denver area you haven’t tried yet? Check out New Denizen‘s list of brand new restaurants, bakeries, cafes, food trucks, and bars that opened in (and around) Denver in 2026. Updates will be made about once a week, so bookmark this page and check back […]
In this month’s cheat sheet a Pan-Latin rooftop restaurant with million-dollar views, an audio bar still finding its groove, and an African speakeasy with a techy twist on entry. This is an excerpt from the New Denizen newsletter on Substack, published one month after subscribers receive the list. Subscribe for free to be the first […]
These are my personal recommendations of the 10 best new restaurants that were added to the Denver metro dining scene in 2025, ranging from a bewitching Southern spot serving chicken on a stick to a family-run restaurant offering soul-fortifying Tibetan noodle soup. In a year when ambitious, boundary-pushing projects have become harder to back, the […]
Molino Chido is here to feed the people. Officially opened on Nov 11, 2025, it’s chef Michael Diaz de Leon’s first restaurant working with Denver restaurateur Tommy Lee (Uncle, Hop Alley), focusing on Mexico City–inspired street food. It’s a homecoming of sorts for Diaz de Leon. After leading ID Est Hospitality’s Brutø to its first […]
In this month’s cheat sheet a high-octane restaurant parks itself in Denver and a satisfying small-business alternative to corporate salad chains. This is an excerpt from the New Denizen newsletter on Substack, published one month after subscribers receive the list. Subscribe for free to be the first to get my curated lists of new restaurant […]
In this month’s cheat sheet, a new cool kids’ spot for late night eating and drinking has emerged, a globally inspired restaurant tucked underground debuted, and a high-end Cherry Creek convenience store that stirred online controversy. This is an excerpt from the New Denizen newsletter on Substack, published one month after subscribers receive the list. […]
While Denver boasts a wealth of attractions, the mountains are always calling, and summer and fall are no exceptions. The Rockies burst to life with lush greenery and wildflowers in the summer, later transforming into a golden wonderland as the trees change in the fall, making for a picture-perfect escape from the city’s hustle. Although […]
It was a fleeting 36 hours in Barcelona, Spain, but I packed in as much eating and drinking as possible. Here’s a rundown of the restaurants and bars that made it into my dining schedule, and the pros and cons of each. Save for your next trip to Catalonia, or share with a friend who’s […]
Editor’s Note: On September 15, 2025 the Michelin Guide awarded Kizaki One MICHELIN Star. I visited the restaurant in July 2025. Denver restaurateur Toshi Kizaki — known for running several of the city’s most popular Japanese eateries – has opened a new, eponymous omakase counter, Kizaki. At 70 years old, he works on‑site four nights a […]