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The Counter at Odell’s: Japanese Fine Dining Inside a Bagel Shop

By day, the sunny corner lot that houses Odell’s Bagels buzzes with morning regulars ordering expertly crafted open-faced sandwiches and bacon, egg, and cheeses while others quickly drop in to grab a coffee and an everything bagel with cream cheese to go. But when the sun starts to set, a transformation takes place. Entering the […]

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4 Denver Coffee Shops and Bakeries That Don’t Disappoint

I don’t usually post about coffee shops and bakeries because I’m not a morning person. Getting up and facing other humans before 8am is my own personal hell. But sometimes, the best goodies require getting out of the house before lunchtime, so I wanted to share a few spots that are still doing amazing things […]

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Where to Eat for Mile High Asian Food Week 2025

Now in its third year, Mile High Asian Food Week returns April 27 – May 3, 2025, with participating businesses spread across Denver and the Front Range. The annual event helps elevate and support locally owned and operated Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) businesses in Colorado. With 80 vendors signed up, there’s no […]

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New Restaurants: Jan/Feb 2025 Report

As I announced in January, I’m keeping a list of every new and upcoming restaurant opening in and around the Denver area. I regularly update the list based on your tips and my research, and so far I’ve marked 36 restaurants, bars, or cafes that have opened their doors since January 1. But not all […]

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Recs for Right Now: March 2025

Here my March 2025 recommendations for restaurant dishes/drinks worth trying before they leave menus. Get them while you can! This is an excerpt from the New Denizen newsletter on Substack. Subscribe for free to be the first to get my curated lists of new restaurant openings and recommendations. Beef rib goulash Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails […]