In this month’s cheat sheet, an S-tier chef duo launching their first restaurant, a Western-inspired bakery for the girlies, and a Japanese restaurant known for fire-kissed food makes its way to Denver. This is an excerpt from the New Denizen newsletter on Substack, published one month after subscribers receive the list. Subscribe for free to […]
In this month’s cheat sheet, a glittering Spanish wine bar, an Italian spot exploring one of Italy’s most storied food regions, and a Cuban pastry concept that upgraded to a permanent home. This is an excerpt from the New Denizen newsletter on Substack, published one month after subscribers receive the list. Subscribe for free to […]
Velvet Lasso, a new cafe in LoHi, is ready to swing open their doors on Valentine’s Day, Sat, Feb 14. Owner Bree Licata, who formerly ran the buzzy Portland bakery Flour Bloom, has now set up shop in Denver with a café full of the same treats she loved getting at bakeries while growing up […]
In this month’s cheat sheet there are two spots with very different takes on Italian-American cuisine, and a Japanese-style sando shop with lines out the door. 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]