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New Restaurant Cheat Sheet: Jan 2026 Report

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 […]

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Velvet Lasso: The Western-Themed Bakery Big on Nostalgic Sweets

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 […]

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New Restaurant Cheat Sheet: Dec 2025 Report

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 […]

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New Restaurant Cheat Sheet: Nov 2025 Report

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 […]

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New Restaurant Cheat Sheet: Oct 2025 Report

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 […]