We’re switching things up and separating the Denver news from the openings and closings and from the events. That way you’ll get quicker snippets on what’s going on! You may have also noticed we didn’t post much last week, our website was down for maintenance. But it’s back now and all the DiningOut cities are on the same page, literally.
As for this week, we’re looking forward to a new Spanish-style kiosk in Union Station, your-new-favorite Asian restaurant, and a hot spot for smoothies. Sadly there’s some heavy closings too, including a beloved rotisserie chicken shop. Read on for more top news stories and send us any tips via Instagram or by emailing info@diningout.com.
Now Open
Mexican Food On the Move
After less than a year in business, Santo Remedio on Tennyson Street closed, the reasoning centered around the building’s structural issues. Lucky for us, we don’t have to wait any longer. The Mexican restaurant has found its new home in the former Red Tops Rendezvous location in Jefferson Park, open now. 2917 W. 25th Ave., Denver, santoremediorestaurant.com
Central Park Gets a New Mexican Spot
Lady Nomada in Central Park officially opened last week on October 21. It’s the third location of the Gastamo Group’s (Birdcall, Park Burger, Homegrown Tap & Dough, and Perdida) coastal Mexican concept. Visit the new spot seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. During lunch try the company’s new $14 lunch combo special and/ or go for weekday happy hour from 2 to 5 p.m. where drinks and bites start at $6. 7301 E. 29th Ave., Denver, nomadakitchen.com
Beer, Shopping, and Art in LoHi
The Outpost on Platte opened its doors last weekend, bringing Denver a new pop-up retail and event space by the craft beverage group, Wilding Brands (Denver Beer Co., Stem Ciders, Great Divide, Station 26, and more). Designed as a rotating retail and event space, the venue also acts as a taproom, gallery, pop-up shop, and studio. 1635 Platte St., Denver, outpostonplatte.com
9th Colorado Location of Chinese Food Giant
P.F. Chang’s opened its newest Colorado location at The Orchard Town Center in Westminster on Wednesday, October 29. The nearly 7,000-square-foot spot offers the same menu of wok-fired dishes, lettuce wraps, Mongolian beef, and the iconic Great Wall of Chocolate for dessert. 14416 Delaware St., Westminster, pfchangs.com
College Beers
The Auraria campus just got a new brewpub, Quad Side Tavern. The food menu features classic American eats from hot dogs to smash burgers to chili cheese fries. There’s a line up of soups and salads as well. On the drink side look for “school spirit” cocktails, canned local beers, and classic sips. 900 Auraria Pkwy., Unit #240, Denver, quadsidetavern.com
Coming Soon to Denver
Grab-and-Go Spanish Tapas Downtown
The team behind Union Station’s Ultreia plans to launch Camino by Ultreia this week. The easy-to-use concept features a kiosk designed to appeal to commuters, nearby office workers, and anyone else craving Spanish and Portuguese tapas or a charcuterie board on the go.
Chef Adam Branz has created a menu of salads, bowls, and bocadillos, otherwise known as little sandwiches, both hot and cold. Look for the Pisto Manchego Bowl, Jamón and Manchego Bocadillo, Toasted Escalivada Bocadillo, Garbanzo Grain Bowl, Gazpacho Salad, and more. Order ahead at ultreiadenver.com. Located in the Great Hall, opposite the main Wynkoop Street entrance at 17th Street.
New Noods On Colfax
Ma’s Kitchen Dim Sum & Noodles opens on November 1 inside the former Tacos Tequila Whiskey/Rolling Pin Pizza space at 1514 York St. along Colfax Avenue. Developed under the guidance of chef Xi Nuan Zheng, this spot marks the first dim sum and noodle restaurant in the area. Expect handmade dumplings, noodles, and more. 1514 York St., Denver, no website
Sipping Pretty in Greenwood Village
Smoothie King Greenwood Village enters with a bang on November 3. The grand opening week will showcase specials to all customers from the 3 to 7 p.m. On Monday, November 3, go in for a buy-one-get-one-free menu item. Tuesday gets you a free kid’s smoothie with the purchase of a 20-ounce or larger smoothie, and on Wednesday you can score a free extra or enhancer with any smoothie purchase. Expect $2 off any food item on Thursday, and the celebration wraps up on Friday with a free 20-ounce smoothie for any coat donated to Coats for Colorado. 8000 E. Belleview Ave., Suite B30, Greenwood Village, smoothieking.com
More Ice Cream Coming
Van Leeuwen will launch its second Colorado outpost on Wednesday, November 5 in LoHi. The company started in 2008, back when it was just a food truck in Brooklyn, New York. It’s known for serving fresh, French-style ice cream and plenty of dairy-free alternatives. Expect over 30 flavors, sundaes, milkshakes, housemade waffle cones, and more. 1535 Platte St., Denver, vanleeuwenicecream.com
Closings
Bye Bye Barbecue
After decades serving Centennial, Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q announced via social media it will close November 1. The barbecue chain started in 1949 by launching the first location in Jacksonville, Florida. The Centennial shop was the brand’s only Colorado outpost.
A LoHi Chicken Joint Flies Away
After almost 10 years in business, BriDer on Platt Street closed on October 23. The restaurant, founded by Steven Redzikowski and Bryan Dayton, is known for great rotisserie chicken, a fast casual setting, the best kale salad, and really good chocolate chip cookies. Rumor has it the cookies will be available at the team’s other restaurant, Oak at Fourteenth in Boulder.
Ghosted Downtown
Ghost Donkey closed for good on October 19. The mezcal-centric cocktail bar opened behind Union Station in 2021, a fun, bright, and hidden spot that may have been too secret in the end.
Final Pie
One of Denver’s oldest pizza joints shuttered a couple weeks ago. That’s right Giuseppe’s Pizzeria, which was at 5600 W. Dartmouth Ave., served its last pie since opening in 1988 at the end of September. There was no strong reason for the shuttering, the owners simply stated they were done.
