IN THE NEWS: Westword’s Jason Sheehan reviews The Empire Lounge (816 Main Street, Louisville, www.theempirerestaurant.com) and Johnny’s Diner (2323 South Havana Street, Aurora) and details the closing of Bugling Bull (1668 North Highway 67 in Sedalia), as well as the slated Nov. 17 opening of WaterCourse Cafe at the Aveda Academy at 17th and Market, […]

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IN THE NEWS: The Denver Post’s Tucker Shaw reviews Carol Lee Donut Shop and Burritos (7200 Meade St., Westminster). www.denverpost.com … Westword’s Jason Sheehan reviews The Berkshire (7352 East 29th Avenue) and Big Papa’s BBQ (6265 East Evans Avenue, www.bbqdenver.com). www.westword.com … 5280.com details the opening of Twelve (2233 Larimer St.). … Claire Walter’s Culinary […]

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IN THE NEWS: Westword’s Jason Sheehan reviews Marco’s Coal Fired Pizza (2129 Larimer Street, www.marcoscoalfiredpizza.com) and details the closing of Fritangas (2505 Federal Boulevard) and the openings of Indulge Wine Bar (Highlands Ranch — 1601 Mayberry Drive), La Sandia Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar (the Vistas at Park Meadows) and Zen Ultra Lounge and Organicity […]

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IN THE NEWS: The Denver Post’s Bill Husted reports, “The Gabby Gourmet 2009 Restaurant Guide tells it like it is about more than 500 area eateries — and it’s even bigger this year, a 1/4-inch bigger, the 23rd edition in 25 years. So here are the best of the best, the joints Gabby calls “Heavenly”: […]

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IN THE NEWS: The Rocky Mountain News reports the closings of Cherry Creek’s Mel’s Bistro and French 250, while Lori Midson reviews Juicy Lucy’s Steakhouse (250 Josephine St.) . www.rockymountainnews.com … The Denver Post’s Tucker Shaw reviews Second Home (150 Clayton Lane, secondhomedenver.com), while Kristen Browning-Blas visits Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery. www.denverpost.com … Westword’s […]

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IN THE NEWS: Westword’s Jason Sheehan reviews Relish (137 South Main Street, Breckenridge, www.relishbreckenridge.com) and details the opening of Bagali’s Italian Kitchen (570 Zang Street), the reopening of Nine75, and the closing of Aqua at 925 Lincoln. www.westword.com … The Rocky Mountain News’s Lori Midson reviews Annie’s Cafe (3100 E. Colfax Ave.). www.rockymountainnews.com … The […]

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IN THE NEWS: Ray Valente Sr., a well-known local restaurateur, announced his retirement set for Oct. 13 and will close his restaurant, the Denver Business Journal reports. Valente co-founded Valente’s Italian Restaurant (6995 W. 38th Ave. in Wheat Ridge) in 1964 and became its sole owner in 1971. denver.bizjournals.com … TheDenverChannel.com reports the closings of […]

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IN THE NEWS: The Post’s Tucker Shaw reviews The Oceanaire Seafood Room (1400 Arapahoe St.) and The Red Trolley (2639 W. 32nd Ave., theredtrolley.com). www.denverpost.com … Westword’s Jason Sheehan reviews Thai Lotus (5131 South Yosemite Street, Greenwood Village) and reports the closings of Pie Hole and Slim 7. www.westword.com … The Rocky Mountain News’s Lori […]

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IN THE NEWS: The Denver Post’s Kristen Browning-Blas considers The British Bulldog (2052 Stout St. at Broadway, www.britishbulldogdenver.com). www.denverpost.com … Westword’s Jason Sheehan reviews The Black Cat (1964 13th Street, Boulder, www.blackcatboulder.com) and reports the closing of Aladdin Cafe (2594 South Colorado Boulevard). www.westword.com … Claire Walter’s Culinary Colorado blog reviews Mici Handcrafted Italian (1531 […]

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IN THE NEWS: Westword’s Jason Sheehan reviews Masterpiece Delicatessen (1575 Central Street) and reports the closing of Prime 121 (121 Clayton Lane) and the opening of Lala’s Wine Bar + Pizzeria (410 E. Seventh Ave.). www.westword.com … The Denver Post’s Tucker Shaw reviews 14th Street Bar and Grill (1400 Pearl St., Boulder, 14thstreetbarandgrill.com) and Rocky […]

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