Plus, a pair of sad goodbyes, a welcome post-fire return and an under-the-radar move on Colfax.
The cycle of life continues in Denver’s restaurant scene, with 10 openings and six closings to report. A few took place earlier this month and in June, so we have a little catching up to do: , the Littleton location of the local Mexican empire Los Dos Potrillo at 10065 W. San Juan Way made its triumphant return on July 9.
The owners used the downtime to make repairs and execute a full reimagining of the space, including a “Wall of Traditions” display to pay tribute to family recipes and traditions.
“Littleton has always held a special place in our hearts,” says Daniel Ramirez, CEO of Ramirez Hospitality Group, which owns the restaurant. “The support we received from this community — and from the first responders who were there when we needed them most — meant everything to our team. We didn’t keep this location closed and our people waiting because it was easy. We did it because this room is worth doing right.
”taking with it such signature dishes as its rotisserie chicken, excellent French dip, and a kale and apple salad that remains on the menu at Oak at Fourteenth in Boulder. Its replacement is La Vietta Trattoria, which opened July 9, bringing a large menu of pastas, steaks, and Milanese cutlets to the table, along with a monthly rotating prix-fixe special showcasing a different region of Italy.and it already looks like we need to update it after Hopscotch Beer Garden opened at the Denargo Market.
A line of 16 rotating taps keeps the beer flowing, while the space screams “fun! ” with space for volleyball, soccer, a water spout fountain, climbing wall and playground. Look for themed events like trivia night, fitness classes and live music, according to the new spot. We knew it was coming, but that doesn’t make saying goodbye any easier to a pair of long-beloved establishments that closed this week.
on July 5, even selling off the cafe’s tables and chairs to regulars who wanted to keep a memento at home. Meanwhile,of service on July 9, with owner/chef Aniedra Nichols hanging up her apron for the time being as well. News broke late this week that Pizzeria Lui has closed after 10 years.
The wood-fired Neapolitan pizza joint originally used an Acunto wood-burning oven from Naples, Italy, running at 900 degrees Fahrenheit, but later switched to an electric oven to keep up with demand. Through it all, it maintained its place on our“It is with gratitude that we share, that after 10 years, Pizzeria Lui is closed. We thank you for your loyalty and appreciation over the years. It has been wonderful getting to know each and every customer.
Thank you to the team at Pizzeria Lui for your hard work and dedication. We look forward to spending time with our families. If you need to reach out, please find our email on our website. ”With little fanfare, Deviation Distillery snuck out of Dairy Block a few weeks ago, we’ve learned.
There’s no sign on the door, no notice on the website, no announcement on social, and the phone number doesn’t work. We hope it’s just the tasting room that’s closed, and not the distilling business. The online merch store remains operational, but the option to buy spirits online is no longer active. We’ve reached out and hope to have more information soon.
Fans visiting the Catfish King at 5454 E. Colfax Ave. may be dismayed to find it closed, empty, and with all signs removed. But never fear, the fried-fish favorite is just moving down the street to 4100 E. Colfax Ave. in what looks like former Subway shop. Smaller, yes, and the drive-thru option is no more. We’ve reached out to learn more about the move and will update when we hear back.
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