Although restaurateurs say it's tough to do business in Denver, several big eateries are joining the lineup.
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If you’re able to make a contribution of any amount, your dollars will make an immediate difference in helping ensure the future of local journalism in Denver.Where are you getting your breakfast burrito this morning? For a big, bargain option, it's been hard to beat the deal at the five locations of Los Dos Potrillos, a homegrown chain created by the Ramirez family. And now there's a sixth as handy as those to-go burrito options:While many major restaurateurs have complained that it's impossible to open a restaurant within Denver city limits, the Los Dos move defies that. And several more big openings are coming right up: Both Schoolyard Beer Garden and Cracker Barrel held a slew of soft-opening events this week in anticipation of opening on Monday, April 21. A new HashTAG will open downtown next week, too. Downtown has two new bars, although one is a rebrand and another only temporary. Hotel Teatro has added a wine bar to The Study, the cozy area right by the Nickel. And two hours before tipoff on every game day, Denver's Union Station will be opening the Nuggets Gold Mine Bar on the lower level, where it will offer special drinks and other deals.Despite some renewed energy, operators big and small are finding it tough to weather these uncertain economic times. The satellite location of Rivers and Roads Coffee just shuttered on Champa Street — but that spot will soon become Cafe Tres, a Cuban bakery."You put heart and money and energy into opening and running a restaurant. Changes like this are a bittersweet thing," says Rivers and Roads co-owner Mike Keen, who notes that"the Champa Street location was only five minutes from our place on Bruce Randolph, so we hope that our regulars don't really feel like they're losing their spot."Although Colorado has had a Cracker Barrel in 1995, Denver will finally get its first location on Monday; we got a sneak peek of theReopening, the alt-weekly she co-founded in September 1977. She’s been inducted into the Colorado Press Association Hall of Fame, the Association of Alternative Newsmedia Hall of Fame and the Colorado Restaurant Association Hall of Fame. She’s also received dozens of local, state and national awards for writing, including first place for feature writing and first place for column writing with the Society of Professional Journalists. Patricia is a weekly commentator onIf you value independent journalism, please consider making a contribution to support our continued coverage of Denver’s] evolving dining scene and the latest culinary innovations our community offers.. Westword may earn a portion of sales from products & services purchased through links on our site from our affiliate partners. ©2025 Denver Westword, LLC. All rights reserved.
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