'I'm basically building a new restaurant that could function on its own if needed.'
) in 2015. It quickly gained a reputation as one of the city's top restaurants for its hip-hop fueled vibes and exhilarating take on Chinese food, which includes longtime favorites like bone marrow fried rice and Beijing duck rolls.
Hop Alley is also quite small, though, and the limited seating means that there is often a wait and that it's tough to accommodate large groups. Now Lee has acquired the former Chalk Digital Bureau space situated behind Hop Alley and has begun the process of adding a small kitchen, bar and private dining room.
Lee expects the new space to be done by February 2023. Hop Alley is open for business as usual in the meantime, and as the weather gets colder, it's the perfect time to visit for a fix of the restaurant's staple, la ji zi, fried chicken loaded with mouth-numbing Sichuan chile spice. Hop Alley is located at 3500 Larimer Street and is open from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, visit
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