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Cafe Rio Burritos Coming to Colorado Springs Next Year

The fast casual restaurant’s ninth Centennial State location is expanding its reach south of Denver.

Leading Nepalese Barbecue Chain Opening Soon in Aurora

Keep your eye (and nose) out for Bajeko Sekuwa’s voluminous list of grilled Eastern eats at the end of March.

The Green Collective Eatery Expanding Into Washington Park

The fast casual smoothie, salad, toast, juice, and adaptogenic latte eatery will open at the front of a popular pilates studio.

Meta Asian Kitchen Moving Locations and Adding a Sit-Down Eatery

Watch for MAK food soon at Honor Farm’s haunted space and for MAKfam family-inspired Chinese eats in the fall.

More Fast Casual Spicy Chicken Bites Coming to Fort Collins in the Fall

A third Dave’s Hot Chicken will be clucking on College Avenue in Midtown.

Boulder’s Rush Bowls Bringing More Silky Mixes to Denver Soon

Watch for a new store downtown in February and a new northwest location later in 2023.

Innovative Cocktail Bar/Salon Arriving in Downtown Denver in the Fall

The Olive Tiger will offer ‘luxury, first-class experience’ via cocktails and salon services.

Zwei Brewery Co. Expanding Its Fort Collins Footprint

Offering up ‘German standards,’ the microbrewery that began in 2004 at CSU has become a community staple.

A Second STK Steakhouse Set for Cherry Creek

One Group’s hip, high-end dining experience offers an upbeat setting for cocktails, red meat, and seafood.

Limelight Hotel to Shine on the University of Colorado in 2025

The 250-room hotel and conference center will also offer a ground-floor restaurant.

Celebrated ‘Jew-ish’ DC-based Deli Bringing Two New Stores to Denver

Call Your Mother isn’t just an order, it’s an award-winning deli.

Shipley Do-Nuts Still Searching For a Northern Colorado Home

The Houston-based breakfast pastry franchise hit several snags in trying to settle in Fort Collins.

HashTAG Adding a Boozy Brunch Spot to Downtown Denver

Get ready for cast-iron cinnamon rolls, Benedicts, and hotcakes alongside Bloody Marys and mimosas.

Sexy Pizza Plans to Strut Back Into Capitol Hill Later This Year

The community-minded pizzeria will continue to deliver from its nearby Lincoln Park ghost kitchen.

Smith + Canon Ice Cream Co. Moving to Two New Digs

Watch for the coffee + ice cream store's dual Denver and Aurora openings in the coming weeks.

Chipotle Number 11 Arriving in Colorado Springs Sometime in 2023

Get ready for more stewed meat and sauteed veggies stuffed atop and under toppings.

The Sunset Amphitheater to Host Several Eateries Outside

The new, 8,000-seat Colorado Springs entertainment complex is slated to hold its first show beneath Pike's Peak next summer.

The Bindery’s Global Artisanal Fare Coming to the Denver International Airport

Get ready for cozy fare, classic cocktails, and a solid wine selection while waiting for departure.

Artisanal Meats at Il Porcellino Salumi Slated For Dinners in March

Founder and owner Bill Miner plans to serve up the retail store's locally- and sustainably-sourced charcuterie food in hand-made pastas.

Southern Fried Popeyes Franchise Coming to Northwest Denver

Get ready for another serving of the Louisiana Kitchen’s classic fried chicken.