“When we re-opened Racines, there wasn’t the Broadway corridor,” Lee Goodfriend said. “There wasn’t RiNo. LoDo was mostly bars. The competition has become enormous.”
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Snooze CEO: ‘Our whole focus is how do we survive this’
The Denver-based brunch chain is conserving cash, said CEO David Birzon: It’s laid off 1,800 workers, closed 15 restaurants temporarily and told landlords it won’t pay rent for three months.
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Plus, Lakewood-based Natural Grocers says it’s given employees a pay bump.
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Also, two Denver hospitals have started testing for the virus.
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Plus, Denver-based startup Chef Connect pivots.
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Plus, a D.C.-based Mediterranean chain has delayed the opening of its first Colorado location.
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“I think I feel the same amount of uneasiness as everyone else, but I’m also proud to be opening to provide a little bit of relief for the community with our take-out food,” Fox Run Cafe’s owner said.
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Denver also announced a number of changes to parking enforcement on Tuesday.
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The governor also ordered “large placings of gathering” to close, specifically naming gyms, theaters and casinos.
Firm applies for demolition eligibility for Saucy Noodle building in Bonnie Brae
The restaurant has been a tenant for 55 years. “We have had no communication from our landlord regarding this notice,” it said on Facebook.