Oregon-based Next Level Burger was founded by Denver native Matt de Gruyter and wife Cierra in 2014 and has seven locations in Oregon, Texas, Washington and California.
Plant-based burger chain owner expanding to hometown of Denver
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Seafood restaurant surfacing in Market Station this week
The Water Grill chain will open its first Colorado location and join five other retail tenants at the mixed-use development at 1691 Market St.
Patxi’s Pizza in Cherry Creek closes after real estate sold to developer
“Our lease has abruptly ended,” a note on the door reads. The pizza chain, which operated there since 2013, said its whole team has been relocated.
Gay bar and restaurant Sir opens in former Vesta space in LoDo
It will host DJ nights and drag brunches with an upscale menu that includes caviar and Coulotte steak. One of the owners has a “Real Housewives” connection.
DIA seeks developers to build hotels and restaurants near cell phone lot
Airport officials envision at least 200 hotel rooms with a rooftop bar as well as casual and drive-thru restaurants on the 26-acre site.
Maria Empanada ventures into Boulder
“We’re extending our wings,” founder Lorena Cantarovici said of the chain’s fifth restaurant.
Tony P’s tossing current location for smaller slice of LoHi
“I’m sure anyone with their head screwed on right could do well here,” said Tony Pasquini, who is trying to sublease his pizzeria at 2400 W. 32nd Ave.
Evergreen poke bowl restaurant opening location in Denver
Kiki’s Fresh Bowls launched during the pandemic after the founders “realized that easy, fast-grab, healthy cuisine worked very well.”
Billy’s Inn opening another location in Congress Park
After nine decades at 4403 Lowell Blvd., Billy’s Inn will also be serving tequila and tacos at 1222 Madison St.
Barbecue joint closes after six months in Edgewater Public Market
R&R BBQ isn’t the only barbecue exiting Denver. Owlbear Barbecue in RiNo announced its closure last week.
