Launched in 2010 at a farmers market in Cherry Creek, the business expanded to two food trucks in 2017 and signed a lease for its new restaurant in 2018.
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Fried chicken sandwich chain closes Arvada location after three years
Yellowbelly Chicken will still have locations in Boulder and Vail, which a co-founder said are more profitable.
Zaidy’s Deli co-owner talks decision to close after 35 years
“I was tired of serving subpar sandwiches,” co-owner Jason Rudofsky said of shuttering the Cherry Creek restaurant after pandemic-related expenses forced him to use cheaper cuts of meat.
RiNo poke shop closes as sales slip and winter pandemic challenge nears
Hi Tide opened at 2449 Larimer St. in 2018 but the restaurant shut down Oct. 2 because sales projections for the winter looked bleak.
Vegan pizzeria finds permanent Denver home after testing the market
Piante Pizzeria is taking over what used to be a Veterans of Foreign Wars building after a year of successful pop-up locations around the city.
Bonnie Brae restaurant puts dine-in service on ice for the winter
“The winter months ahead are going to be some of the most difficult that our industry has ever seen,” a letter to Brightmarten’s customers reads.
Wash Park’s Pho Haus owners add more modern concept in City Park West
Options include the hot lemongrass beef bahn mi and a “Pho Roll,” essentially a spring roll wrapped in a pho noodle.
Pandemic Pivot: Golden bakery’s long bread line helps make up for wholesale losses
Grateful Bread’s biggest account prior to the pandemic was the Pepsi Center. But retail sales picked up because people wanted to eat bread during the lockdown.
City Council approves 15 percent cap on restaurant commission to delivery apps
Denver joins cities like New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles, which passed similar regulations earlier in the pandemic.
Opening today: Junction Food & Drink is Denver’s newest food hall
The 12,220-square-foot location at the Colorado Center was originally slated to open in April, but then the pandemic arrived.