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Punch Bowl Social departs Stapleton, hopeful on Broadway

Aaron Kremer June 9, 2020

The company, which had 20 locations that went dark in March, predicts business won’t get back to prepandemic levels for three years.

International cream puff chain plans Denver location

Thomas Gounley June 9, 2020

Beard Papa’s got its start in Osaka, Japan, in 1999.

Cherry Creek seafood spot uses slowdown to test new concept

Lily O'Neill June 8, 2020

“It’s sort of a Tuesday night, under $20 dinner to-go concept that’s built for the neighborhood, but I wanted the backing of Blue Island behind it,” owner Sean Huggard said.

Not so gr-r-reat news: Cereal cafe closes in Arvada

Thomas Gounley June 8, 2020

“The virus made it a really awkward time for our lease to expire,” said a co-owner, adding the most popular menu item was “unicorn poop.”

Costa Vida closes restaurants in Stapleton, Arvada

Thomas Gounley June 5, 2020

The Utah-based Mexican chain has more than 90 locations, according to its website.

Rubio’s Coastal Grill won’t reopen its six Colorado locations

Thomas Gounley June 4, 2020

CEO Marc Simon blamed the coronavirus pandemic in a June 1 email to employees.

Tony Roma’s closes after two years downtown

Thomas Gounley June 3, 2020

It’s on the same block as The Oceanaire, which also won’t reopen as coronavirus restrictions ease.

Photo slideshow: Downtown Denver boards up

Thomas Gounley June 2, 2020

The coverings, some of which were installed prior to Monday, were up ahead of an expected fifth evening of Denver protests over the death of George Floyd.