“This is my 18th restaurant, and the most money I’ve ever made was in the restaurants where I owned the real estate,” said Ed Novak.
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Owner of downtown salad restaurant files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
“The short answer is, it was COVID related,” said Hospitality Salad Co.’s attorney, who blamed the pandemic for reduced foot traffic.
Carrot margarita? Barbed Wire Reef owner opening Cap Hill taco spot
Wild Taco’s meat will be standard Mexican fare, but the cocktail menu will stand out.
Additional retail space proposed for Granite Tower downtown
CP Group, which paid $204 million last year for the 31-story building, plans to construct wings on two sides.
Pizzeria sued by landlord over unpaid rent, buildout
Piante Pizzeria still operates in Breckenridge, but an expansion to the Front Range didn’t go as planned.
Businessmen accused of DIA bribery charged for bribery attempt in Aspen
Samir Mashni and Dean Hachem allegedly tried to bribe a Florida airport exec in Aspen. Years earlier, a competitor accused them of bribery at DIA.
Owner of Bang Up To The Elephant, Beatrice & Woodsley selling them
Denver restaurateur Kevin Delk said he likes designing restaurants more than running them and he wants to be a consultant full-time.
Indian restaurant buys Annie’s Cafe real estate on East Colfax
Annie’s owner Peggy Anderson, who never owned the property, said the restaurant is looking for a new space, but family members will take over the business.
Second location of Golden coffee shop and bar in works in Sunnyside
“Our current location is right across the street from a new building being put up by Confluence, which is the same owner of Zia, and they just liked our shop,” Cindy said.
Padro opening second Cherry Creek cocktail bar after Forget Me Not success
The as-yet-unnamed spot will replace Coda Studio in the building next to Aviano Coffee.