But those that did open in the Mile High offer signs that downtown is coming back: Fuel & Iron, for example, has taken over the space occupied by Brass Tacks, which cited a lack of clientele in LoDo as a driver of its decision to close. But amid all this diversity, there was one clear trend: Many restaurants are now choosing to open in Denver's suburbs instead of the city.įrom Lakewood to Littleton, more new spots opened outside of Denver last month than within city limits. We reported sixteen openings in April, which ranged from a Pueblo-themed bar to a French/Vietnamese bakery to a pizza and pasta joint from a James Beard award-winning chef and restaurateur. As we head into summer, the dining scene is heating up, too.
