“I’m just simplifying my life,” said Justin Brunson. “I really want to focus on River Bear.”
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Restaurant There won’t reopen after four years in LoHi
A sister location in Telluride, which preceded Denver, is still operating.
Convenience store slated for former Wayward restaurant space in Riverfront Park
Wayward closed in April 2018.
Bakery known for mochi muffins plans location at edge of RiNo
The San Francisco-born Third Culture Bakery has operated in Aurora since February.
Running list: Denver restaurants permanently closed in wake of coronavirus pandemic
News of permanent closures has been trickling in since March. Here it is in one spot.
Meadowlark Kitchen won’t reopen after five years in RiNo
The business opted not to do takeout or delivery during the pandemic.
Punch Bowl Social departs Stapleton, hopeful on Broadway
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
Beard Papa’s got its start in Osaka, Japan, in 1999.
Cherry Creek seafood spot uses slowdown to test new concept
“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
“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.”