Denver losing two iconic eateries

Two decades-old Denver restaurants are leaving the dining landscape: Las Delicias on 19th Avenue and The Egg Shell in Cherry Creek North.

Las Delicias, a 40-year-old fixture on 439 E. 19th Ave. shuttered abruptly last week with a note on the door and its website saying it was “closing for remodeling,” and would reopen next spring.

Westword, however, who first reported the closing, speculates that the iconic eatery may remain closed due to the loss of the parking lot across the street. The parking lot is being transformed into a large residential and retail development, and the loss of the lot made parking in the popular Uptown neighborhood “challenging”.

Whether or not the original location reopens, Las Delicias continues to operate four other outposts throughout the metro area. For locations, go to www.lasdelicias.us.

Meanwhile, The Egg Shell, a 30-year presence in Cherry Creek North, has announced it will shutter the 235 Fillmore St. spot on Sept. 27. Owner Peggy Bevan told Eater Denver that she has been scouting other locations.

Western Development, owner of the building, is finally putting in place its long-intended plan to demolish the site for new development. The development firm said seven years ago, when the beloved Mel’s Restaurant and Bar closed due to then-impending redevelopment, that it intended to scrape the site.

Pending city approval, Western Development will build a seven-story office and retail space.