Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill, the Portland-based restaurant concept that opened its first Colorado restaurant in the Union Station neighborhood in 2014, has announced its expansion in the Denver market with a second location to open in Cherry Creek North. Slated for a May 2016 opening, the Cherry Creek Thirsty Lion will be located at 201 Columbine St.
The space formerly was where Earl’s Kitchen + Bar until it closed in June 2014. Construction and street closures were blamed for Earl’s demise. The 250 Columbine project is nearly complete but work continues on the old post office site across the street.
With a prime location at the corner of Second Avenue and Columbine, Thirsty Lion will be joining more than 300 other independently owned shops, galleries and restaurants and more than 150 premium stores in Denver’s premier shopping and dining neighborhood. Accompanying the current and upcoming retail offerings, the residential options in Cherry Creek are growing rapidly with the construction of two new luxury apartment buildings, as well as the independent hotel 245 Columbine which opens in the spring.
“With all of the redevelopment, both commercial and residential, in Cherry Creek, I think it’s safe to say that Thirsty Lion is moving into this exciting neighborhood at just the right time,” said Thirsty Lion CEO John Plew. “We’ve experienced enormous success with our first Denver location in Union Station, which has also undergone incredible redevelopment, and we think Cherry Creek offers similar opportunities for success.”
Since opening in April 2014, Thirsty Lion Union Station has quickly become one of the restaurant company’s most successful locations, which includes six existing locations across Oregon, Arizona, and Colorado. In addition to Cherry Creek, openings in Gilbert, Ariz. and Dallas, Texas, have also been announced for 2016 and 2017.
Thirsty Lion’s culinary commitment is to provide an eclectic variety of cuisines, with an emphasis on local ingredients and bold flavors. A seasonal fresh sheet will focus on the changing season’s offerings, featuring unique ingredients including fresh seafood, quality meats and local vegetables and fruits. At each location, the bar features a large selection of craft beers on tap, many of which are local to the city, offering a beer on hand for every plate and every palate. The gastropub also features unique craft cocktails that utilize combinations of fresh fruit purees, juices and premium liquors, as well as 25 different wines by the glass.
To learn more about Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill visit www.thirstyliongastropub.com.
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