While 2014 yielded a bumper crop of new restaurants, bars and breweries in and around town, Eater Denver (www.denver.eater.com) is already compiling a hefty list of eateries to come this year. By Eater’s count, there are 53 new spots waiting in the wings.
“From second locations of several concepts, to the continuing boom in RiNo and on Tennyson Street, there is still much to look forward to in 2015,” the story says.
You can read snippets about all 53, but Eater also chose Denver’s 12 most anticipated openings listed in chronological order. They are:
* Chowder Room, 560 S. Broadway. A casual seafood cafe serving daily varieties of chowder, oysters, crab cakes, thick-cut calamari and more. Owned and operated by chef Matt Stein and his wife, Carrie. Anticipated opening: Jan. 13.
* Cho77, 43 S. Broadway. Dim sum, noodle bowls and other Asian dishes in a casual street food-focused setting. Owned and operated by chef Lon Symensma of ChoLon along with Larimer Associates. Anticipated opening: February.
* A yet-to-be-named seafood concept, 1043 Pearl St., Boulder. Sustainable seafood with a large oyster and raw bar, plus a GMO-free menu and plenty of vegetarian options. Owned and operated by Salt and Colterra chef Bradford Heap with his wife, Carol Vilate.
* Finn’s Manor, 2927 Larimer St. More than 6,000 square feet of space will be designated for six or so rotating food trucks, and the bar inside a weathered old home will pay tribute to New Orleans classic cocktails. Owned and operated by Noah Price, co-owner of the Populist and Crema Coffeehouse, his business partner Thomas Taylor and whisky brand ambassador Robert Sickler. Anticipated opening: March.
* Solitaire, 3927 W. 32nd Ave. A restaurant featuring diversified world cuisine and a comfortable bar in an updated space that formerly housed the Highland’s Garden Cafe. Ower: Mark Ferguson, formerly of Spago in Vail and Las Vegas. Anticipated opening: March.
* Osaka Ramen, 2611 Walnut St. An authentic ramen-ya serving traditional and non-traditional varieties plus bento boxes and side dishes. Owner: Chef Jeff Osada, who closed his restaurant Twelve last year. Anticipated opening: March.
* Il Porcellino Salumi, 4334 W. 41st St. A cured meat shop and deli with selections like coppa, nduja, chorizo and more. Owned and operated by Brian Albano and Bill Miner, both of Relish Catering.
* Bar Fausto, 3126 Larimer St. Cocktails and charcuterie in a 2,000-square-foot space that can accommodate close to 100 guests. Owned and operated by chef Jonathan Power of the Populist and Crema Coffee House, Koan Goedman of Huckleberry Roasters andd the team from design-built company FinArt. Anticipated opening: Spring.
* Souk Shawarma, 3200 Pecos St. inside the Avanti complex. A build-your-own Lebanese-inspired shawarma shop. Owned by chef Jon Robbins of Bistro Barbes. Anticipated opening: May.
* The Occidental, 1950 W. 32nd Ave. A neighborhood tavern serving as the more casual offshoot of adjacent sister establishment Williams & Graham. Owned by award-winning bar man Sean Kenyon and business partner Todd Colehour. Anticipated opening: May.
* Spanish concept yet-to-be-named from Justin Cucci at 2930 Umatilla St. Small Spanish-style tapas in the fifth floor of a mixed-use building that’s home to offices, another restaurant space and excellent views. Owned by chef and Linger/Root Down owner Justin Cucci. Anticipated opening: Late summer.
* American Bonded, 2706 Larimer St. A classic neighborhood bar and kitchen with a focus on American food, whiskey, wine and beer. Owned by Kenyon in partnership with Matchbox owners Justin Anthony and Lisa Vedovelli. Anticipated opening: Late summer.
For the rest of the newbie list, go to www.denver.eater.com/2015/1/7/7505867/get-ready-for-these-openings-in-2015-denver-boulder-restaurants-bars.
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