Gravitas Development Group, a local firm specializing in urban infill development, has announced Sushi Ronin as the final tenant of its new five-story development at 2930 Umatilla. Located in the LoHi neighborhood directly south of the popular neighborhood eatery Linger 2930 Umatilla will house a mix of office and restaurant tenants.
“We reviewed a variety of concepts for the street-level restaurant space at 2930 Umatilla and felt that Sushi Ronin was an ideal fit for both the building and the neighborhood,” said Ryan Diggins, Gravitas Development Group partner. “LoHi needs a sushi restaurant to call its own and Corey Baker’s impressive experience and vision for Sushi Ronin will work well in a neighborhood in which chef-driven restaurants have been the catalyst to development.”
Comprised of 23,000 square feet, 2930 Umatilla is currently home to Delivery Agent, the market leader in turning viewers into revenue-generating consumers, located on the building’s third, fourth and a portion of the fifth floors. The building starts and stops with restaurants; the street level and top floors will both be home to local dining concepts, each slated to open in late 2015. The top floor will be operated by restaurateur Justin Cucci, the chef/owner of other popular Denver concepts including Linger, Root Down and Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox. The restaurant will showcase unobstructed eastern views of downtown Denver from a large open-air patio.
Sushi Ronin will make its home on the bottom street level space. At the helm of the restaurant is Executive Chef and partner Baker. Baker has more than 10 years experience and training in the art of sushi and Japanese cuisine, from numerous master sushi, kaiseki and kappo-style chefs. Baker was formerly the head sushi chef at Denver’s lauded Sushi Den, where he worked for more than six years. Prior to that, in 2004, Baker opened Sushi Hai, located in Denver’s Highlands neighborhood, and ran the kitchen as the executive chef for three years. Baker also has experience in the kitchens at Sushi Sasa, Sushi Yoshi, Sweet Ginger/Spicy Ginger and Rice Bistro.
Boasting just under 2,000 square feet, Sushi Ronin will feature transitional indoor/outdoor space and a distinct dining area and bar/lounge. With an omakase forward menu, Sushi Ronin will also offer a curated sake and spirits to complement the menu.
“I’m looking forward to bringing my vision for Sushi Ronin to life,” Baker said. “The concept of Sushi Ronin is rooted in traditional sushi preparation, and this will be juxtaposed with an esoteric-traditional menu to create an intimate yet energetic environment.”
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