The Spicy Kitchen

Mexican food truck concept converting to brick-and-mortar restaurant in former bakery building. Renovations in progress covering 1,102 square feet with extensive electrical, mechanical, plumbing, roofing, and kitchen work.

Casa Juani

Spanish seafood restaurant opening in former My Neighbor Felix space, operated by former Frasca Food & Wine Culinary Director Eduardo Valle Lobo and Chef Kelly Jeun

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

Blue Sushi Sake Grill coming to HiFi development at FlatIron Crossing. Part of Omaha-based Flagship Restaurant Group with 24+ locations nationwide. Will be first location in north Denver metro area.

Adventure Time Bar

Rotating-themed cocktail bar with 90-minute ticketed sessions. Debut theme is ‘Neon City’ with cyberpunk aesthetic. Features ambitious cocktail program with molecular techniques. Open Thursday-Saturday with multiple seatings.

Jersey Mike’s Subs

Jersey Mike’s Subs expanding into Denver’s Central Park neighborhood within Quebec Square retail center. Part of broader Colorado growth strategy by franchise owner Steven Ashoori. Will occupy approximately 1,800 square feet with planned hours 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and estimated staff of 22 employees.

LifeCafe at Castle Pines

Grab-and-go cafe opening inside new Life Time gym facility, offering nutritious smoothies, specialty coffee, and healthy meals. Also includes a poolside bistro for casual dining.

Keepers Cocktail Lounge

Sophisticated cocktail lounge opening inside the Apiary Hotel in Denver Tech Center. Will be open to both hotel guests and the public. Managed by Stonebridge Companies through F&B director.

Hell or High Water

Tiki bar Hell or High Water is relocating from LoDo to RiNo in Denver. The new location will be bigger with more capacity, next to Tracks nightclub in the former Millers & Rossi space. Current location closing in two weeks.

Maize

Intimate 18-course Mexican tasting menu restaurant accommodating only 8 guests per seating, featuring in-house masa program and six unique moles, from Fonda Fina Hospitality

Black Rock Coffee Bar

Drive-thru coffee shop planned for Denver’s Central Park neighborhood. One-story commercial building with approximately 1,490 square feet, construction valuation $869,000. Part of Runway 35 South retail cluster.