Riot BBQ has taken over the kitchen at Sedalia’s Wide Open Saloon, pairing its smokehouse favorites with the venue's summer concert lineup.

Cerebral Brewing signed a decade‑long lease for a 4,200‑sq‑ft Parker Main Street taproom with about 22 taps and a large patio. The brewer hopes to open in summer 2027.

After ten years, Denver's Hinman Pie will close at the end of May. Pickups are available at the 40th Avenue commissary through the final week.

Atomic Cowboy agreed to pay $800,000 to about 700 servers after arbitration found alleged tip‑credit abuses; a Denver judge approved the settlement last Friday.

South Broadway’s 1980s speakeasy The Delorean will close after a final weekend of DJ nights, an all‑vinyl party and karaoke ending June 7.

Colletta will open this summer at The Westin Riverfront in Avon, serving house-made pastas, wood-fired pizzas and scenic patio dining.

El Pollo Loco has opened a Lakewood restaurant at 6441 W. Colfax Ave., its fourth Colorado location, joining earlier Denver and Arvada openings.

Benihana Express will open at 1380 16th St in the 16M building, taking roughly 3,035 sq ft and joining new dining arrivals on Denver’s 16th Street Mall.

The University of Denver outpost of Jelly Cafe was sold and quietly reopened as Holi Jelli, keeping brunch while adding Indo‑American dishes and later hours.

Nederland's Decent Bagel is opening a second east Boulder shop near 55th and Arapahoe, joining Call Your Mother and local bagel makers. Owners hope to open by the end of June.

Orchard Town Center is set to add MilkShake Factory, CHICHA San Chen and Texas de Brazil, expanding Westminster’s dining options.

Call Your Mother is taking over the former Starbucks at Happy Canyon. Permits peg the space at about 1,500 square feet with a roughly $64,000 build‑out.

The Bad Ass Coffee at 2990 N. Speer Blvd in Denver’s Highlands has closed; the 1,500‑sq‑ft corner unit is now listed for sublease. Brokers are marketing the space with high-visibility counts.