The Great American Beer Festival will move from the Colorado Convention Center to Levitt Pavilion in Ruby Hill, Oct. 10–11, 2026 — the first outdoor GABF ever. Organizers say tickets go on sale in June.

Bad Rabbit Coffee, born from a refurbished trailer, will open a RiNo storefront at INDUSTRY RiNo in early March with coffee by Copper Door.

A lease dispute and a planned redesign threaten the Red Lion’s longtime Bridge Street spot in Vail Village. Locals and staff are scrambling to keep the 1963 institution in place.

Chef Best and partner Sean have opened Le Do Thai in LoDo, serving golden street noodles, plant-forward options and a full bar. The new spot is open for dine-in, takeout and delivery.

Three years after Michelin arrived, Colorado restaurants report sales and hiring lifts — but tourism boards that paid to bring inspectors are weighing whether the boost justifies the cost.

A family-run Cuban bakery that began at farmers' markets has opened a tiny Curtis Park counter serving pastelitos and cafecito in limited morning hours.

Machete Tequila + Tacos will close its Colfax outpost after 10 years, citing an expiring lease and heavy BRT construction that cut traffic to the restaurant.

Lilac Coffee is opening a 450-square-foot grab-and-go in Granite Tower's plaza, bringing its Colfax favorites to downtown Denver.

Boulder‑born Snarf’s will open a new Aurora shop next Monday and has at least three other Denver‑area locations in development. The chain’s expansion touches neighborhoods from Montbello to Lakewood.

The pink‑fronted Lakewood landmark is back after a multimillion‑dollar rehab by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, reviving cliff divers, puppet shows and a 30‑foot waterfall.

Ephemeral is expanding to Jefferson Park this March with Ephemeral Tap & Bottle, focusing on to-go beer and rotating guest breweries.

A 17,000-square-foot Hopscotch Beer Garden is planned at Denargo Market, promising year-round programming, lawn games and rotating food trucks late winter 2026.

Chili Shack has signed its first franchise agreement with Denver entrepreneur Deanna Solano, who plans three Southwest Denver locations and eyes a mid‑2026 debut. The deal is the brand’s first step toward broader franchising.