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.

A local couple has bought Guffey's Freshwater Saloon and will restore the 3,000‑sq‑ft landmark, reusing salvaged pieces from Cañon City's Mr. Ed's.

The Flaming Grill, a new Indian-fusion concept, has applied for a retail food license at 891 14th St and is lining up a downtown Denver opening near the Convention Center.

Nanu's Kitchen has leased a 3,293-square-foot unit at Jefferson Marketplace in Littleton; a hotel/restaurant liquor license is on file and design work is underway. The owner operates other metro Indian eateries.

Chicken Riot, a compact chicken concept tied to hospitality executive Caleb Benton, is advancing through permits for 2906 E. 6th Ave in Congress Park. Plans point to a pickup‑first operation with limited dine‑in seating.

Robert's Italian is moving into the former Wu's Garden unit in Littleton and will bring back a full deli counter while converting its dining room into a sports bar. Renovations are expected to finish by mid‑March.

Som Dee Signature will bring a reservation-first tasting room to Larimer Square, promising a basement multi-course menu and a chef with Phuket experience. The owner estimates an August 2026 opening.

Stockton, an upscale steakhouse from the team behind Brider and Acorn, will open inside the restored Livestock Exchange Building at the National Western Center.

Angelo's Taverna and Carboy Winery are opening a restaurant and rooftop tasting room at 7115 Commerce Center Drive in summer 2026, bringing oysters, pastas and events to northern Colorado Springs.

A vacant Skyland corner that once housed Frank’s Food Mart will reopen as The Corner On Madison — a grocery, liquor shop and café aiming for an April soft launch.

The Colorado Department of Agriculture shared a Beef Lasagna recipe for January, highlighting the state's top agricultural product and promoting the Colorado Proud program which supports local ranchers and producers.