SOL Mexican Cocina’s Cherry Creek location has closed after a decade at 200 Columbine; a door sign cites lease expiration and the operator and landlord did not comment.

Seventy Six by Station Casinos will open its sixth Valley tavern next Thursday at 976 W. Dorrell Lane, bringing 24/7 food, 15 bartop machines and opening‑weekend events.

A wagyu-focused Korean barbecue chain opens July 26 at Palace Station with AYCE wagyu tiers, robot servers and late-night service.

Moonshine University, the Louisville distilling school run by Flavorman, will wind down operations on Dec. 31, 2026. Scheduled classes and the Stave & Thief program will continue through the year.

Wood Tavern — the Rockridge brasserie that opened in 2007 — will close when its lease ends later this year, owners Rich and Rebekah Wood said. They plan to keep sister restaurants open.

Porky's Chicken is moving from its food truck into a roughly 1,800‑sq‑ft Federal Boulevard storefront; city filings show an $87,000 build‑out. The operator plans grab‑and‑go counter service with added menu items.

Chef Haley Vaughan and partner Sage Ellis opened Respite on Bayou Road, a compact Esplanade Ridge cafe serving seasonal comfort plates and a concise wine program.

LoHi favorite Recess Beer Garden is set to open a Tivoli Student Union outpost in Denver before the fall semester, taking over the space that housed Tivoli Brewing and Quad Side Tavern.

Smokin’ Oaks says it will wind down its 8th Avenue retail market while pursuing a transition to a community-owned cooperative amid a Chapter 11 filing.

Gjusta filed to serve full‑line alcohol under L.A.’s Restaurant Beverage Program; the Venice Neighborhood Council will review the application on Tuesday.

Edley's Restaurant Group will take over the San Antonio Taco Company on 21st Avenue; owners say they're "leaving SATCO in good hands" and the sale should close Aug. 3.

DUA DC is pouring Indonesian single‑origin beans and direct‑trade stories into downtown D.C. cups, roasted in small batches and shaped by barista-crafted recipes.

The Estrella family behind a Miami insurance franchise has opened Star Burger on SW 8th, pitching grass‑fed beef from their Texas ranch and a compact smash‑burger menu.