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🌟 Denver’s Dining Drama: May’s Tastiest Moments & June Teasers!
From fresh plates to final toasts, here’s your bite-sized roundup of May’s restaurant buzz in Denver (plus what’s cooking in this June!).
What's Happenin' Denver
June 04, 2025
🍽️ Last Month’s Mile High Munchies: Openings, Closings & June Previews
Hey Denver, food lovers! 🍴!
Last month’s restaurant scene was a rollercoaster of flavors—think new foodie faves, tearful goodbyes, and everything in between. We’re dishing out all the deets on spicy newcomers like Argentos Empanadas and crowd-pleasers like Hearth, plus the bittersweet closures of spots like Farm & Market and Benzina (but with a hopeful twist!). And with June on the horizon, you’re in for even more culinary highs (and a few tough farewells).
Let’s dive in!
🛫 Mile High Trivia Time!
What year did Denver International Airport open? |
👉 Tap your guess — we’ll reveal the answer at the end of the newsletter!
🌆 Mile High Munchies: May’s Delicious Drama & Fresh Finds
Hey there, Denver foodies! 🍽️ May was a wild ride for the city’s food scene—packed with spicy newcomers, tearful goodbyes, and more than a few cravings we didn’t know we had. Here’s the tasty lowdown:
âś… New Kids on the Block:
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đź’” Bittersweet Goodbyes:
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đź”® June Sneak Peek:
Major closures ahead—Noisette and Breakfast Inn, we’re already bracing for the heartbreak.
So here’s to the newcomers, the comebacks, and the memories made around every table. 🍻 Let’s raise a glass to Denver’s never-boring dining scene!
🌆 Mile High Happenings
Wednesday, June 4 🆓 Free Events 🧵 Chess Night📍 Woods Boss Brewing | ⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Wednesday) 🧵 Open Mic Comedy📍 Wide Right | ⏰ 8:30 PM – 1:30 AM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Wednesday) 🧵 Mile High Roundup📍 Mile High Spirits | ⏰ 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Wednesday) 🧵 Punk Rock Trivia Night📍 Bowman’s Vinyl & Lounge | ⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Wednesday) 🎟️ Ticketed Events Avi Kaplan 📍 Aggie Theatre | ⏰ 9:00 PM | 🎟️ TBA Bryan Kellen 📍 Comedy Works South | ⏰ 7:30 PM–9:00 PM | 🎟️ $14 Gallant 📍 The Bluebird Theater | ⏰ 8:00 PM | 🎟️ TBA The Camilla Vaitaitis Trio 📍 Nocturne | ⏰ 6:00 PM–10:00 PM | 🎟️ $26–$98 Thievery Corporation 📍 Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre | ⏰ 6:30 PM | 🎟️ $57+ | Thursday, June 5 🆓 Free Events 🧵 Geeks Who Drink Trivia📍 Jagged Mountain Brewery | ⏰ 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Thursday) 🧵 Trivia Night @ Waldschänke📍 Waldschänke Ciders | ⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Thursday) The Brothers Comatose 📍 Levitt Pavilion Denver | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🎟️ Free 🎟️ Ticketed Events Brit Floyd 📍 Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre | ⏰ 8:00 PM | 🎟️ $75+ Cyrus Chestnut 📍 Dazzle | ⏰ 7:00 PM–8:30 PM | 🎟️ $30–$40 Dream Big. Jump Far! 📍 833 Santa Fe Dr | ⏰ TBA | 🎟️ TBA Jay Shetty 📍 Ellie Caulkins Opera House | ⏰ 7:30 PM | 🎟️ $49+ Pig Destroyer 📍 The Gothic Theatre | ⏰ 8:00 PM | 🎟️ TBA Singing Bowls at the Gardens: Colorful Summer Sounds 📍 Denver Botanic Gardens | ⏰ 5:30 PM | 🎟️ $25 |
🍻 Here’s to Denver’s Never-Dull Dining Scene!
Whether you’re raising a glass to new bites, shedding a tear for a beloved dish, or already mapping out June’s eats, here’s to another delicious month in the Mile High. 🛫 Mile High Trivia Answer: 1995! Yep, Denver International Airport officially opened its doors in 1995—bringing with it miles of runways and that iconic, tent-like roof. Thanks for playing—now go catch your next flight or fun fact! Keep exploring—and keep us posted on your favorites! -The What’s Happenin’ Denver Team 🎆🎨 |
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