8 new additions to Denver's dining scene
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Milanese pizza. Thai street food. Cult-favorite smashburgers.
Here's what's new and what's coming soon around Denver:
🌱 Vegan Van traded its food truck roots for a permanent home on East Colfax. Expect plant-based twists on fast-food faves, like Taco Bell's Crunchwraps and McDonald's McMuffins.
🇮🇹 Risica is slinging pizza, wine and Italian small plates in RiNo, marking the long-awaited comeback of former Il Posto chef Andrea Frizzi. Everything on the menu is $20 or less.
🍕 Ranalli's has a new walk-up window at Federales in RiNo starting Oct. 29. The Chicago chain serves tavern-style slices, chicken tenders and Caesar salads.
- 🎃 Bonus: Grab a free slice on Halloween from 4–6pm, while supplies last.
🍜 Den Thai Street plans to open Thursday in Reckless Noodles' former location in Capitol Hill. The team behind Den Thai Tapas & Wine promises street food, including stir-fried noodles.
🍔 Twansburger, the smashburger operation behind La Diabla, has relocated to a permanent home inside Onefold in Uptown.
🥟 Maria Empanada has a new outpost in the Great Hall of Denver Union Station, serving sweet and savory Argentinian treats.
🌮 For Your Boca is the latest stall inside Avanti Food & Beverage in LoHi. The new spot serves tacos with slow-simmered meats, bowls and brunch bites.
🥢 Mulan Dim Sum & Dumplings brings bold Chinese flavors to Glendale with a wide variety of handmade dumplings, hearty noodles and more.
👋 The other side: Denver's saying goodbye to The Greenwich, Uptown's Park & Co and Parlor Doughnuts' Lincoln Street location.
🥪 What we're watching: Poor Boys Louisiana Po'boys and Kitchen has ended its pop-up at The Source in RiNo, but the owners tell Axios they're hoping to find a permanent home. No leads yet.