“A new bar that is opening on St. Patrick’s Day promises tons of green — of the botanical variety. Marigold Plants & Spirits will open Friday, March 17, in the heart of Five Points at 2721 Welton Street. It is the latest endeavor for Sudhir Kudva and his entourage of investors — mostly individuals … [Read more…]
“DENVER — Welton Street Cafe has been synonymous with soul food in Denver for nearly 40 years. That is, until the Five Points restaurant temporarily closed last March. More than a year later, the restaurant will begin serving fried chicken, catfish sandwiches, pates, fried okra and other Southern and Caribbean favorites once again this … [Read more…]
“When the pandemic forced people indoors in March 2020, Denver quickly responded to the desire for more outdoor space, closing more than seven miles of streets to cars and leaving them open to pedestrians and cyclists. Since then, Denver has returned those roads to normal traffic, while it plans for a more permanent version … [Read more…]
“It’s a headline we know all too well: “Beloved Business Closes in Five Points.” Last month, Coffee at the Point permanently closed after a six-month hiatus. Moods Beats Potions shuttered its doors last July, and the iconic Welton Street Cafe left its over two-decade-old location at 2736 Welton Street last March, although the shop … [Read more…]
“Denver’s District 9, which includes the Central Business District, Union Station and Five Points, holds by far the worst crime rate in the city, according to a report from the Common Sense Institute. The district’s 15,987 crime incidents last year are 91% higher than the second worst district and also more than double the … [Read more…]
“A sweet and bitter song is haunting the Savoy Ballroom in Denver’s Curtis Park neighborhood. On stage, Robert Thomas III – that’s Bobby Trombone, to you — the bell captain of the legendary Rossonian Hotel, and a few of his fellow staffers are going about their business and sharing their dreams in the history-recovering … [Read more…]
“LaSheita Sayer has been working on Melody Market, the convenience store in the heart of Five Points, since 2020. It was meant to offer regular goods to residents, all while reminding customers of the neighborhood’s jazzy past. After delays, she finally got the place open last April. But this week, she announced the business … [Read more…]
“The Five Points Business Improvement District has a new board chair. Haroun Cowans clinched the seat last week. Cowans grew up in east Denver, and his professional life has revolved around the neighborhood for years. He was part of the development group attempting to renovate the historic Rossonian Hotel starting in 2018 but is … [Read more…]
“Ever dreamed about a leisurely stroll or bicycle ride down the middle of Broadway, perhaps stopping to admire the architecture of the Mayan Theatre or have a nice quiet chat with a passing friend? If so, the constant gush of cars has probably kept you on the sidewalk and elevated the decibels of any … [Read more…]
“In this Denver7 360 Your Opinion, we asked co-owners Genevieve Shifrin and Sudhir Kudva to share their perspective on the current state of Five Points and they have quite a few things to say. Genevieve Shiffrin, co-owner Marigold Sudhir Kudva, co-owner Marigold read the entire article Channel 7 News 6 January 2023. … [Read more…]