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Five Points is getting a new pedestrian-friendly community space near the Five Points Plaza

28 April 2022 by Welton Corridor

  “Denver is closing off a block adjacent to the Five Points Plaza to create an outdoor dining and community space just in time for the summer. Starting in May, the city plans to activate the block of Clarkson Street between 26th and 28th streets with a summer programming series it’s calling “Soul Street on … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: clarkson, dining, Five Points Plaza, Soul Street on Clarkson

Welton Street Cafe moving to new location after 22 years in current spot

13 November 2021 by Welton Corridor

  “Over the last year and a half, Fathima Dickerson and her family have thought a lot of about the future of their 22-year-old cafe named after the street it calls home at the heart of Five Points. Now they are taking a big step toward ensuring the future of Welton Street Cafe for decades … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2883 Welton Street, Desibl, dining, Fathima Dickerson, restaurant, Welton Street Cafe

8 new Denver restaurants to get excited about this season

8 September 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “A new brunch destination has just started serving in Five Points. Mimosas chef Daniel Young (known as Chef D in the neighborhood) is churning out marmalade French toast, shrimp and grits and smothered breakfast sandwiches on Welton Street. The daytime spot also serves bellinis, piña coladas and the namesake mimosas alongside its meals.” mimosasdenver.com … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2752 Welton, brunch, Coffee at The Point, Daniel Young, dining, FlyFisher Group, Mimosas, restaurant, Ryan Cobbins

Full Plate: Five Points breakfast restaurant opens, Stanley Marketplace getting chicken joint

8 September 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Five Points breakfast restaurant opens Mimosas, a new breakfast concept that is part of The Flyfisher Group’s multi-pronged investment in Five Points food and beverage companies, officially opened last week at 2752 Welton St. Seeking to offer both affordability and gourmet food, the restaurant will open for dine-in and patio service from 7 a.m. … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2752 Welton, Aubrey Clark, brunch, Daniel Young, dining, FlyFisher Group, Ian Richards, Mimosas, restaurant

Lawrence Pierre Has Passed Away, but His Son Carries on the Soul Food Tradition

8 September 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Only a handful of restaurants currently represent Denver’s soul food scene, but there was a time when choices were far more abundant for dressing up for Friday supper or Sunday lunch at Black-owned restaurants. One of those, which ran for more than half a century, was Pierre’s Supper Club, owned and operated by Lawrence … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2157 Downing Street, 2217 Welton, catering, dining, Lawrence Pierre, Pierre's, Pierre's Mobile Soul Food, Randall Borne, Randall's at Pierre's, restaurant, Valcour Pierre, Welton Street Cafe

Two new Welton Street restaurants in works as Flyfisher launches food and beverage group

16 July 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “A private investment firm that has invested in the Five Points neighborhood for more than 20 years is turning its attention to restaurants — and its initial moves involve launching two new restaurants. The FlyFisher Group, founded by Matthew Burkett, recently launched a food and beverage group to invest in existing and new restaurants … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2752 Welton, 2844 Welton, brunch, Daniel Young, dining, Five Points Development Corp, FlyFisher Group, Matthew Burkett, restaurant

Black-Owned Firm Aims To ‘Tell The Story’ Of Five Points In New Restaurants

14 July 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “A Black-owned investment firm is helping bring new restaurants to Welton Street, while preserving the culture of Denver’s historically Black neighborhood. The Flyfisher Group (TFG), led by Matthew Burkett, launched a food and beverage group to support restaurants in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood. “Five Points is a tight-knit community with the vision and ability … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Daniel Young, dining, EVG Hospitality, FlyFisher Group, Greg Topel, Matthew Burkett, MBP, Mimosas, restaurant

Denver’s Only Haitian Restaurant Closes in Five Points

12 April 2019 by Welton Corridor

  “Soul food and Caribbean cuisine have long been intertwined, owing to the African diaspora. At A Taste of Haiti, you could get both — at least until recently. The Haitian restaurant that also served soul food and barbecue is now closed. Mathurin Innocent opened his Haitian restaurant five years ago at 2622 Welton Street … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2622 Welton, A Taste of Haiti, Cat Island Caribbean Cafe, Coleman's Taste of Detroit Soul Food, dining, Ethel's House of Soul, Healthful Juices, Randall's, restaurant, Welton Street Cafe, Zona's Tamales

Where to Eat Around Five Points

20 February 2019 by Welton Corridor

  “Often referred to as the “Harlem of the West,” Five Points in its heyday hosted the likes of Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald and was fondly remembered by Jack Kerouac. Nowadays, this enclave’s northwest border has been rebranded as trendy RiNo. But farther inside the old district, Five Points retains much of its character … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2622 Welton, 2716 Welton, 2736 Welton, 2801 Welton, 2844 Welton, 2962 Welton, 611 22nd Street, 710 E 26th Ave, 715 Club, 715 E. 26th Ave, 725 East 26th Avenue, 800 East 26th Avenue, bagels, Birdcall, Coffee at The Point, dining, Dunbars, eating, Famous Original Ray’s Pizza, Goed Zuur, pizza, Purple Door, restaurant, Rolling Pin, Rosenberg’s Bagels, Taste of Haiti, TeaLees, Welton Street Cafe

WELTON STREET CAFE IS A DELICIOUS PILLAR OF FIVE POINTS’ OLD GUARD

14 February 2019 by Welton Corridor

  “Miss Mona — as she is lovingly referred to by both her staff and customers — has been a fixture in Five Points dining since long before you could find a decent meal on nearly every corner of the changing neighborhood. Beginning with the to-go only Wings and Things in 1984 and reopening as … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2736 Welton, 303 Magazine, dining, Miss Mona, restaurant, Welton Street Cafe
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Informational links, announcements, and media coverage for Denver, Colorado's Welton Corridor neighborhood meetings, development projects, transit issues, Business Improvement District, and community affairs.

Recent Posts

  • A New Bar and Plant Store Is Finally Ready to Bloom in Five Points 16 March 2023
  • Longtime Five Points soul food restaurant reopening in new location 20 February 2023
  • What’s going on with shared streets? City officials shared an update on them this week 17 February 2023
  • Five Points’ New Businesses Show an Optimistic Future for the Neighborhood 15 February 2023
  • This Denver district’s crime rate was 91% higher than the second worst districts’ 14 February 2023
  • A play about Five Point’s past offers hopes of a more collaborative future 13 February 2023
  • Melody Market will close at the end of January. It’s the latest Black-owned business to leave Welton Street 19 January 2023
  • Haroun Cowans, new chair of the Five Points BID, talks the future of Welton Street 16 January 2023
  • Three-plus miles of Broadway, Welton will go car-free for ‘ciclovía’ on four Sundays this year 13 January 2023

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3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
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Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
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Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Apr 6 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
  The Curtis Park Neighbors meets at 6:30 pm the first Thursday of every month at Mile High United Way 711 Park Avenue, Denver, CO.   AGENDA   Curtis Park Neighbors website.   Meeting dates ... [Read more...]
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3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Apr 10 @ 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Denver City Council Calendar https://denver.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Monday Meetings Begin at 3:30 p.m. and recess between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. for the General Public Comment. The council meeting continues at 5:30 p.m. City Council meetings are open ... [Read more...]
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7:00 pm Heart of Five Points RNO Meeting
Heart of Five Points RNO Meeting
Apr 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Heart of Five Points webpage https://www.heartoffivepoints.com/ Meetings second Wednesday of the month 7:00 PM
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2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
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Denver City Council Calendar https://denver.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Monday Meetings Begin at 3:30 p.m. and recess between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. for the General Public Comment. The council meeting continues at 5:30 p.m. City Council meetings are open ... [Read more...]
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2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
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Denver City Council Calendar https://denver.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Monday Meetings Begin at 3:30 p.m. and recess between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. for the General Public Comment. The council meeting continues at 5:30 p.m. City Council meetings are open ... [Read more...]
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3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
May 1 @ 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Denver City Council Calendar https://denver.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Monday Meetings Begin at 3:30 p.m. and recess between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. for the General Public Comment. The council meeting continues at 5:30 p.m. City Council meetings are open ... [Read more...]
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6:30 pm Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
May 4 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
  The Curtis Park Neighbors meets at 6:30 pm the first Thursday of every month at Mile High United Way 711 Park Avenue, Denver, CO.   AGENDA   Curtis Park Neighbors website.   Meeting dates ... [Read more...]
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