“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…]
“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…]
“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…]
“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…]
“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…]
“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…]
“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…]
“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…]
“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…]
“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…]