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Fathima Dickerson

Welton Street Cafe Is Once Again Searching for a Temporary Space

6 July 2022 by Welton Corridor

  “Welton Street Cafe is in search of another temporary home as it awaits the start of construction on its new restaurant space at 2883 Welton Street — the space is leased, but needs a full kitchen, bar and dining room buildout. The restaurant has been operating as a takeout-only kitchen at 2258 California Street … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2258 California Street, 2883 Welton Street, Fathima Dickerson, Welton Street Cafe

Welton Street Cafe serves last Martin Luther King Jr. Day brunch before big move

17 January 2022 by Welton Corridor

  “The feeling hits as soon as you walk inside the Welton Street Cafe. Some call it a ‘vibe;’ others might describe it as a sense of comfort or a feeling of home. Art from Black creatives lines the walls near snap shots of customers with music playing in the background. Co-owner Fathima Dickerson says … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Fathima Dickerson, Welton Street Cafe

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

Welton Street Cafe is moving… one block north

11 November 2021 by Welton Corridor

  “Welton Street Cafe, known by many as the heart (if not the stomach) of Five Points, is getting new digs. The move has been in the works for a little while. But Fathima Dickerson, whose parents opened the business in 1986, broke the news on Brother Jeff Fard’s daily Facebook show Wednesday. Dickerson told … [Read more…]

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

What’s Next for Five Points’ Historic Welton Street Cafe?

17 August 2021 by Welton Corridor

  “On a late Tuesday afternoon this month, Welton Street Cafe in Five Points bustles with activity. Co-owner Fathima Dickerson answers calls for takeout orders while simultaneously greeting a steady stream of customers arriving to eat inside the dining room, which recently reopened in late July. In between the activity, she intently studies a book … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2752 Welton, 5280 Magazine, Fathima Dickerson, Welton Street Cafe

Denver7 Gives raises $41,561 to save Welton Street Café

30 July 2021 by Welton Corridor

  “After a year of major challenges that included a pandemic, a non-working HVAC system and plumbing issues, Welton Street Cafe in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood was in danger of closing its doors for good. But then Denver7 viewers stepped up to help. Back in May, Welton Street Café co-owner Fathima Dickerson said the restaurant … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Denver7 Gives, donation, Fathima Dickerson, Welton Street Cafe

Campaign to Save the Welton Street Cafe Is Heating Up!

7 May 2021 by Welton Corridor

  ““We’re trying to save a legacy,” says Fathima Dickerson, one of the Welton Street Cafe’s five co-owners. For more than two decades, the restaurant at 2736 Welton Street has been a hub for the Black community in the Five Points neighborhood — and the source of great fried chicken. In fact, it just won … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Fathima Dickerson, fundraiser, Welton Street Cafe

Five Points’ Welton Street Café may close soon

5 May 2021 by Welton Corridor

  “After more than two decades of serving customers in Five Points, the popular Welton Street Café is in danger of closing. Restaurant co-owner Fathima Dickerson said issues with the restaurant’s building are threatening to shut down this community gathering place. Dickerson said their biggest issue is their HVAC system not functioning properly.”   read … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Fathima Dickerson, fundraiser, Welton Street Cafe

THE FUTURE OF FIVE POINTS What’s next for one of Denver’s largest and most historic neighborhoods

30 April 2021 by Welton Corridor

  “When Matthew Burkett returned to his home state of Colorado in 1996, after spending two years as a lobbyist in Washington, D.C., he encountered a job market that seemed to have no place for someone with his work experience and degrees in creative writing and English. So he created a job for himself, maintaining … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2600 Welton, 2752 Welton, 2844 Welton, Denver Business Journal, Dunbar Kitchen and Tap House, Fathima Dickerson, Five Points Development Corp, FlyFisher Group, Haroun Cowans, LaSheita Sayer, Matthew Burkett, Mimosas, Pure Hospitality, Spangalang Brewery

The heart of Five Points: Mural shares story of living legend

23 October 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Walking through the streets of Denver, you will see murals of all different shapes, sizes and colors. The artists who create these colorful masterpieces use the places and people who add flavor to the city as their template. Tucked away on a wall in a parking lot along Walnut Street in Denver’s RiNo District, … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2736 Welton, Fathima Dickerson, history, Jodie Herrera, Miles Toland, mural, Walnut Street, 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

  • 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
  • Is Five Points dead? Co-owners of a new business have a few things to say about Denver’s historic neighborhood 6 January 2023
  • History Colorado is heading out on a road trip to research and preserve Green Book sites 5 January 2023
  • Marigold, a plant store and bar, to open in Five Points 5 January 2023
  • After temporary hiatus, Coffee at the Point permanently closes 4 January 2023
  • RTD is officially killing its C and F lines after suspending them during the pandemic 14 December 2022
  • Five Points and West Colfax are hoping people stop by to shop and donate 7 December 2022
  • RTD will shut down the L line for two months in the spring 15 November 2022

Upcoming Events

Feb
8
Wed
2023
7:00 pm Heart of Five Points RNO Meeting
Heart of Five Points RNO Meeting
Feb 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Heart of Five Points webpage https://www.heartoffivepoints.com/ Meetings second Wednesday of the month 7:00 PM
Feb
13
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Feb 13 @ 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...]
Feb
20
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Feb 20 @ 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...]
Feb
23
Thu
2023
10:00 pm Curtis Park Ice Festival @ Stout Street Children's Park
Curtis Park Ice Festival @ Stout Street Children's Park
Feb 23 @ 10:00 pm – Feb 24 @ 12:00 am
Cupcakes, hot chocolate, ice sculptures, games and snow cones for kids at the Stout Street Children’s Park, 25th and Stout. Sponsored by Curtis Park Stewards, Curtis Park Neighbors, and Curtis Park Kids.
Feb
27
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Feb 27 @ 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...]
Mar
2
Thu
2023
6:30 pm Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Mar 2 @ 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...]
Mar
6
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Mar 6 @ 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...]
Mar
8
Wed
2023
7:00 pm Heart of Five Points RNO Meeting
Heart of Five Points RNO Meeting
Mar 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Heart of Five Points webpage https://www.heartoffivepoints.com/ Meetings second Wednesday of the month 7:00 PM
Mar
13
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Mar 13 @ 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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