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Matthew Burkett

After temporary hiatus, Coffee at the Point permanently closes

4 January 2023 by Welton Corridor

  “Another longtime business in Five Points has permanently closed. Coffee at the Point, which has served the Five Points community for 12 years, is officially closed, Westword first reported. Ryan Cobbins opened the shop at the Five Points intersection in 2010. During its time in operation, the establishment won numerous awards and became a … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Coffee at The Point, FlyFisher Group, Matthew Burkett, Ryan Cobbins

New York-Inspired Duke’s Good Sandwiches Opens June 22 on Welton Street

22 June 2022 by Welton Corridor

  “Two new businesses will open in Five Points on June 22: Duke’s Good Sandwiches and Scratch Bakery and Market, both located at 2748 Welton Street. Duke’s is the brainchild of Dan Sawyer, a color specialist for a fabric company who lives in Five Points with his wife, Michelle, just blocks from where their new … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2748 Welton, Clarkson Street, Dan Sawyer, Duke’s Good Sandwiches, FlyFisher Group, Joshua Pollack, Matthew Burkett, Michelle Sawyer, Pure Hospitality, Robert Smith, Scratch Bakery and Market

A feud is festering in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood

7 April 2022 by Welton Corridor

  “A rift is brewing between Black-owned businesses in Five Points and a private investment firm focused on reviving the rapidly gentrifying neighborhood. State of play: Matthew Burkett — who runs Denver-based investment firm FlyFisher Group — filed a lawsuit against the owner of Coffee at the Point for allegedly failing to transfer the assets … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Agave Shore, Coffee at The Point, Colorado's Black Caucus, FlyFisher Group, James Coleman, lawsuit, Leslie Herod, Matthew Burkett, Ryan Cobbins, Welton Street Cafe

Five Points Businesses Charge FlyFisher Group Has Hurt, Not Helped, the Neighborhood

31 March 2022 by Welton Corridor

  “Back in 2020, an investment firm that had been buying up property in Five Points went public with its do-good plans for Denver’s historic Black neighborhood. The FlyFisher Group, which is headed by Matthew Burkett, a longtime business partner of Denver native Robert Smith, who happens to be the richest Black man in America, … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Coffee at The Point, Matthew Burkett, Mimosas, Pure Hospitality, Robert Smith, Ryan Cobbins, The Flyfisher Group

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

Chef Daniel Young is creating a hub for fine dining, entertainment and a ‘Black experience’ in Five Points

27 April 2021 by Welton Corridor

  “While most of us barely had reason to shower in the morning last year, Denver Chef Daniel Young managed to keep very busy. He started the year by opening Jive, a gorgeous restaurant on Broadway that later fell victim to the pandemic. He then opened two new eateries on Welton Street, as part of … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Daniel Young, Matthew Burkett, MBP, Mimosas, Rossonian Hotel

What’s next for Five Points? Learn more in our upcoming panel.

19 April 2021 by Welton Corridor

  “One of Denver’s largest and most historic neighborhoods, Five Points is home to several areas that have drawn serious interest from developers over the past decade, including the River North Art District and Arapahoe Square. But its beating heart is the Five Points Historic Cultural District, a segment of Welton Street that stretches from … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Flyfisher, Haroun Cowans, LaSheita Sayer, Matthew Burkett, The Flyfisher Group

What’s next for Five Points? Learn more in our upcoming panel.

19 April 2021 by Welton Corridor

  “One of Denver’s largest and most historic neighborhoods, Five Points is home to several areas that have drawn serious interest from developers over the past decade, including the River North Art District and Arapahoe Square. But its beating heart is the Five Points Historic Cultural District, a segment of Welton Street that stretches from … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2600 Welton, Five Points Historic Cultural District, Haroun Cowans, James Rodriguez, LaSheita Sayer, Matthew Burkett, Rossonian Hotel, The Flyfisher Group, The Hooper, Zozo Group

Mimosas Opens as the First Major Step in the Flyfisher Group’s Inspired Redevelopment of Five Points

23 September 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “here must be something special about a restaurant named Mimosas to have a massively successful opening month without being able to serve liquor (while in the middle of a pandemic nonetheless). Even though the spot could easily survive on the strength of its food alone, fortunately, hooch is set to join the roster in … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2752 Welton, brunch, Daniel Young, FlyFisher Group, Matthew Burkett, MBP, Mimosas, restaurant, Rossonian Hotel, Ryan Cobbins, Spangalang Brewery

At Mimosas, Cooking and Community Come From the Heart

15 September 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “When people are happy and fulfilled in their work, you can see it. At Mimosas, the new early-day restaurant at 2752 Welton Street in the heart of Five Points, you can also taste it, thanks to the cooking of chef Daniel Young, who goes by Chef D. “Welton Street has always been a project … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2752 Welton, Daniel Young, Genevieve Smith, Greg Topel, Matthew Burkett, Mimosas, Ryan Cobbins, The Flyfisher Group
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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
2
Thu
2023
6:30 pm Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Feb 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...]
Feb
6
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Feb 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...]
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...]
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