“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…]
“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…]
“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…]
“Ninety-eight percent of Colorado’s businesses are small establishments, yet they are considered to be underserved when it comes to receiving assistance during the coronavirus pandemic. Now, the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is targeting those businesses to make sure they receive the help they need. After a year of struggling through quarantines, … [Read more…]
“Help is on the way to for small businesses in Colorado. The state Legislature is expected to give final approval Friday to a bill that provides $4 million in aid for small businesses disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Minority-owned businesses are among those hardest hit. Not only are African Americans and Latinos more likely to … [Read more…]
“At the beginning of the pandemic, there was widespread speculation around how this public health crisis would affect different commercial real estate sectors. Now several months in, it has become unmistakably clear the disproportionate impact the pandemic has had on the retail and hospitality industries. Once-bustling gathering places, many restaurants, in particular, have been … [Read more…]
“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…]
“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…]
“The site hadn’t been on previous lists of potential sites for three temporary managed camps to address the need in a city with an urban camping ban that keeps the homeless from sleeping in other public spaces. The improvement district leaders said Monday they learned just last weekend in a Facebook post by Mayor … [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…]