The struggle is definitely real when it comes to owning/running any restaurant in Colorado these days. After 30 years, a spot in Denver that has served tens of thousands of people announced it would be closing in November of 2025.
Pete Cantos’ Denver Dining Empire Once Held Nine Establishments
Pete Cantos came from Greece to Denver in 1956; by 1962 he had opened his first place, The Satire Lounge. The Satire would be the first of nine eateries in the Denver area that would have his name. By the end of 2025, sadly, there will be only three places left for Denverites and others to enjoy.
I don’t visit Denver very often, but I have stopped in for breakfast at Pete’s Kitchen on…..