This September, Denver’s dining scene lost several local favorites, from longtime breweries to neighborhood diners, as restaurants across the city announced permanent closures.
Denver’s Dining Scene Saw Multiple Closures in September
Denver restaurants are facing tough times with many longtime favorites shutting down their doors. September brought a fresh wave of closures that left both locals and loyal regulars feeling nostalgic.
1. Mono Mono
Mono Mono Hot Korean Fried Chicken has closed its Downtown Denver location after four years. The restaurant was known for its Korean-style fried chicken and lively atmosphere.
The owner of Mono Mono, J.W. Lee, who operates more than 20 restaurants in Colorado and New York, cited increasing costs and slowing foot traffic as the main reasons for closing. Mono Mono’s departure marks Lee’s fifth restaurant closure this year…