Cyclists have been reportedly threatening employees at STK Steakhouse as its valet service blocks a bike lane, according to the Denver Bicycle Lobby (DBL). The local advocacy group would rather see that anger directed toward something more effective, according to leadership, who aren’t exactly fans of the downtown steakhouse and DJ venue.
“That’s disappointing. We shouldn’t be taking out anger in any way that’s violent or harassing,” DBL advocate David Mintzer says. “I don’t think that’s any way to gain support.”
Beef has been simmering between cyclists and STK Steakhouse since owners of the restaurant at 1550 Market Street altered the front-facing bike lane to allow a valet service. The steakhouse used to operate its valet service a half block away from its entrance, but it moved it closer in the spring, when the city approved a new valet permit…