True grits
Praise the Southern breakfast gods: beignets, andouille sausage grits and fried green tomato Benedicts are arriving in the University Park neighborhood. Four Friends Kitchen, the popular Stapleton restaurant, is heading west. Co-owner Tim Thornton said he’s hoping the second Four Friends will be cooking as soon as Saturday, Sept. 16. 2070 S. University Blvd., Denver;
DIA (Pita) Pit stop
Food options , but outside? Not so much. As of Sept. 10, you’ve got a healthier spot to hit on your way to or from DIA: Pita Pit is now proffering its flatbread sandwiches out on Tower Road. Have a Chicken Souvlaki for me. 5910 N. Tower Road, Denver;
Sheraton Snacks
When will the Sheraton Denver West’s hotel restaurant open? Why, on Sept. 13; thanks for asking! Beau’s Kitchen & Tavern kicks off its breakfast buffet (6-10:30 a.m. daily), burger and bread pudding-rich menu on Wednesday. 360 Union Blvd., Lakewood, 720-963-2055;
Buon appetito!
One of Colorado’s most celebrated restaurants, Frasca Food & Wine, is finally . Tavernetta debuts on Sept. 13, with a menu full of charcuterie, crudo, scratch-made pasta and simple proteins. The best news? It’s more affordable than Frasca, with most entrees in the $20-$28 range. 1889 16th St., Denver, 720-605-1889;
This food won’t lie to you
Corinne will open in the Le Meriden hotel on Sept. 14. Serving American comfort food, Corinne describes itself as offering “honest food and drink,” as opposed to that devious, sneaky food and drink, which we want nothing to do with whatsoever. Hit up those truthful eats for breakfast, lunch or dinner. 1455 California St., Denver;