A favored brunch destination in Austin is premiering its first out-of-state location in Denver early next year.
Paperboy will move into the West Highland neighborhood at 3940 W. 32nd Ave., the former home of Rooted Craft Kitchen and a Troy Guard concept, FNG. The Texan concept’s executive chef, Pat Jackson, transferred to Denver to bring about the new restaurant.
“Colorado has always felt like a second home — I’ve spent years snowboarding in Breckenridge and enjoying the outdoor recreation,” Jackson said in a statement. “I’m incredibly excited to put down roots in Denver, not just as a chef, but as an active member of this inspiring food and beverage community.”
Paperboy’s two Austin locations serve breakfast and lunch, usually with a Western twist. The Texas hash combines roasted pork, kale, sweet potato, pecan mole and a poached egg, while the huevos rancheros grits come in a bowl with pinto beans, chorizo, salsa ranchero and pepper jack cheese. Other menu items include poblano and cheddar biscuits, brown-butter pancakes and seasonal fruit pop tarts.
Owner Ryan Harms began Paperboy as a food truck in 2015 and opened a brick-and-mortar five years later. It has drawn public support and accolades in Texas publications along the way. The diner’s second Austin location opened this summer.
