Wedged between Interstate 25 and the river, Denver’s Platte Street has always stood somewhat alone, anchored by beloved institutions like My Brother’s Bar ( Denver’s oldest bar ), Proto’s Pizza and the 13-year-old Denver Beer Co. But in recent years, a number of storefronts along Platte have sat vacant where lively watering holes and eateries once stood.

However, that lull is coming to an end with a wave of new restaurants and bars bringing fresh energy to the street. Earlier this year, The Denver Post reported on two spots slated to open on the corridor in 2025 — chef Jose Avila’s Malinche Audiobar , a listening bar specializing in mezcal and yakitori; and Insee Thai, a counter-service noodle joint from the team behind Daughter Thai.

“We are big believers in Platte Street,” said M

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