FIT TO BE THAIED

The dining scene in Cherry Creek just got stronger. Le Colonial, a fine dining restaurant marrying Vietnamese and French cuisine, plans to open in 6,500 square feet of the seven-story project at 255 Fillmore Street later this year. “We could not be more excited about bringing our beloved Le Colonial restaurant to the vibrant and great neighborhood of Cherry Creek,” says Le Colonial co-owner Rick Wahlstedt. Le Colonial boasts of offering its guests “a romantic, dreamy and escapist atmosphere reminiscent of Saigon in the 1920s.” Having dined at their Chicago location, we can vouch for an unforgettable dining experience with a menu featuring the likes of pan seared chicken dumplings, seafood ceviche, crispy shrimp & pork rolls, naoi style monkfish, and sate spiced filet mignon, to name a few.

Go Fish

The award-winning group that introduced Uchi in the RiNo District with its non-traditional take on Japanese cuisine is slated to open Uchiko in early 2024. The corner of Fillmore Street and 3rd Avenue where the Ginny Williams Gallery sat for years will transform into a full cocktail bar, private dining room, outdoor patio seating and sushi bar, and will seat approximately 175 people. Uchiko, which means “child of Uchi,” will focus on its forte of raw fish and wood-fired items as well as a Japanese whisky selection, yakitori grilled options, and customized classic cocktails. “It’s now time for Uchiko to start spreading its wings outside of Texas,” said Hai CEO Tony Montero. “The Denver community has been extremely welcoming to us since we opened Uchi in 2018 and Cherry Creek is such a charming and dynamic neighborhood, we thought it was the perfect setting for Uchiko.”