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A new steakhouse with its own private speakeasy has officially opened.Summit Steak Bar has officially opened in Littleto...
10/13/2026

A new steakhouse with its own private speakeasy has officially opened.

Summit Steak Bar has officially opened in Littleton, centered around premium steaks, an in-house butcher and dry-aging program, and a private cocktail lounge called the High Steaks Club.

Located at 5869 S. Alkire Street, the new restaurant is owned by husband-and-wife duo George and Tammy Pesek. The menu features 2GR Premium Wagyu, USDA Prime and Certified Angus Beef, along with house-made sauces, specialty seasonings and shareable sides.

The restaurant’s interior features stone masonry, dark green leather seating, warm wood finishes and an oversized, backlit onyx bar. The design draws inspiration from George’s mountaineering background, including his completion of the Seven Summits.

One of the more interesting additions is the High Steaks Club, a members-only speakeasy featuring a refurbished 1800s bar, Art Deco-inspired interiors and a selection of rare spirits. Access is available through a limited $500 membership coin.

Beyond the steaks, guests can find tableside-seared A5 Wagyu, steak fondue, Kobe fried chicken, beef tallow fries, specialty cocktails and an extensive bourbon selection.

Summit Steak Bar is now open for dinner seven days a week.

Ownership:
George and Tammy Pesek
Photos: Courtesy of Summit Steak Bar

East Colfax has a new spot mixing Mexican and Asian flavors under one roof.Dragon Cactus is now open at 3014 E. Colfax A...
10/08/2026

East Colfax has a new spot mixing Mexican and Asian flavors under one roof.

Dragon Cactus is now open at 3014 E. Colfax Avenue, bringing a new independently owned restaurant to the Congress Park neighborhood.

The restaurant opened in September in the former Bad Habits space, with owner Jimmy and his father taking on much of the work to build out the new restaurant themselves.

Dragon Cactus describes its concept as “East Meets Calle,” with a menu combining Mexican and Asian flavors across tacos, bánh mì, rice bowls, wings and shareables.

We stopped by to check it out and tried the b**r-battered fish tacos, bulgogi carne asada and wings. The food was excellent, and this is one of those new neighborhood spots we think is worth putting on your list.

The taco menu includes teriyaki al pastor, bulgogi carne asada, lemongrass chicken, b**r-battered fish and citrus adobo tofu.

Those same flavors carry into the restaurant’s rice bowls, while the rest of the menu includes spicy wonton nachos, soy-garlic wings, Valentina buffalo wings, poblano crunch rolls and bánh mì.

There’s also a full drink menu with cocktails, b**r, w**e and mocktails, including a Colfax Cantarito and La Calle Tamarita.

Checked it out yet? Let us know what you tried and what you thought.

Want to hear what’s next for the former VA hospital site at 9th and Clermont?A broker open tomorrow will bring together ...
10/07/2026

Want to hear what’s next for the former VA hospital site at 9th and Clermont?

A broker open tomorrow will bring together several updates on development happening around Denver, including a closer look at the redevelopment of the former VA Medical Center at 1055 Clermont Street.

Ben Gearhart of GM Development and MODUS Real Estate will discuss plans to transform the 10-story former hospital into a mixed-use community with 493 apartments and approximately 50,000 square feet of commercial space.

Plans include roughly 15,000 square feet of neighborhood retail, 35,000 square feet of medical office space, a new central atrium and café, rooftop pool, pickleball courts, coworking and fitness space, and other resident amenities. The historic building itself is being preserved and rehabilitated as part of the project.

Construction began in late April, with demolition and framing now underway. The first residences are currently expected to be completed in late 2028, followed by additional phases into 2029.

The broker open will also include updates from Garrett Beserra with MODUS Real Estate on Dahlia Twelve, development around 9th and Colorado, and other projects he is working on around Denver.

Attendees will also have a chance to learn more about a video contest offering two tickets to the Denver Broncos vs. Las Vegas Raiders game on November 22.

MODUS Broker Open:
Wednesday, October 7 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM
804 Dahlia St, Denver, CO 80220

Development Team:
Developer: GM Development
Architect + Preservation Consultant: Exact Architects
General Contractor: I-Kota
Real Estate: MODUS Real Estate

Construction is complete on The James, transforming a former gas station into a three-story mixed-use development at Eva...
10/06/2026

Construction is complete on The James, transforming a former gas station into a three-story mixed-use development at Evans Avenue and Gilpin Street.

The project now includes 18 apartment units above approximately 2,700 square feet of ground-floor retail space.

Designed by Semple Brown Design and built by Bristlecone Construction, the approximately 18,000-square-foot project features a primarily brick exterior, recessed residential balconies and large storefront-style windows along the ground floor.

The redevelopment also required soil remediation and rezoning to prepare the former gas station property for its new use.

Bristlecone Construction recently turned the completed building over to the ownership group, bringing the redevelopment of the previously vacant corner to a close.

Learn more about The James and see the completed project now: https://www.developingmycity.com/denver/news/the-james-mixed-use-development-denver

Development Team:
Owner Reps: Bootpack Investors & Buildmark
Owner: Doorkeeper Property Management
Architect & Interior Design: Semple Brown
General Contractor: Bristlecone Construction
Civil Engineer: HCI Civil
Structural Engineer: Anthem Structural Engineering
Landscape Architect: Back40 Landscape Architecture
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Lighting: BG Building Works / RTM Engineering Consultants

10/02/2026

Could Denver Summit FC’s new stadium change the future of women’s sports in Denver?

Denver Summit FC has officially broken ground on its new permanent stadium at Santa Fe Yards in the Baker neighborhood, marking a major milestone for the club and its future home.

Players, club leadership, community members and project partners gathered at the future stadium site for the groundbreaking ceremony, where much of the event focused on the significance of creating a permanent venue specifically for women’s professional sports.

Designed by Populous, the stadium is planned with 12,500 fixed seats, with additional safe-standing areas bringing total capacity to approximately 13,000 fans. Plans also include seating positioned close to the field and a mix of club, hospitality and social spaces throughout the venue.

The stadium will anchor the larger redevelopment of Santa Fe Yards near I-25 and South Broadway, where future plans could include additional development and a new city park.

The project currently carries an estimated permit valuation of $120 million. With the groundbreaking complete, site work is expected to begin soon, with completion currently targeted for the end of 2028.

Want to learn more about the stadium and what’s planned for Santa Fe Yards? Comment “SUMMIT” and we’ll send the full article straight to your DMs.

Development Team:
Owner/Club: Denver Summit FC
Architect: Populous
Civil Engineer: Martin/Martin, Inc.
General Contractor: Mortenson
Survey: Matrix Design Group
Photometrics: ME Engineers
Landscape: CIVITAS

Would you live in one part of your home and rent out another?Dahlia Twelve recently wrapped up construction along Dahlia...
10/02/2026

Would you live in one part of your home and rent out another?

Dahlia Twelve recently wrapped up construction along Dahlia Street, bringing 12 new townhomes developed by Homebound and listed by Garrett Beserra, Realtor of MODUS Real Estate.

While each home includes more than 2,200 square feet of living space, one of the more interesting features is downstairs. Every home includes an approximately 700-square-foot garden-level lock-off.

The downstairs space has its own exterior entrance, bedroom, full bathroom, living area, laundry connections and HVAC system, giving homeowners the ability to separate it from the rest of the home and potentially use it for guests, multigenerational living, a home office or rental.

Garrett Beserra with MODUS Real Estate, is working with buyers interested in the project and its potential house-hacking setup.

The homes include three to four bedrooms, multiple bathrooms, several designer finish packages, private outdoor space and detached garages. Pricing currently starts at $825,000, with an open house happening this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Want to explore the homes, floor plans and available options?
Click here to see the listings now: https://bit.ly/4y1vKb3

Development Team:
Developer: Homebound
Civil Engineer: Raptor Civil Engineering
Sales/Real Estate: MODUS Real Estate
Real Estate: Garrett Beserra, Realtor

10/01/2026

More affordable housing could soon be coming near East Colfax Avenue.

Valor on the Fax Phase II is being proposed at 1475 N Trenton Street, where plans call for a new four-story development with 45 income-restricted apartments.

The current unit mix includes 39 one-bedroom and six two-bedroom apartments, with the building planned around a central courtyard.

The ground floor would include resident amenity and shared work areas, package and mail rooms, leasing space and indoor parking for approximately 40 bikes.

The project is currently going through Denver's concept review process, meaning the plans could still change as it moves forward.

Read more now: https://bit.ly/4rHYXGn

Development Team:
Architect: Shopworks Architecture

Which design do you want to see stamped into Denver’s sidewalks?Today is the final day to vote in Denver’s Sidewalk Stam...
09/30/2026

Which design do you want to see stamped into Denver’s sidewalks?

Today is the final day to vote in Denver’s Sidewalk Stamp Contest, with five designs competing to become the city’s new sidewalk stamp.

The contest opened to community submissions earlier this year before the entries were narrowed down to five finalists based on practicality, creativity and originality, clarity and legibility, and their connection to Denver.

Denver residents and property owners can cast one vote for the design they would most like to see incorporated into sidewalks across the city.

Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. tonight, September 30, with the winning design expected to be announced later this fall.

See all five finalists and cast your vote here:
English: https://bit.ly/3VEZgG0
Spanish: https://bit.ly/4AFvml9

A new Japanese-Mexican restaurant is being planned along Brighton Boulevard.Señor Tanuki would take over an existing 3,4...
09/30/2026

A new Japanese-Mexican restaurant is being planned along Brighton Boulevard.

Señor Tanuki would take over an existing 3,496-square-foot restaurant space at 3033 Brighton Boulevard, with plans calling for updated dining, bar, service and kitchen areas.

The restaurant is planned with 66 indoor seats and another 40 seats on the existing outdoor patio. Preliminary concept materials show a fast-casual menu with bento bowls, salads and hand rolls alongside a bar with rotating food specials and cocktails.

Permit documents value the planned improvements at approximately $385,000, and the project is currently moving through Denver’s development review process.

Read more about the plans for Señor Tanuki: https://bit.ly/4hxH4pb

Development Team:
Owner: Fabrica RINO LLC
Tenant: Señor Tanuki
Architect: Bray Architecture, Inc.
MEP Engineer: Boulder Engineering Company
Contractor: TBD

What do you think of the new bus-only lanes on Colfax?The first section of the East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project is ...
09/29/2026

What do you think of the new bus-only lanes on Colfax?

The first section of the East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project is officially in service.

RTD Routes 15 and 15L are now operating in the new center bus-only lanes along Colfax Avenue between Broadway and Colorado Boulevard, marking one of the biggest milestones yet for the East Colfax BRT project.

Riders are now boarding from new center platforms between Pennsylvania Street and Colorado Boulevard, with stations located roughly every three to four blocks. The new infrastructure includes level boarding, security cameras and emergency phones, while buses also feature interior bike racks.

The opening also brings a major change for drivers along this section of Colfax. The two center lanes are now reserved for buses, while general vehicle traffic operates in the outside lanes. Left turns are limited to designated intersections with left-turn lanes and signals.

While this section is now operational, the full East Colfax BRT project is not complete. Construction continues east of Colorado Boulevard toward I-225 in Aurora. Once finished, the full corridor will span approximately 8.5 miles between Broadway and I-225, with the existing 15 and 15L eventually transitioning to the new Lynx BRT service.

Full BRT service is currently planned for late 2027 or early 2028.

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