Denver Restaurant Scene Sees Openings and Closings This Week
Santana's Cantina has opened in the former Gennaro's space in Denver. This week also saw the opening of a Peking duck concept in LoHi, the return of Odyssey after a fire, and the closing of Tap & Burger in DTC.
Denver, CO, July 25, 2026 —
The Denver restaurant landscape experienced a mix of new establishments and closures this week. Santana’s Cantina has officially opened its doors, taking over the space formerly occupied by Gennaro’s in Denver. Additionally, a new Peking duck concept has launched in the Lower Highland (LoHi) neighborhood.
In other news, Odyssey restaurant has reopened following a fire that had previously impacted its operations. However, the week also marks the closure of Tap & Burger, a restaurant located in the Denver Tech Center (DTC).
The details regarding the specific cuisine or operational focus of Santana’s Cantina beyond its name were not provided in the summary. Similarly, the name of the new Peking duck concept and its exact location within LoHi were not specified. Information regarding the extent of the damage from the fire at Odyssey or the timeline of its renovation and reopening was also not available.
The summary did not provide further details on the reasons for the closure of Tap & Burger in the DTC, nor did it mention any plans for the former Tap & Burger space. The impact of these changes on the local dining scene remains to be seen as these establishments begin or conclude their operations.
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