Il Mondo Vecchio Expansion; Trader Joe's In Boulder

DENVER— Great news for meat lovers — Il Mondo Vecchio Salumi, Denver's premier supplier of cured meats, is expanding current facilities to meet a growing demand. The expansion will allow owner and meat master Mark DeNittis to successfully grow his business and welcome Il Mondo Vecchio Salumeria this Spring. [Eaterwire]

UPTOWN— Westword reports that the great folks behind Vesta Dipping Grill and Steuben's are ready to start their latest venture: A ping-pong hall with Asian food. The yet-to-be-named project will be right next to Steuben's at 523 East 17th Avenue. Culinary influences include bao, dumplings and Korean fried chicken. [Westword]

BOULDER— Denver's Boulder envy may grow with news that Trader Joe's will likely open in the Twenty Ninth Street shopping center. We could see movement as early as April. Bring on the bargains! [DP]

Mark DeNittis [Photo: Colorado Wino]