Denver Restaurants Expand Into Boulder; LA'AU's Loss

EXPANSION WIRE— Two Denver-based restaurant groups are spreading into Boulder. The Daily Camera reports that Tavern Hospitality Group purchased the Boulder Absinthe House at 1109 Walnut Street, and Hacienda Colorado will open a new concept called Zanita's at 1352 College Ave.

LODO— Chances has moved from 1135 Bannock Street and is now open at 1320 15th Street. [Westword]

BOULDER— The Boulder City Council officially killed the possibility of LA'AU's Taco Shop staying open until 2:30 a.m. during last night's vote. Apparently the Hill can't handle more booze. [DC]