Cucina Colore reopens after expansion

The first phase of the expansion and renovation of Cucina Colore Modern Italian Trattoria & Bar in Cherry Creek is complete.

Designed by Roth Sheppard Architects, the renovation provides added space for an expansive wine bar, two community tables and additional banquet seating. The new island bar, which seats 20, is the centerpiece of the restaurant. A wraparound patio also has been added on Third Avenue, doubling the restaurant's outdoor seating.

"We are committed to remaining a Cherry Creek landmark for many years to come," says Venanzio Momo, the restaurant's owner. "Naturally, Jeff Sheppard was the person we called, as his initial design truly met the test of time. We could not be more thrilled with the results, and our accelerated growth since reopening has let us know that our customers feel the same way."

Steel shelving racks behind the bar display wooden wine boxes filled with wine, olive oil bottles and authentic Italian ingredients featured in Momo's family recipes. A peg wall displays more than 1,000 bottles of wine from around the world accented by a gallery of Momo's personal collection of decanters.

"We are honored to have worked with Venanzio for more than 20 years and are thrilled to have been selected to design his first restaurant and now his first major expansion and remodel," Sheppard says. "This is indeed a welcome addition to Cherry Creek, where Venanzio has established a rich community tradition for more than two decades."

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