Chef Brian Laird plans to open
Sarto's in Denver’s Jefferson Park neighborhood by the end of the year.
The 4,000-square-foot restaurant and market at 2900 W. 25th St. will feature Northern Italian cuisine, which Laird built his reputation on during his 13 years at Barolo Grill. The market and deli will offer take-away soups, salads, sandwiches and pizzas, as well as Italian specialty goods for take-and-make meals, said Taylor Swallow, who with Kajsa Gotlin is Laird's business partner.
"We’ve been looking at that area for 10 years now," Swallow said. "It’s going to be great for us. It’s such a neat old building. It was built in 1904 and has a lot of character."
Sarto's is joining an increasing number of establishments that are sprouting up in the Jefferson Park neighborhood, starting with
2914 Coffee at 2914 W. 25th Ave. which features a variety of blends from Kaladi Brothers Coffee, Little Man Ice Cream, cookies, pastries and sandwiches. The shop also offers live music and special events.
Popular Denver chef Matt Selby, formerly of Vesta, Ace Eat Serve and Steuben's, recently opened
Corner House, a bistro-style restaurant at 2240 Clay St.
"Matt Selby is bringing some weight over to that area," Swallow said. "Brian and Matt are good friends, so they’re excited to have restaurants near each other."
Contact Confluence Denver Development News Editor Margaret Jackson with tips and leads for future stories at margaret@confluence-denver.com.
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