Sushi 37 opens in Cherry Creek

Sushi 37 opened at 2817 E. 3rd Ave. in Cherry Creek this week, filling the spot previously occupied by Derecho. The venue belongs to SYC Concepts, which already operates Sushi by SYC in the area. Shuang Crossland, known as Sherry, leads the group. She also launched Blossom by SYC in LoHi in July, alongside a fourth Miya Moon location on Hamden Street.

The new sushi spot is offering a 20% discount on full meals through November 25. This launch marks the second time the group has entered the local sushi market. SYC Concepts continues to expand its footprint in Denver with multiple distinct concepts under one roof or in nearby locations.

Mexican restaurants also saw movement across the region. Savina’s Mexican Kitchen added a location at 1455 Rocky Mountain Ave. in Loveland. This is the first new site for the brand since its 2025 name change from the La Loma empire. Savina’s now operates in downtown Denver, Castle Rock, and Loveland. The split originated from the divorce of the owners who previously ran La Loma. Both brands share the same green chile recipe.

Carrera’s Tacos, known for San Diego-style burritos in Centennial, opened a to-go counter inside the Federal Kitchens commissary at 707 Federal Blvd. El Pollo Loco also opened its fifth metro area location in Aurora at 2211 S. Havana St. These additions reflect a trend of existing chains stretching into new neighborhoods.

Closures included Centro Mexican Kitchen in Boulder. The restaurant closed after 20 years at 950 Pearl St. The Big Red F restaurant group plans to refresh the space. They intend to reopen it as Altura, a mountain Mexican concept expected to debut next month. This change ends a long run for a staple on Pearl Street.

LUKI Brewing in Arvada also announced its closure. The circus-themed brewery at 14715 W. 64th Ave. operated for six years. The owners cited a 30% drop in sales and other challenges in their April announcement. They have published a 10-part blog series on Medium detailing the process of winding down the business.

Other openings this week include Corner on Madison at 2800 Madison St., Doubles Club at 3200 Larimer St., PopUP Bagels in Boulder, and Side Quest Wings on Olde Wadsworth Boulevard. The list of changes reflects a steady turnover in the local dining scene.