Olive & Finch to raise the curtain on DPAC location

Olive & Finch is extending a branch to the Denver Performing Arts Complex.

Chef and owner Mary Nguyen said the restaurant is opening its third location in the 5,000-square-foot space at the base of the stairs, leading into the complex at 1400 Curtis St.

“We’re going to be the first person you see right when you walk in,” Nguyen said. “It’s going to give us so much exposure and also be a casual option for theatergoers.”

Nguyen started Olive & Finch 10 years ago in Uptown because she wanted quality, casual dining options in Denver. She opened a second location in Cherry Creek in 2017 and launched a sister concept, Little Finch, which opened on 16th Street this year.

“Denver 10 years ago was totally different in terms of the dining scene,” Nguyen said. “If you wanted something scratch made or chef-driven, you had to go to a full-service dining restaurant to get that experience.”

Olive & Finch has a casual, almost coffee shop feel to it, bu...