Running a restaurant is expensive 鈥� and Northern Colorado has seen a recent wave of local favorites closing down. So what鈥檚 behind this trend 鈥� and can state lawmakers do anything to help? KUNC鈥檚 Emma VandenEinde joins In The NoCo to explain.

Some restaurant owners who had previously signed up to speak out at the Capitol in support of the bill are now having second thoughts.

Several NoCo restaurants closed last year after decades of service. Owners cite increased costs of food, rent and labor. But to their patrons these spaces filled up more than just their stomachs.

The popularity of mocktails is soaring, and while many bars in Northern Colorado have non-alcoholic menus, there鈥檚 not yet a completely sober space for people to hang out. Today on In The NoCo, we hear about two mixologists who are trying to create fun spaces for people to explore sobriety.

A massive redevelopment project in Boulder is causing a lot of angst in the community, especially because it would involve the demolition of the Dark Horse bar, an iconic local establishment.

Millions of square feet of new residential and commercial development are either under construction or in the planning phase in Johnstown, a town that has exploded in growth in recent years.

Colorado restaurants are struggling with steep inflation and a shrinking workforce. Today on In The NoCo we learn how that鈥檚 affecting your favorite eateries and how one program is connecting hungry restaurants with new workers.

Basta, a wood-fired Italian restaurant in East Boulder, is among a handful of northern Colorado eateries to win the Bib Gourmand food award, given out by the Michelin guide.

Restaurant prices in Colorado are increasing faster than anywhere else in the country, and it's hurting both restaurants and customers.

Casa Bonita, Denver鈥檚 beloved Mexican-themed restaurant, is aiming to re-open in May 2023, according to a video announcement made by owners Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of the show South Park.