Katie Porter

Katie Porter

Staff Writer

Katie Porter is a freelance journalist and copywriter located in the Mile High City of Denver, covering the Colorado and SoCal restaurant scenes. She has always been a news junkie, keen to stay informed about what's going on in her community and the world, constantly on the lookout for interesting nuggets. Her articles have appeared in a variety of other publications, including 1851 Franchise, Estatenvy, Boulder Weekly, ThisSongisSick, el Don News, TheThings, Stache Cow, and more.

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Restaurants

The growing TX brand has big plans in store.…

By Katie PorterJuly 18, 2026
Restaurants

Restaurant operators and hospitality partners came together to share knowledge on industry insights.…

By Katie PorterJuly 18, 2026
Restaurants

The industry networking event took place last week and brought many influential figures from the scene together.…

By Katie PorterJuly 18, 2026
Restaurants

Sanaa Atkins has embarked on an entrepreneurship journey.…

By Katie PorterJuly 16, 2026
Restaurants

A Franklin hotspot is getting a new hospitality tenant.…

By Katie PorterJuly 10, 2026
Retail

Time Mission is creating a 12,000-square-foot immersive space for team challenges and fun.…

By Katie PorterJuly 10, 2026
Retail

Charlotte is amongst the first to debut a rebranded store.…

By Katie PorterJuly 10, 2026
Retail

The furnishings brand has many new stores planned for the region in the pipeline.…

By Katie PorterJuly 10, 2026
Restaurants

More than a dozen hospitality leaders and industry partners gathered for an afternoon of networking, collaboration, and …

By Katie PorterJuly 9, 2026
Restaurants

The chef-owner reflects on returning home after years in acclaimed kitchens and creating a restaurant inspired by the ci…

By Katie PorterJuly 9, 2026
Restaurants

Pretty Bird comes from an awarded chef.…

By Katie PorterJuly 8, 2026
Restaurants

The emerging franchise has big plans on the horizon.…

By Katie PorterJuly 7, 2026
Restaurants

The local leadership team has big growth plans.…

By Katie PorterJune 12, 2026
Restaurants

The concept is in the mall’s food court.…

By Katie PorterMay 28, 2026
Restaurants

The franchise will open a location this summer.…

By Katie PorterMay 26, 2026
Restaurants

After five years on the road, the business has evolved.…

By Katie PorterMay 22, 2026
Restaurants

The upcoming spot is envisioned as a place of connection.…

By Katie PorterMay 22, 2026
Restaurants

Romanaccia has had a successful first month in business.…

By Katie PorterMay 22, 2026
Restaurants

His fine-dining experience is being taken to the streets.…

By Katie PorterMay 14, 2026
Restaurants

Family-rooted recipes and authentic Italian style have shaped the growing concept.…

By Katie PorterMay 5, 2026

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