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New picks on Denver' s food and drink scene

Denver's Ice House warehouse, where the new po'boy shop Pirate Alley Boucherie is opening. Photo: George Rose/Getty Images Despite facing local restaurants, Denver's dining scene is sprouting new spots to sip and eat citywide. Driving the news: — a new po'boy joint serving sandwiches, charcuterie and small plates — opens Thursday, for lunch only, on the ground floor of LoDo's historic Ice House building at 1801 Wynkoop St. Behind the seasonally driven deli are Katy and Kyle Foster, the previous owners of Julep, a Southern eatery in RiNo that . ? Union Station is now home to , a New York City chain known for its Belgian-style waffles and decadent desserts. Of note: W&D was on the Food Network's "Best Thing I Ever Ate," so you know their treats are tasty. , a BYOB social club with locations in Chicago and Seattle, opens this Saturday in the previously home of Factotum Brewhouse at 3845 Lipan St. How it works: With monthly memberships starting at $105, Denverites can have access to a 3,300-square-foot event space to drink, gather and escape the busy bar scene. Oregon-based Vegan chain debuted in Denver's University neighborhood late last month with a mission to fight climate change.The intrigue: This location represents a homecoming for co-founder and Denver native Matt de Gruyter, who met his wife Cierra while attending Metro State University. — a French restaurant and bakery that opened Aug. 5 in LoHi — offers a fine dining experience at a friendlier price point. The eatery is run by husband and wife Tim and Lilian Lu, both graduates of the French Culinary Institute in New York. What to try: Their take on a French classic — escargot ($17) — which comes enveloped in crispy potato choux pastry and served with a creamy herb aioli. Get more local stories in your inbox with .Subscribe Support local journalism by becoming a member.

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