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Record store opening fourth location

Wax Trax, a Denver record store celebrating its 50th anniversary, is opening a new location in the Highlands neighborhood.

The record store announced last week it would open its new store at 3641 W. 32nd Ave. on Oct. 11.

Wax Trax opened its first location in Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood in 1975, becoming one of the few stores in the city that imported Punk and New Wave music from the U.K. during the 1970s.

It also has locations on South Broadway and Stanley Marketplace.

The new store opening will feature live music and giveaways, Wax Trax said in its announcement. It will also participate in the 32nd Avenue Farmer’s Market at Highlands Square for its last Sunday on Oct. 12.

Quad Side Tavern will open in Tivoli Student Union

The former home of Tivoli Brewing Company will have a new tenant in its place.

A new concept, Quad Side Tavern, will open in the historic Tivoli Student Union and is set to debut this fall, the Auraria Campus announced.

The tavern is scheduled to open on Sept. 22, though it will be dependent on final permitting and inspections approval.

Quad Side Tavern will feature a menu of non-alcoholic drinks, craft cocktails, local beers and shareable plates of food.

Much of the new business was “heavily” inspired by feedback from a community gathering at a pop-up bar on campus in May, the announcement said. It will feature a lounge, study zones, conversation nooks and events like trivia and live music.

It will be operated by Peak Beverage, a bar catering and concessionaire company operating in Colorado and Texas.

“The Tivoli has always been the heart of campus, and Quad Side Tavern builds on that legacy in a fresh, modern way,” campus CEO Colleen Walker said in a press release. “It’s a space that reflects the diversity, energy, and spirit of Auraria, and we’re thrilled to open its doors this fall.”

Denver International Airport debuts Italian and New Mexican restaurants

Denver International Airport is continuing its expansion of concourse dining.

In the last two weeks, DIA debuted Osteria Marco on Concourse B and Santo on Concourse C.

Osteria Marco is a Denver-based Italian restaurant with a location in downtown’s Larimer Square that opened in 2007. It’s led by 16-time James Beard-nominee Chef Frank Bonanno who launched Mizuna, Luca d’Italia, Salita, Vesper Lounger and an Italian-Asian concept called Dumplin’.

“We continue to elevate the offerings for our customers with popular local favorites to enhance their experience at DEN,” the airport’s CEO Phil Washington said in the news release.

Santo, which opened last week, is a new restaurant inspired by Taos, New Mexico. It’s the childhood home of chef and owner Hosea Rosenberg. Its menu features regional spices, chiles and cooking techniques while using meats and produce sourced from Colorado.

“To share the soul food I grew up on and the dishes that bring me the most comfort with international travelers embarking on their journeys is a dream. We are thrilled to partner with High Flying Foods to open this new location of Santo,” Rosenberg said.

BERNADETTE BERDYCHOWSKI | The Denver Gazette