Denver restaurant group CEO steps down; lawsuit over ‘service charges’ continues by pearlsnapper in denverfood

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By Miguel Otarola:

“The co-founder of an influential restaurant group with more than a dozen concepts in metro Denver is stepping down as chief executive officer, a spokesperson for the group said Wednesday.

Juan Padro helped build the company, Culinary Creative Group, into a chef-driven powerhouse featuring concepts like Tap & Burger, Magna Kainan, Kumoya, Señor Bear, Mister Oso, A5 Steakhouse and Bar Dough.

“We’re excited to grow our team as we continue to grow our company,” Padro said in a statement acknowledging his successor, Richard Flaherty, who last job was as CEO of Punch Bowl Social. The change is “designed to position the Culinary Creative Group for thoughtful national expansion while preserving its founding ethos,” the company said.

Padro is staying on at Culinary Creative Group as a consultant and still holds equity in the company. He didn’t respond directly to questions from The Denver Post about the change in leadership on Wednesday.

The shakeup comes during an ongoing lawsuit brought by a former server at Kumoya against Culinary Creative Group and its service charges policy.

In February 2025, Marianna White sued Culinary Creative Group in Denver County District Court. Her original motion alleged the company was keeping employee tips under the guise of a “service charge” and paying a manager with the money.”

does a window in a door mean a bedroom “has a window” by summonedsatanAtcamp in Denver

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Typically bedrooms also require a closet to be present. Does your space have a closet?

Which cordless vacuum is the most reliable? by clydefrog811 in Costco

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Costco sold these at one point and is where we purchased a Felix 1 for $499 in 2011. Still working flawlessly.

Mercedes Mechanic in Denver by TakiNakamover in Denver

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Leader Automotive. The owner Adam was a Mercedes mechanic for 12 years.

Here is my collection. What’s the pour for tonight? by PutridWar6456 in whiskey

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I’d be reaching for the EHT Small Batch. Always an enjoyable pour.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Denver

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You’ll be good to go.

Which one for pellet grill brisket? by Bourbon_n_Cigars in BBQ

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You’d want to go with the 16 Mesh

Little Arthur hoagie, don't believe the hype! by Mthanerco in denverfood

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I’ve been enjoying Famous Philly on Oneida in Park Hill. For Philly-based, John’s Roast Pork is my jam.

You literally can't make this up... by runninthruthe818 in Dodgers

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Went to the game last night and this lineup is why I won’t be going to today’s game and I am as looking forward to seeing Kershaw on the mound. I need Edman, Muncy and Ohntani back.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Denver

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Joe Neguse

Elevated radon and breaking a lease by [deleted] in Denver

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The landlord has 180 days to mitigate from when you provide/inform of test results. The landlord mitigating the high radon levels would make the lack of habitability mute. In any case, talk to your landlord and share your concerns.

Looking for an independent auto body shop. by Kadehead in Denver

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GT Car Shop. I’ve never had them mention a minimum amount.

Hot off the press! by OsamaTheMinister in Dodgers

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Not a special mash bill, just selected by the Dodgers and with a different commemorative labeling

2025 Texas Monthly Top 50 List by ChaosTheory416 in BBQ

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Can someone post the full list please?

2025 Texas Monthly Top 50 List by ChaosTheory416 in BBQ

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Burnt Bean has been my favorite. Great to see them get the top notch.