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Following the lead of other large cities, Denver may soon get a European-style market. Urban developer Kyle Zeppelin (TAXI [3], FREIGHT [4]) has a contract to buy the old Bud's Warehouse in RiNo [5]—ideally starting construction in March. Called the Source [6], this highly curated space would showcase the production and product of eight to 10 high-quality artisans—think a coffee roaster, a butcher, a winemaker, a bread guru, and possibly a chocolate maker.

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As a model, Zeppelin is drawing inspiration from spots such as the Ferry Building [8] in San Francisco, Melrose Market [9] in Seattle, and Oxbow Public Market [10] in Napa. "The Source is a European-style market or co-op but with a production element—there's transparency," Zeppelin says. "Every vendor tells a story and customers become committed to the process."

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Word is that Ben Parsons [12] from The Infinite Monkey Theorem [13] urban winery (which has outgrown its current space off of Santa Fe Drive), Justin Brunson (Masterpiece Delicatessen [14], Wild Catch [15]), and Cara and Vajra Rich from Boxcar Coffee Roasters [16] are considering the space. The building itself would be largely left alone—graffiti and all—to remain urban, gritty, and relevant to the RiNo community.

Bonus: Up to three restaurants will anchor the market. One possibility: a Torrisi Italian Specialties [17]-style deli counter.