Monfort convinces restaurateur to open new concept in McGregor Square

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DENVER — William Brinkerhoff initially turned down Dick Monfort last year when the Rockies co-owner asked him to open a restaurant in McGregor Square.

Brinkerhoff, who owns La Loma and Sierra Restaurant, wasn’t ready to open another concept in downtown Denver given the pandemic.

“But he kept working me, and finally I gave in,” Brinkerhoff said.

Now, Brinkerhoff is preparing to open Caldéro, a Tex-Mex and new American restaurant, next year at 1601 19th St. on the second floor of the McGregor Square condo building.

“Because of the quality we bring in every area: service, food…