Pete’s Kitchen Owner Dies At 85. Pete Contos Was A Founding Father Of Denver’s Restaurant Scene.

Josie Sexton, Denver Post: Living
Mon, 05/13/2019 - 9:39am

Pete Contos, a founding father of Denver’s restaurant scene, died on Sunday. He was 85. Contos was the longtime owner of Pete’s Kitchen and its neighbor, Pete’s Satire Lounge, on East Colfax Avenue. An employee who did not wish to be identified confirmed the death Monday morning. John Prieto, The Denver PostPete Contos stands outside Pete’s Greek Town Cafe in this December 2013 file photo. Within the last year, Pete’s Kitchen celebrated its 30th anniversary selling all-day gyros, souvlaki, kabobs and more underneath a neon sign at the corner of Colfax and Race Street.

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Pete’s Kitchen Owner Dies At 85. Pete Contos Was A Founding Father Of Denver’s Restaurant Scene.

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