Owner of My Neighbor Felix plans to open new Denver steakhouse in LoDo

Francois Safieddine is reigniting his grill The restaurateur is moving forward with plans to open a steakhouse called Noble at Blake St the -square-foot building he had tried to sell for million Katie Chapman a spokeswoman for Safieddine s restaurant group Lotus Concepts Management commented the spot will tentatively make its debut within the next six months She did not comment on why a transaction didn t transpire for the two-story red brick building Safieddine s firm is known for the local My Neighbor Felix and ViewHouse chains and also behind the lately opened country bar Belles Boots at the former Sports Column Chapman announced Noble will differ from the company s five existing Centennial State concepts It s more elevated and upscale than anything that we ve done at this point she advised BusinessDen We re looking to redefine the fine-dining experience Though Noble s menu is still being developed Chapman revealed it will feature the typical cuts of meat alongside seafood The spot which was home to the Mexican restaurant Rio Grande between and is also getting a facelift both inside and out This is not your classic white tablecloth steakhouse Chapman announced Related Articles Mexican concept Ash and Agave to open in Denver at former California Pizza Kitchen location American Elm opening second restaurant bodega next door Sports bar-breakfast restaurant opening in Denver taking former Sarto s space in Jefferson Park Judge rules Castle Pines can block McDonald s restaurant growth million in loans for ice cream tea shops hint at a future for th Street Chapman noted that there will be a renovated outdoor patio and private and semiprivate dining spaces Plans submitted to the city show those secluded sections would be across both floors with a bar on the first story and a lounge on the second Construction has yet to begin But signage for Noble was not long ago painted on the side of the structure Safieddine bought the building in July for million from the owners of Rio Grande The Mexican spot moved to a new space at Wazee St where it in the last few days rebranded to Rio on Wazee Safieddine s other local concepts include Wonderyard Garden Table in Ballpark which he opened last year He also has submitted plans for a RiNo restaurant Read more from our partner BusinessDen