ROME: Littleton City Council gave a hearty “salute” to Angleo’s Taverna on Nov. 18, unanimously approving a rezone to allow it to become neighbors with Breckenridge Brewery.
This is a restaurant that is different than any other restaurant in Littleton,” said owner Craig Jones.
His company purchased the 4.5-acre Ida property, the easternmost and last pocket to be developed on the campus that includes Breckenridge and Designs by Sundown. The owners intend to build the restaurant abutting Santa Fe, and a two-story office building immediately to its west. The offices will be home to Chatham Financial, a global investment company with just two locations currently in the United States.
Jones and his partners purchased the 42-year-old Angelo’s Taverna three years ago. This will be a second location, he said, with the original staying at 620 E. Sixth Ave., Denver. It has a wide array of Italian food along with an oyster bar, and Jones says they’re still using Mama Angelo’s tiramisu recipe.
The architecture of the office building, restaurant and 6,000-square-foot winery will reflect the farmland feel embraced by Breckenridge. Jones explained that no growing or fermenting will happen on site, as his plan is to import pricey wines from Italy and elsewhere and blend them into a new Colorado version that would be more affordable.
The site is immediately north of Wolhurst Landing, and the president of that HOA said the community supports the plan.
“I want to be very conscious that that boundary is protected,” said Councilmember Debbie Brinkman, who represents the area. “Let’s make a conscious effort that the neighbors are undisturbed. That’s very important over there.”
Councilmember Peggy Cole asked whether there will be access from the Mary Carter Greenway, just west of the site.
For this 24 acres to be absolutely perfect for the city of Littleton, we have to have connectivity to the bike path,” said Jones, noting it’s just .6 miles from Mineral Station. “To make that happen, I’ll stand out on Santa Fe with a street sign if I have to.”
