A favored brunch destination in Austin is premiering its first out-of-state location in Denver early next year.
Paperboy will move into the West Highland neighborhood at 3490 W. 32nd Ave., the former space of Rooted Craft Kitchen and Troy Guard’s FNG. The Texan concept’s executive chef, Pat Jackson, transferred to Denver to bring about the new restaurant.
“Colorado has always felt like a second home — I’ve spent years snowboarding in Breckenridge and enjoying the outdoor recreation,” Jackson said in a statement. “I’m incredibly excited to put down roots in Denver, not just as a chef, but as an active member of this inspiring food and beverage community.”
Paperboy’s two Austin locations serve breakfast and lunch, usually with a Western twist. The Texas hash combines roasted pork, kale, sweet potato, pecan mole and a poached egg, while the huevos rancheros grits come in a bowl with pinto beans, chorizo, salsa ranchero and pepper jack cheese. Other menu items include poblano and cheddar biscuits, brown-butter pancakes and seasonal fruit pop tarts.
Owner Ryan Harms began Paperboy as a food truck in 2015 and opened a brick-and-mortar five years later. It has drawn public support and accolades in Texas publications along the way. The diner’s second Austin location opened this summer.
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