Come May, a new food option is coming to the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora.
Spinelli’s Market, an Italian market and deli with two other locations in Park Hill and Congress Park (the latter named Congress Park Market), is opening its third location — this time, on the Aurora medical campus.
The deli — close to the many neighboring hotel staff, hospital patients and medical students — could be a welcome addition to an area lacking some dining diversity.
“I bring my own food only because there are no food options,” said Da’lynn Blechter, front desk attendant at the neighboring Benson Hotel & Faculty Club. “A lot of guests always ask about food and where to go … just being able to walk here would be perfect.”
Victor Avila and Nome Smith,both sophomores at the nearby Aurora Science & Tech High School, were headed to The Benson Hotel on scooters with a plan to apply for jobs, accompanied by their friend Raul Ruiz. They've also felt the area's hunger pangs.
“There aren’t a lot of food options around here,” Avila said. “... and it’s expensive.”
For Anschutz medical student Emily Myers, a lot of students have “been waiting” for more options to pop up in the area.
Apartment buildings surround the new Spinelli's, which sits across from a public quad with ample outdoor seating under the shade of white umbrellas. Other businesses in the immediate vicinity include the Cedar Creek Pub, Lost Coffee, the Sable & Siren Hair Co., and The Common Good restaurant.
What's on the menu?
Spinelli's serves classic Italian sandwiches, like their Jerry’s Classic Italian sub (made of capicola, smoked ham, genoa salami, provolone and roasted peppers) and California Classic (over-roasted turkey breast, dill Havarti, bacon, avocado and lettuce). Both subs hover in the $15 price range.
The deli also offers ready-to-heat entrees at the Aurora location. Spinelli’s currently has a rotating selection of entrees and Italian classics like Chicken or Eggplant Parmesan, Sausage or Spinach Lasagna or a variety of homemade quiches.
The new location will also carry toiletry items and other retail products from local vendors.
