ChoLon Bistro, the inaugural modern Asian restaurant by executive chef Lon Symensma, will open in downtown Denver early October in the SugarCube building. ChoLon is the first restaurant from Flow Restaurant Group, founded by Symensma and his partners, Alicia Pokoik Deters and Jim Deters. ChoLon, which translates to "big market," is named after the largest Chinese-influenced market in Saigon, Vietnam. Symensma, formerly of Buddakan and Spice Market in New York City, will showcase his passion for Asian ingredients and French cooking techniques in a striking and eco-friendly environment designed by Studio Lemonade. The venue features a bar and lounge and is an ideal setting for business meetings and presentations, thanks to a large projection screen in the lounge area.