Dio Mio at 3264 Larimer Street in Denver's RiNo neighborhood launched in 2016 when chefs Spencer White and Alex Figura transformed their fine dining backgrounds into a counter-service concept that brings handmade pasta, creative share plates, and thoughtfully crafted drinks to customers seeking quality Italian cuisine in a relaxed and approachable environment. Operating Monday through Thursday and Sunday from 4:00pm to 9:00pm and Friday through Saturday from 4:00pm to 10:00pm, the fast-casual restaurant demonstrates how professional culinary training can translate into accessible dining experiences that feature a mix of traditional Italian and contemporary food without the formality and price points of upscale establishments. Through their commitment to fresh, handmade pasta prepared on-site daily, Dio Mio exemplifies the grain-to-table movement where skilled artisans showcase the potential of quality ingredients transformed through traditional techniques, representing the type of food creator featured in Daily Grains' regional efforts to rebuild local grain economies by highlighting businesses that prioritize craft, quality ingredients, and community accessibility over mass production.