Christina Licata
Licata Libations
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Jodi and Ben Polson
Mama Jo’s Biscuits & BBQ
Mama Jo’s serves up Carolina-style BBQ, biscuit sandwiches, and classic Southern favorites, all made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients and family recipes. From slow-smoked meats to crisp fried chicken and house-made pickles, every dish is thoughtfully prepared each day. For those craving true Southern comfort food, you’ll find us right here in the heart […]
Drew Stevens
Narrative
Drew Stevens is a bartender in Denver, Colorado, who currently runs the beverage program at Narrative in Cherry Creek.
Sabrina Cookson
Call Me Pearl
Sabrina Cookson moved to Denver in the fall of 2021 after graduating from the University of Missouri. She spent her first couple of years in Denver bartending at The Fifth String. Now, she’s the lead bartender at Call Me Pearl inside The Rally Hotel.
Jordan Leggett
Nora’s Speakeasy
Jordan was born and raised in Boulder, and learned how to bartend in Seattle after graduating from the University of Washington. While she was an English major and is a published author, her heart and soul lie in the hospitality industry and she has worked at a few distilleries and fun bars in both Washington […]
Mile High Smashburgers
Denver’s favorite Gourmet Smashburger food truck is bringing chef driven premium and locally sourced food to the Mile High City. We have a passion for the food industry and contributing to our community in the best way we know how, making delicious high quality food! Take a look at our calendar to see where to […]
Maria Rangel
Maiz
Hola! Soy Maria. “Proud of the woman I am! Proud of the little ladies I am raising! Proud of us women creating our own path. It’s a fight, but we are doing it. I celebrate all the beautiful Femmes!” My name is Maria Rangel, a Colorado native, raised by my father, who instilled in me a […]
Joshua Pollack
Lou’s Italian Specialties
Joshua Pollack is the founder and owner of Bridge & Tunnel Restaurant Group, which owns and operates Rosenberg’s Bagels & Delicatessen, Lou’s Italian Specialties, and Famous Original J’s Pizza.
Caroline Glover
Traveling Mercies, Annette
Caroline Glover is the chef and co-owner at Annette, the award-winning restaurant she opened in 2017, and Traveling Mercies, which she opened in 2024. The 2022 James Beard Foundation Award winner for “Best Chef: Mountain,” Caroline was nominated in the same category in 2020 and earned semi-finalist nominations in 2018 and 2019. In 2018, Annette […]
Theo Adley
Marigold
Yes, chef! Lyons-based Theo Adley, of Marigold, nabs a James Beard Award nomination for best chef – Boulder Daily Camera James Beard Semifinalist – Best Chef (Mountain) ‘24 Wine Enthusiast’s Best Wine Restaurants in America ‘24 5280 Magazine – Top 25 Restaurant in Denver ‘23 & ‘24 Photo credit: Sarah Banks
