Mark Antonation
5280 Magazine
Food Editor Mark Antonation moved to Colorado the same year as John Elway (1983, in case your memory doesn’t go back that far) after living in Los Angeles, Malta, Libya, London, and Dallas—all before he was eight years old. Since then, it’s been all Centennial State, with nine years in Fort Collins and the rest […]
Peter Ryan
The Plimoth
Born and raised in the restaurant’s namesake, Chef Pete “pounded pans” on the East and West coasts for more than a dozen years. He’s been in Denver since 1999, when he joined the faculty at Cook Street School of Culinary Arts, working closely under the tutelage of Chef Michael Comstedt, CEC, CCE. Chef Pete’s modern […]
Troy Guard
Done Deal, Hashtag
Born and raised in Hawaii, Chef Troy Guard spent much of his young life enjoying everything that comes with island living – long days in the sun and catching and cooking seafood with his family. It is there, with the freshest ingredients at his fingertips, that his passion for cooking came to life. What started […]
Delores Tronco
The Greenwich
The Greenwich’s new chapter is inspired by owner Delores Tronco’s Italian grandparents, Carlo and Mary, who immigrated through Ellis Island to New York and New Jersey, making a living running a local produce cart, bakery, and fish shop. Delores’ passion for hospitality is rooted in her family history and the recipes her grandmother passed on […]
Mary Nguyen
Olive & Finch
Mary Nguyen is a self-taught chef and a leading figure in Denver’s culinary scene with more than 20 years of experience. She is the founder and president of the Olive & Finch Collective, a diverse portfolio that includes restaurants (Olive & Finch), cafes (Little Finch), a food and beverage production and distribution company (Finch, On […]
bartaco
bartaco is a restaurant chain, with locations in Denver and Boulder, that offers coastal and relaxed dining experience with tacos, sides, and drinks.
Alex Figura
Johnny Bechamel’s
Chef Alex Figura brings a wealth of global culinary expertise to Mama + Papa’s Hospitality. His journey through world-renowned kitchens includes the three-Michelin-starred El Celler de Can Roca in Spain and Blue Hill at Stone Barns in New York. Figura’s passion for Italian cuisine was cultivated during his formative years at Philadelphia’s acclaimed Vetri, widely […]
Stewart Gray
Ace Eat Serve
Executive Chef Stewart Gray brings 10 years of experience to the Ace Eat Serve team, after serving as a chef at a variety of Denver’s staple restaurants, including Simms Steakhouse, Watercourse Foods, the Cherry Cricket, and Ale House Amatto’s. Stewart was attracted to Secret Sauce (the restaurant group behind Ace and Steuben’s) in 2021 by […]
Mawa McQueen
Crepe Therapy Café
Crepe Therapy Café was originally established in 2018 in Snowmass Village, Colorado, as The Crêpe Shack. Despite the small size of the storefront, it launched with a global-sized impact, offering the famous Bougie Crêpe (also known as the Caviar Crêpe) at opening day. Owner and founder Mawa McQueen, an award-winning chef and restaurateur, got her […]
The Rolling Stoves
Presenting THE ROLLING STOVES , a food truck in memory of Jesse’s father who loved listening to The Rolling Stones. The name was inspired by his dad’s bowling team, The Bowling Stones. Get ready Colorado, this food truck adventure is coming your way with delicious food and rockin’ music! What began as a passion for watching […]
