Kenny Lee
Reckless Noodle House
Before chef Kenny Lee made Seattle his home in 1979, he lived in Cambodia and Thailand, where he grew up surrounded by the diverse flavors of his Chaozhou-Chinese mother’s Southeast Asian and Southern Chinese cooking. Out of these rich culinary histories and heritages, Kenny draws out his own brand of pan-Asian cuisine, first introduced to […]
Cliff Blauvelt
Boombots Pasta Shop
Born in Maine and raised in Houston, Texas, Cliff Blauvelt moved to Denver at the age of 15 and has called the city home ever since. As a psychology undergrad at Metropolitan State University, Cliff worked at a variety of local restaurants–including Taste of Philly, Denver Ted’s, and Benny Blanco’s—where he discovered a passion for […]
Carrie Baird
Fox and the Hen +
Top Chef alum
Chef Carrie Baird has made a name for herself over the last two decades leading kitchens in some of the most highly regarded restaurants in Denver, Colorado. Carrie’s signature style fuses locally sourced ingredients with healthy twists on classic and innovative dishes. Carrie competed on Season 15 of Bravo’s Top Chef, where she quickly became […]
Brother Luck
Four by Brother Luck +
Top Chef alum
Chef Brother Luck is a James Beard Foundation Award nominee, a fan favorite on culinary competition shows like Top Chef, Chopped, and Beat Bobby Flay, and a passionate restaurant owner in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Brother most recently appeared on the The Rachael Ray Show and The Today Show, and was featured in Food & Wine magazine. […]
The Fort Restaurant
An award winning and nationally acclaimed “truly Colorado” restaurant, The Fort is located in Southwest Denver, in Red Rocks Territory. Specializing in regional game, such as bison, elk and quail, as well as salmon, trout and hearty vegetarian fare influenced by American Indian and Mountain Man cuisine, The Fort sells more buffalo steaks than any […]
Chris Royster
The Flagstaff House
Executive Chef and co-owner Chris Royster of The Flagstaff House is celebrated as a Zagat “30 Under 30” awardee and a Food Network Chopped Champion. His culinary journey is a testament to a family deeply rooted in an appreciation for exceptional cuisine. Chris’s childhood in Hyde Park, New York, was infused with culinary influences from […]
Alen Ramos & Carolyn Nugent
Poulette Bakeshop
Chefs Alen Ramos and Carolyn Nugent have been mentored by some of the world’s most renowned chefs, having decided to pack their bags and learn from the greats of Europe. The couple, who are now married, met while working for Joël Robuchon, who was awarded the title “Chef of the Century” in 1989. They’ve worked […]
Fetien Gebre-Michael
The Ethiopian Food Truck
Fetien Gebre-Michael is a first-generation Ethiopian immigrant and one of 12 children; she has three older brothers and eight younger siblings. Being the eldest daughter, Fetien quickly learned her way around the kitchen, and what started out as a chore to feed her siblings, eventually turned into something that she enjoyed. In 2008, while working […]
Julia Rivera & Family
Mukja
Julia Rivera runs her family food truck, Mukja, with her son James and daughter Kayla. (You will occasionally see Julia’s husband Victor taking orders when he is off work from his 9-5.) Mukja means “Let’s Eat” in Korean, and that’s what their family does: share their twists on Korean fusion cuisine, where Julia takes traditional […]
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
