Stefan Spitaleri
Cocktail Kombi
Stefan Spitaleri here, NYC transplant. One half of the legendary hardcore band/cocktail champions CRUSHED ICE. Catch me in the Cocktail Kombi slinging cosmo riffs and Kendall Jackson all summer!
Anna Westby
El Matador
Anna has spent over 13 years in the hospitality and beverage industry, managing high-volume venues, building beverage programs, and training teams in wine, spirits, and mixology. These days, she splits her time consulting on bar programs and growing El Matador in Aurora, Colorado, where she is curating a tequila collection worth talking about and shaking […]
Becky Rose
Park Tavern Estes Park
Becky Rose has been working as a craft cocktail bartender in the Denver area for the last 10 years. Currently she is serving as the Vice President of the Colorado Bartenders Guild and serves on the board of directors. On weekends she is slinging drinks at the newly opened Park Tavern in Estes Park enjoying […]
Evren Bora
Peckish Pizza and Wings
Evren Bora has been bartending in the Denver community for over 12 years. During this time, Evren has assisted in the opening of 15 different concepts. Currently, he is working as the Bar Manager for Peckish Pizza and Wings, assisting with the opening of the Boulder and DTC locations.
Zachary King
Traveling Mercies
Zachary King is an accomplished bartender with over a decade of experience behind the bar, specializing in cocktails and providing hospitality driven service. With a primary interest in taking a scientific approach to drinking, Zachary combines technical expertise, deep dive history, and a guest first approach to provide refined and memorable nights out. He believes in […]
Ian Mckenzie
Halcyon
Chef Ian Mckenzie With more than 25 years of culinary expertise, Executive Chef Mckenzie brings an unwavering passion for flavor, creativity, and craftsmanship to every plate. As the culinary leader at Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek, he is celebrated for his dedication to fresh, seasonal ingredients and his ability to transform them into unforgettable […]
Matt Vawter
Rootstalk
CHEF MATT VAWTER 2024 James Beard Foundation Award Winner | Best Chef: Mountain James Beard Foundation Award ‘Best Chef: Mountain’ winner Chef Matt Vawter, raised in Summit County, Colorado, began his culinary journey at the Colorado Mountain College Culinary Apprenticeship Program in Keystone. In 2007, he joined Fruition restaurant in Denver under Chef Alex Seidel, […]
Travis Culver
Sweet Basil
Originally from Southampton, New York, Travis moved to Vail from Delray Beach, Florida. Florida is where Travis became a chef, sharpening his cooking skills by asking questions, staying late, arriving early, and learning all he could under Chef Lindsay Autry (Top Chef). In ten years at the same restaurant, Travis grew from pantry cook to […]
Alon Shaya
Safta
Born in Israel, raised in Philadelphia, and a proud New Orleanian, Alon Shaya has always had a deep love and appreciation for food and the singular way restaurants anchor their communities. In 2017, he and his wife, Emily, founded Pomegranate Hospitality, whose restaurants include Saba (New Orleans), Safta (Denver), Miss River and Chandelier Bar at […]
Shin Myung Gwan Korean BBQ
For over 30 years, Shin Myung Gwan Korean BBQ has remained devoted to preserving the true essence of Korean cuisine. Rather than taking shortcuts, every dish is prepared step by step with care—because authenticity takes time, patience, and heart. At the center of this vision is owner Hannah Cho, who insists on sourcing seasonings directly […]
