Michael Diaz de Leon | Molino Chido
The name, Molino Chido, refers to the ‘molino’ or mill, used to grind corn to make masa, while ‘chido’ means ‘cool’ or ‘awesome’. Ultimately, ‘chido’ has become our own term to describe our vibe: polished grit, cooking with intention, kaizen, true hospitality, teamwork, doing things the right way and celebrating your community. Michael Diaz de […]
Real Food Traveler – Denver Food + Wine Festival 2026: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
As the Denver Food + Wine Festival grows each year, so does the artistry behind the bar. If these two cocktails are any indication, the city’s cocktail scene is blooming — and digging deeper — than ever before.
In Good Taste Denver – Get Ready for the Denver Food + Wine Festival
As the Denver Food + Wine Festival grows each year, so does the artistry behind the bar. If these two cocktails are any indication, the city’s cocktail scene is blooming — and digging deeper — than ever before.
Quinnie’s Cookies
I have been making cookies for people I love my whole life. Now I get to make them with my kids and create memories together! The idea of Quinnie’s Cookies comes from baking with my mom to now baking with my kids. Quinn is my daughter’s name and the three cookies in the logo represent […]
Darren Chang and Travis Masar
Pig and Tiger
Top Chef alum
Pig and Tiger is the embodiment of its co-chefs/co-owners Darren Chang and Travis Masar. The name comes from their Chinese zodiac signs. Darren who was born in the year of the Pig and Travis in the year of the Tiger. The restaurant is a marriage of Chef Travis’ and Chef Darren’s experiences: Travis’ passion for […]
The Summit Restaurant at The Broadmoor
For a truly elevated taste of Summit, the Summit Ceviche Trio is a refreshing and bright melody of the simple and the complex presented across three unique variations of ceviche. Starring our catch-of-the-day, the Peruvian Salmon Tiradito and the Japanese inspired Nikkei Tuna, each ceviche delivers a burst of their own personality for a fully […]
Erasmo Casiano
Xiquita Restaurante y Bar | 2025 HOSPYS Finalist
CHEF ERASMO CASIANO 2025 HOSPYS Finalist: Chef of the Year Erasmo “Ras” Casiano started his culinary career at the early age of 15. He attended Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island in 2005 and transferred to and graduated from the Denver Campus in 2007. Ras’ mother, Santa Lucina (Lucy), is the inspiration and motivation […]
Kenta Kamo
Temaki Den | 2025 HOSPYS Finalist
CHEF KENTA KAMO 2025 HOSPYS Finalist: Chef of the Year Chef Kenta Kamo’s culinary story is rooted in his family heritage, travel, and a life-long love for Japanese cuisine. Raised between Baton Rouge and Japan’s Tokyo/Saitama region, Kamo grew up immersed in two vibrant culinary worlds, each shaping his appreciation for the role food plays […]
Alon Shaya |
Safta
CHEF ALON SHAYA 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 […]
John Wilson
Bella Colibri | 2025 HOSPYS Finalist
CHEF JOHN WILSON 2025 HOSPYS Finalist: Chef of the Year Chef John Wilson is the Co-owner and Executive Chef of Bella Colibri, where his dishes interpret Southern Italian Classics with a focus on simplicity, seasonality, and bold, honest flavors. In 2025, Chef John Wilson was a Colorado Restaurant Association Hospitality Award (HOSPYS) Finalist for Chef […]
