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 Breckenridge | 2024 HOSPYS Finalist
CHEF MATT VAWTER 2024 HOSPYS Finalist | Restaurant of the Year 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 […]
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 […]
