La Diabla
Chef Jose Vilchez, a Mexico City native, has left an indelible mark on the culinary landscape, earning 2 James Beard nominations for Best Chef: Mountain region in 2022 and 2023, garnering acclaim for his innovative approach to Mexican cuisine. Beginning as a partner and chef at Machete Tequila + Tacos, he quickly rose to prominence, […]
A Culinary Journey: The Denver Food + Wine Festival
As a pillar of the Colorado community, the Colorado Restaurant Association (CRA) takes pride in supporting initiatives that strengthen our local fabric. One such initiative is the Colorado Restaurant Foundation (CRF), an organization dedicated to enhancing the restaurant industry’s training, education, career development, and overall well-being.
Black+Haus Tavern
Welcome to Black+Haus Tavern, the ultimate destination for unforgettable moments in Downtown Littleton and Downtown Parker. As your go-to gathering spot, we pride ourselves on being locally owned, boasting a Chef-driven scratch kitchen, and offering an array of craft cocktails. With our Chef’s creative menu, an impressive wine selection, and an extensive array of over […]
Ted’s Montana Grill
Ted’s Montana Grill was founded in 2002 by environmentalist Ted Turner and award-winning restaurateur George McKerrow. Known for its made-from-scratch, classic American cuisine, the menu includes ranch-raised bison and premium beef selections, iconic burgers, hand-cut, aged steaks in its on-premise butcher shop, all-natural chicken, fresh seafood, salads with locally-sourced ingredients, hand-crafted cocktails, bourbons, local beers, […]
Jessica Biederman
Water Grill
Jessica Biederman is the executive chef at Water Grill in Denver, an elevated setting for seasonally-driven dining in the Lower Downtown (LoDo) neighborhood. Water Grill – family-owned and operated by King’s Seafood Company – strives to be a good steward of the ocean, offering first-of-season seafood and the broadest selection of fish, shellfish, lobster, crab, […]
Yoon Terry
Wild Taco
Wild Taco is a culinary-driven concept that originated from a professional friendship between the COO, Yoon Terry and the CEO, Rico Aragon years ago in Vail, when the two worked together at various Vail restaurants. The friends’ culinary paths would cross again in 2022 when they realized they shared a vision to bring a unique […]
James Doxon
TStreet
Chef James Doxon opened TStreet as the executive chef in 2016. He is now the Culinary Director of VIBE Concepts, the largest local hospitality group in Colorado. While growing as a Chef, James traveled around Europe learning flavors and techniques from various chefs and their cultures. He was nominated for a James Beard Award at […]
Beth Ginsberg
Trompeau Bakery
Beth Ginsberg began her career in food service in 2004 with the launch of Singapore-based New York City Bagel Factory; the company distributed fresh-style bagels and cream cheese to the South East Asian market. After many years living overseas, Beth moved back to the United States and settled in Denver to be near her family. […]
Tracy Todd
Toro Denver
Tracy Todd is thrilled to take on the role of chef de cuisine at Toro Denver in Cherry Creek, where she leads a talented team who work together to create pan-Latin cuisine for hundreds of guests each day. Like many successful chefs, Tracy’s love for cooking began at a young age. She found a sense […]
Natalie Thiede
Teachers’ Lounge Food + Drink
As Executive Chef at The Slate Denver, Natalie Thiede oversees all food and beverage operations for the 251-room hotel, located inside the historic Emily Griffith Opportunity School in downtown Denver, including the on-site restaurant – Teachers’ Lounge Food + Drink – and the banquet and catering space. Natalie found her interest in food at a […]
