Jose Vilchez Avila
Malinche Audiobar

Chef Jose Vilchez Avila, a Mexico City native, has left an indelible mark on the culinary landscape, earning two James Beard Award 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 […]

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, […]

Alon Shaya
Safta

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 Chandelier Bar at […]

Cody Cheetham
Sunday Vinyl and Tavernetta Denver

Originally from Montana, Cody Cheetham attended The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago, a Le Cordon Bleu affiliate school. After completing this program, he spent a season cooking in Sorrento, Italy, and then moved back to Chicago, where he worked with many renowned chefs, including James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef Shawn McClain, Paul Virant of […]

Zuri Resendiz
Luchador Taco & More

With a culinary upbringing in Mexico City, Luchador Taco & More owner and Chef Zuri Resendiz serves Mexican and traditional Latin food that is accessible to all. In addition to a regional culinary resume that includes stints at Panzano, Cattivella, and Shanahan’s Steak House, Zuri’s accolades include recognition on Zagat’s “30 Under 30” (2015) and […]