2021 Denver Food + Wine Festival

Crystal Nguyen
Cirrus Social Club

Cirrus Social Club shatters expectations. We’re not your typical cannabis lounge. Here, you embark on a first-class sesh experience in a breathtakingly gorgeous environment designed to foster connection and unforgettable memories. Imagine: Carefully selected sesh offerings that delight the senses. Elevated munchies for all with our delicious shared-plates menu. Knowledgeable Flight Attendants guiding you on your journey. Cirrus […]

Ludo Lefebvre
Chez Maggy

James Beard Award finalist and Michelin starred chef Ludo Lefebvre joins Thompson Denver as the culinary visionary behind Chez Maggy— the hotel’s signature restaurant, where French brasserie meets Mile High style. This is the internationally acclaimed chef’s first restaurant outside of Los Angeles, where he currently oversees both locations of Petit Trois. At his new […]

Manny Barella
Camp Pickle +
Top Chef alum

Born in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, Manuel (Manny) Barella took a leap to leave law school and enroll in a culinary program to pursue his true passion. His natural talent and drive led him on a journey that landed him in kitchens including the luxury Sea Island Resort in Georgia; five-star Napa Valley resort Calistoga […]

Byron Gomez
Brutø +
Top Chef alum

Born in Costa Rica, Chef Byron Gomez migrated to the United States when he was eight years old and is a proud DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipient. His interest in culinary arts started at a young age and after several years cooking on Long Island, he set his sights on New York City. […]

Hosea Rosenberg
Blackbelly +
Top Chef alum

Hosea Rosenberg is the owner and executive chef of Blackbelly and Santo restaurants in Boulder. His menus highlight local, seasonal ingredients with an emphasis on responsible and sustainable sourcing. Hosea’s culinary path began while earning a degree in Engineering Physics at the University of Colorado. Cooking in restaurants began as a means to pay for […]

Alexander Lopez
Bistro Mariposa

Alexander Lopez was raised in a challenging neighborhood in Southeast Los Angeles, California. Despite the presence of gang activity around him, he was motivated from a young age to avoid that lifestyle and instead pursue his passion for cooking. As a young person, Alexander’s grandmother recognized his love for the culinary arts and taught him […]