The 2024 Michelin Guide for Colorado has arrived, showcasing a new set of culinary stars and industry professionals. With the addition of new One-Star and Bib Gourmand restaurants, and special awards recognizing excellence in hospitality and service, Colorado’s dining scene continues to thrive. To commemorate this year’s honorees, a special celebration will take place at Mile High Station in Denver. The event features chefs and restaurateurs from the culinary community.
New One-MICHELIN-Star Restaurant:• Alma Fonda Fina (Denver; Mexican cuisine)
Chef Johnny Curiel honors his roots with a menu inspired by his family’s Guadalajara restaurant. Highlights include pork belly carnitas, seafood crudos, and agave-roasted sweet potato.
New Bib Gourmand Restaurant:• MAKfam (Denver; Chinese cuisine)
This full-service restaurant, rooted in Chinese American takeout staples, features signature dishes like chicken wings with málà seasoning and corned beef fried rice.
Special Awards:
Four outstanding professionals were recognized this year:• Michelin Exceptional Cocktails Award: Jessenia Sanabria, Sweet Basil • Michelin Sommelier Award: Chris Dunaway, Element 47 • Michelin Outstanding Service Award: Allison Anderson, Beckon • Michelin Young Chef Award: Johnny Curiel, Alma Fonda Fina
New Recommended Restaurants:
This year’s guide also introduces two new recommended restaurants in Denver, adding to Colorado’s rich culinary offerings:
- Brasserie Brixton (3701 N. Williams St., Denver 80205)
- Kawa Ni (1900 W. 32nd Ave., Denver 80211)
Michelin Keys Program:
Michelin’s Keys Program, which recognizes hotels for their exceptional hospitality, now includes several Colorado properties. This program looks at factors such as design, service, and character.
Colorado’s 2024 MICHELIN One-Starred restaurants
- Alma Fonda Fina NEW (2556 15 th St., Denver 80211)
- Beckon (2843 Larimer St., Denver 80205)
- Bosq (312 S. Mill St., Aspen 81611)
- Brutø (1801 Blake St., Denver 80202)
- Frasca Food and Wine (1738 Pearl St., Boulder 80302)
- The Wolf’s Tailor (4058 Tejon St., Denver 80211)
Colorado’s 2024 MICHELIN-Green-Starred restaurants
- Blackbelly Market (1606 Conestoga St., Boulder 80301)
- Bramble & Hare (1970 13th St., Boulder 80302)
- Brutø (1801 Blake St., Denver 80202)
- The Wolf’s Tailor (4058 Tejon St., Denver 80211)
Colorado’s 2024 Bib Gourmand restaurants
- Ash’Kara (2005 W. 33rd Ave., Denver 80211)
- Basta (3601 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder 80303)
- The Ginger Pig (4262 Lowell Blvd., Denver, 80211)
- Glo Noodle House (4450 W. 38th Ave., Denver 80212)
- Hop Alley 3500 (Larimer St., Denver 80205)
- La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal (2233 Larimer St., Denver 80205)
- MAKfam NEW (39 W. 1 st Ave., Denver 80223)
- Mister Oso (3163 Larimer St., Denver 80205)
- Tavernetta (1889 16th St. Mall, Denver 80202)
Colorado’s 2024 Recommended restaurants
- A5 Steakhouse (1600 15th St., Denver, 80202)
- Barolo Grill (3030 E. 6th Ave., Denver, 80206)
- Blackbelly Market (1606 Conestoga St., Boulder, 80301)
- Boulder Dushanbe Tea House (1770 13th St., Boulder, 80302)
- Bramble & Hare (1970 13th St., Boulder, 80302)
- Brasserie Brixton NEW (3701 N. Williams St., Denver 80205)
- Dio Mio (3264 Larimer St., Denver, 80205)
- Element 47 (675 E. Durant Ave, Aspen, 81611)
- Fruition (1313 E. 6th Ave., Denver, 80218)
- Guard and Grace (1801 California St., Denver, 80202)
- Hey Kiddo (4337 Tennyson St., Denver, 80212)
- Kawa Ni NEW (1900 W. 32 nd Ave., Denver 80211)
- Marco’s Coal Fired (2129 Larimer St., Denver, 80205)
- Mawa’s Kitchen (305 Aspen Airport Business Center, Ste. F, Aspen, 81611)
- Mercantile Dining and Provision (1701 Wynkoop St., Denver, 80202)
- Mirabelle (55 Village Rd., Beaver Creek, 81620)
- Noisette (3254 Navajo St., Denver, 80211)
- Oak at Fourteenth (1400 Pearl St., Boulder, 80302)
- Olivia (290 S. Downing St., Denver, 80209)
- Osaki’s (100 E. Meadow Dr., Vail, 81657)
- Prospect (330 E. Main St., Aspen, 81611)
- Q House (3421 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 80206)
- Safta (3330 Brighton Blvd., Denver, 80216)
- Santo (1265 Alpine Ave., Boulder, 80304)
- Smok (3330 Brighton Blvd. #202, Denver, 80216)
- Splendido at the Chateau (17 Chateau Lane, Beaver Creek, 81620)
- Stella’s Cucina (1123 Walnut St., Boulder, 80302)
- Sweet Basil (193 Gore Creek Dr., Vail, 81657)
- Temaki Den (3350 Brighton Blvd., Denver, 80216)
- Wyld (130 Daybreak Ridge Rd. Avon, 81620)
- Zoe Ma Ma (2010 10th St., Boulder, 80302)
The MICHELIN Guide is globally recognized for its commitment to excellence and quality in the culinary world, offering a curated selection of world-class restaurants. Established in North America in 2005 with the launch of the New York Guide, the MICHELIN Guide has since expanded to cities and regions such as Chicago, Washington, D.C., California, Florida, Toronto, Vancouver, Colorado, Atlanta, Mexico, Texas and Quebec. The Guide awards its famous one, two and three MICHELIN Stars to establishments serving exceptional cuisine that showcases remarkable flavor, execution and the personality of a talented chef. It also distinguishes restaurants with the Bib Gourmand for providing good quality food at a good value, and the MICHELIN Green Star for being pioneers in sustainable gastronomy. Additionally, the MICHELIN Guide highlights recommended restaurants and recognizes outstanding professionals with special awards, reflecting the breadth and diversity of the dining experiences it celebrates.
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