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	<title>Chefs Archives | Denver Westword</title>
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		<title>Rising Chefs Will Show Off Their Skills at Pop-Up Series</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:10:26 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/IMG_0568-copy.jpeg" alt="dish" /><p>Up NXT DEN will be hosted Sundays at Bear Leek over the next eight months. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/rising-denver-chefs-in-pop-up-series-40842464/">Rising Chefs Will Show Off Their Skills at Pop-Up Series</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>As Michelin Goes Statewide, Do Spots in Colorado Springs Have a Shot?</title>
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					<dc:creator>Matthew Schniper</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:09:09 -0700</pubDate>
				<category domain="foundation:section-category">Food &amp; Drink</category>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/michlein.webp" alt="various dishes sitting atop maps" /><p>"Chefs: If you have any fucks left to give, now is the time."</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/colorado-springs-restaurants-react-to-michelin-guide-expansion-40845584/">As Michelin Goes Statewide, Do Spots in Colorado Springs Have a Shot?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>What It Really Takes to Open a Restaurant In Denver Today</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:45:00 -0700</pubDate>
				<category domain="foundation:section-category">Food &amp; Drink</category>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Emilia-ribbon-e1769729498758.jpeg" alt="a ceremonial ribbon cutting" /><p>Even for an experienced team, the high-pressure process requires a lot of patience and passion. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/what-it-really-takes-to-open-a-restaurant-in-denver-today-40836126/">What It Really Takes to Open a Restaurant In Denver Today</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Three Cheesecake Slices to Try From James Beard Semifinalists</title>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:38:27 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/20260109_185921.jpg" alt="slice of basque cheesecake" /><p>"Hunting for that Platonic ideal of cheesecake is a very noble quest."</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/best-cheesecake-colorado-by-james-beard-semifinalists-40839891/">Three Cheesecake Slices to Try From James Beard Semifinalists</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Denver Chef to Compete for $1 Million on New Cooking Show</title>
		<link>https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/denver-chef-to-compete-for-one-million-on-new-cooking-show-40836548/</link>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:53:33 -0700</pubDate>
				<category domain="foundation:section-category">Food &amp; Drink</category>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2025-29/michael_diaz_de_leon.png" alt="man in black shirt standing by truck" /><p>"Proudly representing the Latinos and Latinas who help feed America, and amplifying the voices that deserve to be heard."</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/denver-chef-to-compete-for-one-million-on-new-cooking-show-40836548/">Denver Chef to Compete for $1 Million on New Cooking Show</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Introducing Le Do Thai, Where Taste and Tradition Meet</title>
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					<dc:creator>Cleo Mirza</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:59:34 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/le-do-thai-2-1800x1000-1.jpg" alt="Introducing Le Do Thai, Where Taste and Tradition Meet" /><p>A food-service pro brings her native cuisine to LoDo, offering Denver a new Thai-style street food destination.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/sponsored/le-do-thai-opens-in-lodo-denver-40832478/">Introducing Le Do Thai, Where Taste and Tradition Meet</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Everything We Ate at Mar Bella Boqueria’s Chef’s Counter</title>
		<link>https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/mar-bella-boquerias-chefs-counter-experience-is-a-spanish-delight-40833600/</link>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:52:39 -0700</pubDate>
				<category domain="foundation:section-category">Food &amp; Drink</category>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/20260121_174201.jpg" alt="iberico ham on a large counter with slicers in a restaurant" /><p>It's the latest eatery from Michelin-starred chef Johnny Curiel's Fonda Fina Hospitality. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/mar-bella-boquerias-chefs-counter-experience-is-a-spanish-delight-40833600/">Everything We Ate at Mar Bella Boqueria’s Chef’s Counter</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Has the Colorado Michelin Guide Paid Off for Restaurants?</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:01:37 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2023-37/20230912_201920.webp" alt="people standing on a stage in front of a red background" /><p>Three years in, active discussions are underway about the Guide's future in the state. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/has-the-colorado-michelin-guide-paid-off-for-restaurants-40831174/">Has the Colorado Michelin Guide Paid Off for Restaurants?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>James Beard Awards 2026: Colorado&#8217;s 17 Semifinalists</title>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:31:58 -0700</pubDate>
				<category domain="foundation:section-category">Food &amp; Drink</category>
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<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/2026-colorado-james-beard-semifinalists-announced-40832964/">James Beard Awards 2026: Colorado&#8217;s 17 Semifinalists</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Denver Chef in National Spotlight Again for Highly-Anticipated Tasting Menu Spot</title>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:44:57 -0700</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/denver-mexican-spot-among-most-anticipated-u-s-restaurant-openings-40830969/">Denver Chef in National Spotlight Again for Highly-Anticipated Tasting Menu Spot</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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