3 new Denver restaurants win Michelin Stars

Three Denver eating places that opened lower than a yr in the past are the most recent to win prized one-star designations from the Michelin Information, the corporate introduced Monday.

One Denver restaurant, The Wolf’s Tailor, 4058 Tejon St., was awarded two stars by Michelin. It’s the primary such ranking for a Colorado restaurant because the information’s inspectors arrived within the state in 2023.

Of its many designations, the Michelin Information’s most recognizable is its star-rating system: One star is its mark of an important restaurant; three stars means it’s an unforgettable expertise.

The three eating places to obtain a star on this yr’s version of the information are Mezcaleria Alma, Kizaki and Margot.

Mezcaleria Alma is a Mexico Metropolis-inspired restaurant from chef Johnny Curiel that opened in November subsequent to his first, Alma Fonda Fina, at 2550 fifteenth St. Alma Fonda Fina retained the Michelin star it obtained final yr.

“Evoking the colourful creativity of Mexico Metropolis’s restaurant scene, the succinct menu is sprinkled with worldwide flavors,” the information’s entry learn. (Mezcaleria Alma was named one of many 50 greatest locations to eat within the U.S. by The New York Occasions this month.)

Kizaki is the most recent idea from Sushi Den chef and co-founder Toshi Kizaki. Margot is the everlasting house of a fine-dining pop-up conceived by chef Justin Fulton. Each are positioned in Denchu, a constructing on 1551 S. Pearl St. designed by Kizaki and serving as his part-time quarters. Each opened this yr.

At Kizaki, the chef quietly reigns over a 20-plus course, even sending clients house with a signed copy of the night time’s menu.

“In a fruits of his lengthy profession, [Kizaki] now raises the stakes with this luxury counter, bringing a brand new echelon of omakase to the Mile Excessive Metropolis,” Michelin’s nameless inspectors wrote.

Margot, which is positioned within the entrance of the constructing, focuses on shared dishes.

“Supplied as a up to date multicourse tasting that follows the seasons, [Fulton’s] signature delicacies is each international and distinctly Coloradan, taking inspiration from native substances whereas weaving collectively wide-ranging influences,” the Michelin Information entry learn.

Curiel’s progress in Colorado continued to be acknowledged by the Michelin Information. His latest restaurant, Alteño, 249 Clayton St., earned a advice, whereas Cozobi Fonda Fina, in Boulder, earned a Bib Gourmand nod for its high quality and worth.

Denver eating places Ukiyo and Wildflower had been included on the really helpful checklist for the primary time, whereas it seems that Wyld, in Vail, has fallen off the checklist. Two really helpful eating places, Fruition and Noissette, closed this yr, whereas a 3rd, Q Home, simply introduced its pending closure.

The Wolf’s Tailor obtained a star within the inaugural version of the Michelin Information.