It has been more than 11 months since Colorado’s restaurant scene took a big step toward international recognition with its first-ever entries in the state’s inaugural Michelin Guide. Forty-four restaurants were included, with five of those earning a Michelin star.
The second edition of the guide will be revealed on Sept. 9. That’s when Beckon, Bosq, Brutø, Frasca and The Wolf’s Tailor find out if they’ll keep those stars and/or be joined by more local restaurants. It’s also when other restaurants could join the recommended list.
Of course, not every restaurant in Colorado qualifies. Michelin only reviewed businesses in Denver, Boulder, Vail, Beaver Creek Resort, Aspen and Snowmass Village since they are the cities that paid to be included, according to a financial arrangement with the state. That will exclude restaurants, for instance, like Rootstalk in Breckenridge, whose chef and owner, Matt Vawter, won best chef in the Mountain Region from the James Beard Foundation this year, and Annette in Aurora, whose chef and co-owner Caroline Glover, won the same award from James Beard in 2022.
But many others do, including Barolo Grill, Corrida, Noisette and Olivia, all of which were profiled in The Denver Post’s pair of stories, “What does it take to earn a Michelin star? These four restaurants are trying to find out,” from April, and “Michelin-star hopefuls make changes, but they’ve seen no sign of secret inspectors,” from earlier in August.
The announcements will be made in the morning of Sept. 9, followed by a ceremony that evening, according to the Colorado Tourism Office.
Originally Published: August 27, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.
