Rich in homegrown ingredients, nationally recognized chefs and a thriving maker culture, it's no wonder Bravo set its 15th season of "Top Chef" in breathtaking (and delicious) destinations in Colorado. Experience the highlights for yourself on this flavor-packed tour of the celebrated culinary scenes in Denver, Boulder, Aspen and Telluride. Start your journey in the Mile High City.
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Victorian buildings house specialty boutiques, unique-concept dining and one-of-a-kind shops in the heart of Denver.
Cuisine featuring a menu inspired by Mediterranean ingredients and influenced by local and seasonal products. Chef/owner Jennifer Jasinski, winner of…
Rhein Haus brings authentic German food and beer to downtown Denver. Try some traditional meals like Schnitzel and Spatzel with a pretzel on the side…
Choose a European brew from the extensive beer list at Rhein Haus, where Keegan Gerhard (chef and owner of Denver’s D Bar Restaurant) brought the cheftestants to taste authentic German eats, and play bocce at one of the five indoor courts.
Bar Dough is an Italian kitchen that has an elevated take on traditional cuisine in a cozy neighborhood setting.
Denver Central Market brings a gourmet food emporium and community meeting place to the heart of Colorado's capital city.
Pick up some mouthwatering, house-made confections at Temper Chocolates and belly up to the bar at Curio for a cocktail.
Discover handcrafted hospitality at the boldest new independent hotel in Downtown Denver's LoDo district. Make your move to The Maven Hotel at Dairy…
Denver Milk Market is an all-local mix of takeaway and dine-in restaurants and bars run by Colorado chef Frank Bonanno.
Savory Spice Shop offers a large variety of blends and spices. Our spices are ground fresh in weekly batches, so that we can offer the freshest possible…
Comal is a lunch restaurant + training program started by Focus Points Family Resource Center. Its goal is to provide skills in culinary arts and business…
Initially built as a private residence in 1908 the house has been available for use by Governors since 1960, serving both as a family home and and site…
Opt for a self-guided tour of the Governor's Residence at Boettcher Mansion, where former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooker and his wife, Robin, hosted a challenge.
TAG represents a culmination of 's travel experiences from Singapore to Japan, New York to Hawaii- he showcases it all here– perfectly fusing Colorado…
54thirty is Denver’s highest open-air, seasonal rooftop bar at Le Méridien Denver Downtown with a focus on crafted cocktails and globally inspired bites…
Discover handcrafted hospitality at the boldest new independent hotel in Downtown Denver's LoDo district. Make your move to The Maven Hotel at Dairy…
Offering Chef Alex Seidel's signature take on elevated comfort food, the restaurant follows in the footsteps of the award-winning Fruition Restaurant,…
Drive to Boulder, where your culinary adventure continues. Pick up a Farm Trail map from Boulder's Convention & Visitors Bureau to discover the county's bounty of local farmers and producers on your own.
Jill and Chef Eric Skokan have created an organic 425 acre farm located just outside of the city that now supplies the bounty of the restaurant, a booth…
Situated in the heart of Boulder, the Rayback is a food park. A bar. An event space. A backyard party. More than 30 taps on deck & a rotating set…
Rent a cruiser from one of the more than 40 B-Cycle stations in the city and ride along the Boulder Creek Path, which follows the namesake waterway…
Frasca is the creation of Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey and Chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson. Their shared passion for Friuli-Venezia Giulian cuisine…
We are dedicated to making beer from the inside out: we brew what we like to drink-with utter disregard for what the market demands-and search out fans…
Reserve a guided tour of Avery Brewing's massive facility on their website: AveryBrewing.com.
St Julien Hotel & Spa, located in the heart of downtown Boulder, Colorado, sits at the base of the Flatiron Mountains and offers breathtaking views…
If you have an extra day, make the trip to Estes Park Campground at East Portal near Rocky Mountain National Park or the Stanley Hotel — both sites of "Top Chef: Colorado" cooking challenges.
Santo is inspired by Chef Hosea Rosenberg's home Taos, New Mexico, and its Northern New Mexican cuisine.
"Top Chef" season 5 winner Hosea Rosenburg is the chef/owner of Boulder's Santo, which offers breakfast to-go Monday through Friday, 7am–11am — the perfect fuel for your drive from Boulder to Aspen.
The Tavern comes to life at lunch, and the party rolls on well into the night. If you go no further on the menu, try the truffle fries and Ajax double…
Located in Aspen, Colorado the authentic T-Lazy-7 Ranch has been the jumping off point for a variety of adventure activities since 1938. T-Lazy-7 is…
Follow in the footsteps of the cheftestants, who were tasked with catching and cooking a fresh catch at T-Lazy-7 Ranch, by embarking on your own fly-fishing adventure at the stunning property.
Whether you ski in for lunch, drop in at the bar for a more casual rendezvous, or join us for the most special of occasions, you'll be greeted with…
Those looking for a once-in-a-lifetime wine-tasting experience can book a coveted table at the Little Nell’s Red Light Lounge, hosted in the luxe hotel’s…
The Little Nell is the only ski in/ski out hotel in Aspen, and our cosmopolitan but intimate hotel has the most convenient access to mountains of skiing,…
Order a coffee and breakfast panini to-go for the scenic drive from Aspen to Telluride.
Jump start your morning in Café V with an Illy coffee, latte, cappuccino, hot tea, mocha, Americano, espresso and hot coco. If you are feeling a bit…
Steak house bistro offering a selection of grilled prime steaks.
Order the Dry-Aged Bone-In Bison Ribeye at New Sheridan Chop House. The dish was adored by Bryan and Michael Voltaggio — brothers who competed against each other on "Top Chef: Las Vegas" and served as guest judges on “Top Chef: Colorado.”
The center of mining activity in the Alta-Gold King area from 1877 to the late 1940s, Alta is situated about 10 miles from Telluride. Now listed on…
221 South Oak is set in a tastefully refurbished historic home, steps from the Gondola in Telluride Colorado. Chef Eliza produces eclectic cuisine…
Dating from 1895, the Historic Bar is one of the oldest bars in the west and beloved by the locals. As Telluride’s best bar, it is here that we locals…
Hotel Madeline Telluride is nestled in the heart of Mountain Village, just a few feet from the complimentary gondola to Telluride. Its enviable ski-in/ski-out…
