The Wolf's Tailor
On Sept.12, the Michelin Guide made its Colorado debut with a private ceremony at the Mission Ballroom in Denver that awarded 44 restaurants with various Michelin-rated recognitions.
Of those restaurants, five became One-Michelin-starred establishments. The lineup includes Beckon, Brutø and The Wolf’s Tailor in Denver; Bosq in Aspen and Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder.
“With culinary stylings as singular as its name, this charmer stands apart from the pack,” reads the Michelin inspector’s explanation for The Wolf’s Tailor. “Chef Taylor Stark shepherds a creative multicourse menu that abounds with personality, boasting a unique, genre-defying style that draws variously from Nordic, Italian and East Asian cuisines, but nonetheless feels focused and cohesive. Although the menu shifts throughout the year to explore different themes, diners will find a common thread in cooking that highlights ingredients while displaying technical precision and harmonious flavors, with fermentation a frequent motif.”
In addition, The Wolf’s Tailor and Brutø each also earned a Green Michelin star for a commitment to sustainability, as did Bramble & Hare and Blackbelly Market in Boulder.
“This is a proud moment for Colorado and for the Michelin Guide, with five Michelin-starred restaurants highlighting the state’s debut selection of restaurants,” said Gwendal Poullennec, the international director of the Michelin guides. “It’s quite an impressive feat for a debut selection to include so many Michelin Green Stars. Our famously anonymous inspectors were wowed by these restaurants’ high-quality, local ingredients, sourced seasonally and sustainably. It’s a very exciting time for the culinary community here, and we feel the momentum growing.”
See the full list of Michelin-rated restaurants below. A deeper understanding explanation of each Michelin inspector’s rating can be found on the Michelin guide website.
One Star
Beckon (Denver; contemporary cuisine)
Bosq (Aspen; Contemporary cuisine)
Brutø (Denver; Mexican/Contemporary cuisine)
Frasca Food and Wine (Boulder; Italian cuisine)
The Wolf’s Tailor (Denver; Contemporary cuisine)
Michelin Green Star
Blackbelly Market (Boulder; American cuisine)
Bramble & Hare (Boulder; American cuisine)
Brutø (Denver; Mexican/Contemporary cuisine)
The Wolf’s Tailor (Denver; Contemporary cuisine)
Bib Gourmand
AJ's Pit Bar-B-Q
Ash’Kara, Basta
The Ginger Pig
Glo Noodle House, Hop Alley
La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal
Mister Oso
Tavernetta
Special Awards
Michelin Exceptional Cocktails Award- Caroline Clark (The Wolf’s Tailor)
Michelin Sommelier Award- Ryan Fletter and Erin Lindstone (Barolo Grill)
Michelin Outstanding Service Award- Sergei Kiefel and front-of-house team (Frasca Food and Wine)
Michelin Young Chef/ Culinary Professional Award- Kelly Kawachi (Blackbelly Market)
Photography by: Courtesy of the Michelin Guide/The Wolf's Tailor
