Chef Jesus “Jesusio” Silva began working in kitchens at age 11 to help support his family in Monterrey, Mexico. What started as a necessity became a career spanning nearly four decades. His journey has taken him from large-scale cafeteria cooking to sushi counters and restaurant ownership in Colorado. Today, his work at Sushi Sora at […]
At Champagne Tiger in Denver, Chef Josh Hood’s French-American cooking matches the personality of the restaurant: spirited, inviting and comfortable. Behind the diner exterior, Hood’s menu brings together breakfast pasta, classic omelets and caviar (the caviar is served in a keepsake ashtray!). It’s food that complements a lively dining room, giving guests a little something […]
Chef Jessica Biederman brings experience from distinguished hotel restaurants and seafood-focused kitchens to her role as executive chef of Urban Farmer Denver. Throughout her career, Biederman has worked alongside celebrated culinary leaders, opened a major Denver restaurant and developed an approach to modern American cuisine informed by thoughtful sourcing, collaboration and technical precision. 2026 BOSW […]
