Chef Michael Diaz de Leon is a first generation Mexican-American born on the border of México and the United States in the culturally rich city of El Paso, Texas. He has spent most of his life in the duality that exists in being raised in a border town and has always had an affinity for connection and community through food.
Formerly of BRUTØ in Downtown Denver - an 18 seat chef counter offering an omakase tasting menu of seasonal & core ingredients that encourages little to no waste, while flavor remains essential with influences from traditional ingredients grown and found around Latin America, México, Texas and Colorado -
Currently embarking on a journey of exploration and collaboration. A new pop up dinner experience will share space at the table through food & wine.
Chef Michael Diaz de Leon has been awarded the San Pellegrino Starchefs Game Changer Award in 2022. In 2023, Chef was also a James Beard Foundation Finalist for Best Chef Mountain States and was the recipient of the Michelin Guides Green Star and 1 star.
