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Egg salad sandwich at Annette in the Stanley Marketplace.Philip B. Poston\/Aurora Sentinel<\/p>\n
Egg salad sandwich at Annette in the Stanley Marketplace.
Philip B. Poston\/Aurora Sentinel<\/p>\n
AURORA | Two Aurora restaurants have been lauded in the most recent Colorado Michelin Guide.<\/p>\n
Annette, a wood-fired American restaurant and cocktail bar at the Stanley Marketplace, received a Bib Gourmand honor. D\u00e2n D\u00e3, a Vietnamese restaurant in Aurora, received a 2026 Restaurant Recommendation, according to Visit Aurora, the city\u2019s tourism organization.<\/p>\n
The recognitions were announced Sept. 14 as part of the Michelin Guide\u2019s expanded selection across Colorado.<\/p>\n
\u201cCongratulations to this year\u2019s amazing restaurants honored by the Michelin Guide. Colorado\u2019s incredible restaurants are the heart of our communities, making delicious food and strengthening our local economies,\u201d Gov. Jared Polis said in a statement. \u201cI am excited to celebrate our talented professionals and the role local restaurants play in keeping Colorado creative and the best place to live, work, play and eat!\u201d<\/p>\n
Michelin officials said the awards point to an evolving food scene across the state.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe first statewide Colorado selection reflects the remarkable evolution of the state\u2019s culinary landscape from its humble beginnings in 2023,\u201d Gwendal Poullennec, the International Director of the Michelin Guide, said in a statement. \u201cFrom established culinary hubs to emerging dining destinations, the talent, creativity and diversity found throughout Colorado continue to impress our Inspectors. The evolving culinary scene has become a destination in and of itself, offering travelers compelling reasons to explore the state through its restaurants. Congratulations to this year\u2019s chefs and restaurant teams for their continued hard work and passion.\u201d<\/p>\n
Annette is a James Beard Award-winning restaurant known for wood-fired, ingredient-driven cooking. The restaurant has also been named one of America\u2019s best new restaurants by Bon App\u00e9tit and Food & Wine, Visit Aurora said in a statement.<\/p>\n
D\u00e2n D\u00e3, 9945 E. Colfax Ave. offers modern interpretations of Vietnamese cuisine, including pho, banh mi and fresh spring rolls. The restaurant emphasizes traditional Vietnamese flavors and a contemporary dining setting.<\/p>\n
Aurora is home to more than 300 international eateries, according Visit Aurora, creating a statewide brand as a destination for international cuisines.<\/p>\n
\u201cAurora has long been one of Colorado\u2019s most exciting places to experience global cuisine,\u201d Bruce Dalton, president and CEO of Visit Aurora, said in a statement. \u201cHaving the Michelin Guide celebrate Annette and D\u00e2n D\u00e3 shines a well-deserved spotlight on the hardworking chefs, restaurateurs, and food entrepreneurs who make Aurora a destination worth visiting year-round.\u201d<\/p>\n
Annette was among 13 Bib Gourmand awards across the metro area this year.<\/p>\n
Bib Gourmand<\/p>\n
\u2022 Annette \u2014 Aurora<\/p>\n
\u2022 Pig and Tiger \u2014 Denver<\/p>\n
\u2022 Rougarou \u2014 Denver<\/p>\n
Recommended<\/p>\n
\u2022 Casa Juani \u2014 Boulder<\/p>\n
\u2022 D\u00e2n D\u00e3 \u2014 Aurora<\/p>\n
\u2022 Dear Emilia \u2014 Denver<\/p>\n
\u2022 Florence Supper Club \u2014 Denver<\/p>\n
\u2022 Four by Brother Luck \u2014 Colorado Springs<\/p>\n
\u2022 Heret\u00edk \u2014 Denver<\/p>\n
\u2022 Madeline \u2014 Denver<\/p>\n
\u2022 Radicato \u2014 Breckenridge<\/p>\n
\u2022 Rootstalk \u2014 Breckenridge<\/p>\n
\u2022 The National \u2014 Telluride<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Penrose Room \u2014 Colorado Springs<\/p>\n
Special Awards<\/p>\n
\u2022 MICHELIN Exceptional Cocktails Award \u2014 Kyle McNerney, Four by Brother Luck<\/p>\n
\u2022 MICHELIN Sommelier Award \u2014 Theo Adley and Jenessa Reiman, Heret\u00edk<\/p>\n
\u2022 MICHELIN Outstanding Service Award \u2014 Joseph Freyre, The Penrose Room<\/p>\n
\u2022 MICHELIN Young Chef\/Culinary Professional Award \u2014 Cameron Baker, Radicato<\/p>\n
Click here for the complete announcement and past awards.<\/p>\n
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