We have played at The Fillmore and even Red Rocks. Not only do we make excellent music, we offer free parental advice as well. We are a DJ duo and super-couple extraordinaire. Now instead of drumming, I create EDM music with my girlfriend. I was always told I was outspoken and goofy in school because I always wanted to turn everything into some kind of a joke. I wanted nothing more then to be a drummer and travel and live out of a bus and give people a show. We set ourselves apart by being genuine and honest in the kitchen.Īs a kid I wanted to be a drummer. We won best new restaurant when we opened, and we are constantly in the top 10 in all the reviews each year in downtown Denver. The beautifully executed dishes, exceptional wine list, thoughtful cocktails and intoxicating ambiance are not to be missed. From shared plates like roasted cauliflower flatbread and charred octopus to large plates including short ribs, pork tenderloin and Colorado striped bass, you can expect an elevated Denver culinary experience. Our award-winning culinary team creates cuisine from seasonally available ingredients for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Avelina, a sophisticated stunner in the heart of Lower Downtown (LoDo), turns out captivating New American cooking from an open kitchen that peers over a beautifully designed dining room. We’d love to hear more about your business. I have always found myself a good job, with good owners, who take care of their employees and not put people through those horrific stories you hear of with mismanagement and all the jazz. I would say that I have been pretty lucky in my career. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you? We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. It will be a CBD themed dinner, and tickets are now on sale. Since its inception thirteen years ago, the Colorado FIVE has cooked at numerous culinary showcases, including the Aspen Food & Wine Classic and the prestigious James Beard House in New York City, where the Colorado FIVE has been invited to cook every single year of its existence.Īvelina is hosting the first FIVE dinner at Avelina on 4/20. This year I am proud to be a part of the 2020 Colorado FIVE -a collaboration of local and regional chefs and beverage heavyweights that represent the state’s thriving culinary scene on a local and national level. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to work alongside the talented team at Avelina. It’s a passion that has taken me to France and throughout Colorado. I really enjoy the working environment, where 10 hours pass, and it doesn’t even feel like working. I have a fearless sense of adventure and a true passion for cooking, both of which have guided me through my culinary journey. ![]() I was hungry for more, so I embraced my sense of adventure and accepted a line cook position with the Pullman in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, working my way up to sous chef in just one year. I remember it was that classic scene of an 18-year-old in over his head with star-packed chefs-and it was a butt kicking. My career began twelve years ago in Scottsdale, Arizona at Christopher’s and Crush Lounge, where I started as a pantry cook and worked my way up to the line and grill. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far. Today we’d like to introduce you to Josh Oakley.
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