Two years ago, Colorado's first Michelin Guide was released , sparking much debate over how the guide works, what spots were included, and what restaurants were left out.

One of the hottest topics was geography — Michelin only considers eateries in areas where Destination Marketing Organizations (like Visit Denver) foot the bill to cover some of the costs associated with the guide. As a result, the Colorado guide continues to cover only Denver, Boulder, Aspen and Snowmass Village, the Town of Vail and Beaver Creek Resort. That means you won't see James Beard winners Annette in Aurora or Rootstalk in Breckenridge making an appearance.

When the second edition dropped in 2024 , we felt like Michelin missed the mark for several reasons, including the disappointingly low number of ad

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