Mizuna
Day 1: 5-Course Avant-American Tasting Series
Opened way back in 2001, this Cap Hill eatery is still going strong, earning a place on Eater’s List of “20 Denver Restaurants That Have Stood the Test of Time.” What’s more, its mastermind, Frank Bonanno, is a multiple James Beard nominee for “Outstanding Restaurateur” and our hosting chef, Executive Chef Michael Dunning,was named one of FSR Magazine's "40 Under 40 Rising Stars" in 2026. Mizuna is a neighborhood institution that elevates American cuisine with French cooking techniques. Here, with diners feast on taste good/feel good food, from lump crab cake with remoulade relish and celery root puree to Périgord truffle risotto, fig miso black cod with soba noodles and brown buttered mushroom bouillon, beef Wellington, confit duck with parmesan polenta, and sublime desserts like warm chocolate cake with hazelnut brittle and roasted banana ice cream and burnt orange custard with black tea caramel, almond crumble, and toasted vanilla ice cream. And then, of course, there is Mizuna’s legendary, don’t miss lobster macaroni & cheese. Eater salutes Mizuna for its “elegance with an edge,” while Westword says “it never fails to satisfy.” We’re excited to visit here and hope you’ll be able to join us!
About the Host:
Michael Dunning
Executive Chef
As Executive Chef of Mizuna, Chef Michael Dunning leads the kitchen of one of Denver's most celebrated fine dining institutions. Over the course of his career, he has cooked and led teams at some of the city's most acclaimed restaurants, including Guard and Grace, Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar, Restaurant Olivia, and now Mizuna. In 2026, he was named one of FSR Magazine's "40 Under 40 Rising Stars", recognizing his growing influence within Denver's dining scene and the broader hospitality industry.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. This menu will be Shellfish, Peanut & Tree Nut Free. For a list of restrictions/allergies Chef is accommodating, click here.
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Whipped Herb Brie
brown butter tartlet, colorado apple butter
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Chawanmushi
egg custard, char siu pork belly, miso cauliflower
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Fusilli
truffle gruyere fondue, herbed breadcrumbs
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King Ora Salmon
roasted broccolini, robuchon potato, yuzu bonito beurre blanc
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Key Lime Bar
italian meringue, raspberry coulis
Mizuna
225 E 7th Ave
Denver, CO 80203
More Event Info
Dietary Restrictions Accommodation Policy:
Due to the large-format nature of this event, all accommodation requests must be Added To Your Profile, or Emailed To Us no later than 72 hours before the event. Requests submitted after this date will not be accommodated. Additionally, Mizuna will only be accommodating certain dietary restrictions/food allergies, and they are unable to make menu adjustments based on distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles.
See below for guidance on whether or not they will be accommodating your restriction. Or, if your restriction is not represented below, Contact Us prior to booking tickets for guidance.
- Vegetarians: There is Pork in Course 2 and Salmon and Bonito Flakes in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.
- Pescatarians: There is Pork in Course 2. Substitutions will be provided.
- Gluten: There is Gluten in Course 1, Course 3, Course 5. Substitutions will be provided.
- Dairy:
• Butter: Butter is in Course 1, Course 3, Course 4, Course 5. Substitutions will be provided
• Milk/Cream: Milk/Cream is in Course 3, Course 4, Course 5. Substitutions will be provided
• Cheese: Cow's Milk Cheese is in Course 1, Course 3. Substitutions will not be provided - Shellfish: This menu is shellfish-free.
- Fish: There is Salmon and Bonito Flakes in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.
- Eggs: There are Eggs in Course 2, Course 5. Substitutions will not be provided.
- Peanuts: This menu is peanut-free.
- Tree Nuts: This menu is tree nut-free.
- Alliums: There is Garlic in Course 2. Substitutions will be provided.
- Mushrooms: There is Truffle in Course 3. Substitutions will be provided.
- Soy: There is Soy Sauce (Gluten Free) and Miso in Course 2. Substitutions will not be provided.
Handicap Accessibility:
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