Denver Mexican Spot Among Most Anticipated U.S. Restaurant Openings
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Key Points:
- Chef Johnny Curiel has gained strong local support in Denver with multiple successful restaurants, including Alma Fonda Fina, Cozobi Fonda Fina, Mezcaleria Alma, Alteño, and the new Spanish neo-bistro Mar Bella Boqueria.
- Bon Appétit has recognized Curiel’s culinary talent, highlighting his dishes and restaurants in 2024 and 2025, and recently named his upcoming Maize restaurant among the ten most anticipated openings of 2026.
- Maize, set to open in spring 2026 in RiNo’s Taxi development, will be Curiel’s first tasting menu-only concept, featuring an 18-course masa-focused menu served to just eight guests, with specialized features like a
