When the Michelin Guide came to Colorado three years ago it only covered a fraction of the state due to the buy-in structure. Hot on the ticket were the geographic boundaries covering Denver, Boulder, Aspen and Snowmass Village, the Town of Vail and Beaver Creek Resort. But now, it’s fair game for other areas including Aurora, Breckenridge, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction, and the rest.
“I think it’s incredibly exciting and I think there’s a lot of spots in smaller towns and rural areas that are going to get light shined on them,” said award-winning chef Caroline Glover, owner of Annette in Aurora. “There’s not a better time than right now for something this exciting to happen in the restaurant industry.”
The Michelin Guide announced the anonymous inspectors have already been making the rounds around the state. We can expect the full restaurant list for 2026 to be revealed later this year.
As for changing the way she runs her seasonal spot, Glover said there’s zero percent she will change anything. “I think we try to have better service and food every day, and will keep trying,” she added. “Who knows what is going to happen for us, but if anyone in Aurora got recognition it would be huge for the city.”
Last year Denver’s The Wolf’s Tailor took home two Michelin stars, the first to do so since the organization came to Colorado in September, 2023. See the full list from last year’s awards here.
