Alma Fonda Fina Mexican Restaurant in Denver Colorado
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Alma Fonda Fina Mexican Restaurant in Denver Colorado
Located in heart of the Lower Highlands neighborhood of Denver.
On a mission to share the beauty of Mexican culture through food, Chef Johnny Curiel opened Alma Fonda Fina. It’s contemporary Mexican fare pays homage to his culturally rich heritage and decades of storied experiences in his home country.
Chef Curiel makes his solo restaurant debut with Alma Fonda Fina, a restaurant dedicated to sharing the integrity, tradition and culturally rich experiences that defined his culinary journey and create a transportive dining experience that embodies the beauty of Mexico. As Chef Curiel continues to push the boundaries of taste and tradition, he pays homage to his roots and uses food as a way to showcase his cultural pride.
Drawing on his experiences in Mexico, Curiel joined Chef Richard Sandoval’s renowned team to cook at restaurants around the U.S. and Mexico, namely Washington DC, New York, Los Angeles, Guadalajara, Oaxaca, and Aspen. He went onto establish himself in Denver’s burgeoning culinary scene, working with Chef Troy Guard in popular kitchens such as Guard + Grace, Los Chingones, and Mr. Tuna. His talent led him into restaurant consulting –– from coast to coast –– where he got the long-awaited approval from his father and gained the courage to start his own concept.
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