Chef Aiden Tibbets and Wildflower Honored in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide
DENVER, CO – September 16, 2025 — Chef Aiden Tibbetts of Denver’s acclaimed restaurant Wildflower has been awarded the 2025 Michelin Young Chef Award in the newly released 2025 MICHELIN Guide Colorado. The honor celebrates Tibbetts’ creativity, precision, and potential as one of the region’s most promising culinary voices. Wildflower was also named a MICHELIN Recommended restaurant in this year’s guide.
A Denver native, Tibbetts is known for his deeply seasonal, ingredient-driven cooking that blends the neighborhood’s historic Italian and Mexican roots with modern techniques and thoughtful sourcing that reflects the ethos of Colorado’s contemporary food scene. His culinary philosophy centers on high-quality, locally sourced ingredients, a plant-forward sensibility, and a refined yet approachable style that has securely cemented him as a neighborhood favorite.
“We are truly honored to be recognized by the MICHELIN Guide,” said Tibbetts. “The Young Chef Award is something that I could only dream about in the early days of my career, and I’m humbled to receive it. This recognition is a reflection of our entire team, purveyors, and the incredible guests who let us share our passion with them every day.”
Wildflower, located within the Gravity Haus Denver hotel, features a menu that evolves with the seasons and highlights the richness of Colorado’s food landscape. The restaurant’s bar program mirrors the kitchen’s ethos with expertly crafted libations highlighting locally sourced botanicals. Partnering with producers throughout Colorado, Wildflower offers a variety of local meads, natural wines, beers, cocktails, and non-alcoholic elixirs that pair incredibly with their dishes and share a connection to the land. “
From day one, our vision for Wildflower was to create a dining experience that reflects the spirit of Colorado, rooted in community, defined by craftsmanship, and elevated by hospitality. Chef Tibbetts has brought that vision to life in a remarkable way. We could not be prouder of him and the entire team,” said John Reilly, owner of Wildflower and Gravity Haus Denver.
“Chef Tibbetts’ creativity and attention to detail embody what makes Wildflower and Gravity Haus Denver – truly exceptional,” said Jim Deters, CEO of Gravity Haus. “This award is a well-deserved recognition of his talent and leadership. We’re thrilled to continue our partnership as we assume operations of the property and build on the remarkable experiences Wildflower brings to our community.”
The MICHELIN Young Chef Award recognizes rising stars who demonstrate exceptional culinary skill and the potential to influence the future of gastronomy in their region. It is awarded alongside the Guide’s star ratings and Recommended designations.
For a complete look at Chef Tibbetts’ seasonal offerings, visit Wildflower’s menu online. To book a reservation, please visit OpenTable.
For more information, interviews and images, please contact Katie Breest, Devon Klug, and Kate Wilkins at wildflower@agencypr.co.
About WildflowerWildflower, the concept by Chef Aiden Tibbetts, is a bar and restaurant in Denver that showcases locally sourced, plant-forward, and ingredient-driven plates, exquisite cocktails, and natural wines. The dining experience draws inspiration from the Western landscape and the traditions of the neighborhood's original Italian and Mexican settlers. Named one of Denver’s best restaurants by Eater Denver, Wildflower has become a fixture in Denver’s Lower Highlands community, which is renowned for its thriving restaurant scene, residential atmosphere, cocktail bars, and vibrant art community. Wildflower is located inside GravityHaus’ Lower Highlands Hotel. To stay up-to-date on happenings, special events, and new menu releases, we encourage you to follow Wildflower on Instagram.
About Gravity HausGravity Haus is an adventure-lifestyle hotel group and social club that seamlessly blends work, play, and outdoor exploration. With locations across Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, and California, Gravity Haus delivers exceptional experiences through co-working spaces, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, curated gear programs, and sustainably-minded hospitality. Learn more at gravityhaus.com.
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