Chef Johnny Curiel, born in Guadalajara and raised in Denver, leads Alma Fonda Fina, which earned a Michelin star in 2024 and named 2024 Michelin Young Chef of the Year. His restaurant is also a 2025 James Beard Award finalist for Best New Restaurant. Celebrated for his soulful, technique-driven Mexican cuisine, Curiel is revitalizing Denver’s dining scene with passion, precision, and cultural authenticity.