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2022 James Beard Award

James Beard Award

Winner Best Chef Mountain 2022

The James Beard Award is one of the most respected honors in the food world because it recognizes outstanding talent and achievement across the culinary industry.

Winning or even being nominated signals to peers and customers that a chef, restaurant, or bar is setting a national standard for quality, creativity, and leadership.

It’s not just a personal milestone but a major boost to a business’s reputation and visibility.

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James Beard Nominations


  • 2022: Caroline Glover won the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Mountain

  • 2020: Caroline Glover named a Finalist for Best Chef: Mountain

  • 2019: Caroline Glover named a Semi-Finalist for Best Chef: Southwest

  • 2018: Caroline Glover named a Semi-Finalist for Best Chef: Southwest

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our bar got some recognition also

2025 James Beard
Semifinalist for Outstanding Bar

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accolades

Food & Wine Best New Chef

In 2019, Chef Caroline Glover of Annette Scratch to Table in Aurora, Colorado, was honored as one of Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs.

Glover’s culinary journey, from working at New York’s The Spotted Pig to farming in Pennsylvania and Colorado, has deeply influenced her commitment to seasonal, wood-fired cooking. Her recognition by Food & Wine places Annette among the top dining destinations in the Denver area.

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Bon Appetit Top 50 Restaurants in America

Annette Scratch to Table earned a coveted spot on Bon Appétit’s 2017 list of America’s 50 Best New Restaurants.

Located in Aurora’s Stanley Marketplace, Annette impressed with its warm hospitality and wood-fired, seasonal fare. Chef Caroline Glover’s dedication to scratch-to-table cooking and her unique culinary perspective contributed to this national recognition, solidifying Annette’s status as a must-visit restaurant in Colorado

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Since its inception, Annette Scratch to Table has been featured annually in 5280 Magazine’s list of Denver’s 25 Best Restaurants.

This consistent recognition reflects Chef Caroline Glover’s unwavering commitment to quality, seasonal ingredients, and exceptional dining experiences. Annette’s presence in the Stanley Marketplace and its emphasis on wood-fired, scratch-made dishes make it a standout in the Denver culinary scene.

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Shortly after opening, Annette Scratch to Table was named Eater Denver’s 2017 Restaurant of the Year.

This early accolade highlighted Chef Caroline Glover’s innovative approach to American cuisine and her dedication to creating a welcoming, community-focused dining environment. Annette’s emphasis on scratch-to-table cooking and its location in Aurora’s Stanley Marketplace contributed to its rapid rise in Denver’s dining landscape.

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