Beyond The Table
Every gathering begins with a story. Explore the craftsmanship, and collaborations behind Telluride Reserve through exclusive features, chef profiles, winery spotlights, destination guides, festival news, and behind-the-scenes moments from Telluride Reserve & beyond.
Inside the Mind (and Pantry)
of Chef John Courtney
From smoked lamb in Lockhart to frozen Reese's cups, the Chopped Champion shares the flavors, rituals, and memories that shape his cooking beyond the restaurant.
Food, drink — and kindness
Food-and-wine festivals, a staple of summertime in mountain towns, can be more than opportunities to indulge. They can also be a chance to give back— to give, perhaps, as much as you take.
The annual get-together known as Telluride Reserve, which takes place next Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 1-3, in Telluride and Mountain Village, brings more to the table than exemplary food and drink: its mission includes fostering community and kindness (as well as great meals).
The event offers a chance for guests to come together and share an experience, and for esteemed chefs to collaborate in service of a superb repast.
Colorado Getaway in Telluride Full of Culinary Delights that Taste Like Heaven
If savoring three days of food and wine events set against the 13,000- and 14,000-foot peaks that surround the town of Telluride sounds like your idea of heaven, you’ve found your heaven. Originated in 2019, the prestigious culinary experience that is Telluride Reserve features chefs, purveyors, winemakers, sommeliers and mixologists from around the globe in an unparalleled setting in the San Juan Mountains.
Nicole Jarman: Big Picture Event Planning
NICOLE JARMAN IS THE KIND of person you want to have in charge from the very first planning meeting of an event to the moment the last guest leaves. Because while everything might be planned to the tiniest detail, you never know what might happen. Mother Nature can play havoc with outdoor events. A global pandemic can not only postpone an event, but also require it to be reimagined from top to bottom.
Telluride Reserve Returns Under New Management
Telluride Reserve is a 3-day food and wine affair in and around Mountain Village that encourages guests to connect with creators in the culinary and vitner world. The 2023 event will be held August 17-19.
“We are incredibly thoughtful about the curation of the event,” says Nicole Jarman, founder, executive director, curator of Telluride Reserve and owner of Jarman & Co. Events.
Jarman and her team took over the event in 2023 after it was on hiatus for several years. It was first launched in 2019 before COVID with a totally different team, and Jarman is building a brand-new iteration of the event after taking over the name.
Mentorship in the Mountains: Culinary School Externs Find Guidance at La Marmotte
Mentorship plays a vital role in shaping the careers of aspiring chefs, providing invaluable guidance and support. At La Marmotte, a fine-dining French restaurant nestled in the picturesque town of Telluride, Colorado, Chef de Cuisine Maggie DeMarco has cultivated a transformative externship program.
With the support of the restaurant’s owners, Josh and Melisa Klein, Chef Maggie has developed a mentorship program that fosters growth and empowers culinary students. Find out how La Marmotte works with Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts externs to prepare them for their future in the restaurant industry.
Above Average People. Extraordinary Wine.
Some wineries begin with generations of vineyards.
Others begin with investors and business plans.
Innumero began with a joke.
Or at least, something close to one.
After spending the day tasting wine throughout Sonoma, Brian Thornsberry asked his oldest son, Jack, whether he and his wife Sheree should start a winery of their own.
Jack didn’t hesitate.
“Of course you should. You guys are above average people.”
