Abejas
Day 1: 5-Course Avant-American Tasting Series
Opened way back in 2015, this exceptional eatery in downtown Golden has maintained its high standards, appearing on Westword’s 2024 List of “Top 100 Restaurants.” Abejas is a community-focused restaurant dedicated to seasonality and making the best use of fresh local produce, organic meats, and sustainable fish. Here, Executive Chef Tommy Kummer, a graduate of Minneapolis’ Le Cordon Bleu who has been with the restaurant since it opened, is pleasing diners with dishes like tuscan mussels and shrimp, black cod with root vegetable gratin, squash risotto with wild mushrooms and brussels sprouts, and bison short rib with mushroom ragout, all served up in a charming rustic interior. “Enjoy the history and atmosphere of downtown Golden, which is always a treat, and a drink and a meal that are, too,” says Thrillist, while Zagat says, "The name (Spanish for 'bees') captures the buzzy vibe at this New American destination.” So, let’s buzz over to sample Chef Kummer’s fare and hear about his food ideas. Hope to see you there!
About the Host:
Tommy Kummer
Executive Chef
Chef Tommy Kummer helped open Abejas in 2015 and has been delighting diners with his creativity and skill ever since. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu in Minneapolis, he previously served as Executive Sous Chef at Colt & Gray and Executive Chef at Nosu Ramen, in addition to honing his craft at Satchel's On 6th.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. This menu will be Shellfish Free. For the list of restrictions Chef is accommodating, scroll to the bottom of this page.
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Shaved Asparagus Salad
strawberry, arugula, caveman blue cheese, pickled green strawberry, basil vinaigrette, pistachio
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Cavatelli
ramp pesto, morel, fava bean, spring garlic
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Black Cod
english pea salsa verde, watercress salad, charred spring onion purée
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Colorado Lamb Rack
snap pea, snow pea, pickled rhubarb, freekeh, walnut, lamb fat aioli
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Almond Cake
strawberry, tarragon mint buttercream
Abejas
807 13th St
Golden, CO 80401
Event FAQs
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- Due to the large-format nature of our events, restaurants are not able to accommodate all dietary restrictions/food allergies or make any menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). This restaurant will be offering substitutions exclusively for the following restrictions/allergies: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Alliums, Dairy, Gluten, Fish, Mushroom, Nut. If you have any of these restrictions/allergies, please make sure to note this in your profile (in the “Event Preferences” section) either before or right after purchasing your tickets so Chef can prepare accordingly.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email support@tastingcollective.com with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
