BRUTØ
DAY 2: 5-Course Playful Pan-Mexican Tasting Series
The heart of BRUTØ, which opened in October 2019 in the downtown Dairy Block, is undoubtedly its hearth, with its live fire sustained by oak wood and manned by the staff from open to close each and every day. BRUTØ gives diners the rare opportunity to witness each and every step of the culinary process up close and personal, with interaction strongly encouraged. Chef Michael de Leon, a first-generation Mexican-American who previously was sous chef at the acclaimed Old Major, offers a multi-course, omakase (Japanese for ‘up to the chef’) tasting menu inspired by Latin and global cuisines. Signature dishes have included achiote braised pork, smoked mushroom with al pastor sauce ($5), suadero brisket ($8) and torta with cochinita pibil ($12) (And, of course, the masa that goes into BRUTØ’s tortillas are house-milled.) No wonder the Denver Post named BRUTØ to its list of “10 Restaurants That Quietly Opened in 2020 And Are Too Good Not To Know About.”
About the Host:
Michael Diaz de Leon
Chef de Cuisine/Co-Owner
Raised in the cultural rich border city of El Paso TX, Chef Michael Diaz de Leon is a first generation Mexican American Chef who has always been inspired by the traditions passed on by his ancestors. He started his culinary career as a dishwasher, but quickly rose through the restaurant world, working at Mexico City's globally renowned Pujol. In November 2019, Chef de Leon moved to Denver to work as a Sous Chef at acclaimed eatery Old Major before taking the Chef de Cuisine role at BRUTØ in November 2020.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated.
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Seasonal Harvest
radicchio with candied sunflower, kumquat, piada and lacto tomato vinaigrette
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Fish Taco
with achiote bagna cauda, chicory, tepache, and roe
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White Sonoran Fettuccine
with grana padano, salda macha, black truffle, and egg custard
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Mushroom Barbacoa Tamal
with salsa verde and yucatan corn
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Masa Corn Cake
with ice cream du jour, brown butter, and sunflower
BRUTØ
1801 Blake St (Free Market)
Denver, CO 80202
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $75 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- 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 [email protected].
- What qualifies as valid proof of vaccination?
- To verify that you are fully vaccinated, and gain entry to the event, you must present to our event lead any one of the following forms of proof: your original physical vaccination card, a clearly legible photo of your original vaccination card, or the CLEAR Health Pass App. Please note, you will be only be considered “fully vaccinated” if it has been at least 14 days since you've received either (a) a second shot of the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, or (b) a single shot of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. More questions about this? Contact us at [email protected]
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event, we will be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions and food allergies except for those with aversions to corn, chiles, nightshades, alliums, or citrus. Please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are.
