ChoLon
5-Course Tribute to the Far East Tasting Event
A staunch survivor of today’s tumultuous restaurant scene (having opened in 2010), this Asian fusion eatery debuted as a James Beard Finalist for “Best New Restaurant in America” and has appeared on such Best Of Lists over the years as 5280’s “Denver’s Best Restaurants” and Thrillist’s “Best Dumplings in Denver.” ChoLon translates to “big market” in Vietnamese. It also includes the first name of Chef/Owner Lon Symensma, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America whose previous credits include Two-Michelin-Starred Roger Vergé’s Moulin Mougin and Jacques Chibois’ La Bastide Saint Antoine, as well as Award-Winning Buddakan in NYC. Diners enjoy such fare here as kaya toast with coconut jam and egg cloud, cornbread takoyaki with octopus, kimchi fried rice, braised pork vindaloo, miso-glazed salmon, and assorted dumplings and bao buns. Leave room too for great desserts like smoked chocolate ginger s’mores and 5-spiced doughnuts with Vietnamese coffee ice cream. ChoLon’s environment is also stunning, with its high ceilings, giant windows, and marble floors. “There’s a yin-and-yang energy to Symensma’s food, a wonderful tension between the earthy and the ethereal,” raves CN Traveler, so we are super excited to spend an evening here!
About the Host:
Lon Symensma
Chef/Owner
After serving as exec chef for Award-Winning Buddakan in NYC, Chef Lon Symensma headed west in 2010 to open ChoLon. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, he previously honed his craft at Two-Michelin-Starred Roger Vergé’s Moulin Mougin and Jacques Chibois’ La Bastide Saint Antoine (as well as San Sebastian’s famed Arzak.) He is a protégé of Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, helping to open Jean-Georges Shanghai in 2001.
The Lineup
Courses #1-#4 will be served family style. Course #5 will be individually plated. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below.
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Pom Pom Shrimp
mango sambal, lemongrass, coconut
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Thai Brussels Sprouts
minced pork, makrut lime
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Short Rib "Bánh Mì"
scallion pancake, sriracha mayonnaise
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Lemongrass Chicken Satays
turmeric, cashew coconut, cabbage cup
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Chocolate Mousse Cake
strawberry rhubarb, ginger anglaise
ChoLon
1520 16th St Mall
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.
- 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 [email protected].
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $90 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event the chef will provide substitutions for critical food allergies/dietary restrictions but will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, 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.
