Frank Bonanno is the culinary mind behind ten of Denver’s finest dining and drinking establishments. He is the author of the Mizuna cookbook, the Luca cookbook, and the host of Chef Driven on PBS. Chef-Driven offers a rare glimpse of the world from the eyes of a restaurant professional; Frank’s travelogue of experiences with growers, producers, artisans, and chefs who are shaping food culture in the Mountain West.
Jacqueline Bonanno is the Creative Director of Bonanno Concepts. She designs the venues, workspaces, uniforms, menus, training manuals, and whatnot. She is a sounding board to the food-obsessed and, as Frank’s partner, is very well fed.
From abundant family meals and intimate virtual happy hours to adventurous cocktail kits and special occasion feasts,
Bonanno Concepts is dedicated to bringing you the magic of dining out while staying in.
A chef-driven cocktail joint below Larimer Square featuring spirit-forward & spirit-free delights.
A Nashville-style hot chicken joint with down-home sides and gelato to cool the burn.
Rustic, wood-fired Italian and handmade pasta in Governor's Park. Named for the eldest Bonanno son.
An American-style eatery steeped in French tradition and flawless service. Our flagship restaurant.
A lively Italian tavern & artisan pizzeria in the heart of Larimer Square. Named for the youngest Bonanno son.
A New Jersey-inspired deli nestled in the Denver Highlands boasting house-cured salumi.
Low and slow smoked comfort food inspired by the flavors of the Colorado West.
A neighborhood watering hole with a serious love for tap cocktails & lediterranean bar food.
A casual French bistro with a show-stopping open kitchen in the bustle of the Central Business District.
An all-local, all-wonderful 16-concept food and bar hall from the mind of Chef Frank Bonanno.
