ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE CHEF: DAN YOUNG
Chef Dan joined the Halcyon team in March 2022 as Executive Sous Chef. During his time, he assisted in overseeing all aspects of the banquet and catering department, as well as the hotel’s three culinary concepts. He most notably launched the hotel’s lively neighborhood all-American bistro and bar, Local Jones. Today, Chef Dan oversees all Halcyon culinary experiences, focusing on Local Jones, curating menus, and leading the team in offering nostalgic American favorites, playful cocktails, and extensive wine programming.
With more than 12 years of food and beverage experience, Chef Dan previously served as the Chef de Cuisine at Fore Street Restaurant in Maine, where he led menu development and execution for the James Beard award-winning farm-to-table restaurant. He also held several positions across various Michael Symon Restaurants in Cleveland and Las Vegas—ranging from Executive Chef at Mabel’s BBQ and Sara’s at Palms Casino Resort to Sous Chef at Lolita.
About Our Pastry Chef: Saura Kline
Saura Kline is the Pastry Chef at Local Jones, bringing her sweet talent to our dessert menus. Kline was previously the Executive Pastry Chef for all Kevin Taylor restaurants, boasting first-place recognition in the 2018 La Coupe d’Altamira local Denver chocolate competition. Chef Saura is the author of “The Essential Pie Cookbook: 50 Sweet & Savory Recipes,” published in 2021 (available on Amazon), and is an active dessert blogger.
Pinkies up, Denver, Holiday Tea is back! 🫖🎄🍰
Spend the afternoon sipping tea at @localjones with warm scones, house-made pastries, savory sandwiches, and a glass (or two😉) of Champagne. Starting November 1st, afternoon tea at Local Jones is anything but ordinary; curated by Pastry Chef @sweetsaura, enjoy a modern take on tea when you secure a coveted reservation this winter. Visit the 🔗 in our bio to make your reservations!
