Alex Seidel, Chef

Alex Seidel is the chef-owner of Fruition Restaurant, Mercantile dining & provision, Füdmill, and Chook Chicken, all of which are located in the Denver, Colorado area.  Seidel is the recipient of many awards, including James Beard Foundation 'Best Chef: Southwest' in 2018, Food & Wine magazine's Best New Chef in 2010, and Chef of the Year titles from local Colorado media, including Denver Life Magazine and 5280. 
Always passionate about the connection to food and its journey from pasture to plate, Seidel owned Fruition Farms and Creamery, located just south of Denver, producing artisan cheeses, raised meats, and grew produce for over ten years. Seidel sold the farm in 2021, but through the experience, he, along with his kitchen and farming teams, was able to learn about Colorado agriculture and the roots of 'farm to table' firsthand while also giving back to the community.