First Look: Acclaimed L.A. Chef Debuts Intimate Denver Chef's Counter
By Molly Martin
Published on March 13, 2026.
Douglas Rankin, a renowned chef from Los Angeles, has launched Petit Chelou, a six-seat, six-course chef's counter tasting-menu housed inside Hop Alley in Denver. The restaurant, named "Bar Chelou" by Eater and the Los Angeles Times, was named one of the best new restaurants in the country by Eater in 2023 and featured on the Los LA Times 101 best restaurants lists in 2020 and 2024. Rankin has been cooking in the space since October, but this marks his first step towards opening a Denver brick-and-mortar. The price is $125 per person, with some optional supplements, a la carte wine, cocktails, and N/A drink options. Petit Cheou is designed to challenge diners to their culinary style and is hosted by Rankin and Sommelier Jacob Roadhouse.
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