ACF Pikes Peak Chefs Present the 2025 Culinary Passport Event – Colorado Springs, CO

The American Culinary Federation (ACF) Pikes Peak Chapter invites food enthusiasts, community supporters, and local chefs to join in celebrating global culinary diversity at the 2025 Culinary Passport event. This one-of-a-kind gathering, featuring culinary masterpieces from some of the region’s top chefs, will take place on Sunday, March 16th, 2025, at the Cheyenne Lodge at The Broadmoor.

This annual event aims to raise funds and awareness for local charitable causes, with proceeds benefiting the Springs Rescue Mission and its Culinary Training Program in 2025. Guests will have the unique opportunity to taste dishes from various world cuisines, interact with chefs, and participate in the People’s Choice competition, all while supporting a great cause.

Event Highlights:

• Doors Open at 4:00 PM
  Guests will be welcomed at 4:00 PM to enjoy a diverse array of food and beverages from participating chefs.
• People’s Choice Voting:
  As part of the event, attendees will have the chance to vote for their favorite dish. The People’s Choice award will be announced at 6:45 PM.
• Historic Chef Museum Archive Presentation
  A special presentation of the historic Chef Museum Archive will highlight culinary history.

Featured Chefs & Their Global Cuisines:

• Justin Miller (The Broadmoor, France)
• Susanna Maestas (Susanna’s Comfort Cuisine, Mexico)
• Matt Lamunyan (Cheyenne Mountain Country Club, Japan)
• James Wilson (Cheyenne Mountain Conference Center, South Africa)
• Blake Gannon (Pizzeria Rustica, Italy)
• Andre Derrill (Sarap Filipino Restaurant, Philippines)
• Kyle Beaven (Springs Rescue Mission, South Korea)
• Michael Paradiso and Pikes Peak State College (Ice Cream Flavors of the World! Ghana, Belgium, Puerto Rico)
• John Kuespert (Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Ukraine)
• Brian Meiler (TILL SOUTH, Argentina)
• Thomas Hartwell (US Olympic and Paralympic Museum, United States)
• Tony Molinaro (Twenty One Steak, Greece GR)
• Dev Mehta (Urban Tandoor, India )

2025 Endowment Recipient: This year’s event will direct its philanthropic efforts toward the Springs Rescue Mission and its Culinary Training Program, which provides life-changing skills and opportunities for individuals facing homelessness and poverty.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of flavors, community spirit, and support for a good cause. We look forward to seeing you there!