About The Bindery
Welcome to The Bindery Denver, an intimate neighborhood eatery perched in the heart of Denver’s vibrant Lower Highlands.
We strive to balance our modern lives by providing artisanal foods, handcrafted and nurtured with great care. Our dining experience is grounded in tradition yet playfully inventive and decisively chic.
Exceptional Dining Experiences
Culinary Excellence Led by Linda Hampsten Fox
Inspired by her mother, Linda began her culinary journey in her childhood kitchen. Following and flourished through apprenticeships in Switzerland, Italy, and France. Her passion for Mediterranean cuisine and global food cultures has shaped her innovative creations for clients in Boulder in Denver.
Chef Linda also released a cookbook, a collection of recipes that take readers from her mother’s kitchen to The Bindery ovens, celebrating the essence of food.
Our Marketplace
Additionally, The Bindery combines a market and bakery with an elevated fine dining experience under one roof. This stylish integration offers a unique way to shop and eat, creating an all-encompassing culinary destination when in Denver’s LoHi neighborhood.
Private Events at The Bindery
The perfect blend of modern ambiance also a world-class views of the downtown skyline from our three patios. We cater to smaller parties, ensuring a personalized dining experience for any occasion.
Celebrating Chef Linda: Lamb Jam Master 2024!
Celebrating Chef Linda: Lamb Jam Master 2024!
We are thrilled to announce that Chef Linda Hampsten Fox from The Bindery in Denver has been crowned the Lamb Jam Master 2024! This prestigious title was awarded during the Lamb Jam Finale Dinner held on October 15 at the James Beard Foundation’s new event center in New York City.
Lamb Jam Restaurant Month brings together talented chefs from across the nation to showcase the incredible flavors of American Lamb while honoring the family farmers and ranchers dedicated to raising sheep in the United States. This year, chefs from seven key markets competed to create standout dishes, with finalists showcasing their culinary prowess at the finale event.
Attendees at the Lamb Jam Finale had the pleasure of dining on the winning lamb dishes from each market, casting their votes for the ultimate champion. Chef Linda’s Crispy Lamb Taco with Salsa Macha, Queso, Red Onions, Mole, and Crema won the hearts—and votes—of guests, securing her the top honor.
ALB Vice Chairman David Fisher, who attended the event, shared, “Lamb Jam has been a marquee event for the board for many years, but adding this finale event has added more prestige and created more publicity for American Lamb. It was an honor to celebrate the 2024 winning chefs and meet lamb-loving consumers from NYC.”
The Winning Dishes from 2024 American Lamb Jam
The competition featured an array of exceptional dishes, each highlighting the versatility and flavor of American Lamb. Here’s a look at the seven impressive creations from talented chefs across the country:
- Crispy Lamb Boudin with Apricot, Green Peppercorn Aïoli, and Herbs by Adam Rosenblum from Causwells, San Francisco (lamb from Schmitz Ranch).
- Lamb Meatballs with Dill-Roasted Potatoes, Tahini, and Strawberry Salsa by Steven Satterfield from Miller Union, Atlanta (lamb from Border Springs Farm).
- Barbecue–Achiote Lamb Tacos with Queso Blanco, Pickled Pineapple, Onions, and Cilantro by John Bates from InterStellar BBQ, Austin (lamb from Catelli Bros).
- Crispy Lamb Taco with Salsa Macha, Queso, Red Onions, Mole, and Crema by Linda Hampsten Fox from The Bindery, Denver (lamb from Superior Farms).
- Lamb Croquettes with Meyer Lemon Confit, Hazelnuts, Manchego, Spinach, and Brown Butter–Carrot Sauce by Edson Rojas from The Banks, Boston (lamb from Hopkins Farm).
- Lamb Leg Char Siu with Black Tea–Willow Skewer, Puffed Wild Rice–Chile Crisp, Sake, Citrus Labneh, Cucumber, and Fermented Mint Tartare by Maximillian Petty from Eden Hill, Seattle (lamb from Anderson Ranches).
- Seven Spice–Roasted Lamb Leg with Baby Yukon Gold Potatoes, Cumin, and Preserved Lemon by Michael Costa from Zaytinya, Washington, D.C. (lamb from Shenandoah Valley Lamb).
Join us in celebrating Chef Linda’s incredible achievement and the rich culinary traditions of American Lamb. We can’t wait to see what she brings to the table next!