10x10 at The Nickel: An Intimate Culinary Experience

Date and Time

Friday, May 22, 2026 6pm - 9pm

Location

The Nickel - 1100 14th St, Denver, CO 80202

Details

Chef Franco's exclusive 10 x 10 Tasting Menu is coming to The Nickel. 10 creative courses, 10 seats only, for 10 months of the year. You'll gather with fellow food lovers around our chef's table, sharing an intimate evening designed to spark conversation and connection.

Set in the heart of Denver’s Theatre District, this intimate evening unfolds in five acts:

Act I – Overture

Act II – Crescendo

Act III – Interlude

Act IV – Fortissimo

Act V – Finale

The son of a chef who built his career alongside icons, including Wolfgang Puck, Chef Franco Ruiz brings a lifetime of culinary storytelling to the table.

Priced at $150 per person, with an optional 10-course wine pairing from local winery Carboy for $75, or enjoy our full cocktail menu. We can't wait to share this experience with you.

May 22 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Reservations are available now. Seats are limited and advance purchase is required.

A Note from Chef Franco: “For me, food is about connection — to ingredients, to seasons, and to each other. With 10x10, I wanted to create something deeply personal and interactive. Each course is a story I get to share with you at the table. I can’t wait to welcome you into this experience.”