#22 Keith Graham - Cooking Up Community: A Vision for Denver’s Food Scene

11/03/2025 40 min

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In this episode of Clean Plates, I sit down with Keith Graham, a well-known figure in Denver's food community. Keith is also a coworker of mine at Upswell Studios. We discuss Keith's path into the culinary world, how his experiences have influenced his tastes, and the importance of building community connections through food. Keith shares his personal eating habits, thoughts on nutrition, and how he navigates current food trends. The conversation also highlights the role of convenience in eating, the need to support local chefs, and Keith's upcoming projects focused on enhancing community ties through food.TakeawaysKeith's passion for food began in his small Texas town.Experiencing Michelin star dining changed Keith's perspective on food.Building relationships with chefs enhances the dining experience.Eating locally sourced food fosters a deeper connection to meals.Keith emphasizes the importance of nutrition over strict dieting.Convenience in food often leads to unhealthy choices.Supporting local chefs contributes to community growth.Cooking intuitively allows for creativity in the kitchen.Food serves as a powerful networking tool in the community.Future projects include hosting food events and supper clubs.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Keith Graham and His Food Journey02:48 Defining Moments in Food Experiences06:00 The Importance of Community and Relationships in Food08:58 Personal Eating Habits and Nutrition Philosophy12:01 Navigating Food Trends and Diets14:55 The Role of Convenience in Modern Eating17:55 Supporting Local Chefs and Food Entrepreneurs21:00 Cooking Styles and Flavor Preferences23:56 Food as a Networking Tool27:09 Highlighting Local Food Heroes30:12 Future Projects and Community EventsFOLLOW KEITH: https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gourmandguidepr.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYkHLQfquP8uof0pRrrbmkSowR5TSb0-uycALFim3-oouqO6hRSKU0KFQY_aem_fl1qWShOSmfAbATQKV0-mQ&e=AT1enAD16mTA-NHV3FJypGt8YqVw7gp0oBqACtlw4K1TrLxo-arNuhRY_O63VQFrrll7j_CzxybUZ3K0oU8cwJG2916gX1eRGahdr4mXPlmMzAeQg_ey5xIFOLLOW BRIAN:https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fbrianromain%3Ffbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZEZZl3IMenS9puAPeGeE9Jx4g6TErGh9rB3zqrRN5hz-JYMK7whc74Kvg_aem_4_i_OThQepsuO_oALjd8wQ&e=AT3Ge3s4PpJX5VjxhL98BJgqgbxj5jcdDCSul2ic_0FG0mo1b9kQtiekQUG2ay4h_GertvixdBEuxD6NAVGhyH6TSLUrnICbemJcXsgKnq4gmmDtf7F3VQFOLLOW CLEAN PLATES: https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F3XGmOrTeyFnXTTKJF34dYU%3Fsi%3DkfpHuUqBQZK_638WutmxIw%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZN46Xwt6oE_OnYA4nzeKIdC3bhqWrGw6IpouwNmiXRCr7DSasBWQKwZHU_aem_YK9TCsDgItIoPbA8cTGgvQ&e=AT2lzwCHSOjFrKKCfFO29UNIrTZoR8IQzYwXyC2hNHkIPYVxG0eWBJ2zc7yrj9gcEpU9lvxmK768mdTMm6nPmCSjvlXI4TMC2vPeeLN93BcfRbn9O0G_Fg

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