The restaurant's name pays homage to a legendary jazz musician and embodies a philosophy of celebrating imperfections and unique personalities. This philosophy is reflected in the inclusive and relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant, where each individual brings flavor, personality, and strength to the team.
The restaurant sources locally-farmed, sustainable, and organic ingredients as much as possible. They focus on reducing their environmental impact through their beer program, which features only local breweries, and through their innovative water filtration system. The space itself incorporates sustainable practices and locally sourced design elements.
The restaurant serves globally inspired cuisine that highlights the colors, textures, and essence of the earth. They prioritize purity, quality, and approachability in their food, offering a variety of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Their food is bright, dynamic, and globally influenced, featuring sustainable line-caught seafood and certified humane pasture-raised meats.
The restaurant's design is inspired by the 1960's combined with modern day sensibilities, providing an eclectic retro feel with a warm atmosphere. Guests can sit at reclaimed butcher-block tables and vintage chairs, surrounded by locally sourced design elements and relics from America's jet-setting past. The space is lively, approachable, and nostalgic, reminiscent of a time when travel was exciting and sexy.
The restaurant offers a diverse selection of carefully crafted Colorado microbrews, wines, and globally influenced cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. They prioritize wellness-based cuisine and food sourcing ethics, sourcing locally as much as possible. Despite being in an international airport, they continually research and source the best in Colorado, providing natural, flavorful food with no artificial ingredients or chemicals.