Chef
Diego Coconati
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- Denver, Colorado, United States
i. Biography
Diego Coconati is the chef of Lucina Eatery & Bar in Denver. His work sits across Argentine, Venezuelan, and Puerto Rican contexts, shaped by growing up in all three.
The Climb
Technique and structure come through in Diego Coconati’s training at Johnson & Wales University, Miami, Florida. Since 2016, he has worked as co-founder of Create Cooking School, and since 2022 he has held the combined roles of co-founder and chef of Lucina Eatery & Bar.
Today
At Lucina Eatery & Bar in Denver, Diego Coconati works as chef, with the kitchen anchored in the restaurant’s Park Hill home.
Signature
At Lucina Eatery & Bar, Diego Coconati’s signature dishes include Ranch water and ricotta gnocchi. The Ranch water is described by Coconati as tequila, clarified lime juice, and Topo Chico, built for refreshment.
In Their Words “Cocktail tasting day. Our "Ranch water" tequila, clarified Lime juice and Topo Chico to refresh our Soul.” “I've found that the best way to embrace a culture is through food.”
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Diego
Where did Diego Coconati train or study?
Diego Coconati trained at Johnson & Wales University, Miami, Florida.
What recognition has Diego Coconati received?
James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: Mountain (semifinalist) (2024).
