Senior Executive Chef
Keith Luce
Senior Executive Chef, Fiserv Forum and Deer District
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Portrait of Keith Luce
i. Biography
Keith Luce cooks in the Northern Italian register at Tavernetta on Edmonton Trail, where his role as chef and co-owner is tied to a clear brief: “Our intention is to make high-quality Northern Italian food, with a few liberties here and there.” Before that, his work passed through Washington, D.C, and Chicago, giving the kitchen a résumé shaped by large operations and exacting restaurant rooms.
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The Climb
Line cooks and sous chefs will recognize the shape of this career: Keith Luce moved from sous-chef at The White House (1992–1996) to chef at Spruce in Chicago (until 1998), then to executive chef at The Little Nell Hotel in Aspen, Colorado (until 1999). The progression reads less like a pivot than a steady climb through formal kitchens. Today, the work sits with Tavernetta, where Luce holds the combined title of chef and co-owner. The restaurant is on Edmonton Trail, and the cooking there is framed by the Northern Italian line he states plainly in his own words.
Signature
The signature plates attached to Keith Luce are NoFo duck wings and house-made fettucini, two dishes that sit comfortably inside a kitchen aiming for Northern Italian food with room for selective liberties.
In Their Words “Our intention is to make high-quality Northern Italian food, with a few liberties here and there.”
Recognition
Keith Luce’s honors include James Beard Rising Star Chef of the Year and Food & Wine Best New Chef, recognition that places the work in the category of peers already paying attention.
FAQ
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What is Keith Luce's current role?
Keith Luce is Chef and Co-owner.
Where did Keith Luce work before?
Keith Luce's earlier career included The White House, Spruce, and The Little Nell Hotel.
What recognition has Keith Luce received?
James Beard Rising Star Chef of the Year (1998).
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