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Presented by Roads & Kingdoms, The Anti-ICE Supper Club is a series of fundraising dinners in support of local organizations defending communities under attack—our small but vital contribution to the fight for immigrant America.
For our second night in Denver, Molino Chido will host a private tasting with a special menu, featuring drink pairings and storytelling by Chef Michael Diaz de Leon, a first-generation Mexican American born on the border of Mexico and the United States. The recipient of the 2022 San Pellegrino x StarChefs Game Changer Award, he was named a James Beard Foundation Finalist for Best Chef: Mountain States in 2023 and earned both a Michelin Green Star and a Michelin Star for his leadership at Denver’s BRUTØ.
When: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 6:30-9:30 pm
Where: Molino Chido: 2501 Dallas St Unit 140, Aurora, CO 80010 (Stanley Marketplace)
Tickets: $175 per person; tasting menu + wine pairings.
Net proceeds benefit: Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition, a statewide membership-based organization that advocates for all immigrants in Colorado and the United States, regardless of legal status. CIRC’s mission is to build community power through organizing and leadership development within immigrant communities, winning fair and humane public policies, providing legal services and educational workshops, and implementing nonpartisan civic engagement programs. If you cannot attend, but would like to support, please donate here.
“Protecting those who support our food system and our restaurants is something that is important and close to us.”
— Michael Diaz de Leon, Molino Chido
Molino Chido was born from two worlds—de aquí y de allá. It’s a celebration of craft, culture, and community. Co-owners Tommy Lee and Michael Diaz de Leon bring together their shared love of Mexico City street food and the craft of nixtamal. Every tortilla starts with corn they grind themselves. Every dish reflects where they’ve cooked and whom they cook for.
Michael Diaz de Leon is a first-generation Mexican American chef and the cofounder of Molino Chido. Born on the Mexican border in El Paso, Texas, Michael spent his formative years navigating two cultures at once, developing an early affinity for community, connection, and storytelling through food. His latest project, created in partnership with Chef Tommy Lee, honors the humble taco through daily nixtamal made with heirloom corn grown by the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, celebrating Colorado’s local agriculture through a vibrant, heritage-driven lens.
Tommy Lee is a Denver-born chef, restaurateur, and the cofounder of Molino Chido. After building a reputation in Colorado with his acclaimed restaurants Uncle and Hop Alley, his latest project brings a sharp, intentional approach to heritage-inspired cuisine. In partnership with Michael Diaz de Leon, Tommy combines his extensive hospitality background with a focus on local agriculture and vibrant street culture. A central figure in the region’s food scene, he was named a James Beard Award Semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurateur.
Charly Wilder is the executive editor of the award-winning travel and media company Roads & Kingdoms, the former publishing partner of Anthony Bourdain. In recent years, R&K launched the League of Travelers, offering small-group culinary journeys, and R&K Insiders, a membership program that includes a new print magazine and digital editorial. The Anti-ICE Supper Club is the successor to the Banned Countries Dinners they launched in 2017 with Anthony Bourdain and chefs from the Somali, Persian, and Syrian diasporas. Before joining Roads & Kingdoms, Wilder was a longtime contributor to The New York Times, reporting on travel and culture from Russia, Mexico, Central Asia, and across Europe.
Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred. If you have any questions about these events or would like to transfer tickets, please contact tatiana@roadsandkingdoms.com.