Seasonal flavors, locally inspired
Meet the culinary visionaries behind Local Jones where passion meets precision in every dish. Led by Executive Chef Brendalee Vialpando, our team blends bold flavors with local ingredients to craft seasonal creations. Pastry Chef Liliana Myers brings artistry to dessert with innovative sweets and signature pastries. Together, they cultivate a kitchen where technique and creativity elevate each memorable dining moment.
With over 25 years of culinary expertise, Executive Chef Ian Mckenzie leads the kitchen at Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek, with a passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and refined yet approachable dining. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu in Minneapolis, he honed his craft in acclaimed kitchens across the country, including Goodfellow’s, Geyer’s on The Terrace, and Denver’s The Kitchen Bistro. Chef McKenzie blends classic techniques with modern creativity, transforming simple ingredients into memorable experiences. Inspired by time on Colorado’s slopes, local markets, and his own garden, he brings authenticity and a true sense of place to every dish.
Liliana Myers, Pastry Chef at Halcyon and Local Jones, brings a wealth of experience to creating signature desserts, pastries, and event menus. Trained in renowned kitchens from New York’s Bouchon Bakery to Michelin-starred La Fenière in France, she later shaped pastry programs at Boulder favorites like Frasca Food and Wine. Formerly Executive Pastry Chef at Safta, Myers is also an award-winning talent, earning recognition from Valrhona competitions, StarChefs, and The Lee Initiative. She continues to blend creativity, craft, and innovation.
