“The opening of Santo is a testament to our commitment to and investment in Vision 100 Guiding Principles of enhancing our customer experience,” DEN CEO Phil Washington said. “Today’s celebration continues the expansion of DEN’s dining options, offering a variety of local favorites and enhancing the travel experience for millions of annual travelers.”
Santo is inspired by chef and owner Hosea Rosenberg’s childhood home in Taos, New Mexico. This restaurant offers a modern twist on Northern New Mexican cuisine, highlighting the vibrant food and drink culture of the region. The menu features classic dishes infused with regional spices, chiles, and cooking techniques, all while focusing on seasonal and locally sourced meats and produce from Colorado.
“Opening Santo at Denver International Airport is an honor for me. Santo is an extension of my childhood growing up in Taos, New Mexico, and a culinary embrace of the flavors that shaped me. To share the soul food, I grew up on and the dishes that bring me the most comfort with international travelers embarking on their journeys is a dream. We are thrilled to partner with High Flying Foods to open this new location of Santo,” Little Piggy Hospitality Chef and Owner, Hosea Rosenberg said.
High Flying Foods stands at the forefront of airport dining and is celebrated for its award-winning and industry-leading practices. Founded by brothers, Glenn and Garrett Meyers, High Flying Foods originated from a deep-seated love and passion for food. Using family recipes handed down for generations, the brothers opened their first nationally celebrated restaurant, Firewood Cafe, in San Francisco in 1997. Recognized for their exceptional execution at Firewood Cafe, they were invited to bring the popular restaurant concept to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in 2000.
Building on their experience, they began to partner with iconic, chef-driven local brands in each market, bringing those concepts to the airport undiluted, authentic, and uncompromised. Fast forward to today: With 22 locations across five major U.S. airports and 19 more locations set to open in two additional airports over the next two to three years, HFF has established itself as a leading prime concessionaire in the industry.
“We’re incredibly proud to bring Santo to Denver International Airport. Partnering with Chef Hosea Rosenberg is an absolute honor. His culinary talent, deep roots in the region, and commitment to authentic Northern New Mexican cuisine perfectly align with our High Flying Foods mission to deliver exceptional, chef-driven airport dining experiences. We’re thrilled to share Santo with travelers from around the world and proud to showcase a concept that is a true reflection of the local community,” High Flying Foods COO Kevin Westlye said.
Santo has three Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) partners: Hyde Park Hospitality LLC, Procurement Concepts, Inc., and ZANN & Associates, Inc.
Hyde Park Hospitality LLC will manage vendor negotiations, ensure kitchen/operational quality, and analyze fixed costs to optimize operations. Procurement Concepts, Inc., will manage supply procurement and advise on employee scheduling to maximize efficiency and revenue. ZANN will oversee business compliance, manage and report on Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) and ACDBE programs, and lead recruitment events to support diversity and operational excellence.
Santo Restaurant is located on Concourse C near gate C49.
Source: Denver International Airport
