Personalities

Daniel Joly

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Chef/Owner - Mirabelle Restaurant

Belgian-born Master Chef Daniel Joly graduated from the Culinary Institute of Brussels in 1986. He trained at Michelin Guide three-star restaurants in Brussels, and at age 20, was named “Best Chef in Belgium.”

Joly came to the United States in 1988, serving as executive chef of Restaurant Million in Charleston, South Carolina. He moved to Beaver Creek, Colo. in 1992 to become chef-manager for Mirabelle Restaurant. Joly and his wife, Nathalie, purchased Mirabelle in 1999.

Joly’s unique cooking style has been acclaimed by numerous publications and institutions. In January 2008, Joly and Mirabelle received four-star ratings from the Mobil Travel Guide and AAA. Joly has also received an Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine for 15 years running.

When he’s not dazzling guests with his light, contemporary menu and fresh, local ingredients, Joly hosts the popular “Something’s Cooking with Daniel” on TV8 in Vail, Colo. In 2009, chef Joly published his first cookbook, titled “Just Not Another Cookbook.”

Joly is an ambassador for Belgian beers Stella Artois, Hoegaarden and Leffe. He travels the country promoting Belgian beers, brewing history and pouring rituals, as well as educating on the art of beer and food pairings.

Joly resides in Beaver Creek with Nathalie and their two children.