Watercourse Foods

PLANTS, PERFECTED

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FULLY PLANT BASED

Scratch

Kitchen

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11AM-9PM M-F
10AM-9PM SAT-SUN

837 EAST 17TH AVENUE
DENVER, CO, 80218

RESERVATIONS

Reservations are accepted for all party sizes up to 10 people and can be made up to two hours beforehand.

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FULL COCKTAIL BAR

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PLANT BASED SWEETS

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HOUSE MADE DELI ITEMS

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THE MINDS BEHIND PLANT PERFECTION

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Tatiana Vliegen

General Manager

Tati (she/her) is our general manager here at Watercourse. Being head chef for years at Watercourse previously, many of the dishes you know and love have been crafted by Tati.

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Jess  Bays

Executive General Manager

Meet Jess, our Executive General Manager at Watercourse who has been with our Watercourse family since December 2017. With an impressive 14 years in the restaurant industry and 8 years in management, Jess brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the team.

Beyond their role at Watercourse, Jess serves on the Board of Directors for the Mile High Chapter of the Colorado Restaurant Association, and is on the Restaurant Advisory Council, reflecting her deep commitment to our Denver community and the hospitality industry.

For Jess, the spirit of Watercourse and City, O' City is more than just a workplace, it’s like coming home. Jess sees Watercourse as a safe haven—a place that goes beyond the definition of a job but rather resonates as "home" with its supportive and welcoming community.

Jess's favorite dish is the Gnocchi!

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Maeve

Sous Chef

Introducing Maeve (they/them), our talented Sous Chef at Watercourse since June 2019. With a dedication to culinary excellence, Maeve has become an integral part of the kitchen team.

Maeve's favorite dish on the menu is the Cuban—an absolute classic made with our house made seitan.

In their role as Sous Chef, Maeve brings a passion for inclusivity to our staff and for our guests.

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