Mother Other takes the recipes tied to mothers and grandmothers — the ones passed down and argued over — and rebuilds them entirely plant-based. Chef Alexi Mandolini and Beverage Director Taylor Herbert founded the restaurant in the Denver Design District, in the Broadway Park/Baker neighborhood, with a stated goal of trading the pomp of fine dining for something closer to being invited over for dinner.
The restaurant runs a full dining room alongside a bar program under Herbert. Matriarchal leadership and pay equity extend into how the team itself is structured — tips are pooled across the house and split according to the contributions of hourly, non-managerial staff.
Early word has centered on Chef Alexi's creativity and the thoughtfulness of the flavor combinations on the plant-based menu, along with a warm, welcoming feel in the room that guests have described as vegan fine dining without the usual formality.
The restaurant runs a full dining room alongside a bar program under Herbert. Matriarchal leadership and pay equity extend into how the team itself is structured — tips are pooled across the house and split according to the contributions of hourly, non-managerial staff.
Early word has centered on Chef Alexi's creativity and the thoughtfulness of the flavor combinations on the plant-based menu, along with a warm, welcoming feel in the room that guests have described as vegan fine dining without the usual formality.