potager restaurant

What potager restaurant does

Potager Restaurant & Wine Bar is a single-location, independently owned farm-to-table restaurant operating at 1109 Ogden Street in Denver, Colorado. Founded in May 1997 by Teri Rippeto and her father Tom and sold in April 2019 to current owners Paul Warthen (Executive Chef) and Eileen Warthen (certified sommelier and Director of Operations), the restaurant serves dinner Tuesday through Saturday, 5-9pm, offering a seasonally driven menu of little plates ($12), small plates ($14-$18), large plates ($29-$39), and desserts ($10-$12), complemented by a curated wine program (bottles $42-$98) and a small selection of beer and non-alcoholic beverages.

The core offering is an intimate dine-in experience across an indoor dining room (reservation-only), bar seating, a covered patio (20-person capacity), and an open-air garden, supplemented by phone/text-ordered takeout, in-person and phone gift certificate sales, and private event hosting (patio buyouts seasonally and farm table dinners in winter). The operating model is anchored by a curated network of more than 40 named local farms and suppliers (including Cure Organic Farm, Red Wagon Farm, Aspen Moon Farm, Black Cat Farm, Haystack Mt. Goat Dairy, Santa Barbara Fish Company, Buckner Family Farm, Munson Farm, Ela Family Farm, The Truffle Cheese Shop, and the Boulder and City Park Farmers Markets), and is differentiated by a strict no-cell-phone, no-laptop in-dining-room policy.

Revenue is generated entirely through direct on-premise and off-premise consumer transactions: dine-in covers, takeout orders, gift certificate sales, and private event buyouts. Pricing is pay-as-you-go unit pricing across menu categories. Marketing is conducted primarily through the restaurant's Instagram account (@potagerdenver), its website, and word-of-mouth. There is no disclosed technology platform, no app, no public API, and no AI/ML components. The company is privately held by the Warthens with no institutional investors, subsidiaries, parent entities, or public funding rounds disclosed.

Name

potager restaurant

Legal name

Potager Restaurant & Wine Bar

Website

https://potagerrestaurant.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Potager Restaurant & Wine Bar is a single-location, independently owned farm-to-table restaurant in Denver, Colorado, serving a seasonally driven dinner menu and curated wine program to local diners, wine enthusiasts, and private event guests Tuesday through Saturday.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Farm-to-Table Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251), Food Services and Drinking Places (722)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Farm-to-Table & Contemporary American Restaurants (THAFACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fine Dining Restaurants (THAFACAA), Private Culinary Experiences (Chef’s Table, Home Dining, Market-to-Meal) (THAJALAH)

Keywords

• Farm-to-table dining
• Seasonal restaurant cuisine
• Wine bar service
• Private event catering
• Locally sourced menu

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Service: Revenue from guests dining in the restaurant, including the indoor dining room, bar seating, covered patio, and open air garden areas. Reservations accepted for indoor tables only.
2. Takeout/To-Go Orders: Revenue from takeout food orders, placed by calling the restaurant directly at 303.246.7073.
3. Gift Certificates: Gift cards available for purchase in-person during business hours or by phone, with mailing available to purchaser or recipient.
4. Private Events and Receptions: The covered patio is available for buyout events from late May through early October. The farm table in the bar area accepts reservations for winter/holiday dinners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Potager Restaurant operates a single-location farm-to-table dinner service in Denver, offering a seasonal, locally sourced menu of small plates, large plates, and desserts paired with a sommelier-curated wine list. The core offering is the dine-in experience Tuesday through Saturday 5–9pm, complemented by takeout/to-go ordering, outdoor patio and garden seating, gift certificate sales, and private event hosting through covered patio buyouts and farm table reservations.

Product overview

Potager Restaurant & Wine Bar is a single-location dining establishment offering a unified hospitality experience centered on farm-to-table cuisine, seasonal menus, and a curated wine program. The core offering comprises dine-in service in an indoor dining room and bar area, outdoor patio and garden seating (weather permitting), takeout/to-go food orders, and private event hosting through patio buyouts and farm table reservations. No modular product architecture exists; the restaurant operates as one integrated dining service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dine-In Restaurant Service Full-service dinner service offered Tuesday through Saturday from 5–9pm, featuring a seasonally driven menu of small plates, large plates, and desserts, complemented by a curated wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverage program. For individual diners and small groups in the Denver area.
• Outdoor Patio and Garden Dining

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cure Organic FarmcoreOthersLocal organic farm supplier of fruits and vegetables. Part of Potager's network of over 40 farms and suppliers who provide fresh, seasonal, locally grown ingredients for the restaurant's menu.
• Red Wagon FarmcoreOthersLocal farm supplier of produce. One of the many farms in Potager's supplier network emphasizing local, seasonal ingredients.
• Aspen Moon FarmcoreOthersFarm supplier providing seasonal produce. Integrated into Potager's farm-to-table sourcing philosophy.
• Black Cat FarmcoreOthersFarm supplier for the restaurant's locally sourced ingredient network.
• Haystack Mt. Goat DairycoreOthersCheese and dairy supplier providing artisanal cheese products for the restaurant's menu and wine service.
• Santa Barbara Fish CompanycoreOthersSeafood supplier providing fresh fish straight from the sea as part of Potager's commitment to quality, locally known suppliers.
• Buckner Family FarmcoreOthersFamily farm supplier of land-based proteins including beef and poultry in Potager's supplier network.
• Munson FarmcoreOthersFarm supplier providing seasonal produce as part of Potager's local farm network.
• Ela Family FarmcoreOthersFamily farm supplier of fruits as part of Potager's commitment to locally sourced ingredients.
• The Truffle Cheese ShopminorOthersCheese shop supplier providing artisanal cheeses for the restaurant.
• Boulder County Farmers MarketcoreOthersFarmers market supplier providing access to multiple local farms and producers for seasonal ingredients.
• City Park Farmers MarketcoreOthersFarmers market supplier for local produce sourcing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Blue Hill at Stone Barns: Pioneering farm-to-table restaurant in Pocantico Hills, NY tied to an on-site farm. Comparable to Potager as a benchmark farm-to-table concept with direct farm relationships and a chef-driven identity, but at much larger scale and national profile.
• Single Thread Farm-Restaurant-Inn: Sonoma farm-to-table restaurant with its own farm and curated wine program. Comparable to Potager on farm-direct sourcing philosophy and small-format fine dining, though at a higher price tier and with broader geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Acorn: Denver farm-to-table restaurant with a wood-fired hearth and seasonal menu rooted in Colorado producers. Directly comparable to Potager on farm sourcing, seasonal small-plate structure, and Denver neighborhood dining.
• Frasca Food and Wine: Boulder, CO farm-to-table Italian restaurant with a deep Friulian wine program and James Beard recognition. Highly comparable to Potager as a Colorado-based independent with similar farm sourcing, sommelier-led service, and small-plate/large-plate menu structure.
• Linger: Denver restaurant serving globally inspired small plates in a converted mortuary with rooftop and patio dining. Comparable to Potager on Denver geography, small-plate/large-plate format, and emphasis on a curated beverage program.
• Root Down: Denver farm-to-table restaurant focused on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and a vegetable-forward menu. Comparable to Potager on Denver location, farm-to-table philosophy, and seasonal mid-upper price point.
• Olivia Restaurant: Denver Italian restaurant with a focus on regional cuisine, pasta, and a serious wine list. Comparable to Potager on Denver independent fine-dining positioning and wine program investment.
• Tavernetta: Denver Italian restaurant by the Frasca/Boulder Hospitality team with a wine-heavy program. Comparable to Potager on specialty independent dining, curated wine list, and seasonal Italian-leaning menu.
• The Wolf's Tailor: Denver restaurant blending Italian and Japanese influences with a tasting-menu-forward format. Comparable to Potager on Denver independent fine-dining positioning, chef-driven identity, and small-format experiential dining.
• Fruition Restaurant: Denver farm-to-table restaurant by Chef Alex Seidel emphasizing local sourcing and a tasting menu. Comparable to Potager on Denver geography, single-chef-owner model, and farm-to-table philosophy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/potagerdenver
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/potager-restaurant

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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