On the heels of his success at Zengo, Troy joined forces with developer-turned-restaurateur Jim Sullivan to embark upon a new enterprise that would showcase his innovative culinary personality. The resulting restaurant, nine75, serves “comfort food with a rock & roll twist.” Guard and Sullivan followed this success with the opening of Ocean, a Denver eatery dedicated to uniting the freshest seafood with provocative flavors and preparations.
Despite his international past, Troy has fully embraced life in Denver with his wife and step-daughter. In addition to a thriving catering and consulting business, he is active in communities throughout the Rocky Mountain region. Troy is involved in philanthropic efforts for the Mount Saint Vincent Home as well as two annual events for the Colorado Neurological Society: Dancing for a Cause and Costumes for a Cause (for which he recently served as co-chair). He also participates in a variety of local cultural events, including the Cherry Creek Arts Festival and the Telluride Festival of Arts.
Having already been named one of the “Great Regional Chefs of America” by the James Beard Foundation, Troy recently returned to the historic James Beard House in New York for yet another honor. As a member of the Denver FIVE, he was proud to be part of a select group of local tastemakers chosen to represent the Mile High City at an exclusive private dinner.
His latest endeavor, TAG, combines his love for travel with his air for culinary innovation. Serving up a brand-new genre that he calls “continental social food,” TAG is the realization of a lifelong dream for Troy.
