HONORING OUR HEROES - TAG RESTAURANT GROUP’S MEMORIAL DAY TRADITION
Half-Off Meals for Military Guests and “Missing Man” Tables in Remembrance
Denver, CO — This Memorial Day, TAG Restaurant Group (TRG), led by renowned Denver chef and restaurateur Troy Guard, will continue its meaningful tradition of honoring veterans and active-duty military personnel with a special gesture of appreciation. In honor of the holiday, all TAG Restaurant Group locations will offer 50% off meals to veterans and active-duty service members on Monday, May 26, 2025.
The Memorial Day offer is valid at Guard and Grace Denver, Los Chingones, HashTAG and Bubu for dine-in guests with a valid military ID. The discount applies to parties of up to four and does not include tax or gratuity.
"This tradition really means a lot to us," said Chef Troy Guard. “It’s a simple gesture, but it’s our way of saying thank you to the brave men and women who serve. It also gives our guests a moment to reflect on what Memorial Day is truly about. We’re proud to keep this tradition going year after year.”
In addition to the dining discount, each TRG restaurant will prominently feature a “Missing Man” Table, a symbolic empty place setting honoring fallen, missing, and imprisoned military service members. The tradition, which TRG has observed since 2015, serves as a visual tribute and reminder of the cost of freedom and the importance of remembrance.
Guard and Grace Denver
1801 California St
Denver, CO 80202
Los Chingones RiNo
2463 Larimer Street
Denver, CO 80205
Los Chingones DTC
4959 S. Newport Street
Denver, CO 80237
HashTAG Downtown Denver
1125 17th Street
Denver, CO 80202
HashTAG Central Park
10155 E 29th Dr #120
Denver, CO 80238
HashTAG Highlands Ranch
1485 Park Central Dr
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Bubu Granite Tower
1099 18th Street
Denver, CO 80202
Bubu Republic Plaza
303 16th Street, Ste. 3
Denver, CO 80202
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About TAG Restaurant Group
TAG Restaurant Group (TRG) is a Denver-based restaurant collection founded by Chef Troy Guard. TRG currently operates six concepts over eleven locations in the Denver metro area and Houston: Los Chingones (two locations), Guard and Grace (two locations), Bubu (two locations), Done Deal, TAG Burger Bar and HashTAG (two locations). In 2019, TAG Restaurant Group made its first move out of Denver, expanding the award-winning Guard and Grace to Houston, TX. TAG Restaurant Group strives to shake up your typical dining, by offering immersive culinary experiences that are deeply-rooted in and inspired by Chef Troy's life and travels. They are crafted with genuine hospitality in mind, and are never shy to produce bold, worldly flavors using local ingredients. More than the sum of their parts, TRG’s brands represent a way of life and a celebration of the unexpected. The feeling of an Ohana passionately pursuing culinary excellence is tangible.
About Chef Troy Guard
Born and raised in Hawaii, Chef Troy Guard has lived and worked across the globe, beginning his storied career in San Diego at the Omni La Costa Resort and Spa. Guard moved back to Maui at the age of 21 where he met his mentor, Chef Roy Yamaguchi at the Kahana Bar and Grill. Under the tutelage of Yamaguchi, Troy traveled across Asia, opening multiple outposts over a span of eight years in Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo. While in Asia, Guard had the amazing opportunity to set off on his own and work at two of the finest hotels in the world, The Peninsula in Hong Kong and Raffles in Singapore. Guard reconnected with Roy, landing in New York to open Roy’s New York in the Downtown Business District and eventually moved on to the prestigious TAO on 57th Street. Guard put down roots in Denver, CO in 2002, and helped modern-Mexican Chef Richard Sandoval open hotspot Zengo in Riverfront Park before joining the kitchens at Nine75 and Ocean with real estate development mogul Jim Sullivan.
Guard opened his first restaurant, TAG, on Denver’s Larimer Square in 2009 which led to his opening of Mister Tuna, Crazy Love Pizza, TAG Burger Bar, Lucky Cat, TAG Raw Bar, Big Wave Taco, Sugar Mill, Tiny Giant Sushi, Rado Burgers, Grange Food Hall and FNG. TAG Restaurant Group currently has six concepts over eleven restaurants including the boozy breakfast joint, HashTAG, the quick-casual, build-your-own bowl Bubu, the bold Mexican concept Los Chingones, the chic cocktail bar Done Deal, the neighborhood hangout TAG Burger Bar and the show-stopping, modern steakhouse, Guard & Grace, and most recently, the chic cocktail bar, Done Deal. While the concepts vary wildly, throughout you will find evidence of Troy's Hawaiian roots as well as special global touches, creatively woven into the menus.
Guard has numerous accolades and awards to his name including being voted Best Chef in Denver, awarded one of the Top Steakhouses in the Nation with Guard and Grace, named one of the “Great Regional Chefs of America” by the James Beard Foundation, named Bar & Restaurant Expo’s 2023 Chef of the Year and most recently was honored by the MICHELIN Guide as a recommended restaurant with Guard and Grace. Always giving back to his community, Guard is very active in local and national philanthropic efforts, including participation in a variety of cultural and charitable events throughout Denver.
Jacob Kingrey