Inspired by his time traveling across the globe, Chef Troy Guard has brought a blend of flavors to his breakfast restaurant, HashTAG, the Boozy Brunch Joint.

Now, Highlands Ranch residents will get to experience those dishes this fall. 

TAG Restaurant Group is opening their newest breakfast location at 1485 Park Central Dr. St. 300, near the UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital. 

“They’re not just eating the basic continental two eggs, bacon and hash browns,” said Guard. “They’re going for some savory, pretty cool dishes and also a cocktail or two.”

Offering an immersive culinary experience, The Boozy Brunch is one of four concepts from the TAG Restaurant Group. 

At HashTAG, guests will be able to enjoy lively music, cocktails and innovative takes on classic brunch dishes. 

“Now people are working from home, people on their days off, people on the weekend are wanting to go hang out and celebrate with friends and family,” said Guard. 

As the chef, Guard said he tries to use better ingredients and different plating techniques. 

Guard was born and raised in Hawaii since opening the first restaurant of TAG Restaurant Group in Denver in 2009. He has been voted Best Chef in Denver, among many other accolades and awards throughout his career. 

His restaurants use cage-free eggs and said all their products are as fresh as they can be.

“None of our restaurants have freezers in them,” said Guard. “So everything is made fresh, delivered fresh.” 

Among the many items on the menu are guests can try dishes such as egg benedicts, cast-iron cinnamon rolls and biscuits and gravy, however, everything has a little tweak, said Guard. 

Cocktails will include an espresso martini, a maple bacon old-fashioned and a fruity cougar. 

While looking forward to the opening of the Highlands Ranch location, Guard has thought about extending the restaurant hours. He hopes his restaurant can be a place for hospital staff working the night shift to enjoy a good breakfast before going home. 

“We want to grow and pick the right locations and blow them away with great hospitality, great service and great food,” said Guard. 

TAG Restaurant Group also announced a second location to open in downtown Denver in the first half of 2024.