Today marks the first day of Denver Restaurant Week! For the next 10 days Denver’s top restaurants will offer multi-course dinners at three different price points- $25, $35, and $45.
“15 years ago, we created Denver Restaurant Week to combat the misperception that Denver’s fine dining scene left a lot to be desired,” said Richard Scharf, president and CEO of Visit Denver. “Now, our dining scene really speaks for itself and Denver Restaurant Week has become a celebration of our award-winning, nationally recognized culinary community.”
You can view all the participating restaurants and the menus at DenverRestaurantWeek.com.
☆ Reservations are recommended. Officials recommend to be flexible and try earlier or later bookings or reserve a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.
A few of my favorite menu’s include:
D BAR
Menu Price: $35. Seasonally inspired upscale comfort food and award winning desserts.
Appetizer
Bread N Butter
house made focaccia • butternut squash butter
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
honey sriracha glaze • spiced peanuts • fresh mint
Crue Fries
parm fries • “mac” sauce • cheddar-jack cheese • bacon • ranch • chives
Crispy Chicken Wings
truffled black garlic glaze • habanero cheese curds • goat cheese vin
Simple Salad
mixed greens • grape tomatoes • red onion • pine nuts • shaved pecorino • lemon vin
Mushroom Veloute
wild mushroom soup • evoo • micro greens
Entree
Bacon Mac n Cheese & Fried Chicken
4 cheese “mac” sauce • bacon • cheez-it/panko crumble • buttermilk fried chicken
D Bar Burger
gold canyon ground chuck • bacon • cheddar-pepper jack cheese • a-1 aioli • crispy onions • lettuce & tomato • parm fries
Grilled Salmon Salad
spinach • chickpeas • red onion • grape tomato • cucumber • grilled carrots • feta • basil harissa dressing
Creme Fraiche Risotto
roasted butternut squash • grana padano • arugula • pepita & apple vin
Pork Secreto
pan roasted kurobuta pork • fennel puree • blue cheese gougere
Grilled Gold Canyon Sirloin Cap
herb roasted fingerlings • baby carrots • chimichurri • bernaise
Pre Dessert
“Tropical Vacation”
coconut • almond • pineapple • passion fruit
Dessert
Cake n Shake
3 layer chocolate cake • madagascar chocolate frosting • chocolate, vanilla or raspberry shake
Creme Brûlée
classic vanilla bean custard • orange almond biscotti • fresh berries
Ch Ch Ch Churros
cinnamon sugar churros • caramel sauce • vanilla ice cream
Milk & Cookies
chocolate chunk • snickerdoodle • peanut butter • oatmeal raisin • ice cold glass of milk
Molten Cake Thingy That Everyone Has… Except Our’s Is Gluten Free
64% criollo chocolate lava cake • macerated raspberries • chocolate sauce • dentelle • pistachio ice cream
American Dream
funfetti cake • mini sundae • frosted egg beater
“My Name Is Earl”
earl grey mousse • earl grey shortbread • blood orange curd • earl grey micro sponge • blood orange segments • blood orange sherbet
“Gian-Du-Ya Like Passion Fruit”
ginaduja ganache • passion fruit curd • passion clusters • bruleed bananas • banana passion sorbet
Float
choice of mexican coke or root beer • vanilla ice cream • chantilly
Menu Price: $35. Il Posto offers a truly cosmopolitan experience in a vibrant, hip space. Glance into the open air kitchen as Milanese chef/owner Andrea Frizzi prepares dishes inspired from Northern Italy and the resident sommelier ensures the perfect compliment for your meal. The ever-changing menu features local organic produce and meats with seafood flown in daily.
Assaggini
Choice Of:
Insalata
watercress, jerez vinaigrette, winter citrus, walnut, piave
Calamari
anchovies, ciabatta, parsley, garlic, capers, san marzano, shishito peppers, broccolini
Tartare*
beef tartare, pickled mustard seed, caper, egg yolk emulsion, crostini
Zuppa
butternut squash, spiced pepita, goat cheese, crispy leek, maple gastrique
Primi
Choice Of:
Pappardelle
berkshire pork, marjoram ragu, oyster mushrooms, grana
Spaghetti
lemon, parsley, olive, white anchovy
Orecchiette
maitake, brussels sprouts, garlic, parma butter
Secondi
Choice Of:
Risotto
degustation of squash, sottocenere al tartufo, tarragon
Maiale
pork cheeks, white polenta, cipollini onion, delicata squash, rapini
Capesante
sea scallop, yam puree, heirloom carrot, charred leek, crispy kale
wine pairing +$25
Girl’s night, date night or family night… this is the perfect opportunity to go try someplace new!
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