Denver Restaurant Week

Today marks the first day of Denver Restaurant Week! Until March 1st, Denver (and surrounding areas) top restaurants will offer multi- course dinners at three different price points- $25, $35 or $45.

How to do Denver Restaurant Week right:

  1. Browse the menus. All participants are listed and restaurants are added to the list as they sign up, so be sure to keep going back for the latest info.
     
  2. Make reservations. Tables fill up fast during Denver Restaurant Week, so make your plans soon. Be flexible and try some earlier or later seatings, too. And be sure to cancel any reservations you don’t use!
     
  3. Dine early and often! With hundreds of Denver’s best restaurants participating, there’s never a better time to try a new spot or head back to your favorites.
     
  4. Splurge! Lots of restaurants offer affordable wines, add-ons and special desserts. At $25, $35 or $45 per person for dinner, you can afford to order some extras.
     
  5. Pay it forward. That fabulous meal you just had is also a great deal. Be sure to tip your server generously!

A few of my favorite menus include:

The Capital Grille

Menu Price: $45.00

Located on historic Larimer Street in the heart of downtown Denver, The Capital Grille boasts an atmosphere of relaxed elegance, style and award-winning service. Nationally acclaimed for dry-aging steaks on premise, The Capital Grille also serves traditional offerings such as chops, large North Atlantic lobsters and fresh seafood as well as an award-winning wine list featuring more than 400 wines.

Appetizer

Choice of:

Wedge with Bleu Cheese and Smoked Bacon

Field Greens Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette

New England Clam Chowder

Entree

Choice of:

Filet Mignon 8 oz

Bone-In Dry Aged NY Strip 14 oz (Additional offerings | 12 | Grilled Jumbo Shrimp, Maine Lobster Tail, Crab Oscar)

Herb-Roasted Chicken

Seared Citrus Glazed Salmon with Marcona Almonds and Brown Butter

Accompaniments

Sam’s Mashed Potatoes

French Beans with Heirloom Tomatoes

Dessert

Choice of:

Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake

Classic Creme Brulee

Additional Items

Chef’s Suggestions | Elevate your dining experience

Sliced Filet Mignon, Roasted Wild Mushrooms | add 10
Bone-In Kona Crusted Dry Aged NY Strip with Shallot Butter 18 oz | add 10
Veal Tomahawk Chop with Foie Gras Butter | add 15

COMIDA

Menu Price: $25.00

Comida offers simple, small plate dining at itʼs best. We feature slow-cooked Mexican Soul Food (Mexican Street Food with just a hint of the American South), incredible handmade desserts and refreshing beverages, using the freshest ingredients and artisanal preparation, all served with care in an environment that is visually rich but unpretentious – a feast for the senses on all levels.

Antojitos (Street Snacks)

Choice of:

Comida Salsa + Guacamole
Queso Fundido
Salty Roasted Jalapeños

Tacos

Taco Trio (choose three):

Stellas Pork Carnitas
The Situation
Camarones a la Diabla
Arrachera
Wild Mushroom
Chimayo Chili Roasted Chicken & Poblano
Beet & Carrot
Chorizo & Red Onion Escabeche

-OR-

Griddled Taco Trio (choose three):

Stellas Pork Carnitas
Pico de Gallo
Sombra Shroom
Chimayo Chicken
Bacon & Jalapeno

Dessert

Choice of:

Comida Flan

Key Lime Pie

House-Made Cookies

Girl’s night, date night or family night… this is the perfect opportunity to go try someplace new!

Denver Restaurant Week

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


IL POSTO

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!