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By: Carol W. Maybach

Category: Table Talk

Posted: October 2, 2012 7:00 AM

Tags: The Universal, Sunnyside, Steven Sharp, Margaret Moore, Leigh Jones, Kourtnie Harris, Jonesy’s EatBar, Coop de Ville at the Stingray, Coda Coffee, breakfast, 20 days of giveaways

Go Now: The Universal

OK, maybe breakfast is too early for bourbon, but what about bourbon with bacon? The Universal’s eye-opener—bourbon, maple syrup, bitters, muddled orange, and a strip of crispy, thick-cut bacon—won me over in a hurry.

At the two-month-old spot in Sunnyside, small Southern touches such as this consistently turn the breakfast and lunch offerings into something special. Think creamy Anson Mills grits studded with kernels of sweet corn and topped with chicken confit, or take the buttery buttermilk biscuits doused with perfectly seasoned gravy and porky bites of house-made sausage. Or choose the huevos rancheros, which are reconfigured and updated with fluffy cornbread, Niman Ranch eggs, and a tower of accouterments.

The Universal took over the 38th Avenue space after Leigh Jones and Margaret Moore closed the Coop de Ville at the Stingray in April. The neighborhood spot, which is now owned by Kourtnie Harris (formerly of Jonesy’s EatBar) and her husband Steven Sharp, hits all the right notes. The globally inspired menu is tightly curated, spiced with Southern flair, and universally appealing.

Tip: Not keen on bourbon? Choose a cup of smooth Coda coffee instead (all the better if it’s sipped on the Universal’s patio).

2914 West 38th Ave., 303-955-0815

THIS STORY WAS PART OF 5280's 20 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS!

Comments

too early?

Submitted by caitspotates on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:58.

Is it every too early for a morning drink?

Go Avs!

Submitted by erickmartinez on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:58.

When the season starts, I'll be ready!

That sounds good

Submitted by antonio.d.flori on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:58.

Go Avs!

bourbon, maple syrup and bacon!!!

Submitted by mwerks on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:57.

I'll take two.

Wow

Submitted by karisworld on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:57.

I think I just heard an atery clog, but didn't care because of the bourbon.....

Bacon...

Submitted by HelloPillow on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:51.

All up in everyone's business.

Bacon...

Submitted by HelloPillow on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:50.

All up in everyone's business.

Bacon with a Southern Flare

Submitted by berkeley.sara on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:49.

How can you say no? I know where I'll be this Sunday.

AVS

Submitted by ldumler01@gmail.com on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:48.

I would love to take my son to this...than you!  GO AVS!

Yes Ma'am

Submitted by ColoradoVOL on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:48.

"...creamy Anson Mills grits studded with kernels of sweet corn and topped with chicken confit..."

Bacon + Bourbon = yummmmmmm

Submitted by jgarrett83 on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:48.

I know where I'm going for breakfast this weekend!

YUM!

Submitted by Loki_Ally on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:47.

Can't wait to try it! Love good Southern Cooking!

Go Avalanche!

Submitted by nguykimb on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:47.

Yay Avalanche! 

sounds delish

Submitted by aburke1 on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:46.

bacon + bourbon? We will def be checking out The Universal

Go AVs!

Submitted by darlene1973 on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:46.

Go AVs!

Bourbon and bacon?

Submitted by jeffersonic on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:46.

Why would I ever leave?

I LOVE Bacon!

Submitted by KDubbya on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:45.

The Universal sounds Yummy!  I will have to check them out!

Go Avs

Submitted by joynoelle73 on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:44.

Been looking to try this place!

New neighborhood spot!

Submitted by kursten on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:43.

I'm excited to check out this spot, I didn't know it was so close!

Sounds good

Submitted by Eforbes16 on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:43.

The location has seen so much change over the past few years - it sounds like we may have a winning restaurant!

YES!

Submitted by Meagan Griesel on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:42.

I love bourbon and bacon together already... I will be checking this out for sure!

Avs!!!!

Submitted by annJ on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:42.

lets go!

I am always looking for a new place to meet up with clients!

Submitted by Banner Mortgage on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:42.

This sounds like a great place to meet with them!

Yum

Submitted by kg332602 on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:41.

Sounds delicious, but I think I'll stick with the coffee!

Avalanche

Submitted by 4lquattro on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:40.

Go Avalanche!

Will have to check it out

Submitted by juliayugel on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:40.

The huevos rancheros sound delicious. I always like to try new breakfast places.

Go Avs!!

Submitted by matherbs on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:39.

Yes please! Thank you 5280!

Come on you Avs!

Submitted by angel13 on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:43.

Lets gets winning this season!

Yum!

Submitted by Biker1029 on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:39.
Sounds great, can't wait to try it!!!

Bacon?

Submitted by enava422 on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:39.

My boyfriend is going to love this place!

You had me at

Submitted by Asanville on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:38.

Bourbon and bacon. A great breakfast is an exquisite treat. And I'm glad it's almost hockey time. 

Sounds yummy!

Submitted by a1exandralauren on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:38.

I love bourbon, bacon and breakfast. Sounds like a great start to any day. 

Bourbon and bacon. I can

Submitted by kgulkin on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:38.

Bourbon and bacon. I can definitely see it. The sweetness of the bourbon and salt of bacon are a match indeed.

breakfast and patio

Submitted by lindastephens on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:38.

what's not to love?

Yum!

Submitted by ajstan85 on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:38.

Southern Style!

Breakfast of champions

Submitted by lstember on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:37.

Sounds like a great 'southerny' breakfast, biscuits and gravy, grits and bacon in some form.

Breakfast of champions

Submitted by lstember on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:37.

Sounds like a great 'souterny' breakfast, biscuits and gravy, grits and bacon in some form.

Great Idea...

Submitted by cdeckys on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:37.

and a unique offering.

Will have to try it

Submitted by chadcmartin on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:36.

This place sounds fantastic.  Being from Oklahoma, it's kind of difficult to find some really good southern cooking.

It's 5:00 somewhere!

Submitted by tasharaedesigns on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:35.

 

Bourbon, bacon, buttermilk biscuits=breakfast bliss!

 

Yum!

Submitted by kautumnjones on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:35.

Huevos Rancheros with cornbread sounds delicious! 

gritty details

Submitted by JHoDCo on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:35.

the decor is beautiful.

Go Now: The Universal

Submitted by deannacp on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:34.

I am always looking for new and different breakfast places.  This one is definitely one that I am looking forward to trying!

Yum!

Submitted by emirh05 on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:34.

Sounds so good, especially the Bourbon.

Exciting!

Submitted by daniellekees on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:34.

Yet another place I will have to try!

What diet?!!!

Submitted by beingintentional on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:34.

Whoa, so bummed I just started a diet today - it might not last long with this kind of temptation!

AVs or Universal?

Submitted by lrenlow on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:34.

Sounds good to me either way! My favorite sports team or bacon? Both make me excited.

Would love to go!

Submitted by lstamatis on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:34.

Sounds like fun

Shortage

Submitted by ErikJorgie on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:33.

But what about the bacon shortage?

Grits love

Submitted by KelseyWittenberg on Tue, 2012-10-02 11:33.

Being from Louisiana originally, I would die for some good anson mill grits. Sounds amazing! I'll be there, and it's right in my neighborhood : )

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