7:08 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Parallel 17 By carol maybach (out of 4) 1600 E. 17th Ave. 303-399-0988 www.parallelseventeen.com The Draw Sleek, contemporary setting; modern Vietnamese cuisine. The Drawback When busy, service can be disorganized. Don't Miss: Oxtail pho, coconut- and ginger-encrusted calamari, charcuterie platter, tea-smoked duck, coffee-braised short ribs, and...
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7:08 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Il Posto By Carol W. Maybach (out of 4) 2011 E. 17th Ave., 303-394-0100 www.ilpostodenver.com The Draw: Chef Frizzi's innovative cuisine captures the season's finest flavors while highlighting the best of Italy. The Drawback: Dining room is extraordinarily loud; service and starches can be inconsistent. Don't Miss: The crespelline with...
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7:08 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Radda Trattoria By Carol W. Maybach (out of 4) 1265 Alpine Ave., Boulder 303-442-6100 The Draw: Clean Italian flavors highlighting local artisanal products, served in the traditions of a true trattoria. The Drawback: Service can be slow; "no reservations" policy. Don't Miss: Panzanella insalata, salmone affumicato, pollo al mattone, pappardelle...
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7:08 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Fruition Restaurant By Carol W. Maybach (out of 4) 1313 E. Sixth Ave. 303-831-1962 www.fruitionrestaurant.com The Draw: Spectacular technique, innovation, and precision define this dining destination that is destined to become a superstar in the metro area. The Drawback: Quarters are cramped, with tables very close together. There is little...
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7:08 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Montecito Restaurant and Bar By Carol W. Maybach (out of 4) 1120 E. Sixth Ave. 303-777-8222 www.montecitorestaurant.com The Draw Chef Adam Mali returns to serve up Mediterranean cuisine with a California twist. The Drawback Awkward seating and inadequate lighting in the main dining area. Don't Miss The Sicilian white anchovies with roasted red...
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7:08 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Black Cat Bistro Metropolitan By Carol W. Maybach 1964 13th St., Boulder 303-444-9110 www.blackcatboulder.com The Draw: Straight-off-the-vine freshness captured in classic American and European cuisine. The Drawback: Limited wines, particularly by the glass. Don't Miss: The Pacific halibut with English peas, lemon, leeks, and country ham...
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7:08 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Best Bites - Parisi’s Cartoccio di Coccoli Unless you’ve spent a great deal of time in Florence, Italy, chances are you’ve never tasted cartoccio di coccoli. At Firenze a Tavola, Parisi’s downstairs restaurant specializing in Florentine cuisine, the popular build-your-own appetizer has become a menu staple. When the wooden platter arrives at the...
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7:08 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Best Bites - Il Posto’s Gnocchi Just what is it that makes Chef Andrea Frizzi’s gnocchi so irresistible? Could be that each day Frizzi, who hails from Milan, Italy, changes Il Posto’s menu to reflect the freshest ingredients available. Might be his ode to simplicity—his favorite way of eating gnocchi is his mother’s recipe with San Marzano...
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7:08 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Best Bites - Montecito’s “Mac and Cheese” It wasn’t a moment of brilliance in which Chef Adam Mali created this sandwich—it was desperation. His 2-year-old daughter was hungry, and though the fridge was stocked with bread and cheese there wasn’t a tomato to be found for his signature grilled cheese. Instead, Mali substituted Macintosh apples and...
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7:08 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Best Bites - DJ’s Berkeley Café’s Eggs Benedict All eggs Benedict are not created equal, and as proof we offer the three versions at DJ’s, the tiny Tennyson Street cafe where chef and co-owner Devin Stallings spins his kitchen magic. All three versions—a classic rendition, a decadent crab cake Benedict, or a veggie take where tomatoes and avocado...
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7:08 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Best Bites - Coffee and Doughnuts at Mona’s Restaurant More than any other confection, the doughnut incites giddiness—and not just in children. Which may explain the popularity of Mona’s dessert version; the three puffs come piping hot, filled with raspberry jam, and dusted with cinnamon sugar. The decadent sweet is crafted from traditional...
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7:08 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Best Bites - Verdura Panino at Mici We’re not ones for New Year’s resolutions, but enough already with the overeating and overspending. Hit Mici’s for lunch, but skip the downtown shop’s bubbling pizzas and hearty pastas and opt for the verdura panino: fresh mozzarella, provolone, spinach, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, pesto, and aïoli. Choose...
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7:08 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Best Bites - Snooze Few dishes are more comforting than tomato soup and grilled cheese. The combo brings back childhood memories of cozy lunches with Mom, steam rising from the bowl, fingertips burned from sandwiches hot off the grill. At Snooze it’s no different, except this ain’t Campbell’s or Velveeta on Wonder Bread. The down- town kitchen...
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7:08 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Italian Done Right By Carol Maybach Trattoria on Pearl (out of 4 stars) 1430 Pearl St., boulder 303-544-0008 The Draw Extensive wine list, excellent seafood dishes, and flavorful sauces. The Drawback With the exception of the owner and one senior waiter, wine service is barely competent; the occasional undercooked pasta. Don't Miss Pollo...
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7:08 pm, Aug 28, 2010
1. Nine75 By Carol Maybach (out of 4 stars) 975 Lincoln Ave., Suite K, 303-975-0975 Nine75 The Draw Hip and sophisticated flavors but good for the kids, too. The Drawback Gimmicky items such as cocktails rimmed in Ovaltine and Tang and the “miso ‘excited about this’ black cod” dish. Don't Miss Retro desserts, miniature lobster tacos,...
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