Who doesn't want to eat in an adobe building, the largest in Colorado, modeled after an old military fort? Well, I for sure did, and so, during 5280 week in Denver, I did just that. The Fort is nestled near the top of a large hill. The large patio overlooks all of Morrison, Golden, and a distance Downtown.
Walking into the courtyard of the Forty, you are welcomed by the smell of campfire burning and a glowing light through the windows where diners are laughing and swooning over the meal before them. During 5280 week, restaurants offer prie-fix menus at a cost of $52.80 per couple. The menu was a treat in and of itself, but we also ordered a few appetizer's prior to the start of the meal.
The shrimp shooters and lamb ribblets were both very tasty. But the piece-de-resistance was the buffalo bone marrow. Two bones that had been halved and the broiled to perfection. The marrow was savory and melted in your mouth. The meal started with the house salad and bread. The main dish was a skewer of buffalo sirloin grilled to perfection and a quail glazed in Teriyaki. Accompanyed by mashed potatoes and green beans almonde, the plate was perfectly executed. meat cooked perfectly, beans done just right, and potatoes with just the right amount of garlic.
The only disappointment of the meal was the dessert. Cherry peach cobbler, ala mode. It was an ok dessert, nothing to order again.
Overall the meal was delicious and the company was ideal.
Grade: A-
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Tulsa, OK in February
Well, I know that Tulsa isn't the travel destination for the stars, but when this is the closest you can get to your musician of the moment, it is hard to not go. Driving to Tulsa, via Kansas City, MO was actually not so bad. Besides a random snow storm on the drive, it was clear sailing.
When in Tulsa, stay downtown at the Crowne Plaza. You may pay a few extra bucks, but with the newly remodeled rooms and lobby, it is worth it. For checking in last minute, the room was quiet, and clean, a bounty of pillows on the bed, and a birds-eye view of the venue.
After a nice nap, the concierge was able to direct me to some really great shops and restaurants. I headed out with navigation in tow, to tour around the town. Heading to Cheap Thrills (http://cheapthrillsvintage.com/) first. I love a Vintage shop that takes pride in their merchandise, even if it is a hand me down. It so happened that the day I visited, the whole store was 50% off, can't go wrong with that. After the purchase of a few belt buckles and a coat, I was off to the next shopping spot.
Down the way, the Little Black Dress Boutique (http://www.littleblackdressok.com/) and Chrome awaited. Situated across from the street from each other, both offered solid fashion and good prices. After finding local designer, Happy First at LBD, it was over to Chrome to peruse. Although I only left with some new jewelry at Chrome, I am on their facebook fan page now too.
The last place I stopped was Vintage Stock. Closer to the University, this music and game emporium was full of some really great items. Nintendo games lined the back wall, while racks upon racks of VHS were alphabetized. You could also purchase vinyl, role playing cards, and comic books. It is the stop for the ultimate geek in all of us.
All-in-all, Tulsa was a pleasant surprise. Great people and an interesting atmosphere.
When in Tulsa, stay downtown at the Crowne Plaza. You may pay a few extra bucks, but with the newly remodeled rooms and lobby, it is worth it. For checking in last minute, the room was quiet, and clean, a bounty of pillows on the bed, and a birds-eye view of the venue.
After a nice nap, the concierge was able to direct me to some really great shops and restaurants. I headed out with navigation in tow, to tour around the town. Heading to Cheap Thrills (http://cheapthrillsvintage.com/) first. I love a Vintage shop that takes pride in their merchandise, even if it is a hand me down. It so happened that the day I visited, the whole store was 50% off, can't go wrong with that. After the purchase of a few belt buckles and a coat, I was off to the next shopping spot.
Down the way, the Little Black Dress Boutique (http://www.littleblackdressok.com/) and Chrome awaited. Situated across from the street from each other, both offered solid fashion and good prices. After finding local designer, Happy First at LBD, it was over to Chrome to peruse. Although I only left with some new jewelry at Chrome, I am on their facebook fan page now too.
The last place I stopped was Vintage Stock. Closer to the University, this music and game emporium was full of some really great items. Nintendo games lined the back wall, while racks upon racks of VHS were alphabetized. You could also purchase vinyl, role playing cards, and comic books. It is the stop for the ultimate geek in all of us.
All-in-all, Tulsa was a pleasant surprise. Great people and an interesting atmosphere.
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