Review-- Del Frisco's

When it comes to classy steakhouse brand names, non is more recognizable than Double Eagle. Double Eagle restaurants are found in numerous cities across the country in the form of Sullivian's and Del Frisco's. Denver is lucky to be home to both.

Del Frisco's is located right as you come into the tech center and is known as a place to see Denver's elite. Bronco's and Av's typical frequent the classic American steakhouse. When you walk in, be prepared to take your time. It is the restaurant and the staffs goal to help you relax. Warm wood paneling and dim lighting add to the soft clammer of guests to help create a atmosphere that encourages relaxation. The al a carte' menu provides your party classic American dishes done to perfection. Each main and side course is enough to feed several. Execution at Del Frisco's is what is expected; perfectly cooked meats that fall apart in your mouth. Classic American dishes executed as if your mom had made them (if your mom was a four star chef). Favorites like lamb, veal, and swiss chard scatter the menu and provide to the warm atmosphere. While the extensive menu is enough to satisfy in the most picky of diners, the wine list offers even more options. Several hundred choices of wine offer an option to fit any person and budget. After dinner continue to relax and enjoy the evening with a cigar or after dinner drink in the attached cigar lounge.

Overall, Del Frisco's holds up to the pressure of being a part of the Double Eagle Family, when it comes to high quality with a high price tag. Don't go in with goal to spend under $100 for a couple, especially if drinks are warranted.

Suggest:

(App) Calamari

(Main) Lamb Roast

(Main) Porterhouse

(Side) Potatoes al' Gratain

(Side) Swiss Chard

(Dessert) Raspberry Chocolate torte

(Dessert) Chocolate Mousse

Rating: 4 out of 5

Price: $$$$

Review-- Fish MRKT

In the mist of my return back to Fort Collins I was rumbling through some stored up comments that I have for some restaurants and I stumbled across one of my favorite restaurants: Fish Market in Fort Collins.

Being a mile high and a long way away from any type of seafood other than trout, fresh ocean fish is a rare find in Colorado. Being an avid lover of fish myself, I constantly find myself in search of a fresh catch. While casting my line in vast ocean that is seafood restaurants, I caught a keeper.

Nestled, off College Ave. in the heart of Old Town sits a small 50 seat restaurant with a small blue sign; Fish. From the first time you walk in the smell of freshly caught seafood fills your nose. To your right is the live arthropod tank, where you can see crab and lobster fight for room. To the left of the tank is a butcher case, which contains all of the days specials and above is the market board with a vast selection of freshly caught fish. The dinning room is nothing special but gives you a warm beach shack feeling. White paper covers the tables with their mismatching chairs; the room is filled with the noise of the diners and servers shuffling around. Once seated, you will notice that the menu is quite small. However, Fish prides itself in the freshness of its seafood (no fish is more than two days out of the water, period) and thus the menu is constantly changing. Appetizers are a must at Fish, whether it be the mussel steamers or the calamari. The calamari was some of the best I had ever had; light breading barley holding on to the tender piece of squid. The atmosphere of the restaurant may make you think that the food will lack originality or complexity, but once the meal arrives all doubts are subdued. Clean crisp flavors, and flawless execution provides the diner with the best possible way to enjoy seafood.

Fish is a must dine at restaurant for anyone looking for great seafood. The freshness maintained at Fish is displayed throughout the entire menu; from local brews, local pastry shops and bakers, to the freshly caught fish, Fish Market provide a wonderful dining experience.

Suggestions:
App- Calimari, or Mussel Steamers
Main- Ask your server for their selection as the menu changes daily

Rating: 4 out of 5
Price: $$$ ($-$$$$)

Notes: Try and sit at the bar; do appitizers and drinks for a fun night out

Review-- Craftwood Inn

Colorado is home to many fine ingredients that are often over-looked in today's culinary world. However, the Craftwood Inn in Mainatou Springs, offers guests the opportinunity to induldge in many of Colorado's finest culinary delights. Located in a log cabin on a hill above the small mountain town, the restaurant allows you to enjoy a romantic night out. The menu offers a variety in wild game and allows the guest to test their palate at the seletion of Colorado Cuisine.

Excutive Chef and Colorado native, Jeff Knight brings a simple yet elegant flair to seasonal local ingridients suh as peasant, wild boar, elk, bision, venision, trout, and of course world renoun Colorado lamb. Each dish is served in order to showcase the ingredient at its finest form. Chef Knight presents each item as it should, without other fancy ingredents masking the beauty of each protien, they stand alone.

The Craftwood Inn is the perfect restaurant for the special date or if you want to show someone the quality of Colorado Cuisine.


Suggestions:
Terriayki wild boar
Peasant wrapped in phylo dough

Rating: 4 out of 5
Price: $$$ ($-$$$$)