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Here’s the Scoop from the Gabby Gourmet Restaurant Show on Saturday, November 6, 2011.

We were at Natural Grocers Vitamin Cottage in Southglenn. My guests were Nancy Flynn, marketing head at the stores, Noel Cunningham of Strings, and Joni the nutritionist at the Cherry Knolls store where we were.

Remember to order your Mary’s turkey now!!! Supply is short this year.
The question of the day-how many Mary’s turkeys did they sell last holiday season-last year—11,000!!!!

And we talked about the foods, the PRICES ARE CHEAPER THAN ALL THE OTHER STORES-not only gourmet but regular stores too.

And Strings is doing the $52.80 dinner on Sunday night-for 2—wine pairings available-and that is 4 courses!!!!
And breakfast on weekends is great too.

THANKS FOR THE GREAT HONOR OF BEING ON THE BEST SELLER LIST WITH THE NEW GABBY GOURMET RESTAURANT GUIDE 2011. THIS IS OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY.
BE SURE TO GO TO TV APPEARANCES AND SEE AND WATCH THE SEGMENT ON GABALICIOUS!!!!!

THIS WEDNESDAY, I AM DOING NEW RESTAURANTS—AND SOME WHERE WE ARE HAVING GABBY DINNERS!!!!
THAT IS CHANNEL 7 AT 11.

Wednesday night the first dine out for the Colorado Coalition for the HOmeless that helps find homes, jobs, etc. for families, kids, teens and more is doing 10 percent of the total bill goes to the project which is great. There are 30 restaurants so far-from Strings and Table 6 to Snooze. Restaurants that want to join—720-937-2728.
www.coloraocoaltion.org

Strings bracelet party is next Friday night—november 12—come by for wine and cocktails and have some fun and buy a bracelet.


NEW DINNER
JANUARY 3, 2011, MONDAY

Japoix Restaurant & Lounge
975 Lincoln
Denver,80203
303-861-2345
6.30

We are ready to rock and roll with the New Year!!! And off to a great start with the Gabby dinner at Japoix, the new exciting French/Asian restaurant in the old 975 space.
It will be great fun—with fabulous food and wine. The holiday rut is over—so now is the time to come on out. The price inclusive of tax, tip, and wine is $40.

Listed is the 5 course dinner paired with 4 wines (wines to be announced)


1st course Lemongrass infused cream of corn puree soup

2nd course House Salad (Asian mesclun blend, daikon, pear, crispy wonton)

3rd Course Ahi Poke Tasting

4th Course Teriyaki Chicken Bun w/ grilled pineapple and crispy lotus root

5th Course Choice of Samurai Sea bass (pan seared sea bass with miso-beurre blanc, pickled mirepoix) or 8oz USDA Prime filet on our special Social Hot Rock


We had dinner at the bar (with Kris, the great bartender), at Strings. And the most fun is meeting all the other diners there. We had a great dinner of the beet salad and the Brussels sprouts salad and then the short rib (fabulous) and the great half chicken. Dessert was a chocolate meringue delight. The place is great and what a fun time.

Halloween at Madison St. was great-the staff was in costume and giving treats to the kids who walked by. Service is super-the food great –diner food!!!! We had the hummus and beet salad and both are super divine. Then we had burgers-the turkey, the fish, and the Portobello and all were super and come on special buns for each-and lots of fries too. We also had the chicken club and it was super. Dessert was a great apple cobbler a la mode.

Lunch at Edge was fabulous. The service from valet to staff to wait people is beyond perfect. The room is beautiful and we adored the food. The Epi bread is perfect and then the lunches: the Caesar and tomato soup that comes with a mini cheese Panini, the veggie wrap with a whole wheat tortilla (divine) with a side salad, the lamb meatball open face sandwich-yum—and a fabulous crispy chicken with amazing potatoes. It was a real treat. And good for them!!!!

Highland Tap & Burger is a place not to miss. It is great!!! On 32nd between Zuni an Tejon this burger bar is fabulous. An outdoor fire pit blazes on the patio, the bar area is super and there is a separate area for more dining. The place is not quiet-but so much fun. The food is great, service too. Beer and wine and cocktails are priced so well, and the food rocks. We had the best chicken wings-smoked and not fried with great sauce, and a whole artichoke as well as mac and cheese. All were terrific—and then we had the lamb burger, the burger with mushrooms and more, the chop salad, and the chicken sandwich—all come with mounds of fries and great buns. We also had sides of duck fat fries and terrific onion rings. We loved it all!!! Get on by.

Dinner at ZiFusion was great. We went back to try more and had a great time. Food, service, wine, and fun. We had the best calamari, pumpkin soup, and the spicy fries-that were not too spicy but delicious. Then we had the skirt steak, the chicken with ginger rice noodles, halibut with shrimp, and the pork chop and all were great. We had a chocolate lime dessert that was great too. It is a lovely spot.

We finally did get on TV with some of Gabalicious—the President and election took over-guess that is a good excuse. Be sure to go to gabbygourmet.com and watch the segment if you missed it-under TV appearances-it was great fun. And the food was fabulous.

Dinner at Shells and Sauce was fabulous—and so impressed our friends who had never been. Service is divine, wines great-yes-ball buster again ---and food just the best. We all had the great bread and dip and then Caesar salads. Entrees were chicken with pasta, chicken parmesan, eggplant parmesan, cioppino, salmon. Everyone was delighted. Then we shared tiramisu and a pumpkin ginger mousse. What fun-and so good.

We went to Fuel for a birthday dinner and it was so great. Love the place-very casual and super with great wines, food, and service. The menu changes all the time and we were there for the first night of a new menu. We had the beet ball, and the ricotta, prosciutto bruschetta to start and they were divine. Then we had the winter salad, lamb pappardelle, and turkey mole for entrees-again great. The decadent desserts were super too ---brioche with red wine pear and chocolate caramel tamales for dessert—and great wine too-and super service
Blair called from Barolo Grill—the truffles are here-the big dinner is Monday night but then come all week for 1, 2, 3 or 4 courses with black or white truffles.!!!

Kathy raved about Strings-and Noel—and Natural Grocers, Vitamin Cottage where we all shop often-great items, great prices, and really caring service. She went to ZiFusion and loved it.. remember we have a dinner there soon.

Several people called about turkeys at Vitamin cottage.

We talked with Joni about the great nutrition in some items-like Brussels sprouts, pumpkin and more—and great ideas. She will happily go over any and all issues-or not—with you.

Lynn adores the brunch at Strings-even for her anniversary. And we talked about Wyman’s, on 13th between Race and Vine for salads and pizza.

Stu called about the Four Seasons and Edge, the new restaurant. It is great.

Char was at Randolph’s at the Warwick last night and loved it. She will be coming to our tasting dinner on December 9.

C.J. called about the turkeys too-remember supply is limited.

We talked lots about the store, Strings, new places, dining out and ran out of time.

Remember to come by TGI Friday next Saturday.
Thanks for listening.
Gabby
And love to have you purchase a Gabby Gourmet Restaurant Guide 2011.