Restaurant Show on Saturday, January 2, 2010

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Here’s the Scoop from the Gabby Gourmet Restaurant Show on Saturday, January 2, 2010.

This is the first Saturday of 2010, a new decade again and we are starting a great year.

My guests were Tyler and Jen Wiard of Elway’s Cherry Creek.

The question of the day—how many 10 oz. prime strip steaks will Elway’s Cherry Creek order for restaurant weeks-there are 2 this year----5,280

We talked about Elway’s-the menu, everything prime, the fun, the brunch, lunch and dinners-the great dishes
And THE GABBY GOURMET DINNER THIS TUESDAY!!!!

We talked about Pho 79 on Havana and Mississippi-Tyler’s favorite-and Thai Lotus for Pho on Belleview-Alan Katz recommends
And then the Pho and everything else at Parallel Seventeen on 17th and Franklin-it rocks too.

We went to Shells and Sauce for dinner and it was great—and mobbed. We had the great wine and bread that is the best and then Caesar salads and beef barley soup for starters. Then we had the lasagna, the linguini with clams, and the chicken parmesan. Tiramisu ended the great meal-with super service and so much fun.

BOA was a great choice for Sunday night—or any night!!! This spot is so great-super wine prices for really good wines, super service, and the best—super food. There is the Asian side and the Mexican side and we always go for Mexican. It is totally fresh, prepared daily and so good—and done in a healthy way too. We had the smothered burrito with the green chile—the open burrito with the hot red chile—and the smothered chimichanga in combo Asian and Mexican style—they are fabulous-the sides incredible-beans, squash with corn, vermicelli, rice, so many choices here too. The presentations are gorgeous- the tastes better-and prices so affordable.

We went to Le Chateau as we had heard so much about the $18 prix fixe pre theater dinner. It was unbelievable!!! First the breads are fabulous. Then we had a choice of soup or salad-the choices for soup were mushroom or squash and they were beyond awesome. Then the entrée choices were the fabulous vegetable pot pie, the divine grouper with thai rice and curry and the crispy chicken with mashed potatoes and mushrooms-and they were gorgeous to see, generous in size, and divine. Then imagine-dessert was the chocolate cherry soufflé!!! And parking is complimentary and you can leave your car to go to theater—the biggest bargain in town-you can also do the fondue or go to Prime Steakhouse and enjoy a 3 course meal there!!!! And the wines by glass with great red wines were 6 and 7 dollars.

My friend brought lunch for Fisher Clark Deli and the sandwiches were terrific-we had the grilled veggie sandwich and the tuna salad sandwich-the breads were great-and fillings too. And so were the cookies that came with.

We went over to Annie’s Café for dinner-and the problem is what to order as there are so many choices!!! We ended up with some great dishes-fried coconut shrimp and chips, the egg salad and bacon sandwich, the tuna melt, and the hot turkey open sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy—and we ended with pumpkin pie-a la mode!!! Service is great and the place is family perfect-or anyone.

TV on Channel 7 on Wed. on the 11am news was great—the places were fabulous---Fruition, Root Down, Venice, Table 6, Steve’s Snappin Dogs. This Wednesday we are doing steakhouses for stock show!!!!

Marco’s Coal Fired Pizza was hot!!! With customers, all having a great time-with great pizza, super service,nice wines and wow!! We had the chicken wings of course with onions and bread and a super divine chop salad. Then we had a truffle pizza with prosciutto, the compana and the best chicken pannini ever on the pizza dough bread—it was outrageous. And so was the tiramisu and the wine too. A great night happens at Marco’s.

New Year’s Eve was at Strings –our tradition and favorite for the big celebration. The place looked great, the food, wine, and service were outstanding. The J Vineyard Pinot Noir special was fabulous—so was everything else. We had the warm rolls, and then the mushroom soup with quail egg, the foie gras, and the prosciutto-white asparagus salad for our first course. We all picked the fusilli with crab for our next course. Entees were chose were the lobster tail with risotto and the sea bass with parsnips-they were fabulous and there was lamb, duck, and many more options as well. Dessert was baked Alaska-yum—and several other choices. It was a perfect night and great ending to 2009.

Venice was open on New Year’s Day and we had a spectacular dinner there. We had the great bread and then divine lentil soup and the prosciutto, burrito, tomato and greens salads. Entrees were pomodoro, red trout, and veal rack—and wow!!! Describes them all and the gelato for dessert-and the wine-and Pacco and his perfect service-and Mario the perfect host. What a treat!!!

We talked about Pizza Republica In Landmark-and Yanni’s opening there too
They said the pizza was great.

Darlene adores Elway’s –they go every Friday for a meetings-and she had a fabulous dinner at Prime Steakhouse.

Lydia wants the prime rib at Elway’s. she is going tomorrow.

Connie had a lovely meal at Strings. Wants more bread in restaurants.

Derrick wanted pizza for his family before a game—we talked about Osteria Marco and Marco’s Coal Fired Pizza-sooo good-both and the chicken wings at Marco’s.

Barbara wants the best steak in Denver is trying Elway’s

Dana went to Merle’s. and Lola’s Sugar Rush in Littleton.

Liz is taking two girls to a play-Bistro Vendome was our answer for party dresses and fun in late morning.

Susan had a fabulous dinner at Solera.

Diane went to P.F. Changs and enjoyed it.

We talked about Hutch and Spoon and Mangiamo Pronto—and then about Columbine Steakhouse too.

We were out of time-and had lots of fun.
Thanks for listening and calling.
Gabby