Restaurant Show on Saturday, October 24, 2009

This week's PLAYBACK
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Tom Ryan of Smashburger was my guest along with Amy Smith of Trinity Wines

We were at 104th and Federal and the place was mobbed the entire time. The food is great-we loved the smashburgers and had them many ways-all incredible so were the fries, the onion rings, the amazing milkshakes and malts—and the smash chicken too-buns great, sides, and all-what a treat-and of course, affordable. There are several around town.

Amy told us about a great wine tasting at Inverness on November 18—35 wines and come on over.

The question of the day—how many lbs. of meat did they use last Saturday in that one location—383-unbelievable!!!

THE NEW GABBY GOURMET RESTAURANT GUIDE, 2010 IS HERE~!!!!

Phone Gear, Cherry Creek Mall Kiosk—It is located on the first floor of the Cherry Creek Mall, in between Rockport and Metropark. I met Avi, the owner, at the dr. office where they were taking blood-and a bit concerned over him. He was fabulous- My blue tooth did not ever work-and he said so---we left and became close friends as he brought me a new one-THAT WORKS!! They are very efficient and well trained and all the phone stores recommend them for all the gear-accessories, etc. They are totally trained, well priced, and great people. Avi called and said he wants to do something for all my listeners.

Listen to this—

Go over, and get whatever you need—or want!!!---and get one free. That is awesome. The only thing you need to do---IS SAY GABBY SENT ME!!! And he will do this until the end of October. Get over there-and I will be shopping too.

Phone Gear offers the following:

Face plates
Gels
Batteries
Scratch-proof screen protectors
BLUETOOTH
ear-buds

and
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April 16-17, 2010
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We were at the Smashburger on 104th and Federal. The great chain won best burger on the A-List on Channel 7. We featured it—along with other winners last Wednesday on the 11am news on Channel 7 .—watch my segments each Wednesday at that time. I usually come on around 11.30 but tune in for all-it is a great newscast.

My guest was Tom Ryan, head of the company.

We went to McCormick’s Fish House and Oyster Bar in LoDo and it was fabulous. New executive chef Joe is great and so was the meal, the service, and it was so busy. We had the great bread and then the wedge, the Greek salad and French onion soup for starters. Then some of us had the FRESH crab legs-you must go and have them-call first to be sure they are there. Then we had the Hawaiian spearfish and the petrole sole with parmesan. We had a side of sweet potato casserole with nut streusel. Joe has promised me the recipe for the webpage and THANKSGIVING!!! Or anytime-it is so addictive. We had the new chocolate cake a la mode for dessert. And the wines were super too. What a treat.

Shells and Sauce is a perfect Sunday night—or any night-place for the best Italian food, great wines, super wonderful friendly people and great service and prices. We had the wonderful bread-warm and fresh with super dinning sauce. Then we had the Caesar and the tomato bisque for starters. The entrees of veal chop parmesan with pasta, the cheese ravioli, and the marinated chicken breast with grilled veggies and potatoes with a balsamic reduction were so amazing-and so good=perfect with super size portions too. We passed dessert-and my wine—an Andrew Pick- was perfect.

Think I forgot to mention my standing egg salad order at Bagel Deli-on Monaco and Hampden—do I love it—I will make a special trip from home several times a week to get this perfect egg salad. No junk in here- just divine eggs and mayo—and salt and pepper but who cares. I do get bagels, and everything else there too-and stay for lunch as the poached eggs on a pancake are pretty amazing here.

We went down to Mangiamo Pronto! On the corner of 17th & Wazee. It was great!!! It is where Common Grounds was and it resembles a coffee house-but wow-the décor is super with bright colors and fun. Order at the counter-yes it is Italian and divine. It is simple with appetizers, salads, sandwiches and pizza and all shine. We had the chicken breast, arugula, clack currant, house vinaigrette pannini, grilled with cheese and divine, and then the tuna, roasted tomato tapenade pannini. Sides are the best chips or garbanzo bean salad. And then we shared the mushrooms, mozzarella, and provolone flat pizza. And then ended with espresso brownie gelato—to die for. The coffees and teas are great-and the wine list too. Get in there-it is totally casual, but totally delicious.

The Gabby dinner at Annie’s Café was terrific-and fun and good-and the Broncos played-and everyone had a super time. The meal was just great-we started with granola, fruit, yogurt parfaits, then French toast sliders. Entrees were gigantic-eggs your way with pancakes, potatoes, bacon and sausage-or eggs with biscuits and gravy and potatoes, or a huge omelet, or burritos smothered in green chile—or if you prefer, burgers with fries. And all were thrilled with their choices-then came banana cream pie, apple streusel or gingerbread-and beer, bloody Mary’s, momosa’s, champagne, or whatever—it was just one big hit!!

I was invited to give a speech at Temple Emanuel with their new cookbook—and my restaurant guide too. It was great fun and the people were super.

Thanks to all there.

TV with some of the A List winners was great-never saw so much food!!! We had Smashburger, then Parry’s Pizza with pizza, calzone, and wings-the Wingman brought the most-wings, fried zucchini, French fries, onion rings, celery, fries, chicken, fish sandwiches, burgers and mini burgers, corn dogs—Bang! Came with meatloaf, shredded pork with corn bread and bbq and gingerbread while Morton’s brought the miniburgers from the bar bites and the porterhouse and asparagus. Finally it was national garbanzo bean day—honest-so Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill brought hummus and the works—we got a schwarma and it was super.

We went to Interstate for dinner and had some fun things-tomato soup with grilled cheese sandwich, Caesar salad, buffalo meatloaf, white fish and trout.

Dinner at the new C*Y Steak happened before the official opening. But they are open with a soft opening. This is the return of Cliff Young—and many of his staff!!- to the scene. It is in the Diamond Cabaret and must say there are ladies on the runway if you care to gaze—we did not. Too much food and fun-Cliff brings lots of tableside service back with his famous Caesar, chateubriend, and rack of lamb—a real treat watching him cook. Charcuterie and the seafood platter both are wonderful—the oysters with sorbet very special as are the housemade pates. Wonderful rolls are served. We also had the great chopped salad and saw a caprese of a whole tomato with the goodies inside. The steaks are prime and delicious and there are seafood choices of lobster, salmon, tuna, and chicken too. Each is served with a marrow bone-dig in and love it, and your choice of one of seven sides to complement your entrée. Sides were perfect for sharing and we loved them: forbidden rice, potatoes galore, bok choy, broccoli, asparagus and even hush puppies. The desserts are outrageous and huge—chocolate mousse, crème brûlée,
ganache chocolate cake, and fried cheesecake beignets are a must. The wine list was
wonderful-but pricey, as the place is upscale and on the high end in price. Service is
perfect---of course!!! and Cliff shines.

Dinner at the new Chopsticks was fabulous-they have moved to Belleview and Yosemite and the space looks great-and the food is as terrific as ever!!! There are a lot more servers, real managers and super terrific food. We had dumplings and lettuce wraps first. Then we had walnut prawns, 3 cup chicken, Peking duck, and sizzling black pepper beef-add brown and white rice and we were delighted-and very full. It is great.

We had so many calls—and guests who came on air to rave about the smashburgers and all!!! And their favorites-don’t forget you can get a fried egg on any too!!!

Gwynne called about McCormick’s Oyster Bar and the fresh crab legs, petrole sole, sweet potato casserole and chocolate dessert-and how great it all was.

Aurora Summit will be open for Thanksgiving.

Kathy had a long list—Samba Room and small bites and how great they are-see them on Nov 11 on Channel 7 on my TV segment-Red Tango-great latin American, House-the new great spot on 43rd and Tennyson—so good- amd India’s Pearl for fabulous food and a fabulous wine list too—then the great fun dinner at Annie’s Café last week where we had breakfast for dinner—and finally a great dinner at Chopsticks on Belleview and Yosemite in their new location.

Tom had been to Smashburger when we arrived and thought it the best-he wanted to know about the meat-it is never frozen Angus chuck-perfect in fat content for burgers.

We talked about the great promotion at Phone Gear in the Cherry Creek Mall with Avi-say Gabby and get 2 for one—even the blue tooths-till the end of October.

Peggy from Annie’s Café called to thank all for coming on last Monday to the dinner.

We talked about locations of all the Smashburgers and things to come.

REMEMBER THE NEW GABBY GOURMET RESTAURANT GUIDE 2010 IS HERE-GET YOURS NOW—PLEASE!!!!

THANKS FOR ALL

GABBY