US thai cafe

US thai cafe is located on the west side of sloan's lake on 25th and sheridan. There are 2 small dining rooms with a hot and open kitchen in the center. Served with a wedge of lime the pad thai with chicken and shrimp was delicious. Beware that even mild carries quite a spicy punch. Will probably stick to take out next time as i left smelling like grease.

Plate score: 8

Root down

The reasons i love this place

1. The pan seared scallops with plantain hash, lemon habanero tartar sauce and crispy leeks

2. Sauteed carrot and potato parmesan gnocchi (a special which will be added to their spring menu)

Plate score: 9

moe's bagels

the cream cheese varieties and bagels at Moe's are great BUT couldn't they invest in some real eggs instead of the fake stuff for their breakfast sandwichs??? come on!

plate score: 5

Sandwichs!

Heirloom egg sandwich with cheddar and roasted wild mushrooms on a toasted english muffin, from masterpiece deli is just perfect on a beautiful sunday afternoon

Plate score: 9

Deluxe burger

After reading about the 4 new burger places that opened up in denver i knew i had to give it a try

I decided on the deluxe burger on East colfax. Deluxe burger was packed with families and serves up a variety of traditional burgers as well as some not so traditional burgers which included a falafel patty with a spicy mint yogurt. I decided on the spicy tuna burger minced, seared and served rare with hoisin glaze, cilantro, tomatoes, cucumber slaw salad on a warm toasted bun. It was amazing! I shared an order of truffle and parmesan fries with a friend. Flavor profile was good however, the fries were just a little too thick for my liking. Can't wait to try a beef burger

Plate score: 9

Restaurant Week 2010 Recap

Some memorable dishes from Restaurant week

Firenze A Tavola -Housemade parppadelle with a wild boar stew

Plate score: 7

Strings- saffron scented butternut squash risotto and the grilled petit mignon

Chocolate passion tart banana-passion sorbet, chocolate dentelle, caramelized cocoa nibs

Plate score: 8

Venue- Duck leg confit with a cauliflower risotto, apple cabbage salad and cider gastrique

Plate score: 8

The "other" good stuff

the bread and olive oil from firenze a tavola and the golden raisin butter from venue

The disappointment

-whole roasted artichokes from Firenze A Tavola was quite fibrous and difficult to eat