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Meal Deals During Denver's Restaurant Week

Restaurant Week Runs Feb. 20 To Mar. 5

POSTED: 4:50 am MST February 17, 2010
UPDATED: 12:42 pm MST February 17, 2010

Denver's restaurant week is the perfect opportunity to check out a place that you worried was out of your price range.

For the fixed price of $52.80 for two, or $26.40 for one, you can get a multi-course dinner from dozens of local restaurants.

For a list of participating restaurants, visit Denver.org.

Here is a small sampling of the some of the menus.

Encore

2550 E. Colfax Ave., Denver

encoreoncolfax.com

First Course

Choice of:
  • Spiced Yellow Lentil and Fennel Soup w/ Cilantro and Creme Fraiche
  • Short Rib Stuffed Red Wine Arancini w/ Bacon Braised Chard and Parmesan Broth

    Second Course

    Choice of:
  • Open Faced Hazel Dell Mushroom Tart w/ Braised Leeks, Haystack Goat Cheese, Red Wine Emulsion, and Baby Sage
  • Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Bleu D'Auvergne, Verde Farms Pepper Cress, Fried Shallots, and Celery Root Puree
  • Seared Georges Bank Scallops w/ Horseradish-Cucumber Salad, Jasmine Rice, and Ruby Port Glaze

    Third Course

    Choice of:
  • Brown Butter Crepes w/ Banana Nougat and Chocolate Ice Cream
  • Sour Lemon Tart w/ Marscarpone Meringue and Strawberry Coulis


    Le Chateau

    15th and Arapahoe Streets, Denver
    LeChateauDenver.com


    240 Union Restaurant

    240 Union Boulevard, Lakewood
    240union.com.

    First Course

    Choice of:
  • Wild Boar Bites / stout mustard
  • Ahi Tuna Tartare / sriracha avocado aioli
  • Petite 240 Winter Greens / pear chardonnay vinaigrette

    Second Course

    Choice of:
  • Serrano Ham Wrapped Codfish / cauliflower risotto, currant pine nut relish
  • Strozzapreti / chicken & Italian sausage, red pepper cream
  • Sirloin Medallions / wild mushroom bread pudding

    Third Course

    Choice of:
  • Bailey Irish Cream ice cream ~ tuile
  • Cappuccino Cheese Cake ~ shaved chocolate


    Mel's Bar & Grill

    5970 S. Holly St., Greenwood Village
    MelsBarAndGrill.com

    First Course

    Choice of:
  • Caesar Salad ~ Romaine, Croutons, Parmesan Reggiano (Add White Italian Anchovies $2)
  • Fried Calamari ~ Asian Slaw, Trio of Dipping Sauces: Ponzu, Sweet Chile-Lime, Lemongrass-Wasabi Aioli
  • Broccoli Soup ~ Meyer Lemon Crème Fraîche, Parmesan-Black Pepper Tuile
  • Ruby Red Grapefruit and Wild Arugula Salad ~ Haystack Mountain Snowdrop Goat Cheese, Shaved Fennel, Toasted Hazelnut Vinaigrette
  • Mixed Green Salad ~ Cherry Tomatoes, Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • The Wedge ~ Iceberg Lettuce, Red Onions, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Cherry Tomatoes, Bleu Cheese Dressing
  • Crispy Polenta Cakes ~ Confit Cipollini Onions, Red Wine Braised Wild Mushrooms, Haystack Mountain Cadillac Herbed Goat Cheese, Verde Farms Micro Onion
  • Mussels La Cagouille ~ A Mels Favorite; Drawn Butter, Parsley, Sea Salt
  • Breakfast at Dinner ~ House-Cured Kurobuta Pork Belly Bacon, Poached Egg, Toasted Coffee Bread, Frisee, Grain Mustard Maple Syrup

    Second Course

    Choice of:
  • Mels Roasted Chicken ~ Mashed Potatoes, Baby Spinach and Tarragon Butter
  • Colorado Lamb Bolognese ~ Tagliatelle, Lamb Meatballs, Parmesan, Basil
  • Spaghetti Squash Pasta ~ Roasted Cauliflower, Chives, Parmesan, Cauliflower Froth, Black Truffle
  • Mels Grilled Salmon ~ Mashed Potatoes, Baby Spinach and Lemon Butter Sauce
  • Fried Chicken and Waffles ~ Wild Rice-Pecan Waffles, Foie Gras Butter, Bourbon Maple Syrup, Sweet Potato Puree, Brandy Soaked Cranberries
  • Porter Beer Braised Beef Short Rib ~ Creamy Grits, Roasted Root Vegetables, Confit Cipollini Onions, Beef Jerky Sauce
  • Grilled NY Strip Steak ~ Red Wine Braised Wild Mushrooms, Smoked Fennel, Sauce Bordelaise, Risotto of Pear, Potato, and Italian Mountain Gorgonzola Cheese
  • Build-A-Burger ~ 8-oz. Kobe Burger, Brioche Roll, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Truffle Fries

    Third Course

    Choice of:
  • Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée with Seasonal Berries
  • Chocolate Hazelnut Napoleon ~ Hazelnut Meringue Wafers layered with Dark Chocolate Mousse, with Citrus Lacquer, Blood Orange Segments, Nutella Powder
  • Trio of Home Made Ice Creams
  • Brûléed Banana Bread Pudding ~ Banana Bread Buried in Maple Crème Brûlée, topped with Roasted Banana Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce
  • Coconut Tres Leches Cake ~ Passion Fruit Sauce, Pomegranate Pearls, Marcona Almond Caramel


    Jing

    5370 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village
    JingRestaurant.com

    First Course

    Sushi (choose one item):
  • California Roll
  • Crispy Tuna Roll
  • New Style Sashimi

    Second Course

    Small Plates (choose one item):
  • Pan-Fried Chicken Dumplings
  • Rock Shrimp Tempura
  • Kobe Beef Sliders

    Third Course

    Entrée (choose two for a couple & one for a single):
  • Peking Roast Duck
  • Miso Seabass
  • Sesame Honey Chicken
  • Crispy Honey Shrimp and Scallops

    Fourth Course

    Dessert (choose one item):
  • Strawberry Banana Spring Roll
  • Chocolate Lava Insanity
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