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In the heart of Denver's Uptown neighborhood, there lies a hidden treasure. Not the type that will make you monetarily rich, instead this treasure will reward your taste buds with rich and diverse flavors. The treasure is Randolph's Restaurant and Bar.
Located on the corner of 18th Ave. and Grant St., Randolph's is named after the legendary American newspaper magnate, William Randolph Hearst, and offers a great experience from the moment you walk in the door, until the moment you leave fully satisfied.
"When customers come to Randolph's, they can expect to enjoy straightforward and approachable food with a twist," explains award-winning Executive Chef Kristen Cofrades. Randolph's is beginning to change the popular misconception that fine dining needs to be pretentious and stuffy. Instead, they serve cuisine that is not only delicious, but is also quite welcoming and comfortable.
When you walk into Randolph's Restaurant and Bar, you are greeting by smiling and very welcoming staff members. The interior decor is simple yet elegant, complete with a large open fireplace, and is perfect whether you are on a romantic date or simply enjoying dinner while winding down after a hard day of work. Be sure to check out the marvelous outside patio on a warm Denver summer afternoon or evening.
When you sit down you are served warm bread and butter, which is absolutely mouthwatering. The staff even makes sure you never have cold bread at your table, replacing it before it can cool down, which shows how "above and beyond" the service here is. The waiters are very friendly, and are more than happy to give you some advice on their favorite dishes and wine pairings.
As for the food, Chef Kristen's talents shine in every one of her dishes. She believes that too many chefs today simply overload their dishes with ingredients, making the taste so complex to the point where you can't even tell what it's supposed to taste like. Therefore, she cooks with the motto K.I.S.S. ("keep it simple stupid") in mind. She also supports local meat and produce, buying and using Colorado lamb, as well as local fruits and vegetables whenever possible, depending on seasonal availability.
Chef Kristen's egg salad sandwich with spinach, tomatoes, and truffle oil is absolutely delicious and is presented beautifully, to the point where you don't want to eat it because that means having to mess up its appearance. But once you do dig in, you will wish you had more. The pork tenderloin sandwich with its honey-lime glaze is another winner. Most people know what they expect pork tenderloin to taste like, but the glaze on this sandwich adds a sweet flavor that will have your taste buds dancing like pre-teens on a sugar high.
Randolph's has also been voted as one of Denver's best happy hours, and offers daily specials from 4-7 P.M. that are unmatched by anyone else in Denver. Click here to see a daily list of each. In addition to these wonderful happy hour specials, Randolph's hosts a variety of unique events including wine tastings, poolside BBQ's, cooking demonstrations with Chef Kristen, and many more. Click here for more information on upcoming events.
The next time you are looking for a delicious, upscale meal without the stuffiness and outrageous prices, do yourself (and the people you are with) a favor and visit Randolph's Restaurant and Bar. You will be treated with some unique tastes, a great experience, and food that is tough to match.
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More information:
Randolph's Restaurant and Bar
1776 Grant St
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 318-7272
www.randolphsdenver.com
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