Restaurant Week 2010

Last night I got to experience Denver's only 4 Star/4 Diamond restaurant during Denver's Annual Restaurant Week.  The night started with a wonderful performance of Brahms' Requiem at the Colorado Symphony, then a late dinner at Restaurant Kevin Taylor.  Kevin Taylor is located in the Hotel Teatro right across the street from the Performing Arts Center.  Our reservation was for 10pm, so I was pretty hungry by the time came to begin this wonderful culinary experience.  Because it was restaurant week there is a limited selection, but while we waited for our table I carefully checked out the restaurant's menu and quickly decided I would need to return very soon.  The great thing about restaurant week is that you get to try lots of great restaurants for only $52.80 for 2 people.  Kevin Taylor provided a 3 course menu with 3 different appetizers, 3 different entrees and 2 desserts.  Here's what I had.....

Jumbo Asparagus and Golden Potato Gnocchi with hedgehogs, poached egg truffle parmesan emulsion

Roast Black Angus NY Sirloin with Braised Brisket, mashed potatoes, glazed root vegetables and bourbon jus

Tahitian Vanilla Creme Brulee with Pistachio Madeleines, and vanilla bean sugar

There wasn't a thing I would have changed about the meal.  Completely delicious,and everything I expected.  The creme brulee was perfect.  I can't wait to go again and experience their regular menu.  Oh and by the way, in case you were wondering....hedgehogs are a type of mushroom.  Don't worry, we had to ask the waiter too!