James @ Venue
JAMES @ Venue (303) 477-0477
3609 W. 32nd Avenue, Denver, Colorado, 80211
Why he’s dreamy:
Well, we can’t say exactly since we’ve never eaten his food, but James was nominated by an intrepid ChefCrusher out there, and we think he’s pretty darn cute. We’ll let his menu speak for him…
Mixed Greens
walnuts, apples, goat cheese, cider vinaigrette
Beet Salad
greens, goat cheese, pistachio, honey vinaigrette
Squash Soup
candied pepitas, brown sugar, clove
Pork Stew
pork shoulder, potato, bacon, thyme
Cheese
St. Kilian’s cheeses, spiced pecans, marmalade
Mussels
caramelized fennel, tomato, tarragon
Charcuterie
weekly variation, accompaniments
Pasta Agnolotti
brie, roast tomato, mushroom, leeks, white bean puree
Scallop
buttered leek risotto, frisee, honey vinaigrette
Barramundi
white beans, tomato, olive, smoked paprika
Chicken
squash, potato, celery root, pearl onion, thyme
Flat Iron
potato confit, mushroom, green bean, celery root
Pork Belly
hash, squash, cardamom apples, maple pork jus


December 9th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
now that’s when you know you’ve made it! haha. my favorites are the pork belly and squash soup. great little bistro-very simple and straight forward. no bs. if or when you’re in denver, this stop is a must. great wine list also!