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Rioja

4.0

303.820.2282

1431 Larimer Street

Denver, CO 80202

Last Update on: September 08, 2011
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Dinner Menu

appetizers

calamari frito

$ 8.50

feta crema, piquillo peppers, Castelvetrano olives, garbanzo beans

fresh bacon

$ 9.50

cardamom spiced Kurobuta pork belly, Madras curry scented fresh garbanzo bean purée

brick oven flatbread

$ 12.50

creamed leeks, black trumpet mushrooms, rosemary, fingerling potatoes, piave and mozzarella cheese

tuna sashimi and tuna tartare

$ 12.50

marinated apple and fennel, anise vinaigrette, crispy apple chips

hand made mozzarella

$ 9.50

wrapped in smoked prosciutto, grilled bread, oven-dried tomatoes, arugula, green olive pistou

rioja “picnic”

$ 16.50

a trio of artisan meats, warm pine nut crusted goat cheese, Italian Mountain gorgonzola, olives, truffle fennel salad, orange confit, almonds

gorgonzola naturale

$ 12.50

organic farmstead gorgonzola, house made black mission fig newton, shaved smoked prosciutto, micro arugula, red wine reduction

flight of artisan cheese

$ 12.50

Plin di Capra, Gorgonzola Dolce, Fumaison Brebis. red wine black pepper reduction, oil cured olives, Valencia orange

soup and salads

spinach velouté soup

$ 7.00

velvety purée of spinach, roasted squash, parmesan tuile

chestnut soup

$ 13.50

foie gras terrine, brioche crostini

crispy parmesan polenta and red jewel yam salad

$ 9.50

watercress, radicchio, black trumpet mushrooms-black truffle vinaigrette

warm Brussels sprout salad

$ 9.50

roasted delicata squash, pancetta apple vinaigrette, pistachio pistou

rioja house salad

$ 8.00

baby arugula, Medjool dates, gorgonzola, toasted almond vinaigrette

hand selected young greens

$ 6.00

extra virgin olive oil, 25 year old balsamic vinegar

roasted baby candy striped beets

$ 9.50

Haystack Farms Snow Drop chèvre, micro beet greens, pickled red onion, cucumber mint vinaigrette

chef jen's handmade pasta

pastas are available as an entrée or an appetizer course

quince tortelli

sm $ 8.25 lg $ 16.50

pine nut brown butter, juniper gastrique, organic arugula

spaghettini

sm $ 9.50 lg $ 18.50

house made spicy pork sausage, braised rapini, blanched garlic, cannellini beans, grape tomatoes, piave cheese

paella gnocchi

sm $ 12.00 lg $ 22.00

rice crusted saffron gnocchi, PEI mussels, Hawaiian blue prawn, calamari, orange scented chicken sausage, artichoke hearts, smoked paprika tomato broth

artichoke tortelloni

sm $ 11.50 lg $ 18.50

goat cheese and artichoke mousse stuffed pasta, artichoke broth, truffle essence, queso de mano cheese, chervil

entrees

Muscovy duck breast

$ 29.00

saffron manchego risotto, pistachio pine nut stuffed Medjool dates, saffron almond cracker, spiced citrus jus

brioche crusted skate wing

$ 24.00

Jerusalem artichoke-fennel “hash” and veloute, fennel grapefruit salad, red wine gastrique

Tasman King salmon duet

$ 25.00

served two ways: grilled, apple vanilla purée. pomegranate house cured salmon, celery root crème fraîche roulade

vegetarian four squares

$ 18.50

a tasting of four seasonal dishes

seared Big Eye tuna “ribollita”

$ 26.00

braised root vegetables, cannellini beans, rapini, vine ripe tomatoes, white bean purée, light herb broth, grilled olive baguette

Colorado lamb two ways

$ 24.00

grilled t-bone, house made lamb merguez sausage, crisp cous cous pillows, caramelized fennel, tomato coulis, preserved lemon yogurt

pan roasted Petaluma chicken

$ 22.00

braised sweet onion purée, chanterelle mushrooms, haricot verts, plumped apricots, rosemary-cognac jus

braised Wagyu boneless beef shortrib

$ 28.00

gorgonzola creamed farro, pear arugula salad, candied walnuts, Don PX sherry reduction

seared sea scallops

$ 24.00

fennel parsley compote, chamomile beurre blanc, napoleon of: hazelnut phyllo, carrot and parsnip purée

* Menus are subject to change.

Dessert Menu

desserts & cheese

gonzola naturale

$ 12.50

organic farmstead gorgonzola, house made black mission fig newton, shaved smoked prosciutto, micro arugula, red wine reduction

flight of artisan cheese

$ 12.50

Plin di Capra, Gorgonzola Dolce, Fumason Brebis. red wine black pepper reduction, oil cured olives, Valencia orange

pear and almond tart

$ 7

almond “blondie”, red wine poached pears, smoked almond ice cream, Madeira gastrique, candied almonds

coconut mango risotto “stack”

$ 7

Thai sticky rice napoleon, crisp tuiles, fresh mango slices, coconut sorbet

beignets

$ 7

sweet goat cheese and black mission fig filled pastries, ruby port wine reduction

hazelnut tortamisu

$ 7

chocolate cake, hazelnut mascarpone cream, espresso dipped lady fingers, gianduja chocolate, espresso crème anglaise

Meyer lemon sabayon tart

$ 7

pine nut cornmeal crust, Meyer lemon confit, pine nut brittle ice cream, lemon cello granita

chilled s’mores pot de crème

$ 7

chocolate custard, house made graham crackers, brûleéd house made marshmallow

hand made ice creams and sorbets

$ 7

ace cookie “plate” choose three ice creams or sorbets

dessert wines

by the glass

2007 Palladino Moscato d’ Asti

$ 8

Piedmonte

2004 Far Niente Dolce

$ 25

Napa

2002 Chateau de Rolland Sauternes

$ 6

Sauternes

2004 Olivares Dulce Monastrel

$ 10

Jumilla

2005 Deinhard Beeren Auslese

$ 5

Moselle

NV Chambers Muscadelle

$ 11

Rutherglen

2003 Royal Tokaji

$ 13

Hungary

2007 Banfi Rosa Regale

$ 9

Italy

2007 Mission Hill Reserve Riesling Icewine

$ 16

Okanagan

* Menus are subject to change.

Rioja

4.0

303.820.2282

1431 Larimer Street

Denver, CO 80202

Last Update on: September 08, 2011
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Overall:

Food Type: Mediterranean
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $$$
Delivery: No
Rooftop/Patio: Yes

Hours:

Monday

5 00 PM

10 00 PM

Tuesday

5 00 PM

10 00 PM

Wednesday

11 30 AM

2 30 PM

Wednesday

5 00 PM

10 00 PM

Thursday

11 30 AM

2 30 PM

Thursday

5 00 PM

10 00 PM

Friday

11 30 AM

2 30 PM

Friday

5 00 PM

11 00 PM

Saturday

10 00 AM

2 30 PM

Saturday

5 00 PM

11 00 PM

Sunday

10 00 AM

2 30 PM

Sunday

5 00 PM

10 00 PM

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Rioja

4.0

303.820.2282

1431 Larimer Street

Denver, CO 80202

Last Update on: September 08, 2011

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Description

cuisine | featuring a menu inspired by Mediterranean ingredients and influenced by local and seasonal products.

ambiance | hand-blown glass fixtures, copper-topped bar, exhibition kitchen, simple decor that allows the food to shine.

Features

Valet parking available in Larimer Square, Patio Seating

Ratings

Based on 1 review

Overall Rating: 4.0

Overall Rating:	(4.0/5)

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Rioja

Dinner Menu

appetizers

calamari frito

fresh bacon

brick oven flatbread

tuna sashimi and tuna tartare

hand made mozzarella

rioja “picnic”

gorgonzola naturale

flight of artisan cheese

soup and salads

spinach velouté soup

chestnut soup

crispy parmesan polenta and red jewel yam salad

warm Brussels sprout salad

rioja house salad

hand selected young greens

roasted baby candy striped beets

chef jen's handmade pasta

quince tortelli

spaghettini

paella gnocchi

artichoke tortelloni

entrees

Muscovy duck breast

brioche crusted skate wing

Tasman King salmon duet

vegetarian four squares

seared Big Eye tuna “ribollita”

Colorado lamb two ways

pan roasted Petaluma chicken

braised Wagyu boneless beef shortrib

seared sea scallops

Dessert Menu

desserts & cheese

gonzola naturale

flight of artisan cheese

pear and almond tart

coconut mango risotto “stack”

beignets

hazelnut tortamisu

Meyer lemon sabayon tart

chilled s’mores pot de crème

hand made ice creams and sorbets

dessert wines

2007 Palladino Moscato d’ Asti

2004 Far Niente Dolce

2002 Chateau de Rolland Sauternes

2004 Olivares Dulce Monastrel

2005 Deinhard Beeren Auslese

NV Chambers Muscadelle

2003 Royal Tokaji

2007 Banfi Rosa Regale

2007 Mission Hill Reserve Riesling Icewine

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