Denver/Boulder for Dec 15th

[mcgeiger]

I tried for reservations at Brasserie Ten Ten for my 30th birthday next Saturday, but they are booked (at least for parties of 10).

I'm looking for good food in Boulder/Denver (we'll be coming from Ft. Collins) with at least a dish or two in the low teens (this excludes Frasca, Table 6, Fruition, Rioja, Vesta, and Mizuna) as most of the people coming are still students. Any ideas?

[RobynS]

Maybe someone here can remind me, there's a place in Niwot that I've seen some good reviews on, does anyone know the name and/or price range?

What about the Ethiopian place? Or Taj in Louisville?

I'll keep thinking...

[jtc]

I think you mean Colterra in Niwot:

www.colterra.com

[RobynS]

Thank you! For the life of me I couldn't remember. And, I have a vested interest in this dinner reservation as I plan on helping mcgeiger celebrate her 30th!

Mcgeiger, it appears that Colterra has both small and large plates on their menu and may work if they have space.

[ClaireWalter]

The Ethiopian restaurant is Ras Kassa on 30th St in Boulder. The only Taj I know of is at the BaseMar Shopping Center, also in Boulder. Don't know how festive you want the ambiance, but both are good but very casual.

[RobynS]

There is a Taj Mahal on South Boulder Road and 95th that mcgeiger actually introduced me to. I like it MUCH better than the one in Boulder. I haven't had a chance to check with her yet on how casual/formal she wants.

[ClaireWalter]

Is Boulder's Mahal-less Taj related to Louisville's Taj Mahal? I really like the saag paneer at Taj but don't have strong feelings one way or another about other dishes I've had there.

[RobynS]

I believe so but the service and food I felt was much better in Louisville. I really like their lamb saag. In addition I like the atmosphere at the Louisville location better as well.

[ClaireWalter]

Thanks, RobynS. I'll try it.

[Heyteacher]

Stuben's is a good idea - great food and good value

[jtc]

A few ideas to try for reservations:
Boulder-Zolo, 14th Street Bar & Grill, Chez Thuy
Denver-Osteria Marco, Bistro Vendome

I believe all these places offer dishes in the low teens (although that may mean combining an app w/ a salad.).

[ColoradoFun]

mmm thats a tough one. A nice place with at least some entrees in the low teens that might have availabilty for a large party during the Holidays.

975 opened a banch off 120th and I-25. They have quite a few small plate options so that might help the guests on a budget.
http://www.nine75-restaurant.com/

Two other thoughts in Denver might be Zengo, Tamayo or Via as they also have small plate menus and Via has pizzas. All 3 would be fun places for a party.
http://www.viatrattoria.com/
http://www.modernmexican.com/zengodenver/index.htm
http://www.modernmexican.com/tamayo/menu.dinners.htm

Also Vesta's sister restaurant Steubens has a pretty varied menu:
http://www.steubens.com/aboutus.php

In Boulder maybe Aji
http://www.ajirestaurant.com/index.aspx

I am sure others will have more suggstions and I will probably think of more as well.