Very nice space, and friendly service. I like my rice firmer, and a little more finish done with the fish, but the quality of the fish is very good. Limited bar for now.

I think next time we'll try the izakaya. Then give final verdict.

First try was very good. This time was pretty spectacular. Beautiful building. Lovely custom built bar. Great pacing. Fantastic cocktails. Very nice wine list. Well coached and educated staff. Great food.

Primarily locally grown, essentially all from Colorado. Concentrated and refined flavors, fabulous textures, perfect seasoning.

Five course is about an hour and a half. Twelve course takes more like 2 1/2 hours. Everything is so well done: tiny bites, gelles, salad, crisps, crispy bass soup, tender elk, scrumptuous desserts... Even the tea is wonderful. $65 for the five course meal is a deal. $135 for the twelve course is expensive for Steamboat, but for this food it would be a steal in any metropolitan area. Wine pairings are available, but we don't drink much. Full pours and half pours are available.

Three weeks in, so the place is still working things out a bit, but this is one of the best places I've ever eaten. It's hard to describe everything, and the menu changes weekly, but expect wonderful things to happen in your mouth, and time to fly by.

we have only tried a few items, and it was opening night, so the fifth star is hope over experience. but here's hoping!

Just opened in the space previously occupied by bistro cv, this contemporary American bistro has delicious food and, so far, a very attentive staff. There are the now-requisite clever cocktails (and old favorites), muddled and mashed, and a very nice-looking wine list with some economy pours as well. One interesting vamp is that if a high end bottle gets opened by patrons, the manager/wine steward will go around and offer to sell a quarter or half bottle of it to other tables. This is both a cool opportunity and potentially annoying, as you may be exposed to multiple profiles/pitches.... this will need some tuning.

Owned by the Aurum group, Table 79 also shares the executive chef. While that assures a consistent quality of food, prices are moderate comparatively. Our opening night selections were a tomato sauce and parmesan spaetzle, which was pillow-soft, and an incredibly tender brined then grilled chicken in a ragout of apples and winter vegetables that was amazing. We didn't try any desserts.

Table 79 falls between Cafe Diva (the food is not as intensely rich, which can be a blessing for small eaters like us) and Laundry, which offers small plates in a similar vibe and price point. Here's hoping Steamboat has room for all of them.

ps Happy hour looks like a great opportunity to check this place out. look for us there.

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