Favorite Places
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The Warehouse Restaurant and Gallery $$$
- 25 W. Cimarron St. (map)
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Downtown
475-8880
- (based on 7 user reviews)
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Walter's Bistro $$$
- 146 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd. (map)
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Cheyenne Mountain
630-0201
- (based on 1 user review)
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Nosh $$
- 121 S. Tejon St. (map)
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Downtown
635-6674
- (based on 4 user reviews)
Bites 2013: North Dakota Bison
Two options here, paleo-migos: the burger or the strip loin. The burger starts with the regular fixings on a brioche bun, to which you can add everything from green chilies to a fried egg or blue crab meat. The Maple Shellacked Plains Bison sees a sear with shallots and peppercorns, then a slathering of maple syrup and Stranahan's Whiskey demiglace. ($13 burger, $1 to $4 for extras/$39 strip loin)
Bites 2013: Maine Lobster Bisque
In today's economy especially, it's amazing to ponder that back in colonial days, lobsters were fed to prisoners. But chances are quite great (certain, really) that those naughty boys never had it this good. Walter's bisque starts with the finest pinchers, whose shells give up the ghost for a rich stock flavor incorporated beautifully into a velvety, creamy body that begs for your French dinner roll's dip. Trust us, you'll want the bowl. ($7.50/cup, $10/bowl)
Best Of 2011: Neighborhood Restaurant: South
Walter's Bistro has been around since May 1999. During that time, it's served up thousands of delectable meals, appetizers, drinks and desserts. Specializing in American cuisine with a European flair, the restaurant is frequented by regulars looking for consistent, high-quality dining, and foodies out for something a little different. Using sustainable, locally sourced ingredients, Walter's menu varies with the seasons, so it never gets stale. Make sure you try the lobster bisque — can you say, "to die for"? — Bret Wright
Best Of 2012: Cutting Edge Restaurant
Best Of 2012: Appetizers/Tapas
Best Of 2012: Happy Hour
Nosh won these same three awards last year, so consistency clearly isn't in question. It does happy hour right, with Bristol beer and vino specials, plus discounted signature martinis and cocktails and a couple bucks off many edibles (weekdays, 3 to 6 p.m.; until 8 p.m., Mondays). By early November, manager Tyler Schiedel says, you'll find a new HH deal, wherein select menu items will be a full 50 percent off. Favorite eats like the Korean wings haven't changed, but seasonal specials still come and go, alongside rare tap beers. A new "cheese program" focuses on Colorado-produced dairy goodies, and the eventual opening of the Ivywild center will deliver even more locally grown produce ... just some examples of how one stays "cutting-edge." — Matthew Schniper
Bites 2013: Spicy Bison Sandwich
If ever a better way to eat bison tongue has existed, we know it not. Nosh's chefs braise the meat stupid-tender with tomato paste and red wine over the course of 24-plus hours at 200 degrees. They then cook it with caramelized onions, jalapeños and Anaheims, receiving more kick from cayenne mayo and pepper jack cheese, melted onto Old School Bakery bread. Dunk that in a sweet jus constructed of the braising liquid refortified with extra carrots to draw out natural sugars. Tatonka! ($9.50 includes a side, lunch only)
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