Recipe Of The Month: Tabernash Brussel Sprouts

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Chris

This month’s mouth watering recipe comes from Chef Alberto, of the Tabernash Tavern. Specializing in an ever revolving menu of international cuisine, we’d highly recommend putting the Tabernash Tavern on your ‘must do’ list during your next trip to Winter Park.

Brussel Sprouts
Ingredients:
1 Pound Brussel Sprouts
4 Tablespoons Butter
Sea salt to taste
Directions:
Bring 1 gallon of salted water to a rolling boil. Add brussel sprouts and boil, covered for 8 minutes. Drain and let cool, do not rinse. Shave the bottom off sprout and then cut in half. Toss in melted butter and sprinkle with sea salt. Roast in oven at 425F for 8 minutes and serve hot.

Garnish with garnish of your choice: bacon, cashews, almonds, apples, chilli flakes, ponzu sauce etc….let your mind go crazy!

Wine Down Wednesday at Devil’s Thumb

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Chris

Ranch House at Devils Thumb Half Price on all Wine on Wednesday

Looking for a great place to head after spending the day on the slopes at Winter Park Resort? Well, Devils Thumb Ranch is offering half price on all wines on Wednesdays at the Ranch House Restaurant. This even includes wine by the glass.

What a deal, over 400 wines on the list and they are all half price! Also, there is Chef’s Special three course-meal for $40. Not up for a three course meal then the full regular menu is still available.

Treat yourself mid-week! Every Wednesday from 5pm – 9pm, every bottle in the 400+ wine selection is half-price! Includes wine by the glass. And, in addition to the regular menu, enjoy Chef Evan’s special three course menu for $40 per person. Make your reservations: 970-726-5633.

Wine Down Wednesday runs through April 17th of 2013.

Here in Winter Park but not on a Wednesday and wanting to see Devils Thumb? Then head to Heck’s Tavern for the Alpenglow Happy Hour. Sunday thru Thursday 4pm to 6pm Heck’s has great deals on food and drink in one of the coolest settings in all of Grand County.

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Recipe of the Month: Eggs in Tomato Sauce

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Chris

A Hearty Breakfast before You Hit the Winter Park Resort Slopes

Looking for a stick-to-the-bones breakfast to give you all the energy you need for a day of skiing? Well, this baked egg dish paired with link sausage or thick cut bacon will get you going.

This easy to prepare recipe only take about 20 min from start to finish so it will get you on your way to the ski hill for first chair with a full belly.

This recipe was inspired by a traditional Italian preparation of eggs baked in tomato sauce, uova in purgatorio. When baked in individual ramekins, it becomes an impressive brunch pre-ski-breakfast. The eggs cook in less than 15 minutes in a Cuisinart steam oven, as directed below. If using a conventional oven, preheat to 350°F and bake the eggs for about 15 minutes.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 eggs
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Directions:

Oil four 5-oz. ramekins. Put 2 Tbs. tomato sauce and a pinch of parsley into each ramekin; reserve the remaining parsley for garnish. Break an egg into each ramekin.

Place the ramekins on the baking tray of a Cuisinart steam oven. Position a rack in the lower rung of the steam oven. Transfer the tray to the oven. Turn the oven to the bake/steam setting at 250°F according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Bake for 12 minutes. Check the ramekins; if the egg whites have not set, return the ramekins to the oven and bake for 2 to 3 minutes more.

Season the eggs with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the remaining parsley and the cheese and serve immediately. Serves 4.

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Cooper Creek Square Restaurant Changes

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Chris

Restaurants Cooper Creek Square

The usual restaurant shuffle is going around Winter Park before the start of the ski season. Cooper Creek Square is at the center of the shuffling this year with a couple new going in one going out and one in limbo.

Sushi Bar is moving into Cooper Creek taking up half the space of what is currently Star of India. Star of India will stay with half the space they are currently operating. Word on the street is the current local of the Sushi Bar will be a reincarnation of Papa-Osaca’s the one time Mex-Asian fusion.

Carvers will be leaving the low-ceiling, homey feeling local just behind Cooper Creek Square. They are headed to the Kings Crossing Shopping Center that was the location of the Winter Park Azteca this past ski season.

Alberto’s is in limbo is what we are hearing. Name sake Alberto Sapien had back surgery and recovery time may force a closure of Alberto’s this year.

In other Cooper Creek news Seven Sisters has closed and will be replaced by a high end consignment shop. Also, an organic candle and soap shop has opened where Versa wines once operated.

Lots of changes here in Winter Park for this ski season.

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Winter Park’s New Movie Theatre: The Foundry

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Chris

Bowling and Movies in Winter Park, CO

Winter Park new movie theatre and bowling alley have arrived and the building looks great. Offering two movie screens and eight lanes of bowling The Foundry Cinema & Bowl looks to be great addition to Winter Park’s entertainment offerings.

The Foundry Cinema and Bowl is not your typical movie theatre or bowling alley. Featuring wood fired pizza and a full bar you will be getting some good grub with your flick and strikes.

Open from 4PM ’till 11:30PM The Foundry is currently showing Spiderman and Disney Pixar’s Brave. There is no matinee movie currently. Movies have a first showing between 5PM and 6PM and a second showing around 7PM and 8PM for each movie screen.

Movie ticket pricing:

$9 Child and Senior tickets

$10 Adult tickets

Not in the mood for a movie? Opt for the one of the 8 lanes of bowling. Get the family and friends, put on your bowling shoes and relax in one of the comfy couches over looking the bowling area. Order some pizzas and coctails and bowl the night away. Plus for kids (or bad bowlers), with the click of a button the gutters are guarded so everyone can hit a few pins – even the little guys.

How about a game of billiards on one of the professional sized tables, or challange your mate to a game of shuffle board.

The Foundry Cinema & Bowl is Grand County’s newest movie theatre and offers two cinemas. The over-sized stadium seating has cup holders and stow-away tables. And yes you can bring a drink from our fully stocked bar to the show. In addition to the movies The Foundry will be showing special events, concerts and sporting events!

Here’s a sample of their pizza menu, plus they carry Woolybooger micro beer from Grand Lake Brewing Company as well as other brews on tap. PBR pitchers are $6 all day, every day.

PIZZAS: Quattro Fromaggi $10, Pepperoni $11.50, Caramelized Onion $11, Margherita $9, Cheese $8. In addition, movie theater concessions are available. So grab some za and then head into a movie with your favorite beverage.

The Foundry Cinema and Bowl Website

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The Smokehouse BBQ Winter Park, CO

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Chris

Winter Park, CO Restaurants

BBQ Winter Park Colorado

Winter Park has a new restaurant that opened this past weekend. The Smokehouse is located right on US Highway 40 (main street) in the building that housed Pizza Hut until the end of last ski season. Being true to the Smokehouse name all meat served are dry rubbed and slow smoked with natural, untreated applewood.

There are approximately 25 tables in the snazzy redone dinning room and a bar serving beer and wine. Favorites look to be pork ribs, Texas Style Brisket and the pulled pork shoulder. The Smokehouse BBQ is available for dine in , take out with catering options available.

The Smokehouse is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

The Smokhouse contact info:

phone 970.722.0227

website www.wpssmokehouse.com

Winter Park, CO Lunch – Carvers

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Chris

Winter Park, CO Restaurants

We had a chance to get out and hit an old Winter Park favorite for lunch today. Carvers has been around for since 1983 and has gone through a couple of different owners and has been open for dinner some parts of the year and then closed for other parts of the year. Currently Carvers is open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week. Carver Brothers Bakery first opened on June 1, 1983, in Winter Park, Colorado. It was started by Jim, Bill, Sara and Eleanor Carver.

Today the old time bakery serves up some fine breakfasts and lunches including great Eggs Benedict variations. Today we had a Frito Pie chili bowl and an egg white omelet with bacon. Yummmm!

Carvers strives to use only the freshest, locally-grown products available including 100% cage free eggs with no added hormones or antibiotics. The same can be said for the 100% naturally grown beef…It’s locally raised in Colorado without adding hormones or unnecessary antibiotics. All bread products served are made in house daily including the bread accompanying our breakfast entrées, all sandwich buns and to-die-for cinnamon rolls. The extra attention sets them apart from other places and will bring you back time after time.

Check out the full Carvers menu.

CARVERS is little hard to find because they are one of the only sucessful business not on Main Street. They are located behind Cooper Creek Square in downtown Winter Park. If driving, turn west on Vazquez Road from HWY 40 and pull into the free parking garage located 100 yard from your turn on the right. You will find them at the west end of the mall. There is also parking available by accessing us from Lions Gate Road. Call if more info is needed, (970) 531-7120!

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New Winter Park Area Restaurant: The Ditch

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Chris

The Ditch – Fresh Burgers and Tamales

We have another new restaurant here in the Winter Park/Fraser area. The Ditch specializes in burgers, tamales and delicious homemade New Mexican Food. Menu extends to sandwiches, frito pies and don’t forget the homemade hatch green chili! Red or green!

The Ditch is housed in the same roadside building that was previously home to the “Thai Place” and before that the infamous Fraser Brazier.

Open 7:30am till 8pm with extended hours on the weekend The Ditch is a great stop for homemade food that won’t kill the budget. Currently they are serving soft drinks and will decide in the future about getting a beer and wine liquor license.

On our stop at The Ditch we had a burger, chicken burrito smothered Christmas style (red & green) and the kids had a corn dog and chicken tenders. The food was tasty, affordable and quick. Kids loved the corn dog and I’m sure we will be making a few more stops for that culinary delight.

The Ditch is brought to us by Dustin and Scotti, longtime visitors from the Denver area. Give The Ditch a try if you are craving some fresh, quick affordable grub – better prices than Micky D and whole lot healthier.

Mailing Address
PO Box 965
Fraser, Co 80442

Physical Address
409 N Zerex St
Fraser, Co 80442

Email
scotti@theditchon40.com

Website
TheDitchOn40.com

Wine and Dine at Deno’s – Winter Park, CO

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Chris

Deno’s Mountain Bistro – Winter Park, Colorado

Looking for that classic ski town bar and restaurant on your stay in Winter Park? Deno’s is your place.

Seems like the place has been here for 100 years with the eatery on its third generation of owners. Now Nick and Teddy Kutrumbos are running things and they have a great menu with a quick and personable staff. Deno’s also has an extensive wine list with some rare finds in their upstairs wine cellar.

Nothing fancy at Deno’s – no valet parking or maitre d’ in a tuxedo – the world is stressful enough with adding to it with pretentious ski restaurant behavior. Deno’s is simple – to provide an oasis of relaxation in this busy world and to serve terrific food in portions so generous that you’ll probably have to take some home. If the upper dining and pub level is occasionally a little loud, Deno’s asks for forgiveness. Some people relax louder than others. The blend of sports, music, good food and relaxation is the ski resort standard and should have you kickin’ late into the night.

Deno’s features Micro Brews on from Colorado’s finest breweries. 10 beers on tap!There are 9 TVs and a HD projection screen, plus satellite coverage so you can watch you favorite sports event (NFL, MLB Packages).

Deno’s is on the Winter Park Lodging Company VIP discount card. With the WPLCo VIP card you will get a free dessert with the purchase of a bottle wine. So make sure to book with WPLCo for your Winter Park Resort lodging.

Deno’s Contact info:

Address 78911 US HWY 40, Winter Park, CO 80482

Phone 970-726-5332

Website http://www.denoswp.com

Elevation Pizza Winter Park, Colorado

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Chris

Pizza Delivery Winter Park, CO

Elevation Pizza is the Winter Park areas newest pizza maker. And boy are the pizzas here tasty and they deliver to the comforts of your own home or condo.

Elevation Pizza is the place to get a giant pie in Winter Park and the Fraser Valley. From fresh made pizza dough to homemade San Marzano tomato sauce, we invite you to choose from familiar favorites or signature styles with unique flavors and blends, all topped with high-quality ingredients. Located in Fraser in the Fraser Valley Center (near ALCO). Dine in, carry out, and delivery available to Winter Park/Fraser-area. We also can take care of your group catering needs.

Check out the Elevation Pizza Menu.

Our favorite here at the Winter Park Lodging Company office is the Adam Bomb. This a spectacular pie with pepperoni, hatch green chills, a smear of cream cheese with San Marzano tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese…. Yum!

Elevation Pizza Contact info:

970.726.0066

Web: www.elevationpizzaco.com

Only those staying with Winter Park Lodging Company get the Elevation Pizza deal so remember to book your Winter Park vacation lodging with WPLCo.