Parker Garage doesn’t let food out of its sight

Parker Garage is launching one of the largest farm-to-table operations in Colorado. In a partnership with Lone Star Ranch, located in nearby Elizabeth, Parker Garage is bringing fresh, local ingredients direct from ranch to restaurant with award-winning executive chef Duy Pham residing on the 1,000-acre ranch to help plant, grow and source ingredients for the restaurant.

The Parker Garage menu will reflect the local farm cuisine, featuring as many fresh, seasonal ingredients as available and incorporating Pham’s 25-year, French-inspired culinary expertise. In addition to free-range cattle, the team is raising chickens and honeybees, fresh herbs for the kitchen and the bar, with plans to build a large greenhouse and add goats, ducks and quail to the ranch.

“Our new farm-to-table experience will allow us to bring the best local ingredients to our customers and infuse Chef Pham’s passion for crafting an intention-based menu with hand-selected seasonal ingredients brilliantly prepared,” said Brent Walker, operating owner of Parker Garage. “The partnership with Lone Star Ranch is a perfect match based on our culinary point of view and desire to bring fresh, authentic food and flavors to the dining experience.”

Parker Garage was recently visited by the Food Network for an episode of “Carnival Cravings” airing Aug. 26, in which Pham prepares a six-pound tomahawk rib for host Anthony Anderson. For the month of August, Parker Garage will feature a single-serving bone-in short rib in celebration of the Food Network episode featuring Pham’s twist on the tomahawk rib. Limited quantities of the full six-pound tomahawk rib will be available for special order.

The full Parker Garage menu features a selection of local meats, seafood and vegetarian entrees, many of which are prepared sous-vide (French for “under vacuum”) as part of Pham’s French cooking technique. In addition, his culinary team delivers soups and sauces made from scratch, daily lunch and dinner selections from farm-fresh ingredients, with all butchering done in house.

The menu rotates seasonally with daily features to reflect fresh sustainable ingredients sourced from the ranch and other select purveyors. Lunch and dinner are served seven days a week with Sunday brunch and a personalized chef’s table dining experience. The restaurant also features a wide selection of artisanal cocktails, craft beer and a full wine list. Both the restaurant and Lone Star Ranch are available for private events.

Parker Garage is located in the original “Parker Garage” building on Mainstreet built in 1916, which served as the Warhorse Inn restaurant for 30 years. After purchasing the building to launch Parker Garage, the owner/operator team repurposed the historic building, including many of the original materials.

For more information, visit www.ParkerGarage.com.

Chappelle coming to Red Rocks

Mega comedian Dave Chappelle is bringing his act to Morrison’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre Sept. 17, and tickets went on sale Aug. 14.

Tickets are available at www.livenation.com, www.AXS.com, or charge by phone at 888-9-AXS-TIX (888-929-7849). All tickets subject to applicable service charges and fees.

BSide shuts doors

The BSide fried chicken place at 1336 E. 17th Ave. in Uptown has closed.

BSide, which some said housed Denver’s best fried chicken (I didn’t agree), owned by Justin Lloyd, was a sister spot to the sort of seedy Star Bar in the Ballpark neighborhood.

CycleBar coming to Landmark

CycleBar will open its first location in Colorado at The Landmark in Greenwood Village next year. A boutique indoor cycling studio, CycleBar unites riders of all ages and fitness levels by creating an unparalleled multi-sensor journey. CycleBar at The Landmark will be located at the base of the Landmark East residential tower across the lobby from the residential sales office.

“We really wanted to bring another boutique fitness concept to The Landmark and CycleBar is the perfect fit,” said Amy Cara, the partner at East West Partners overseeing The Landmark development. “While we’re known as a dining and entertainment destination, we believe that CycleBar will contribute to fitness becoming a defining element of the community as well.”

CycleBar is being brought to The Landmark by entrepreneurs Patrick and Anna Walsh and will be the first of three CycleBar franchises they plan to open in the Denver area. The 3,300-square-foot CycleBar will be modeled after the corporate-owned location in Cincinnati, which opened in November 2014, featuring a modern and clean aesthetic. The signature CycleTheatre will have a fully controlled lighting system, two high-definition 80-inch screens and 55 Schwinn AC Pro Carbon Blue indoor bicycles. The cycles are top of the line and belt-driven, providing a smoother ride. Each bike will have a state-of-the-art computer system that tracks the power each rider produces, which is stored in a user profile and provided to the rider after each ride, so that individuals can track their progress over time.

Tony’s hosts local days

Tony’s Markets in Castle Pines, Centennial and Denver is holding “Local Days”, a chance to taste some of the best local foods under tents, in the parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays this month.

The event started Aug. 15 in Castle Pines and heads to Centennial (Dry Creek Road) on Aug. 22 and Denver (Broadway) Aug. 29.

Taste foods made locally from Sweet Action Ice Cream; Boulder Beans; Teakoe Teas; Stuffnmallows; Izzybelle; Primo; K-Sauces; Bing; The Real Dill; Pear Blossom Farms; Rocky Mountain Green Chile; Freshies; Pressery; Tender Belly; Kim’s Sauces; Blue Moose Hummus; Tony’s own products; and more.

Overheard

Eavesdropping on a woman on the RTD shuttle in the Inverness office park in Arapahoe County: “Smart dumb people scare me.”

Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktie-colorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at parkerp1953@gmail.com or at 303-619-5209.

 

 

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