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Sip and nosh in style at this 70s throwback.
This 70s-styled downtown bar-lounge-restaurant, named for the temperature a
t which vodka is chilled for a top-drawer martini, straddles the stylish balance
between retro chic and ultra cool. Armani-clad cool cats take center stage in
the front lounge outfitted with ultra modern furniture. If your wardrobe is more
vintage thrift than posh Prada, settle into the back room with its black patent
vinyl banquettes and vintage lemon yellow chairs. The up-to-the-moment American
menu, designed by Eric Roeder, executive chef at Bistro Vendome, proffers a
scattershot of small plates and desserts designed for sharing coupled with a
handful of main dishes. Oysters five ways -- raw, baked, fried, flan, and soup –
provide progressive twists on the bivalve, while the chilled potato vodka soup
transcends anything ordinary. Beef tartare is served with red pepper coulis and a
quail egg, while the crimson-fleshed seared tuna partners with vegetable risotto.
For dessert, imbibe one of the 48 martinis or sweeten your tooth with strawberries
and cream. -- Lori Midson
Table Talk For
June 14, 2005
Facelift...downtown martini lounge Blue 67 is undergoing a transformation
and will reemerge as 5° on July 8. Look for a moderately priced contemporary
American menu created by Bistro Vendôme's Eric Roder. The menu highlight
is the "Five Forks," dishes such as a lobster quesadilla with mango salad and
creme fraiche, which are designed to be shared with friends. True to its name
(5° is the temperature at which vodka is chilled for a perfect martini), the martini
menu will still reign supreme with 48 offerings. No doubt patrons will be lining up
for the signature 5° martini made from Ketel One vodka, coconut rum, raspberry
liqueur, and tropical juices.
1475 Lawrence St., 303-260-7505.
DenverPost.COM
LoDo's Blue 67 bar to become restaurant
June 15, 2005
Denver nightclub and lounge owner François Safieddine will jump into the restaurant
scene by converting his Blue 67 martini bar at 1475 Lawrence St. into a dining and
martini venue called 5° . It will feature a menu by Eric Roeder of Bistro Vendome.
Former Bistro Vendome sous chef Griff Sickendick will run the kitchen at 5° , which
opens to the public July 8.