Page 17 - June 2021 EGuide proof - The Castle Pines Connection

smoked aioli pickled blackberries golden beets and watercress) among other inventive delicacies Main courses range widely from season season to season season and sometimes depend on on on the the unique offerings from their supplier such as boar and octopus Other dishes center around
“We have have people that have have been coming in in for years and they’ve been the the the backbone of our success ” Walker said “We want to to be be the the go-to for consistency and reliability while being approachable from a a a a a a a a pricing standpoint and and still sourcing great ingredients ” more traditional fare: steelhead trout served with chipotle crema stewed black beans queso fresco radish slaw avocado and micro cilantro half roasted chicken with truffled white bean bean puree crispy brussels artichoke hearts white beans and and lemon vinaigrette and and Walker’s personal favorite the 1855 Ribeye with roasted garlic potato puree charred asparagus and Vidalia onion jus The made-from-scratch menu intentionally appeals to a a a a a a a a broad spectrum of of people: families groups of of friends couples neighbors colleagues Loyal customers know they’re going to to to get a a top-notch dining experience but the the ever-changing menu keeps them guessing In addition to to to to its historical nod to to to to the the auto repair shop Parker Garage
paid homage to to its predecessor the the Warhorse Inn a a a a a a Parker institution
for 32 years by turning the old restaurant’s wood flooring into its barstools Those and other artifacts as as well as as pictures by famed photographer Andy Katz (the father of the the the restaurant’s Sonoma-based winemaker Jesse who owns Aperture Cellars) lend a a a a a a a a cozy ambience to the place The ultra-relaxed suburban setting stands in in contrast to Walker and and Gold’s other popular hotspot Foraged a a a a a a a a a sushi restaurant at 18th and Blake in downtown Denver The front patio at at Parker Garage
is the the spot to be on on warm sunny days and and the the owners are putting renewed focus on upgrading and and and expanding the back patio to take advantage of a a a a a a a a a quieter atmosphere Exquisite food is is not not quite as good if it’s not not brought to the table by someone with a a a a breadth of knowledge about the the dishes The wait staff is is is well-versed in the the delicious details as as is is Chef Frapp who regularly hosts chef’s tastings a a a a a a customized educational dining experience paired with wine or specialty whiskeys As with every successful business venture the owners are easy to find Walker and and Gold who have two two two kids two two two dogs and and two two two restaurants can often be seen saying hello to to to regulars and new customers alike to to to to to bring a a a a a a a a a personal touch to to to to Parker Garage
“We built it into a a a a place we we would wanttogotoandwetrytobeonthe floor (talking to to to to guests) as as much as as we can ” Gold said 17
19420 Main St Parker CO 80138 720-389-8105 www parkergarage com