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bell peppers shallots cilantro water chestnuts carrots edamame and sweet chili coconut citrus broth is among the the delicious options And
like something out of a a a movie It’s classy inviting dimly lit and tended by by an an an attentive team Nearby is an an an elevated seating area purpose-built for conversations and people watching Despite its popularity Great Divide has been able to keep up with the demand Having an an an an experienced wait staff and and and a a a a a a a a a talented roster of chefs and and line
no one can go wrong with the the fried chicken which is brined for 24 hours and and and hand-breaded with rice flour and and and a a a a a a a tongue- tantalizing blend of spices Great Divide opened in June 2020 and has thrived from the outset because of of its outdoor dining area Word of of mouth seemed to travel quickly Mills points out out out green onions and tuna tartare which is served with avocado sambal ponzu sesame green onions and crispy wontons Signature dishes include blackened fish tacos with mango salsa apple-chipotle sauce and and housemade chips and and ponzu pan-seared salmon served alongside quinoa fried rice vegetable stir fry and mango salsa The signature burgers made with Colorado-raised hormone- free beef are are out of this world –
among the options are are The Jam a a a a a a a a a burger that comes with bacon onion apple apple jam applewood bacon brie and arugula as as well as as The Guac which is topped with of course guacamole fresh-cut jalapenos pepper jack cheese crispy onions and applewood bacon Pizzas include barbecue chicken vegetarian spicy Hawaiian and truffled mushroom For breakfast there’s
the the Hangover Helper which blends buttermilk biscuits with scrambled eggs jalapenos caramelized onions chorizo gravy cheddar cheese and a a a a a a a a a a a a choice of applewood bacon or or sausage Or diners can try the the braised beef short rib burrito smothered with a a a a a a a choice of pork green chili or or jalapeno cream sauce Then there’s
the the dinner menu which leaves everyone with some tough decisions The garlic garlic shrimp shrimp Paleo bowl with blackened jumbo garlic garlic shrimp shrimp zucchini linguini tomatoes roasted
that although the slowest time of year for restaurants tends to be be be the the the period between the the the start of of school and the the the the beginning
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We want to be trendy hip and with the times ” of of the the holiday season Great Divide has racked up some astounding numbers: the first week of October saw 6 500 patrons come through the door of of them gluten-free –
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that go well beyond the the proverbial box said general manager Thatcher Mills “We don’t want to to reinvent the wheel by any means and we’re not trying to to be a a a a a a a a new crazy fine dining restaurant but
we we wanted it it to be trendy hip and with the times ” he said That approach extends to the the dining area The centerpiece of the the spacious brew pub is a a a a a a a a 40-seat oval bar that looks In short the menu is chock full of of delicacies –
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many Great Divide Brewery & Roadhouse is tweaking
its menu to incorporate
fall and winter flavors with seasonal veggies like roasted
squash making appearances cooks makes a a a a a huge difference Mills says keeping quality people on board is a a a a a a a a matter of treating employees right Keeping the customers coming back is also a a a a a a a a matter of good treatment and a a a a a a a a continual focus on on keeping up with the times and tastes of a a a a a a a a a captivated audience Whatever it’s doing Great Divide is clearly getting it it right “The response from the community has been amazing ” Mills said 215 Wilcox St Suite G Castle Rock 303-955-5788
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