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You can eat in or out. Either way, the creek,
which flows at the bottom of a mountain you sense you could reach out
and touch, is visible. Originally a wine shop for Colorado Wines
(really, now!), the cafe with big windows was added to the side, and
decorated with lots of hanging baskets bunched together, awakening the
poetic side of you to think, 'a loaf of bread, a bottle of wine and thee'.
We are greeted immediately by one of the three waiters
we end up having during the evening, with a genuine welcome and an
announcement that she'd get around to us eventually, but it would be a
wait; she hoped we didn't mind. By now, we're sucked in with the
smell of the smoking swordfish, the sounds of the creek and the general
good-natured hustle going on around us.
A few minutes go by and our second waiter arrives with
a huge smile, serves us water, takes our order (swordfish, of course)
and lets us know we're in for a wait. We ask about wine and he
waves at the gift shop a few steps away and suggests we go wine-tasting
and make our selection after we've had a chance to sample. Inside, another friendly person stands behind a tall
counter with all sorts of bottles of reds and whites representing the
many wine regions of Colorado. We try a few and agree on a light
Sauvigon Blanc from Plum
Creek, We buy the bottle and take it back to our table to
enjoy while we wait for our swordfish.
Since everyone is waiting and drinking wine,
conversations come easily. The couple next to us is local and come
often. They give us suggestions of other places to try, which is
always the best way to experience the cuisine of an
unfamiliar locale.
Our food arrives eventually, but the wait is
insignificant. In the meantime, we've had an experience.
Besides swordfish, the menu offers other delights,
such as buffalo burgers. The prices are reasonable,
so go for the food, but stay for the ambience! For more details about
location and hours and menu, click here.
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