The Denver Post's Tucker Shaw provided a quick update on the Denver dining scene yesterday, highlighting some of my favorite local restaurants, including Colt & Gray. Also included in the piece was the new spot from Jennifer Jasinski of Rioja fame, Euclid Hall.
I had the opportunity to try the new spot, located around the corner from Larimer Square on 14th Street, a couple weeks ago for dinner. Euclid Hall bills itself as an "American Tavern, focusing on high quality and innovative pub food from around the world."
The menu includes housemade sausages, as well as poutines and schnitzel, in addition to sandwiches. It also features an extensive beer list to accompany its beer hall look and feel, which I loved.
The menu was affordable, but heavy. I ordered the Grilled Hanger Steak and Braised Short Rib Poutin, with Bordeaux gravy and Wisconsin cheddar cheese curds, served over French fries; as well as "The Works" sausage sampler (which was great overall, but I had a hard time with the Boudin Noir, or blood sausage - it's a texture thing). We also ordered fried cheddar curds and the Sourdough Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich to finish it off. You may be thinking, "of course you found it heavy, Hungry in Denver, look at the crap you ordered." You would be correct, except I couldn't find a "light" thing on the menu. That's OK, as the restaurant does not bill itself as such, just know going in that it'll be a diet buster.
To sum it up, the food was great, but it's not a place I could go all the time. For a happy hour catch-up with friends, or if you're dining with a big time carnivore (or a French Canadian), definitely check it out - it's unlike any restaurant I've been to in Denver.
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