Harvest Week Starts Tomorrow!

Photo by Brian Kraft Photography.

The Denver Independent Network of Restaurants (DINR) comprised of the area's top restaurants, has created Harvest Week, a weeklong celebration of Colorado's exceptional produce and products. Harvest Week runs from September 12th-18th.

DINR includes some of Denver's most beloved restaurants, like Vesta Dipping Grill, Strings, Duo, Jonesy's EatBar, and Rioja. You can see a complete list of participating restaurants and view their menus by clicking here. Some examples of dishes featured during Harvest Week are:

- Smoked Colorado Bass with Heirloom Tomatoes, Green Chili Goat Cheese, Pepitas, and Peach Dressing (at Vesta)

- Prosciutto di Parma wrapped around Rocky Ford Canteloupe with Citrus Vinaigrette Dressed Arugula (at Campo di Fiori)

- Colorado Bison Chili spiked with Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout served with a wedge of Oskar Blues Old Chub Beer Bread (at Jonesy's EatBar)

- Summer Squash Corn Chowder and Dill Pesto (at Tables)

- Caramelized Pears Frangipane Crostada with Red Wagon Farm's Honey Basil Gelato (at Olivea)

Visit www.eatdenver.com for more information!

Recommended: Real Food

I've read several books and seen some great movies about local eating, so I wasn't sure if this book would have something new to tell me. It turns out that it has - I've really learned a lot. The author explores the worlds of milk, meat, oils (especially interesting for me - I didn't realize the hazards of vegetable oils), and produce. She explains what "real food" looks like, and gives lots of science to back up her ideas. It's helped inspire me to look harder at what I eat, and move my meals closer to real food and away from "fake" foods. I got this book from the library, and I'm sure they have more copies available!