$52.80 Menu for Sunday, February 12th 2012-02-08

Come in to Strings this coming Sunday and try our cook's latest creations! 

First Course

Sausage Beignets

Fried Egg Vinaigrette, Saba, Watercress, Pine Nut, Yellow Lentil Puree

-or-

Snap Pea Salad

Belgian Endive, Radiccio, Parmesan Vinaigrette, Grapes

Second Course

Chicken Liver Tortelli

Raisins, Parsnip, Bresola, Fried Capers, Leek Fonduta

Third Course

Pan Seared Striped Bass

Sunchoke Puree, Celery Root and Radish Slaw, Marinated Mushroom

-or-

Strout Braised Pork Shoulder

Farro, Roasted Squash, Red Mole, Pomegranate

Fourth Course

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Vanilla Anglaise, Raspberry Coulis

-or-

Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee

Seasonal Berries, Orange Biscotti

We hope to see you Sunday. Also, stop in this Saturday the 11th to sample some of the specials we are featuring from our Valentine's Day Menu, and of course, don't forget to bring your Sweetie in for a romantic dinner on the 14th!

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5280 Menu for Sunday, January 29th 2012-01-25

Come into Strings this Sunday for our weekly 5280 specials! Every Sunday night we do a four course menu for only $52.80 for two people. For a little bit extra, you can add wine pairings to each course. The Strings Family is very proud of the menu and wines we come up with each week. Come in and see us!

5280 Sunday, January 29, 2012

First Course

Truffle Parmesan Gougeres

Chicken Liver Pate, Pomegranate, Pickled Mustard Seeds, Pistachio-Pesto Aioli, Crisp Bresola

-or-

Potato Leek Soup

Bacon Whipped Cream, Fried Leeks, Chive Oil

Second Course

"Birds Nest" Tagliatelli

Poached Egg, Duck Confit, Onions, Chervil, Chestnut-Stout Brown Butter

Third Course

Pan Roasted Salmon

Hearts of Palm, Haricots Verts Puree, Gruyere Baguette, Mushroom Veloute, Confit Lemon

-or-

Grilled Dry Aged New York Strip

Tarragon Risotto, Oven Dried Tomato, Olive Gastrique, Mustard-Star Anise Butter, Shallot-Endive Marmalade

Fourth Course

Spiced Apple Crisp

Tamarind Syrup, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

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Valentine's Day Menu 2012 2012-01-26

Valentine’s Day Menu 2012

$65 per person

 

Starters

White Asparagus

Spanish Blood Sausage, Lemon, Calamari, Mirepoix

 

Roasted Sunchoke Bisque

Spiced Egg Yolk, Basil

 

Oysters

Tomato, Horseradish, Citrus, Pepper, Vodka

Pasta

Agnolotti

Peppered Buttermilk Cheese, Pink Garlic, Mushrooms, Smokey Bone Marrow

 

Root Vegetable Risotto

Veal Sweetbreads, White Truffle

Intermezzo

Pomegranate Gelee

Kaffir Lime Sherbet

Mains

Australian Lobster Tail

Saffron, Chorizo, Potato, Artichokes, Sea Beans

 

Pork

Braised Belly, Confit Shoulder, Sausage, Italian Beans, Kale, Salsa Verde

 

Beef

Tenderloin, Oxtail, Wild Mushrooms, Arugula

 

Kabocha, Delicata, and Butternut Squash Gratin

Wild Rice, Rosemary Brioche Breadcrumbs

Desserts

Milk Chocolate Mousse Bombe

Mango Coulis, Passionfruit Sorbet, Mango Passionfruit Leather

 

Raspberry Vacherin

Cream cheese Mousse, Raspberry Ice Cream, Clear Vanilla Sauce, Grand Marnier Macerated Raspberries

 

Chocolate Almond Milk

Candied Almonds, Amaretto Chantilly, Almond Ice Milk

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Noel Cunningham, our beloved 2011-12-04

It is with great sadness to write such a blog post on the Strings website.

Noel Cunningham, owner of Strings and much more to the community at large, passed away Thursday afternoon.

We plan to use this note to keep the general public up to date with proceedings and specific information about services as they are set.

If you have plans to visit Strings for a meal or to visit with the staff, please do, as the restaurant is remaining open for business. All party and holiday plans that have been committed to will be honored through the duration of the holidays.

Strings is receiving a high amount of phone calls, so please bear with us.

[Friday 2:38pm update]

Donations to assist the family can be made through:

Noel Cunningham Fund
Am First Bank
5201 S. Yosemite St
Greenwood Village, CO 80111

[Saturday 6:44pm update]

On Thursday, December 8, 2011 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm there will be a viewing service at Olinger Hampden Mortuary & Cemetery.

Olinger Hampden Mortuary
8600 East Hampden Ave
Denver, CO 80231
(map)

Funeral services will be held at St. John's Cathedral on Friday, December 9, 2011 at 11:00am.

St John's Cathedral
1350 Washington Street
Denver, CO 80203
(map & directions)

Reception at Strings to follow. Jay's Valet will be providing a shuttle service from Strings to St. John's Cathedral before and after the service, so if you would like to park near Strings, Jay's will provide the convenience.

Strings
1700 Humboldt St
Denver, CO 80218
(map)

Articles: 

http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_19453879

http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2011/12/01/cunningham.html

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/29906653/detail.html

http://blogs.westword.com/cafesociety/2011/12/noel_cunningham_dies_at_age_62.php

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Sunday 52.80! 2011-04-12

Every Sunday evening, we offer an exceptional opportunity for diners to enjoy a four course pri-fix menu at an amazing value. Here's a sample of this Sunday's 52.80 menu...

 

Starter

Cannelini Bruchetta, Balsamic, Truffle Oil

or

Vichyssoise

Pasta

Parisienne Gnocchi, Saucisse de Toulouse, Onion, Lemon-Thyme

Entrees

Stuffed Scallop, Ginger, Lemongrass Buerre Noisette, Peas, Nam Pla

 or

Braised Pork, Grilled Sweet Chorizo, Guajillo, Cilantro, Red Onion

Dessert

Mocha Chocolate Triffle

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