Weekend... movies and eating

For the past four days it has done nothing but snow in Denver. I am so over winter right now I can hardly go outside... scraping my windows, wearing winter shoes, jackets and snow shoveling. YUCK. I did however leave the house because this weekend was the start of Restaurant Week here in Denver. It is an opportunity to try out different restaurants via a prix fix menu. This weekend we chose Indulge, a quaint little French restaurant that is serving delicious food.  My selections were: a beet and fennel salad, roasted duck and finished with poached pear and ice cream with a chocolate sauce (I just wish the chocolate sauce was dark not milk chocolate). Mac chose a crab and avocado salad, scallops and ended with a crème brulee duo. The food here was terrific. The roasted duck came with shoestring potatoes tossed in acidic dressing that was a perfect foil to the crispy rich duck. One of my favorite things about this menu was their version of a Manhattan. Now, if you know me you know I do not like whiskey, scotch or any of their kind. But this Manhattan was made with a splash of St. Germain Liqueur…I cannot even start to describe how fabulous this drink was - I can only say that it is just brilliant. I am going to try and make one at home and come up with a recipe for us all to enjoy.  Another side note the wine list at Indulge is outstanding….all French and all very well picked (and priced)!

I also tried out the new HBurger,. I went for a quick bite before a Sunday movie, we were rushed and didn’t get to try out their touted milkshakes. But, their burgers were delicious; we only had the regular 1/4lb burger, nothing fancy for us.  They had some technical difficulties with our order, but the manager and staff were courteous and apologetic.  I will definitely be coming back to try another.

I am close to the goal of having watched all of the  Oscar Nominated movies… Here is what we saw this weekend.