Your 2021 Guide to Valentine’s Day Food Across the Front Range
From splurge-worthy feasts to festive treats, there are many delicious ways to celebrate in the Denver metro area and beyond.Denise Mickelsen, Noella Williams, Patricia Kaowthumrong •
February 8, 2021
Whether you’re celebrating with your partner, pals, or family members, Valentine’s Day weekend is the perfect time to show the ones you love just how much they mean to you with food and drink, of course. We have a bounty of ideas on how to do that, from Mardi Gras-themed meals to whiskey-and-cupcake gift packages, all from Front Range restaurants, breweries, chocolatiers, and other local culinary businesses. Dig in and enjoy!
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday
Entrée price range: $6.75-$9.50 for lunch and $8-$17 for dinner
Children’s menu: Yes
My order: I had the Salad Margaritas with grilled chicken ($8 lunch, $9 dinner; add $1 for the chicken), a blend of Romaine lettuce, grilled peppers, portobello mushrooms, asparagus, tomatoes and avocados with vinaigrette. I don’t usually see grilled peppers or asparagus on a salad, so it was a refreshing addition. I also got an order of guacamole ($4). It came with chips and had just the right amount of heat and creaminess.
Likes: There is takeout and delivery (no curbside pickup), patio dining in warmer weather and indoor dining as allowed by pandemic rules. Blue Margaritas is a large building, so diners can be allowed ample distancing. Lunch specials are available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.
Caron Streibich and Mike Field For the Times-Union
Despite a strange year for in-restaurant dining limited seating, stay-at-home orders, and an uptick in food delivery services 2020 still brought its A-game when it came to local eats.
We safely social distanced at many eateries, and showed our support by devouring chef-driven meals and snacks around town. Below are our top 10 most beloved items from 2020.
Caron s picks
• Llama, 415 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, (904) 819-1760, Mar y Tierra ($34)
Ever since celebrating my October birthday at cozy Peruvian restaurant Llama, its mar y tierra entree has been on my mind. A heaping portion of juicy medium-rare seasoned hangar steak lomo saltado meets tangles of tagliatelle pasta, cooked tomatoes, red onions and plump shrimp in Llama’s take on surf ’n’ turf. The best of sea and land, this dish is elevated with the most luscious Amarillo pepper huancaina cream sauce. Worth every calorie, the mar y tierra is a feast fo