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$52.80 Menu for Sunday, May 20

Wed, 16 May 2012 22:20:00 GMT

First Course

Roasted Potato Salad

Greens, Tomato, Grilled Onion, Bacon, Gorgonzola, Balsamic Vinaigrette

-or-

Peanut Coconut Soup

Pickled Herbs, Toasted Coriander, Date Coulis, Pea Shoots

Second Course

Tomato Basil Gnocchi

Chicken, Pesto, Caramelized Onion Cream

Third Course

Pepita Crusted Salmon

Guinness Maple Gastrique, Green Lentils, Carrot Mousse

-or-

New York Strip "Saltimbocca"

Ham, Sage, Mushroom Risotto, White Wine Jus

Fourth Course

Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee

Seasonal Berries, Orange Biscotti

-or-

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Raspberry Coulis, Vanilla Anglais

$52.80 Menu for Sunday, May 6

Fri, 04 May 2012 04:46:00 GMT

First Course

Tabouleh Salad

Bulghur Wheat, Cucumber, Red Onion, Parsley, Red Wine Caper Berry Vinaigrette

-or-

Tomato Watermelon Gazpacho

Smoked Hazelnut, Beet Relish, Micro Cress

Second Course

Mint Gnocchi

Scallops, Strawberry, Balsamic Reduction

Third Course

Roast Salmon

Fine Herb Socca Cake, Apple Walnut Vinaigrette, Green Cabbage

-or-

Date and Black Garlic Stuffed Chicken Breast

Yellow Lentils, Poppy Seed, Fennel, Horseradish

Fourth Course

Chocolate Mousse Cake

-or-

Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee

$52.80 Menu for Sunday, April 22

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:26:00 GMT

Things have been very busy here at Strings! We have a new bar menu, new happy hour menu, new brunch menu, AND new changes to the lunch and dinner menu. Whew! Come in and sample all our new items, and of course, check out our weekly $52.80 menu. This weeks menu is sure to be decadent and delicious! We can't wait to share all our new food with you!

First Course

Arugula and Grapefruit Salad

Roasted Cashews, Golden Raisins, Chevre, Citrus Vinaigrette

-or-

Anise Mustard Butter Poached Escargot

Hearts of Palm, Apple-Walnut Oil Vinaigrette, Warm Greens

Second Course

Chorizo and Mussel Cappellini

Spicy Tomato Broth, White Wine, Parmesan Bread Crumb

Third Course

Truffle Roasted Salmon

Lardo, Micro Tatsoi, Black Garlic Onion Tart, White Corn Puree

-or-

Roasted Cornish Game Hen

Foie Gras Stuffed Dates, Brioche, Baby Carrot, Horseradish Cream, Masala Oil

Fourth Course

Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee

Seasonal Berries, Orange Biscotti

-or-

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Raspberry Coulis, Vanilla Anglais

$52.80 Menu for Sunday, April 15

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:40:00 GMT

Come in to Strings this Sunday to sample another amazing $52.80 Menu! Also, come in a bit early to try our new Bar Menu; it will be available starting this Sunday at 3pm!

First Course

Spinach Salad

Chicken, Citrus Mint Vinaigrette, Pine Nuts

-or-

White Bean Cappuccino

Caper Oil, Malted Coffee Powder, Veal Mousse

Second Course

Leek Polenta

Beef Tips, Jalapeno Glace, Sourdough Crostini

Third Course

Pan Seared Salmon

Pea Pesto, Braised Citrus, Mushrooms, Pepitas, Leek Ash Oil

-or-

Mustard Crusted Pork Loin

Yellow Squash, New Potato, Date Coulis, Goat Gouda

Third Course

Creme Brulee

Orange Biscotti, Seasonal Berries

-or-

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Raspberry Coulis, Vanilla Anglais

Easter Brunch

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 21:50:00 GMT

Eye Openers

Bottomless Mimosa Sparkling Wine | Orange Juice

Mango Madness Sparkling wine | OJ | Mango

Pointsetta Sparkling Wine | Cranberry

Strings' Bloody Mary Skyy Vodka | Housemade Bloody Mix

Spicy Mary Absolut Peppar Vodka | Housemade Mix | Pepperoncines

Screwdriver Skyy Vodka | Orange Juice

Greyhound Sky Vodka | Pink Grapefruit Juice

Beginnings

Felipe's Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Bisque

Cauliflower Soup Basil Oil | Pistachios | Preserved Grapefruit | Gorgonzola

Small Organic Greens Salad Champagne Vinaigrette | Radish | Cucumber | Tomato

Small Caesar Salad Romaine Hearts | Spanish White Anchovy | Parmesan Crisp

Beef Carpaccio Dijon Mayo | Parmesan | Capers | Onion | Toast Points

Cheese Plate Artisan Cheeses | Seasonal Accompaniments | Crostinis

Ahi Tuna Tartare Lemon Soy Ginger Vinaigrette | Avocado | Wonton Chips

Crab Cakes 7 Fruit Chutney | Cranberry Puree | Curry Oil | Crispy Onions

Eggs and Things

Red Velvet Pancakes Cream Cheese Chantilly | Candied Pecans | Vanilla Maple Syrup

Blueberry Pancakes Whipped Cream | Blueberry | Fresh Berries

Fireman's Eggs Two Eggs Baked in Brioche | Wilted Spinach | Bacon

French Toast Amandine Marcona Almonds | Buttered Carmel | Whipped Cream

Kennedy Special Scrambled Eggs | White Toast | Potatoes | Bacon

Blackberry Crepes Honey Whipped Goat Cheese | Orange Blackberry Compote

Smoked Salmon & Scrambled Eggs Chive Cream Cheese | Capers | Onions

Croque Madame Country Ham | Toasted Brioche | Mornay Sauce | Sunny Side Up

Eggs

The Benedicts

Tasso Ham Tatsoi | Poached Eggs | Crawfish Hollandaise | Potatoes

Ham Country Ham | Poached Eggs | Hollandaise | Potatoes

Crab Cakes Super Lump Crab Cakes | Poached Eggs | Hollandaise | Potatoes

Steak n Eggs Split Petite Filet | Poached Eggs | Hollandise | Potatoes

Lunchie Stuff

Maine Lobster BLT Toasted Brioche | Piquilla Pepper Aioli | Spiced Straw Fries

Gabby's Chicken Salad Sandwich Pine Nuts | Curry | Golden Raisins | Mixed Greens

Pan Roasted Salmon Confit Tomato | Artichokes | Fava Beans | Arugula Gnocch

Dill Beurre Blanc

Saffron Risotto Roasted Red Peppers | Swiss Chard | Lump Crab | Marinated Artichokes

Tammy Chicken Salad Grilled Chicken Breast | Tomato | Avocado | Chives | Fruit Lemon Garlic Oil

Shrimp Cobb Salad Poached Shrimp | Bacon | Hard Boiled Egg | Tomato | Avocado

Spring Lamb Loin Sweet Pea Cilantro Arancini | Spring Onions | Red Peppers

Madras Curry

Odds and Ends

Chefs: Adam Detert | Pippa Taylor

Strings Restaurant | 1700 Humboldt | Denver | Co | 80218 303.831.7310

$52.80 Menu for Sunday, April 1

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 05:03:00 GMT

Don't be an 'April Fool' and come in for another wonderful $52.80 Night at Strings! Despite my corny puns, the menu will be tasty and the wine pairings will be perfect!

First Course

Julienne of Vegetable Salad

Fennel, Cucumber, Radish, Mushroom, Gorgonzola, Mustard Vinaigrette

-or-

Brussel Sprout Gratin

Smoked Pork Loin, Pickled Horseradish, Goat Cheese, Pinenuts

Second Course

Chicken Marsala

Fresh Fettuccini, Mushroom, Demi Glace

Third Course

Pan Seared Scallops

Popcorn Puree, Confit Egg Yolk, Leeks, Artichokes, Smoked Hazelnuts

-or-

Grilled Pork Loin

Onion-Date Marmalade, Whole Grain Mustard, Frisee, Yukon Gold Rosti, Fennel Pepitas

Fourth Course

White Chocolate Panna Cota

Candied Grapefruit Syrup, Basil Tuile

$52.80 Menu for Sunday, March 25

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 22:49:00 GMT

If you have never been in to eat at Strings, now is a great time to start. We have a new dinner and lunch menu and are changing our bar and brunch menu next week. We are getting great feedback about the food and we are all so excited to be a part of this wonderful restaurant. Come in this Sunday night for another delicious $52.80 meal.

First Course

Confit Snapper Tartine

Procuitto, Pink Pepper, Ciabatta, Olive Aioli, Arugula

-or-

Spiced Pork Ribs

Kabocha Squash and Root Vegetable Hash, Prok-Honey Basil Glaze

Second Course

Eggplant Parmesan

Pecorino, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Caramelized Onion, Basil Chips

Third Course

Pan Seared Salmon

Glazed Rapini, Gorgonzola, Parsnip Puree, Green Lentils, Pickled Pomegranate Seeds

-or-

Braised Lamb Shank

Japanese Pumpkin, Celery, Horseradish

Fourth Course

Creme Brulee

Vanilla Bean, Orange Biscotti, Berries

-or-

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Rasberry Coulis, Vanilla Anglais

$52.80 Menu for Sunday, March 18th

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 06:48:00 GMT

A lot of exciting things have been happening at Strings lately! First, we rocked our way through Denver Restaurant week. Then we rolled out our new (and very delicious) Spring Dinner Menu. Now, we are repainting our dining room! It's a very fun time to be a part of the Strings Crew and we are very happy to bring back our weekly Sunday $52.80 menu. Come in this Sunday to see what all the buzz is about!

First Course

Watercress Salad

House Cured Lamb, Grape Must Reduction, Kalamata Olives, Chevre

-or-

Root Vegetable Soup

Chestnut Honey-Horseradish Creme Fraiche, Tarragon

Second Course

Sausage, Goat Cheese, and Arugula Cannelloni

Port Reduction, Creamed Basil Rapini, Pine Nuts

Third Course

Pan Seared Salmon

Clams, Escarole, White Beans, Brown Butter Roasted Beets

-or-

Grilled Hanger Steak

Parsnip, Rutabaga, and Sweet Potato Hash, Brussel Sprouts, Truffled Fontina Cream

Fourth Course

Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee

Orange and Almond Biscotti

-or-

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Raspberry Coulis, Vanilla Anglais

$52.80 Menu for Sunday, February 19th

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:17:00 GMT

Last Sunday's dinner menu and wine pairings were a huge hit! Here's what's in store for this coming Sunday's dinner menu...

First Course

Duo of Caprese

Balsamic Reduction, Mozzarella Vinaigrette, Basil Chips

-or-

Tuna Conserva

Apple-Caper Vinaigrette, Radish, Peppered Greens, Housemade Feta

Second Course

Spinach and Mushroom Soft Polenta

Red Wine Lonzina, Caramelized Onions, Fennel Balsamic, Housemade Caciocavallo

Third Course

Pan Seared Sea Scallops

Earl Grey Broth, Lemon Chips, WIld Rice, Grilled Cucumber, Shiitake, Sherry Reduction

-or-

Braised Short Ribs

Chicken Liver Beurre Blanc, Flagelots, Marcona Almonds, Celeriac

Fourth Course

Strawberry Mousse

Vanilla Bean Chantilly, Mint

We hope to see you on Sunday!

$52.80 Menu for Sunday, February 12th

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:07:00 GMT

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!

5280 Menu for Sunday, January 29th

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:47:00 GMT

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

Noel Cunningham, our beloved

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 02:15:00 GMT

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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October's First 5280 Menu

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:41:00 GMT

STARTERS
Smoked Lardo
Pine Nuts, Manchego, Fig Mostarda, Mushrooms

-or-

Pumpkin Bisque
Thai Yellow Curry, Pain d'Epice, Quince

MAINS
Cassoulet
Black Garlic, Fall Vegetables, Flageolet Beans, Truffled Brioche Breadcrumbs

-or-

Papardelle
Rocket, Boar, Cocoa

-or-

Shark
Guajillo Chili, Kidney Beans, Plantains, Arroz a la Creole

PUDDING
Choice of Strings Creme Brulee or Belgian Chocolate Mousse Cake

Sunday's 5280 Menu

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:07:00 GMT

STARTERS
Chilled Veloute of Corn
Mint, Piquillo Peppers, Rocket

-or-

Carrot and Radish Salad
Cucumber, Earl Grey Tea

MAINS
Beef Short Rib
Pumpkin, Cippolini Onions, Rapini

-or-

Malfattini
Red Pepper, Pork Belly, Olathe Sweet Corn

-or-

Cobia
Petite Leeks, Hearts of Palm, Ginger, Beurre Blanc au Crustacés

PUDDING
Choice of Strings Creme Brulee or Belgian Chocolate Mousse Cake

5280 Menu for Sept. 5, 2011

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:04:00 GMT

STARTERS
Borscht
Beets, Horseradish, Creme Fraiche

-or-

Piscialandrea
Anchovy, Garlic, Arugula, Lemon Oil

PASTA
Linguini
Confit Lamb, Feta, Kalamata Olives

MAINS
Duck Breast
Sultanas, Saffron, Couscous

-or-

Scallops
Frito Misto, Fennel, Bagna Cauda

PUDDING
Bara Brith

Physalis, Mesquite Smoked Salted Ice Cream