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!

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

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

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

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

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

STARTERS
Soup and Salad
 Heirloom Tomato, Buratta, Basil

-or-
Cucumber Soup
 Creme Fraiche, Caviar

PASTA
Potato Gnocchi
 Crawfish, Corn, Andouillette

MAINS
Butter Poached Monkfish
 Summer Succotasch

-or-
Mesquite Grilled Pork

Rib Chop, Colorado Peaches, Pecans, Sausage

PUDDING
Strings Creme Brulee
 

STARTERS
Roasted Sweet Corn Soup
 Smoked Hominy, Tasso Ham, Gruyere, Anaheim Pepper Relish
-or-
Butter Lettuce Salad
 Creamy Smoked Bleu Cheese Dressing, Foccacia, Red Onion, Heirloom Tomato, Crispy Egg Yolk

PASTA
Handmade Linguini
 Calamari, Eggplant Agro Dolce, Crisp Artichokes, Sauce Nero

MAINS
Pan Seared Scallops
 Johnny Cake, Tasso Ham, Garden Kale, Pickalilli
-or-
Braised Paleron of Beef
 Gnocchi a la Parisienne, Beetroot, Arugula, Horseradish Creme Fraiche, Celery Gremolata

PUDDING
Ills Flotants
 Lavander Creme Anglaise, Orange Hanzelnut Honeycombed Toffee

Here is a preview of our upcoming Sunday 5280 Menu...

Starters
Ahi Tuna Tataki
Eggplant Caponata, Saffron vinaigrette, Opal Basil Arancini
-or-
Marinated Bocconcini
Heirloom Tomato, Spanish Chorizo, Shaved Fennel, Citronette

Pasta
Rotolo
Ricotta, Summer Squash, Eggplant, Tarragon

Mains
Monkfish
Saffron Risotto, Corn, Sultanas, Piquillo Peppers, Sauternes Reduction
-or-
Roasted Chicken Breast
Panzanella, Heirloom Tomatoes, Pignolis, Aged Balsamic

Dessert
Ice Cream Sandwich
Banana Bread, Homemade "Crunchie Bar" Ice Cream, Sherry Creme Anglaise

This is a peak at what we have working for Sunday...

Starters

-Calamari, New Potatoes, Corn, Saffron Vinaigrette

-Spinach, Cherries, Filberts, Sherry Vinaigrette

Pasta

-Garganelli, Sweet Corn, Spanish Chorizo, Manchego

Mains

-Colorado Striped Bass, Fennel, Vanilla-Green Olive Sauce

-Mustard Crusted Striploin, Eggplant, Onions, Brown Ale Jus

Dessert

-Trio of Watermelon