He Said She Said

We’re married. We work together. We see each other all the time. So, what could we possibly talk about while out for dinner? In this case, food. And lots of it. Join us at Le Colonial in Cherry Creek.

He: I knew this place would be packed. So great. Just like their Chicago location when we went there before South Bend for the Clemson/Notre Dame (your dad’s alma mater) football game a few years ago.

She: That was a fun trip! Met our Charleston cousins in South Bend, by way of Chicago. We LOVED that dinner. The entire menu was epic. Such an incredible surprise when we heard they were coming to Cherry Creek. Worth the wait.

He: We’ve started with the Crispy Shrimp & Pork Rolls, and I’ve got to admit that I could only eat about 20 of these. Good lord. Wrap them in the lettuce with the jalapenos and the chili lime sauce and brace yourself. These are phenomenal.

She: I love them. And these Pan Seared Chicken Dumplings are out of this world too. Amish Farm Chicken, Scallions, Ginger and Black Vinegar Sauce. Just delicious. But let’s back up for a second and talk about my cocktail. It’s the Lychee Martini for which they’re known, and I can see why. Refreshing and tropical, but not too sweet or contrived. The perfect way to begin.

He: The Amish don’t mess around. I’ll always eat their farm chicken. What do you think of the Crunchy Green Papaya Salad? It was highly recommended.

She: This would be a perfect summer lunch order. Cool, Crunchy. The papaya is sweet and goes well with the spicy red dressing. It has a country club-feel to it. Very yummy.

He: This Grilled Pork Tomahawk is award-worthy, and Cherry Creek is the only Le Colonial location in the country where it’s offered. Isn’t that weird? It’s a masterpiece. Melts in your mouth and doesn’t even need the sauce it comes with. Perfection.

She: It’s a beautiful presentation too. All of the dishes pose well. This Miso-Glazed Salmon is to die for. Shiitake Mushrooms. Baby Bok Choy. Coconut Lobster Broth. Annatto Oil.

He: Baby Bok Choy sounds like a rapper that the kids listen to. Not our kids, mind you, unless he’s a part of Minecraft or Blippi.

She: The boys still talk about seeing Minecraft at The Alamo Drafthouse. I’m going to still be talking about these Garlic Noodles as well as their Signature Fried Rice. I could feast just on the Le Colonial side dishes and feel like I’ve died and gone to Heaven.

He: I expect this place to be a hot spot for a very long time. The atmosphere is so on point. The art. The style. The furnishings. The colors. It’s all extremely inviting, not to mention therapeutic in its own way.

She: It’s incredibly chic. I love the chinoiserie undertones and the beautiful wallcoverings, murals and original art. Not to mention that candle that was burning near the hostess stand. There was some type of sandalwood in it and it set the tone in a very real way for me.

He: I didn’t even notice that, but what I  am noticing is this artistic looking sundae coming our way. Now this looks decadent.

She: It is SO good! Homemade chocolate ice cream, caramelized banana, Valrhona chocolate sauce, crème chantilly, toasted sliced almonds, and  vanilla sablé. This is not your average ice cream sundae, and it’s everything you would want it to be!

He: The perfect way to end such a wonderful meal. I was also eyeing their pineappple upside down cake. I’d love to see le Colonial’s interpretation, with orange scented rum sauce and coconut genoise.

She: Next time. Or, we could come for a lychee martini and dessert and just sit at the bar. Did you see how vibey it was as we were walking in? That’s a bar I would love to sit at and linger over cocktails. Or pineapple upside down cake.

Kevin and Betsy Marr are “He” and ‘She.” They work and live in the Denver area, where they produce Cherry Creek Magazine and raise their five and seven-year-old boys…all under one roof.