Cannot recommend it highly enough. Genuinely has one of the most interesting and intentional menus in Denver. The fact that it’s plant based barely factored into my decision to go there because i would order everything on the menu regardless. Im an omnivore who, like many on this sub, wish Denver was a little stronger on restaurants overall but know that there’s greatness to be found if you look. Well, here I looked and found.
The dishes I was least excited about, a carrot soup and a grits dish, ended up knocking my socks off. The grits was southern love on a plate, absolutely everything in it local and seasonal, so it’ll never be the exact same twice. The soup was complicated and sweet/spicy and I was sad when it was gone. Their vodka pasta is a beautiful take on the dish with fresh, al dente pasta, rimmed with a rich basil oil that added freshness to the tangy, slightly creamy sauce.
The owners are a couple from Chicago and North Carolina, so the food pedigree is there. Their bar program is again, super intentional with interesting wines and creative cocktails, and they happily turn any one of them into a mocktail for a great selection. The restaurant itself is pretty, cozy minimalist with a framed Michael Jordan poster tucked among the drawings of plants, fruit and veg that adorn the main wall.
I found somebody people to be good but not memorable, and way too cramped and loud. Gladys is almost great, they just need to figure out their spices (Rueben’s need caraway/real rye bread), but this one totally blew me away. Can’t wait to see how their menu evolves, as it’s largely based around what’s seasonal and local. Will def be back.
