Duo in Denver Colorado

Duo

Address: 2413 W. 32nd

Cross Streets:

Phone: 303-477-4141

Price: $$$

Reservations: No

Hours: D:Daily, BR:Sat-Sun

Duo brings great excitement for dining in the Highlands area. The space is a delightful combination of old and new. Wood tables, black chairs and a focal kitchen accent exposed-brick walls, plank wood floors and a wonderful bar. Owners Stephanie Bonin and Keith Arnold chose the very talented John Broening to head the kitchen and bring his great flair to the cuisine. Start with the complimentary plate of assorted marinated olives and flatbread as you peruse the excellent wine list and menu. Appetizers include oven-dried tomato tapenade with grilled bread, crab cake with lemon aioli, crispy salt-cod fritters and chicken drumettes. The soups are always exciting and vary with the season. Duck and fall vegetables in broth makes an exciting choice, as does gazpacho in summer. Escolar, gnocchi, and a vegetable tower shine as entrées. Enjoy the grilled pork chop, grilled flank steak with charred sweet potatoes, chicken with cilantro and rice and penne with shrimp are more excellent choices. Leave room for pastry chef Yasmin Lozada-Hissom's awesome desserts. Pumpkin cheesecake, chocolate truffle tart, a divine lemon caramel icebox cake and cookies and ice cream tempt, but apple tart for two with vanilla-bean ice cream make the dream of a perfect ending come true. If sticky toffee pudding is on the menu, it is a must. Service is very friendly and efficient, the wine list excellent and prices reasonable. Known for his incredible Sunday brunches, John continues the tradition here. The exciting Duo does not miss a beat and makes dining very special.