Colorado Part III: d Bar Desserts

d-Bar Desserts....where do I even begin?! 

As much as I loved Euclid Hall, I loved my meal at d-Bar just a little bit more. We got to sit at the bar where we got to watch Avery the pastry chef whip up all sorts of delicious goodies. d-Bar is very popular, but most people skip the delicious savory food in favor of the desserts. Never one to practice restraint when it comes to yummies, I got to experience the deliciousness of both!

Kristen and I started out by splitting their grilled caesar salad. Grilling the romaine lettuce gives it this very distinct un-lettuce-like flavor which I liked immediately. I am not sure if most people would like it right away, especially if they were not expecting it like I was. The presentation was beautiful, and the crunch of the breadsticks added a nice texture.

Grilled whole romaine, caesar dressing, balsamic reduction, shaved parm

For our main course, Kristen ordered the steak and frites and I ordered the Kobe sliders. OH. EM. GEE. CAPS. PERIOD. I've had excellent sliders at 'Lil Bigs in Houston but those paled in comparison to these. The Kobe beef patty was velvety in texture with amazing mouthfeel and flavor, the white chedder added a delicious bite, the garlic aioli added even more richness, and the soft buttery brioche bun soaked up all of the succulent juice. Everything came together beautifully -- absolute perfection on a bun.

Kobe beef, brioche, drunken onions, white chedder, garlic aoili, parm fries

The amazingness of my sliders were equal to the amazingness of Kristen's steak. At one point, she even showed me how she could cut her steak with her fork (I know she loves me greatly since she let me have not one but a couple of bites!). Her fries soaked up the delicious, delicious meat juice; again, absolutely fabulous.

USDA prime flat iron, shallot red wine butter, garlic parm fries

Our desserts were amazing. I went from not having any room to spare to gobbling up every last bite of my dish. I ordered this fabulous seasonal peach creme brulee stack, Kristen ordered the s'mores waffle. Best part was that we got to watch Avery make it right in front of us and then hand it to us over the bar counter. SO AMAZEBALLOONS!!!

Rock candy graham waffle, manjari cremeux, toasted marshmallow, malted ice cream

Fresh peaches sauteed in lavendar syrup, shortbread cookie, vanilla bean creme brulee, peach sorbet, sugar shard

 d Bar Desserts - 1475 E.17th Avenue, Denver, Colorado, 80218

Approximately $55, 2 people

1 - Grilled Caesar Salad

1 - Steak and Frites

1 - Kobe Sliders

1 - Peachy Amazingness Dessert

1 - S'mores Waffle

Food: 9.5

Atmosphere: 8

Presentation: 8.5