Potager Restaurant

The boy and I took an idea from one of his friends, where we schedule an evening once a month to have dinner together and ONLY talk about our relationship. We're not allowed to bring up anything that we would talk about in a day-to-day manner (have you paid that bill, how should we decorate our family room...)

Even though we've been together for a short period of time and are still considered "honeymooners," these Life Dinners have been incredible! What a great way to check in on each other and see what could be strengthened in our already awesome relationship. It's also a great time to put your defenses down. Anything goes. That's why we always try to find a place where we feel like they wouldn't be too upset if we started throwing food at each other...

Anyway, we discovered Potager in downtown Denver awhile back and try to get down there as often as possible for our life dinners because it's truly a great atmosphere and staff to set the stage for this special date.

Three things that we love about Potager:

1. The management and staff is out of this world. It's a family-owned and run restaurant and it's clear that they treat all of their employees like family. On our first visit, they had just published and were selling an anniversary book for the restaurant. We were blown away to see that they had put pictures and descriptions of each member of their staff in this book that clearly cost a bit of money.

Think about that - the turn-over rate in the average restaurant is probably less than a few months! What a commitment to highlight these people that might not even be there as soon as the booklet's published. Reading through the booklet, however, proved that their staff has no intention of leaving. It's too great of a place and they've all created a family there.

2. The menu is simple but innovative. All of their ingredients are from local farms (some even from the garden in the back of the restaurant!) They have a truly expert sense of cooking with fresh ingredients and pairing flavors. The menu changes sometimes as frequently as every month - serving only what's in its prime season. Makes it even easier to find excuses to go there regularly. 

3. Potager has a way of making it's customers feel like family, too. We're on their mailing list, so every time they change the menu, we get a mailed copy of the new one (GREAT marketing tool, by the way). We read it, drool for awhile, and then schedule a trip to Denver to try out their new fare. The intimite and casual dining room has a great feel and we're always greeted with huge smiles. Who wouldn't want to eat dinner in this type of setting?

Of course my humble opinion, but it's the best restaurant in Denver. Hands-down. You'd be foolish to think otherwise... just my humble opinion.