First there was: The Year 2000 Governor's Symposium Celebrating Colorado Cuisine in Conjunction with the American Culinary Federation, Colorado Restaurant Association, Culinarians of Colorado, Colorado Department of Agriculture, Colorado Beef Council, and the Colorado Proud Committee.
Best Colorado Beef Dish!
Filet San Luis Colorado Grade A Choice Filet Mignon stuffed with Spinach, Asiago, and Pine Nuts; crusted in Red Potato "Scales"; and served with Pernod Beurre Blanc.
And NOW: The Year 2001 Governor's Symposium Celebrating Colorado Cuisine in Conjunction with the American Culinary Federation, Colorado Restaurant Association, Culinarians of Colorado, Colorado Department of Agriculture, and the Governor's Office.
Best All-Colorado Dish! Entree! 1st Place!
Paragon Pork "Shabu Shabu" In Rocky Mountain Shiitake and Homemade Sake Broth, with Organic Black Quinoa done Sushi Rice Style.
Other Awards include: "Four and a Half Forks": The Gazette/Go, 2002 "Colorado's Top Twelve Chefs": Dept. of Ag Colorado Cuisine Calendar "Recommended Restaurant": National Restaurant Association, 2000 "Best Dining": Pike's Peak Restaurant Guide, 2000 "Best Firelit Dining": The Gazette/Go, 2000 Lead Chef: Millennium Tree Delegation to Washington, DC "Best Colorado Cuisine": The Gazette/Go, 2001