Our Latest Announcements...

So far this year:
"Four and a Half Stars" from the Gazette
(A reviewer who has never given a 5 and only a few over 4 in years)
Chosen by the Governor and Dept. of Ag as one of Colorado's Top Twelve Chefs
(Including being the Chef to represent August (Colorado Cuisine Month) in their Calendar)
State Food and Wine Pairing Competition : Bronze Medal
ACF Live Pork Cooking Competition : Silver Medal
State Bison Recipe Contest : Second Place
etc.



Our new mailer will come out in September, but here are a few hints:
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If you are reading this then you must be one of our valued customers and friends. I would like to start by thanking you for your continued support. Obviously, without folks like you we could never have achieved all that we have in these last 4 years. I am officially the longest owner since the late seventies, and will hopefully be around for quite a while. The restaurant remains the top restaurant in the Pass Area, and has been named not only among the top ten of Colorado, but as one of the very top representatives of Colorado Cuisine by the Governor himself. We only seem to be getting better.
Thanks to you.

General Announcements:
Our new menu begins very soon and will contain many new and interesting items including fabulous cheese and foie gras appetizers among other things.
If you don’t already know, the Black Bear has become THE center for Kobe Beef in Colorado. As the only restaurant to carry the prized steaks we try to have a variety of cuts and sizes on hand. In case you are not familiar, Kobe is beef from the Wagyu Cattle of Japan. These cows are fed honey and beer and massaged in sake to produce the most marbled meat in the world. It has traditionally been unavailable in America except on odd occasions and at $300 a pound. I have a very special connection that brings it fresh to my door for a fraction of that. It will remain on the menu as long as I can get it, and at the best prices in the entire world, so if you are interested come give it a try.
Our hours will remain the same year round from now on. Closed Mondays. Open at 2:00 pm in the Bar and 5:00 pm in the Dining Room.

The Future Project:
We continue to gather investors for our future site in Colorado Springs. It appears now as though a much needed small and elite culinary school will be attached. There is still space available for you to be involved...simply call me at the home number above. Full 40 page developmental packets are available for this ground-breaking project that will upgrade the entire culinary world of Southern Colorado to the next level.

Special Chef Dinners:
It will soon be the season again for our wonderful Chef Dinners. Remember, these sale out quickly on a pre-pay basis...so if you are interested you should make a move as soon as possible.

4th Annual Monet Dinner. Will be coming Nov. 14th, 2002. Cooking from the Master Impressionist’s Cooking Journals. This year will take our Monet Dinner to an unprecedented level as the Chef will actually travel to France prior to the dinner and return right before with all manner of surprises FROM GIVERNY ITSELF!!! Nothing like it has ever been seen in Colorado. Not one to miss.

Valentine’s Evening of Love. Thurs, Feb 14th, 2003. Our 4th annual celebration of the “Foods of Love” will be better than ever...including champagne, caviar, oysters, truffles, chocolate and more chocolate. Extravagant courses and VERY limited romantic seating.

The Italian Experience. Sometime in March 2003. Most of you know that Chef Victor Matthews was trained by one of the greatest Italian Master Chefs to ever bless America. Andrea Apuzzo introduced many dishes that are considered standards these days (like Tiramisu), and was instrumental in the creation of great Italian Cuisine in America. We have been asked many times to express this knowledge and love...and so we will on a special night full of homemade pastas and rare Italian wines. If I were you, I wouldn't miss this one.

To Reserve or Inquire Call: 719-684-9648


Other Culinary Announcements:
We will be bringing in Fresh Truffles this Fall. Maybe two restaurants have ever tried this in Colorado...they are the finest and most elite of all culinary items and should not be missed.
Our Live Loster Tanks are up and running. Not an easy task at nearly 8000 feet, but we did it.
We are proud to represent Del Maguey Single Village Mezcals. We are the only restaurant in Colorado to have them all, and the first in the world to feature their Crema de Mezcal. Winner of Best Mezcal in the World four years in a row. Please visit Mezcal.com

Thank you SO much! See you soon!
Chef/Owner Victor W. Matthews, Jr.

Visit Us Soon! Our Awards include:
"Four and a Half Forks": The Gazette/Go, 2002
"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


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