Back in the days when we used to travel, I loved writing about places we visited, especially about restaurants. It was my way of journaling. Actually, it was my way of remembering where we had been. It was my own little travel guide. Move over Rick Steves. And Frommer's. And Lonely Planet. And Fodor's.
It's been a heck of a long time since I've been outside the city limits of Grand Junction. But, I still have that urge to share a dining experience. To list my favorites on the menu. Or describe the ambience of a quiet table for two tucked away in the corner by the fireplace.
In order to go out for dinner requires one to change out of either day PJs or night PJs and put on 'hard clothes.' That's what my daughters and I have now started calling real clothes. You know. Those clothes without elastic in the waist band. The ones that actually touch your body.
HansMan and I had a date night last week, and I climbed into some 'hard clothes.' We went to Devil's Kitchen which is the restaurant on the fourth floor of the Hotel Maverick. We love that place.
I suggest checking out their menu and going there for lunch or dinner.
Because of COVID, they have installed 'igloos' on the outer deck. They are heated and warm blankets are provided. Even though it was a bit chilly, we didn't need the blankets. Each igloo has its own special lighting and the view is spectacular looking across the city to The Colorado National Monument.
My menu favorites are:
Appetizer: Grilled Artichoke
Hand held: Rowdy's French Dip
Salad: Grilled Salmon Salad
Soup: Seafood Soup-Viche
Sides: Brussel Sprouts, Smashed Potatoes, Pork Rinds
Dinner Menu: Filet with White Truffle Butter
Dinner Menu: Always ask what the special is.
Dessert: Maple Bacon Doughnuts & Bananas Foster
You just can't go wrong with any choice on their menu.
The service is excellent. A trip to Devil's Kitchen is absolutely worth 'climbing into hard clothes' for.
Oh. I almost forgot . . . they are serving hot mulled wine . . . gluhwein ! That would be HansMan's favorite.
If you do plan to go, be sure to make a reservation.
