by Longmont Dickens 300 Premier Steakhouse300 Main St., announced last week on its Facebook page that it will open 300 Prime Boulder on Pearl Street this summer.
New owners Noella Colandreo and Anthony Sanschagrin took over the vintage restaurant from Longmont just weeks before the pandemic shutdown in March 2020. The couple have stuck with them, rebranding Dickens 300 Prime and rolling out a menu inspired by steak and seafood. sea. Now, two years later, they are expanding to Boulder.
In the meantime, carnivorous diners can take advantage of this venue’s daily happy hour and Tuesday special with a selection of half-price bottles of wine. Weekend brunch is another option, with a selection of Benedicts, including one topped with filet mignon, and other Chef Sanschagrin mainstays, such as avocado toast and shrimp grits.
Of course, classic steakhouse specialties such as shrimp cocktail, chopped salad, and a signature 8-ounce tenderloin or Kona rub prime sirloin are also available at the Longmont location.
cinematic kitchen
The Boulder International Film Festival returns to Boulder March 3-6.
Along with a full lineup of films, the festival is also bringing back one of its most popular events, CineCHEF. This mix of food and movies is a competition featuring chefs from Denver and Boulder offering dishes inspired by the movies. This year’s theme is “All Star”, highlighting past winners and favorites.
In addition to a sample of cinematic cuisine, this year’s event will also feature live music by Steve Salinsky, wine pairings, WhistlePig rye whiskey tastings, local beers and desserts.
A range of superstar chefs from Colorado will participate, including Daniel Asher of Ash’Kara, River & Woods and Driftwind, Patrick Balcom of Niwot’s Farow, Michael Bertozzi of The Kitchen American Bistro, Rich Byers of Jill’s Restaurant & Bistro, Linda Hampsten Fox of The Bindery of Denver, Chris Royster of Flagstaff House, Bob Sargent of Savory Cuisines Catering and Mike Thom of Spruce Farm & Fish.
CineCHEF will take place from 5:30-7 p.m. on March 3 at Rembrandt Yard, 1301 Spruce St., Boulder. Tickets are $100 and the “Amuse Bouche” VIP experience for $150 will give customers a glass of champagne, early entry to taste the offerings first, and a special gift. Both ticket options include a screening of the uplifting documentary “Blind Ambition,” a film that follows four Zimbabwean refugees who eventually became South Africa’s top sommeliers. Tickets are available at biff1.com/cinechef.
Join the club
In addition to serving excellent dishes, chef Dakota Soifer Cafe Aion1235 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder, has created a series of intriguing options for takeout and delivery during the pandemic.
Aion’s latest innovation is a paella club, offering memberships from $75 a month for a meal for two. A typical menu will include a selection of small plates of favorite tapas, a seasonal paella kit with ingredients like traditional Spanish Bomba rice or Aion’s homemade tomato and saffron base, homemade desserts, and more. Additional information and membership registration is available at table22.com/cafe-aion.
funny fare
For those who like a little humor with their dinner, Avanti Food & Beverage, 1401 Pearl St., Boulder, has you covered with its Irons Funnies monthly comedy evenings.
Upcoming dates include February 23, March 23 and April 20. This free event, hosted by Greg Studley, features five comics performing during 10-minute sets from 9-11 p.m. Places are limited for these performances on the roof. Drinks are available from New Belgium Brewing and Mythology Distillery, as well as special bites from Avanti’s New Yorkese pizzeria.