Traditional Left Bank-style cafe with a garden crafting slightly modern twists on French standards.
"If a vacation in Paris wasn’t in the cards this holiday season, here’s the next best thing: A Christmas Eve dinner at Bistro Vendôme in Park Hill. In addition to a few specials, it will be serving its regular menu — which is plenty festive thanks to dishes like escargot with curried spinach and walnut breadcrumbs, whole striped bass en papillote for two, and chocolate soufflé with crème anglaise and pistachio ice cream." - Ruth Tobias, Eater Staff
"While all of Jennifer Jasinski and Beth Gruitch’s restaurants (including Rioja, Ultreia, and Stoic & Genuine) have got their tents up and their propane heaters on, it’s the picturesque courtyard at Bistro Vendôme for the win. Savor the hideaway vibe over classic French fare like steak tartare, moules frites, and mushroom crêpes." - Eater Staff
"Thank goodness for old favorites. Jennifer Jasinski and Beth Gruitch’s Larimer Square sanctuary is still serving up the bistro classics it was built on day in and day out: Think French onion soup, steak frites, and crème brûlée for dinner, croques monsieurs and crêpes Florentine for weekend brunch. Takeout and delivery 4 p.m.–8 p.m. daily plus 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday through Sunday" - Eater Staff
"This French restaurant strives to become a LoDo staple just like its namesake in Paris. The classic bistro style and cuisine is updated with seasonal and locally sourced ingredients." - Camila Navarrette, Gigi Sukin, Susan Stapleton
"Leonard has opened a Montreal-style smoked meat spot called Au Feu in Denver." - Ashok Selvam