Press

3/25/2009 - Westword, Best of Denver -Best Neighborhood Restaurant

“…Holly Hartnett’s new restaurant is the neighborhood place everyone wishes was in their neighborhood.” - read full article…

3/25/2009 - Westword, Best of Denver - Best Grits

” Grits: the ultimate comfort food.” - read full article…

2/18/2009 - Westword, Bite Me - For Venue’s Holly Hartnett, a room of her own

“…the most interesting things should be the person across the table from you and the food on the plate.” - read full article…

2/18/2009 - Westword, Cafe - Holly Hartnett finally got her own restaurant with Venue, and it’s great

“…Venue serves American comfort food. Its serves American comfort food prepared with french technique, with a little Italian influence, with a green market sensibilty.” - read full article…

1/28/2009 - Denver Post, Dining Out - Moments of greatness are comfortably at home here

“… Venue Bistro, a friendly kitchen serving thoughtful food in a welcoming Highland neighborhood full of folks looking for thoughtful food, is just such a restaurant.

To call Venue’s food homey would emphasize its inherent qualities of comfort but would shortchange the skill and intellect that goes into its preparation. This is simple, recognizable fare created with dexterity and cadence, and served with clarity and humanity.” - Read full article…
 

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