February 4, 2012

BEST GUNBARREL/NIWOT RESTAURANT: Colterra

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210 Franklin St., Niwot, 303.652.0777
www.colterra.com

 

 

 

Colterra

 

The cuisine at Colterra is inspired by the flavors of Southern France and Northern Italy. Owner/Executive Chef Bradford Heap received classic European training from culinary legends like Alain Ducasse, Georges Blanc and Carlo Cioni. He has served as guest chef at the prestigious James Beard House and had successful stints at Full Moon Grill and Chautauqua Dining Hall. Heap’s love of French and Italian cooking and desire to work intimately with local farmers, ranchers and purveyors is at the root of his vision. He strives to use seasonal, fresh, local ingredients to produce original flavors in each and every dish. The organic gardens at Colterra allow him to grow some of his own produce and herbs. Heap’s ability to create simple clean flavors from ultra-fresh local produce has earned him a loyal following. He invites guests to try a variety of tastes and sip various wines by the glass from a substantial wine list.

 

Runner Up

 

Treppeda’s Italian Ristorante
300 2nd Avenue Niwot, 303.652.1606
www.treppedas.com

 

 

BEST Gunbarrel/Niwot Restaurant: Colterra Food & Wine

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Colterra Food & Wine www.colterra.com 210 Franklin St., Niwot 303.652.0777
Colterra Food & Wine

Colterra Food & Wine

Colterra owner/executive chef Bradford Heap received classic European training from culinary legends like Alain Ducasse, Georges Blanc and Carlo Cioni. He has served as guest chef at the prestigious James Beard House and had successful stints at Full Moon Grill and Chautauqua Dining Hall. Colterra’s menu favors ingredients in season from local farms and growers, naturally raised hormone- and antibiotic-free meats, and sustainably harvested fish from around the world. Heap’s ability to create simple clean flavors from ultra-fresh local produce has earned him a loyal following. The cuisine is inspired by the flavors of Southern France and Northern Italy. Chef Heap invites guests to try a variety of tastes and sip various wines by the glass from a substantial wine list.
Runner Up

Runner Up

Treppeda’s Italian Ristorante www.treppedas.com 300 2nd Ave., Niwot 303.652.1606