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I visited with Chef Jeff Osaka, owner of Twelve Restaurant today in Denver’s Ballpark neighborhood.

Upon arrival at Twelve Restaurant, I was greeted by one of his friendly staff members who escorted me into Jeff’s kitchen to begin the interview.

Jeff was in the middle of preparing the daily special of freshly made Pappardelle pasta with green peas, braised rabbit and mushrooms.

The pasta is made fresh daily in his organized and sparklingly clean kitchen.

In addition to the pasta, bread was being baked in the industrial ovens. Jeff was like a proud papa showing off his children to me as he displayed his oven baked bread.

Hopefully, the Cinco de Mayo crowd looking for an alternative to the Mexican food everywhere else in town found his menu last night.

The food looked and smelled delicious, making me want to stay longer for dinner.

I definitely will be booking a trip back for dinner soon.

This month’s menu looks tempting.  Check it out here (May’s menu).

Jeff told me that his restaurant is named Twelve because he offers 12 different menus throughout the year.

This idea helps Twelve generate repeat clientele as they are always treated to new and special dishes throughout the year.

Jeff grew up in Los Angeles and started his adventures in the culinary arts in San Francisco under the direction of Chef Bradley Ogden of One Market restaurant.

This experience grew his love of providing fresh/seasonal menu items which he has implemented here in Denver.  Lucky us.

Read more of Jeff’s background in food on his website: www.TwelveRestaurant.com

Don’t believe me this place rocks in the food department?

Book your reservations tonight  and leave a comment here for me later.

Bon Appetit!

Jennifer Pollock, Keller Williams Realty

Visit my website: ExtraExtraHomes.com

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Modern in Denver magazine hosted their spring issue’s launch party at Bulthaup’s Kitchen showroom  in early April 2010. 

Bulthaup kitchen design showroom offered up their amazing space  in the Denver’s Golden Triangle neighborhood for the night. 

 The event drew a diverse crowd of Denver’s design community of  local artists, architects, writers and entreprenuers.  The event was buzzing from the moment the doors opened. 

 A FREE copy of the Modern in Denver spring issue was available to the attendees that evening.

Jeff Osaka of Twelve Restaurant provided samples of his English Pea and Vanilla soup which was featured in the magazine newest column, Ingredients. 

Kimberly Graham of Go Layer Cake marketing  interviewed Jeff and composed the written words describing the incredible soup. 

You can enjoy more of Jeff”s inspired recipes at his local Denver restaurant, Twelve Restaurant.  Additional   hors d’oeuvres were provided by the Kitchen Mistress, Virginia.

The hob-nobbing included meeting Darrin Alfred, Denver Art Museum’s  Associate curator of Graphic Design  and William Logan,  the Editor in Chief of Modern in Denver Magazine. 

William has graciously  invited  all of us to his next issue’s  event which will be posted on the Modern in Denver magazine website.

See you soon at another FUN Denver Event.

Jennifer Pollock, Keller Williams Realty

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Ok, I love homemade art.

If you love art like I do, don’t miss your opportunity to hobnob with  local Denverites making art and selling it to you.

Jonesy’s Eat Bar Art Bazaar is the spot to be every 3rd  Saturday  to see a rotating line up of local artists hawking their wares.  The fun begins at  12 noon and lasts til 3pm ( I wouldn’t encourage you to arrive too late as the good stuff gets taken early on).

I only know this from attending too many art fairs in my life but I did finally learn the secret to getting the good stuff.

Come join me in discovering some new local, fresh, talented artists.  This is where the up and coming Denver artist superstars sometimes begin their careers.

Jonesy’s eat bar is conveniently located on the corner of Logan and 20th. Don’t forget to enjoy the food while browsing the art inspired items.

This is 2010′s 1st Jonesy’s Art Bazaar and is not to be missed. Put it on your calendar right now or don’t but when you see all the cool stuff I discovered don’t tell me I didn’t let you know.

If  you have a moment or two and would love to live next door to Jonesy’s Eat Bar - I have a wonderful 1 bed, 2 bath condo at Tower on the Park right next door.  Call me and I’d be happy to show you the place.  1950 Logan unit #311 for only 175K.  See it today.

I look forward to seeing  you tomorrow!  Tap me on the shoulder and say hi, I don’t bite.

Jennifer Pollock, Keller Williams Realty

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Who doesn’t love  The Spicy Pickle?  If you have never been inside this Denver based sandwich shop now is the time to find one near you and experience it for yourself.

How could you not fall in love with their array of sandwiches?  Delight in choosing one of their original  Panini combos, traditional sandwiches or create your own masterpiece.  Every sandwich comes with a signature “spicy” pickle to round out the meal. In addition to sandwiches, soups and salads are on the menu for a lighter fare option.

John Douglass, The General Manager of the Downtown location was kind enough to take me on a tour of the menu options.  The Downtown Denver location at 10th and Broadway is the original Spicy Pickle and where the magic all started.

John let me know that the Spicy Pickle offers a catering service for many of the downtown businesses located in the Golden Triangle/Downtown core.

Don’t miss your chance to sign up to be a  pickle club member to receive a birthday gift and a few other surprises along the way. Yippee!!

We love Free stuff here at Denvering.com

If you know of other random, fun events taking place in the Denver Metro area add your comments so I can help get the word out. Feel free to make a comment at the very bottom of this post.  Click on comments and your ideas will be heard!

Thanks for sharing with your friends!

Sincerely,

Jennifer Pollock, Keller Williams Realtor

P.S. If you are in need of help buying or selling your Denver home I’m always ready to get the job done.

You can text/call me at 720-495-9404

Visit my website: ExtraExtraHomes.com