Andrew
Harper's Hideaway Report
For
a late lunch, we both ordered the special,
a feta and spinach omelet. It was outstanding
and told us all we needed to know about
the skills in the kitchen. We returned
for dinner....
American
Way Magazine
"There
are excellent restaurants. One of my
favorites is the contemporary, gourmet
Larkspur Restaurant." - Lindsey
Vonn, USA Olympic Ski Team
Wild
Blue Yonder
There's
no shortage of fine dining options,
including Larkspur....
EAT
Magazine
The
roasted pork belly has cult-like status
amongst those who've tried it. It's
decadent and naughty.
California
Style Magazine
Don't
miss the Larkburger!
- John Gorsuch, Hometown Favorites
Cowboys
& Indians
And
if you still crave that classic burger
after trekking back from the hills,
head for Larkspur Restaurant, where
chef Armando Navarro turns out a great
one...
John
Mariani's Virtual Gourmet Newsletter
Everything here just refines ski slope
cooking so that it is special and more
than you expect.
The
Today Show
Thomas
Salamunovich makes Breakfast in Bed
for Dad on Father's Day 2008
Plum
TV
"...
for lunch or dinner, Larkspur is the
place to eat in Vail!"
Aldo
Radamus, Director, Vail Ski & Snowboard
School
EAT
Magazine
"For eight years, chef-owner
Thomas Salamunovich has been shaping
his concept of Larkspur. The intuitive
service, seasonal New American fare
and high-energy room are the product
of his vision and his staff’s teamwork.
In the kitchen executive chef Mike Regrut,
pastry chef Allana Smith and sous chefs
Katie Routh and Luke Venner have a synergy
about them that transcends any one meal..."
Vogue
Entertaining & Travel
"...The sommelier arrives and
pairs [my burger] with a stunning Georges
Duboeuf Brouilly Beaujolais, which instantly
brings my attention to the wine list
and the 7500-bottle cellar, which must
be the best in town."
Colorado
Golf Magazine
"Larkspur’s success is a testament
to Salamunovich’s savvy in the kitchen,
his imaginative cuisine with premium
products and ingredients truly dazzles
the palate."
DiRoNa
Award Recipient
For over a decade, the Distinguished
Restaurants of North America has recognized
gourmet restaurants that exemplify culinary
excellence in all aspects of fine dining
from the making of a reservation to
the final presentation of the check.
Larkspur is proud to be recognized by
DiRoNa for our culinary excellence.
Hemispheres
Magazine
"Dinner tonight is
at Larkspur at Golden Peak, where chef
Thomas Salamunovich will wow you with
savvy seasonal dishes, such as salmon
with a pumpkin seed crust and duck breasts
stuffed with foie gras duck confit.
Afterward, stroll happily back to your
suite. Leave an early wake-up call,
drink lots of water, and dream sweet
dreams of snow..."
Wine
Spectator Award of Excellence 2000 -
2009
Larkspur was awarded Wine Spectator's
"Award of Excellence" for nine consecutive
years. We are very proud to have received
this prestigious award and strive to
continue our efforts in making our wine
cellar even more outstanding.
Mangia
"Everything about
Vail exudes excellence. So it's no surprise
to find one of Colorado's best fine-dining
establishments at this resort. What
is a surprise about Larkspur is the
"Sex-and-the-City" feel you
get the minute you walk into the place..."
Art
Culinaire
"A 10,000 square foot retreat at
the base of Vail Mountain is not a bad
place to hang your hat. Chef/owner Thomas
Salamunovich and his wife Nancy Sweeney
have made a home of Larkspur restaurant
and market where they prepare gourmet
dinners and ready-made gourmet feasts
for Vail's many seasonal guests..."
Ski
Magazine
"Salamunovich dazzles diners with
duck pulled from the smoker, chopped
Asian-style and served with an orange
bigarade sauce and wild rice-pistachio
strudel. Huge volcano lamb shanks are
offered with sweet potato gnocchi..."
Wine
Enthusiast Magazine 2007 - 2009
Awarded
the Award of Unique Distinction in 2007
and 2008, Larkspur's comprehensive cellar
and knowledgeable staff continue to
delight diners with a list that is "all
about discovery."
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