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The Downtown Fort Collins Business Association and member businesses have worked together to bring this dining tradition to our community. Dining enthusiasts will be encouraged to celebrate the authenticity, quality and diversity found only in Downtown Fort Collins, at Great Plates of Downtown 2013.
Over thirty-five (35+) downtown restaurants will offer amazing evening dining specials for a full two weeks! Each restaurant will be offering their own unique dinner specials for $25.00 to show off their specialties and favorite ingredients. It could be dinner for four or it could be a gourmet treat for one. Attendees will be able to enjoy this culinary celebration while experiencing the beautiful historic area of Downtown Fort Collins and supporting the Food Bank for Larimer County.
EXTRA! Great Plates 2013, Breakfast specials will be available at participating restaurants for $2.50. We encourage people to start their day with a Great Plates special at Snooze an AM eatery, La Creperie, or Mugs Coffee.
Plan your food adventure today - Click the link at the top left corner of this event the for menus!
HELP FEED PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY! Great Plates of Downtown and diners from all over Fort Collins last year collectively raised $20,800 to the Food Bank for Larimer County! That is over 83,000 meals for people in our community. Please leave your donation in the envelope provided by your server after your meal. Donations, tax and tip are not included in the $25 meal package cost. Thank you Fort Collins and Downtown for your generosity!
Please pick up the Fort Collins Coloradoan on Thursday, February 21, February 28 or March 7, 2013 for a full program with each restaurants specials.
The Astoria
146 N. College Avenue 970-484-0995
Three Course Dinner and Wine for two $25: Choose one appetizer - Hummus, Shrimp Ceviche, Gambas Asadas with Patatas Bravas. Choose one entrée - Picadillo (beef or vegan), Lechon (slow-roasted pork), Ropa Vieja (slow-cooked shredded flank steak). Choose from one dessert - Mixed Berry Granita, Arroz Con Leche, Flan, choice of one glass of wine - La Vieille Ferme Red or White, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Chardonnay
Austin's American Grill
100 W. Mountain Avenue 970-224-9691
www.austinsamericangrill.com
Dinner for two $25: Choice of Prime Rib, Pork Tenderloin, Rotisserie Chicken, Short Smoked Salmon, Rotisserie Sirloin. Dessert offering for $2.50: Coconut, Banana or Chocolate Silk Pie. Select bottles of wine for $25
Beau Jo's
100 N. College Avenue 970-498-8898
www.beaujos.com
Dinner for $25: Choice of any 2lb. Specialty Mountain Pie with choice of garlic or honey bread and a Beau Jo’s Chocolate Chip Cookie to share!
Big Al's Burgers and Dogs
140 W. Mountain Avenue 970-232-9815
www.bigalsburgersanddogs.com
Five burgers, five fries for $25 - 60/40 burger for $2.50
Bisetti's Ristorante
120 S. College Avenue 970-493-0086
www.Bisettis.com
Dinner for two $25: Appetizer for two, garlic bread and choice of two entrées from the following: Chicken Parmigiana, Harvest Squash Ravioli, Sausage & Peppers Penne, Eggplant Parmigiana
Bondi Beach Bar
11 Old Town Square 970-224-4100
www.bondibar.com
Dinner for two $25: Choose any 1 appetizer and any two entrées from the menu
The Canyon Chop House
211 Canyon Avenue 970-493-9588
www.canyonchophouse.com
Three Course Dinner for one $25: First course choice of Mixed Greens or Iceberg Wedge; Second course choice of 7oz. New York Strip with Yukon mashers, Rocky Mountain Trout, or Braised Red Bird Chicken with goat cheese polenta; Third Course choice of Chocolate Pot De Crème, Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee or Walrus Vanilla Ice Cream with caramel & fresh strawberries
Coopersmith's Pub &Brewing (Pubside)
#5 Old Town Square 970-498-0483
www.CooperSmithsPub.com
Dinner for two $25: Choice of two entrée – New York Strip Steak or Grilled Jalapeño Salmon. Choose from the following four entrées and get a Imperial Pint – Highland Cottage Pie, Grilled Vege table Lasagna, Fish and Chips, Wild Game Sausage Platter
Coopersmith's Pub &Brewing (Poolside)
#5 Old Town Square 970-498-0484
www.CooperSmithsPub.com
For $25: One order of nachos and any large specialty pizza or a two topping pizza plus one pitcher of beer or soda
The Crown Pub
134 S. College Avenue 970-484-5929
www.crownpub.net
Dinner for two $25: Two fish and chips with your choice of two premium well cocktails, draft beers or hours wine for $25
Enzio's Italian Kitchen
126 W. Mountain Avenue 970-484-8466
www.enzios.com
Dinner for two $25: Choose from following entrées - Penne Calabrese, Salmon Balsamic, Seafood & Spinach Cannelloni, Chicken Piccata, Eggplant Rosa. Choose select bottles of wine for $25
Fish
150 West Oak Street 970-224-1188
www.fishmkt.com
4 Course Dinner for One $25: Enjoy an appetizer of tomato, black bean & corn soup, Caesar or House Salad with your choice of dressing, entrée of Santa Fe Style Green Chile Lobster Enchiladas, and dessert of chocolate chili brownie ice cream sandwich with chocolate sauce
Gravity 1020 (inside Fort Collins Brewery)
1020 E. Lincoln Avenue 970-682-2260
www.gravity1020.com
Dinner for two $25: One appetizer choice of Meat & Cheese Platter or Gravity Salad. Second course: choice of house-made Beer Brats over caramelized onions and bell peppers or Ratatouille Casserole topped with Jumpin Good Goat Cheese.
Ingredient
101 S. College Avenue 970-672-8475
www.ingredientrestaurant.com
Dinner for two $25: Includes one appetizer to share, choice of two entrées and choice of one dessert to share, PLUS for kids under 12 - $2.50 cheese or pepperoni pizza per kiddo. Dine in only, beginning at 5pm
Jax Fish House
123 N. College Avenue 970-682-2275
www.jaxfortcollins.com
Three Course Dinner for One $25: Choose from one appetizer - New England Clam Chowder or Stuffed Cherry Stone Clams. Choose from one entrée - Braised Colorado’s Best Beef Short Ribs, or Grilled New England Swordfish. Choice of one dessert: Fiddletown Bakery Pecan Pie or Fiddletown Bakery Coconut Custard Pie
Jay's Bistro
135 W. Oak Street 970-482-1876
www.jaysbistro.net
Three Course Dinner for One $25 : Choice of Corn Chowder or Caesar Salad. Choice of one entrée; Chicken Etouffee over rice, Spanish Paella, Beef Bourguignon. Dessert; Apple Crisp. Special selections of wine for $6.50/glass or $25/bottle
La Creperie & Bakery
163 W. Mountain Avenue 970-224-2640
www.fortcollinscreperiebakery.com
$2.50 Bakery special: one Chocolate Croissant or Cafe Special: Breakfast choice of a delicious sugar, banana or butter crepe!
La Luz Mexican Grill
200 B Walnut St. 970-493-1129
www.laluzgrill.com
Dinner for two $25: Order of two tacos, two beers, chips & guacamole and two sopapillas
Lucky Joe's Sidewalk Saloon
25 Old Town Square 970-493-2213
www.luckyjoes.com
Dinner for two $25: Choice of one appetizer and any two entrées from the menu
LuLu Asian Bistro
117 S. College Avenue 970-419-3388
www.LuLufc.com
Dinner for two $25:Choice of select appetizer to share, two select soups and three entrées or special rolls. Entrée and roll options include Sesame Chicken, Thai Basil Chicken, Panange Beef, Kamikaze Roll, Peachy Roll, Green Dragon and more!
The Melting Pot
334 E. Mountain Ave 970- 207-0100
www.meltingpot.com
Three Course Dinner for One $25: Includes your choice of Aged Cheddar or Spinach & Artichoke & Swiss Cheese Fondues, Gourmet California or Caesar Salads, and entrée including Teriyaki-Marinated Sirloin, Pacific White Shrimp, All-Natural Breast of Chicken, and Raviolis. Plus great wine specials!
Mugs Coffee Lounge
261 S. College Avenue 970-472-6847
www.mugscoffeelounge.com
$2.50 Breakfast Sandwich (meat/cheese/egg)
Nordy's Bar-B-Que & Grill
151 N. College Avenue 970-568-8358
www.nordysbbq.com
Great Plates Feast for Two $25 - a cornucopia of BBQ goodness!
Old Chicago
147 S. College Avenue 970-482-8599
www.oldchicago.com
3 course meal for two $25: A half order of our Italian Nachos, one medium Chicago Style pizza with your choice of 3 toppings and a house-made Little Big Cookie a la Mode. (Great Plates specials are not valid with any other coupons or discounts)
Pueblo Viejo
185 N. College Avenue 970-221-1170
Dinner for two $25: Choice of two large combo's from menu and two regular house margarita's or one order of Chicken/Beef Flautas appetizer
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
143 W. Mountain Avenue 970-217-5139
www.RioGrandeMexican.com
Dinner for two $25: Choice of chile con queso or Guacamole appetizer, 2 side salads and the Combo Fajitas with a trio of shrimp, steak and chicken served with homemade tortillas and lots of good fixin’s
Rodizio Grill
200 Jefferson Street 970-482-3103
www.rodiziogrill.com
Four Course Dinner for One $25: Unlimited Brazilian appetizers, unlimited gourmet prepared salads, and unlimited grilled meats delivered to your table by Brazilian Gauchos! Also included a piece of Bolo Brigadeiro cake. Great parking!
Snooze AM Eatery
144 W. Mountain Avenue 970-482-9253
www.SnoozeEatery.com
$2.50 - Choice of any of our whimsical flight size pancakes such as Pineapple Upside Down or Sweet Potato Pancakes. Snooze will donate $1.00 to the Food Bank of Larimer County for every Signature Bloody Mary purchased
Sonny Lubick Steakhouse
115 S. College Avenue 970-484-9200
www.sonnylubicksteakhouse.com
Four course dinner for one $25: Gulf Shrimp Cocktail; Choice of homemade soup or house salad; Choice of entrée - Slow Roasted Certified Angus Prime Rib au jus, Alaskan Pollock Fillet, Surf and Turf Kebobs or Poblano Chicken Breast. All entrees are served with choice of side. Vern’s Toffee Sundae for dessert
Spoons Soups, Salads and Sandwiches
172 N. College Avenue, Suite C 970-218-1470
www.espoons.com
Family meal $25: Two quarts of your choice of soup, six focaccia wedges and one family salad of your choice
Stuft A Burger Bar
210 S. College Avenue 970-484-6377
www.stuftburgerbar.com
Dinner for two $25: Two 1/3 lb. Build Your Own Burgers, two hand-cut French fries, two local craft beers or sodas and one dessert to share
Taj Mahal Restaurant
148 W. Oak Street 970-493-1105
www.TajMahalFortCollins.com
Dinner for two: $25 - Options include Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Curry, Coconut Chicken Curry, Chicken Korma, as well as vegetarian items including Vegetable Korma, Chana Masala, and many other options. All entrées are served with rice
Tasty Harmony
130 S. Mason Street 970-689-3234
www.tastyharmony.com
Dinner for two $25: Wilted Spinach Salad with sundried tomatoes and toasted walnuts and Winter Ratatouille over garlic-seared polenta cakes, gorgonzola cheese and finished with walnut oil
Trailhead Tavern
148 W. Mountain Avenue 970-221-5757
www.trailheadtavern.com
Dinner for two $25: Two burgers or veggie burgers (with fries), ½ order of Wings and a pitcher of PBR, Fat Tire or 90 Shilling – between 5-11pm
Washington's Sports Bar & Grill
132 Laporte Avenue 970-484-3989
thewashbar.com
Dinner for two $25: Choose one appetizer, 2 Washington’s Original ½ lb. burgers and two beers, cocktails or sodas
Yeti Bar & Grill
Bldg 23 Old Town Square, Suite 152 970-482-9384
www.TheYetiBar.com
Dinner for two $25: Choose one appetizer, two entrees and two pints of beer from the menu
Zquila Mexican Restaurant
230 S. College Avenue 970-682-2072
www.zquila.com
Dinner for two $25: Choose two of the following entrees; Chili Rellenos, Santa Fe Enchiladas, Monterey Burrito, or Tacos Carnitas. Choose two of either Mini Zquila Maragarita or a pint of draft beer and for dessert one plain or cinnamon sugar sopapilla
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The Astoria
146 N. College Avenue -
Austins American Grill
100 West Mountain Ave -
Beau Jo’s
100 N. College Ave -
BIG Al'S, home of the famous 60/40 burger! 60% Ground beef and 40% ground bacon= 100% deliciousness!
Read More Add to your DOFOCOBig Als Burgers and Dogs
140 West Mountain Ave -
Bisettis Ristorante
120 S. College Ave. -
Bondi Beach Bar
11 Old Town Square -
Canyon Chop House
211 Canyon Avenue -
Operating since 1989, it is northern Colorado’s longest-running small breweries.
Read More Add to your DOFOCOCooperSmiths Pub and Brewing
5 Old Town Square -
The Crown Pub
134 S. College Avenue -
Enzios Italian Kitchen
126 West Mountain Ave -
Fish
150 West Oak Street -
Fort Collins Brewery - Gravity 1020
1020 East Lincoln Ave. -
Ingredient
101 S. College -
Jax Fishhouse
123 N. COLLEGE AVE -
Jay’s American Bistro
135 W. Oak Street -
Fresh and bursting with flavor is what LA CREPERIE OF FORT COLLINS has to offer.
Read More Add to your DOFOCOLa Creperie & Croissants de France bakery
163 W.Mountain Ave -
La Luz Mexican Grill
200 Walnut St. -
Lucky Joes Sidewalk Saloon
25 Old Town Square -
Come and experience the finest Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Asian fusion cuisines in the neighborhood
Read More Add to your DOFOCOLuLu Asian Bistro
117 South College Avenue -
The Melting Pot
334 E. Mountain Ave. -
We at Mugs wholeheartedly live, breathe, and believe in sustainable living.
Read More Add to your DOFOCOMugs Coffee Lounge
261 South College Ave -
Nordys Bar-B-Que and Grill
151 N. College Ave -
Old Chicago
147 S. College Ave -
Serving authentic Mexican dishes such as tacos, burritos, soft or crispy rellenos
Read More Add to your DOFOCOPueblo Viejo
185 N. College Avenue -
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
143 W Mountain Ave -
Rodizio Grill
200 Jefferson St. -
Snooze re-energizes the way you think, feel, and ultimately eat breakfast.
Read More Add to your DOFOCOSnooze AM Eatery
144 W. Mountain Ave -
Sonny Lubick Steakhouse
115 South College Ave. -
Spoons Soups, Salads, & Sandwiches
172 N. College Ave, Suite C -
Custom build your own burgers, handmade milkshakes, and a full bar. Best in Fort Collins!
Read More Add to your DOFOCOStuft a burger bar
210 South College Ave. -
Taj Mahal
148 W. Oak St -
Tasty Harmony
130 S. Mason St. -
Trail Head Tavern
148 West Mountain Ave -
Washingtons Sports Bar and Grill
132 LaPorte Avenue -
The Yeti at 100 Octane
23 Old Town Square -
Accomplished with traditional recipes, quality ingredients, and good people!
Read More Add to your DOFOCOZquila Mexican Restaurant
230 S. College Avenue
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