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CONTACT: Samantha McKinley
Arnold Media Services, Inc.
303-863-8803
samantha@arnmedia.com
DATE: April 29, 2008
THE FORT CELEBRATES MOTHERS DAY WITH SELECTIONS FIT FOR A QUEEN
Diners are treated to an unlimited buffet of fresh seafood, brunch items, and traditional Fort fare
Morrison, CO – In honor of Mother’s Day, The Fort has prepared a buffet of brunch and dinner items. The buffet, which includes coffee, tea and fountain soda, is available to adults for $50, to children ages 12 and under for $22, and free for children under five (tax and gratuity not included). Gates open at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 11th. Eric “Many Winds” Herrera will entertain guests with Native American flute music throughout the day.
Fresh from the sea are Spicy Peel & Eat Shrimp, Fresh Gulf Oysters on the Half Shell,and Salmon Lox. Brunch items include Eggs Benedict “Arnold”: a poached egg atop Canadian bacon on a toasted English muffin and drizzled with red chile-brown butter hollandaise; Spanish Scrambled Eggs, French Toast, Applewood Bacon, Maple-Bison Sausage, and Stone-Ground Green Chile Cheese Grits. For diners craving classic Fort fare, Chefs Dierolf and Groditsky have prepared Grilled Coriander Chicken, Pork Tamales, Orzo Primavera, Bison Shepherd’s Pie, Chicken Enchiladas Suiza, and Fort favorites Grilled Teriyaki Quail and Maple Glazed Salmon with cilantro basmati rice. A variety of fresh spring vegetables such as Green Beans Amandine, Spring Asparagus Spears, Roasted Rosemary Potatoes, and Roasted Corn Succotash will also be available. The carving station offers a selection of sliced-to-order fine roasted meats. The dessert buffet presents temptations such as Fruit Cobbler topped with oatmeal streusel, Petit Fours, and Fresh Fruit Trifle.
“The magnificent setting and early American traditions of The Fort make it a must-stop for the out-of-towners.”
-5280 Magazine, March 2008
In February of 2008, The Fort was recognized as a “Two Leaf Green Leader” and sustainable partner by the city of Denver, the Democratic National Committee, and the Environmental Protection Agency. In 2007, The Fort won the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for the fourth consecutive year. The Fort was named a “Must See” in The Rocky Mountain News’s 2007 Dining Guide, “Top of the Town: Classic Denver Restaurant” by 5280 Magazine in 2006, and is listed on the National Register of Historic places. The Fort is located 20 minutes southwest of Denver on Highway 8, just north of the Highway 285 intersection. Reservations are strongly recommended and may be made at www.thefort.com or by calling 303-697-4771.
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