Folks,
After a couple of cynical posts about our new neighborhood partner, Kiva Restaurant, I thought it prudent for me to provide an update, considering Ashleigh and I have become big fans, as evidenced by our frequent meals there.
It's clear to me now that the restaurant is simply finding their way, or even their identity. They're creating their menu, their processes, their culture in fact, and determining how they will carve out their niche in Denver--Especially in a neighborhood that still has some room to grow into the ideal setting for such an ambitious project.
Bottom line is that the food is fantastic, the general manager (Rodrigo Steliaev) is extremely friendly, and they seem committed, and financially able to give the business some time to grow.
In particular, all you carnivores out there must try their steak. Whether it's their skirt steak ($8.95 at last check, amazing!), steak burrito or fajitas, the steak is perfectly marinated, and clearly of higher quality than most southwestern restaurants. Or, give the Kiva Burger a try for $5.95--And be sure to add a couple strips of their phenomenal bacon to finish it off.
The menu is pleasantly eclectic, and contains enough variety already to keep me coming back--And they have big changes still to come, including a variety of smoked meats.
They have some fantastic grand-opening coupons on their website, making it even easier to give them a try.
After spending some time with Rodrigo, it's clear Kiva is going to continue to grow and evolve into a cornerstone for the neighborhood. It's up to us, the residents, to do our part to support them, by voting for their presence in our neighborhood with our pocketbooks.
Give 'em a try, I'm sure you'll be pleasantly surprised. And tell 'em Ashleigh and Paul sent you.
Thanks for reading.
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