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Bistro 4 adds flavor to Louisville’s palate

Bistro 4 adds flavor to Louisville’s palate

There’s something to be said for a restaurant that appears with no pomp and circumstance – no celebrity chef, no artist-rendered interior, no industry hype. These are the restaurants that are lucky enough to be judged primarily on the experience they offer. None has more quintessentially fit this mold of late than Bistro 4 in Louisville.

It’s a sad truth that when one seeks out the press-coated stars in Denver and Boulder’s culinary spheres, they rarely seem to think of what lies between the two cities. And rather than take that surprise and create a swirling marketing scheme, Bistro 4 has chosen to lie relatively low, tucking into the corner of a strip mall off McCaslin Blvd.

The restaurant’s design is as to–the–point elegant as the menu – a clean and understated swath of white with accents of impressionistic, ambience–crafting paintings, warm wood chairs, and a patio nestled underneath a brick canopy a few steps away from the dining room. Open only for brunch and lunch, Bistro 4 does what most restaurants should do in their first few months: start simple, then expand.

I happened upon Bistro 4 only fortuitously, but have been back since and will go back again. The service has always been friendly and efficient, and the food has been consistently engaging and delicious. Their culinary MO is not complicated, and that’s to their benefit: local producers line the menu (Udi’s, Morning Fresh Dairy, and Silver Canyon Coffee among them) while the craftsmanship in each dish pays a respectful homage to the native flavor of each ingredient.

A fan of breakfast, I have sampled my share of their morning treats. For those craving something a bit heavier, I highly recommend the Chicken and Biscuits. The chicken is impossibly moist, coated in a perfectly seasoned crumb crust that holds its crispiness from kitchen to plate.

On the lighter side, a Parisian Breakfast Sandwich or Veggie Omelette might do the trick – both of which are light on the fats, high on flavor.

Come lunchtime (or if you’re just more of a lunch person), entrées and salads touch many a corner of Europe, and are almost all popular sells. My picks: The Bonaparte Salad (gilded with fresh anchovy) and the fall–off–the–bone Coq au Vin with crispy potato cakes. The rich, supper-style offerings had me wondering, though: will Bistro 4 ever be open for dinner?

Sadly, not – unless you’re planning a special event. As it turns out, the space can be rented out after hours for fêtes of any shape or size. But as for dinnertime service, you’ll have to plan that date night elsewhere.

Each time I coast into the parking lot in front of Bistro 4, I’m amazed. Surrounded by pizza joints, dry cleaners, and fast food havens, you just wouldn’t expect to see such a noble, delicious concept planting roots in Louisville soil amidst the chains of the world. But that’s what makes it so cool – an undiscovered gem that deserves to see its dining room brimming with happy diners seven days a week. Just don’t tell anyone about it, OK?

Bistro 4 is located at 1156 W. Dillon Rd. #4 in Louisville, CO. r More info online at Bistro-4.com.

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