You should check out this local gem. Not only do they have
great food, but the proceeds go to an amazing cause. Spoons Bistro and Bakery
is on the campus of HopeWest (formerly known as Hospice & Palliative Care of
Western Colorado) at 3090 North 12th street in Grand Junction.
Downstairs from the hospice care center is a quaint little café with indoor and
outdoor seating. You can visit during the day for breakfast or lunch and be
treated to delicious comforting food made from real ingredients or you can
visit Spoons After Dark for an upscale dinner that won’t break the bank.
Our family visited Spoons After Dark and we were amazed at
the delicious choices offered. You have to realize that the kitchen prepares
the meals for the Hospice Care Center upstairs… so the patients are treated to
great food and their families can enjoy the same.
The small menu offered great choices such as Cavatappi Pasta
& Pesto, Rosemary Chicken, Fresh Atlantic Salmon, Fresh Alaskan Halibut, or
even a Petite Filet Mignon… but of course I ordered the Gourmet Petite Burger
with sautéed mushrooms.
My first thought was a 3 ounce burger? That is not going to
be enough… but I wanted to keep an open mind. I chose 2 sides from an
impressive list that includes soups, salads, mac and cheese, truffle fries and
even grilled asparagus. The Sautéed Pear and Pecan salad was a delicious blend
of seasonal greens topped with a fried goat cheese medallion (it’s not a salad
until something is fried), candied pecans, sautéed pears, and a chef prepared
pear dressing. My only note for the chef was that the delicious dressing was
quick to pool at the bottom of the salad, but it was very tasty. My second side
was a no fail option... Truffle Fries topped with parmesan cheese and parsley.
Simple presentation with just the right amount of seasoning and they were the
first to be snatched from my plate by my family. By the way the 3 ounce burger
was the perfect size!
Overall the meal was a success, one boy couldn’t finish his
After Dark Three Chees Mac with giant fruit salad and the other boy was
grinning because the Best Ever Chocolate Brownie was topped with real whipped
cream and pieces of Enstrom’s toffee. The bill did not break the bank (but we
ordered one of the least expensive options) and the best part is that proceeds
from Spoons support the mission of HopeWest (formerly known as Hospice &
Palliative Care of Western Colorado).
The amazing work that they are doing at the Hospice Care
Center is invaluable for families going through the toughest times. The care
center is a beautiful facility that allows families and patients to be
comfortable during the last days. They provide so much comfort and support to
the entire family that it is almost too good to be true. Check out their
website at www.hospicewco.com.
Oh and did I mention that they have desserts and a coffee
shop? Well you should check them out as too!
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