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$75  + Tip/Tax
Wed, 3/16
7:00 PM
Five Points

T.S.R.

5-Course Ode To Global Street Food Tasting Event

This 2021 newcomer to trendy RiNo is the brainchild of longtime friends, fellow chefs, and restaurant veterans Forrest Bayne and Austin Hume. (Austin was general manager at Sushi Ronin in the Lo-Hi neighborhood, while Frank worked alongside celebrated chef Frank Bananno at Mizuna.) After being laid off from their restaurant jobs when the pandemic swept in, they reinvented themselves as the Chimichurri Brothers, selling their spectacular gaucho sauce at Denver farmers markets. TSR bills itself as a “mixtape for your mouth.” (Its acronym, we’ve got to tell you, stands for This Shit Rules.) The menu is full of wit and originality, from Poutine on the Ritz (hand cut fries with pork belly, Kentucky gravy, mozzarella sticks, and melted cheese) to Fried Britney Spears (friend pickles, that is) to L’il Kim cheesesteak (bulgogi marinated ribeye with kimchi and cheese whiz) to Forbidden Love (forbidden rice arancini, red curry, sweet potato, charred broccoli, and coconut milk reduction). We’re excited to discover this new addition to the Denver food scene, which 5280 hails for its “street food-inspired bites enhanced with flavor-packed accoutrements.”

About the Host:

Forrest Bayne

Co-Executive Chef/Owner

Hailing from Wyoming (but now a dedicated Coloradan), Forrest Bayne started at the bottom in the culinary world, working his way up in kitchens from prep to executive chef. He's worked at Root Down, The Populist, and working alongside Frank Bananno at Mizuno before rising to the role of Head Chef at Trattoria Stella and Executive Chef at Vine Street until its pandemic closure in 2020. During the pandemic, Chef Bayne and his friend Austin Hume launched The Chimichurri Bros., a hot sauce brand, before partnering with American Bonded to launch T.S.R.

The Lineup

All courses will be individually plated.

  1. Hatch Pimento Cheese Wontons

    with bacon jam and roasted garlic cream

  2. Forbidden Rice Arancinis

    with fish caramel, wakame salad, miso aioli, pickled carrot and daikon

  3. Housemade Polenta Raviolis

    with gumbo base, crab cake, and colossal shrimp

  4. Braised Beef Cheek

    with braising demi, root vegetable pave, grilled asparagus, and blistered cherry tomatoes

  5. Brûléed Banana

    with nutella whipped cream, neopolitan ice cream, and shaved coconut pineapple chip

T.S.R.

2706 Larimer St (American Bonded)

Denver, CO 80205

Event FAQs

Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
No tickets are needed.
What does the ticket price cover?
The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
What must I bring to the event?
Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $75 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
At this event the chef will provide substitutions for critical food allergies/dietary restrictions but will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at support@tastingcollective.com after you purchase tickets to let us know.
What COVID safety precautions will be taken at this event?
At this event, we will be accommodating all requests for separate tables rather than communal seating. Additionally, all food will be served individually-plated rather than family-style. As per local guidelines, as well as the restaurant’s own policy, attendees will not be required to present proof of vaccination for entry.

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