Turtle Boat

AMUSE-BOUCHE:
PRAIRIE BUTTER + MUSHROOM JAM
Roasted & Torched Bone Marrow
Foraged Lobster & Matsutake Mushrooms
thanks to
Shokupan Toast Points
from bread made by - Denver
Micro Bulls Blood Beets
- Franktown
Micro Onion
- Denver
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Paired with Pineapple Cinnamon Tepache from - Denver
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September 26, 2023
To kick off the five courses from our farewell pairing dinner with
The Sun & Moon on the Horizon
by of
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SALAD / SOUP COURSE:
ROCKY FORD CANTALOUPE GAZPACHO SALAD
Cantaloupe
grown by - Rocky Ford
Sriracha
made by - Pueblo
Roasted Golden Beets
grown by - Lakewood
Yellow Pea Shoots
- Denver
Turmeric-Pickled Brussel Sprouts & Shallots | Cucumber | Colorado Corn | Pea Purée
Homegrown Violas & Oil of Chive
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Paired with Chicha Inti from - Denver
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September 26, 2023
Second of five courses from our farewell pairing dinner with
The Sun & Moon on the Horizon
by of
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FISH COURSE:
BASS YUZU CEBICHE
Colorado Striped Bass
by - near Alamosa, San Luis Valley [“Best Choice” on ]
Peruvian Peppers | Red Onion | Yuzu Aji Amarillo Dressing | Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds
Micro Cilantro & Nasturtium
grown at - Franktown
Viola
from - Denver
Homegrown Chive Blossoms & Purple Basil Flowers
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September 26, 2023
Third of five courses from our farewell pairing dinner with
The Sun & Moon on the Horizon
by of
📸 .photo
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MAIN COURSE:
SECO DE CARNE
Beef Short Rib Braised in Pilsner
Cilantro Sauce | White Rice | Roasted Potatoes | Pea Purée | Canary Bean Purée | Salsa Criolla
Sautéed Mini Mokum Carrots
grown by - Lakewood
Micro Carrot Tops
grown by - Franktown
Micro Onion
grown by - Denver
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Paired with
Túpac Amaru Imperial Black Chicha with Cacao from - Denver
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September 26, 2023
Fourth of five courses from our farewell pairing dinner with
The Sun & Moon on the Horizon
by of
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DESSERT:
CHEESECAKE ICE CREAM
Handmade Cheesecake from .cheesecake in Denver
Ice Cream crafted by in Denver
Drizzled Reduction of Chicha Morada from
Garnished with Cinnamon Thin Cookie Creme Sandwich from
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September 26, 2023
Fifth of five courses from our farewell pairing dinner with
The Sun & Moon on the Horizon
by of
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Mixed media: Acrylic Wash, Pastel, Oil, Watercolor
30in wide x 48in long x 1.5in depth
The Last Supper. 2023
Destiny Azul
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MEET THE ARTIST
A vibrant burst of life, love, and transcendence bottled into a single soul overflowing with energy & surprises. Depending on what’s at reach, there’s no telling what she will create next. Destiny Azul is a multi-disciplinary artist with several signature themes throughout her works. She is known for her dedication to making things out of what would be described as little to nothing. She creates freely, dabbling in several mediums, and she has a love for painting intimate connections and precious moments that will never be replicated again.
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ARTIST STATEMENT:
“With this canvas, I tell a story of embracing your roots and staying grounded in the present moment. Allowing and welcoming color into your life along with enriching your community with what you do best. When you do what you love, the right individuals will gravitate towards you and support your passions, as they reciprocate.
This bright bold beautiful canvas represents the energetic aura that is created when multiple forces of community come together in creation. On Sept 26th, 2023 and partnered up with local farms and producers to have a final Pairing Dinner with . I was brought along to live paint and instead was the one entertained by the wave of flavors and unity around what grounds us the most: More than just food, but a meal. The artistry of what it takes to curate a dinner experience and to taste the outcome of intention.
Beginning at six o’clock as guests arrived, I let every moment and interaction impact how my paintbrush stroked the canvas, whether I changed the medium or the color. I was inspired by Dos Luces’ lively inside garden and the kitchen’s fresh ingredients. I was moved to represent that through lively green textures, paying tribute to Mother Nature, an homage of gratitude for her giving us what we need to live…”
Continued in comments ⤵️

Huge thanks to Pro Bowl Wide Receiver Brandon Lloyd for supporting our local small business since Day 1.
Drafted in the 4th round by the 49ers in 2003, Lloyd led the league in receiving yards while playing for the Broncos in 2010, earning him a Pro Bowl invite.
But his favorite bowl is at Turtle Boat:
COLORADO STRIPED BASS from
RAINBOW & RED TROUT from
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Best of Mile High™ 2024
TURTLE BOAT
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Huge thanks to everyone for supporting our local small business.

SEVEN YEARS. Today on our anniversary, we reflect on the course that has led our little ‘Boat to this point. As we continue to find our bearing, we ever rely on the compass in our hearts and the octant within our minds.
Our odyssey - fraught with peril, highlighted by triumph - has taught us many lessons, whether by sharp sting or unfathomable loss to the depths. That hard won education will serve as our chart, tacking into vast oceans and unknown seas.
“Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than those you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbor. Catch the wind in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
– Mark Twain

Earrings!
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Made with pure gold or silver, no plating.
Limited supply. In store or reserve online.
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Special thanks to for the materials and advice.