2007 Best of From Marczyk's!
01/10/2008
"Every man should be born again on the first day of January. Start with a fresh page. Take up one hole more in the buckle if necessary, or let down one, according to circumstances; but on the first of January let every man gird himself once more, with his face to the front, and take no interest in the things that were and are past."
- Henry Ward Beecher
Best of 2007!
Best High End/Low End Appetizers
The Dufour frozen hors d’oeuvres, $12.99 for 12, is a necessary luxury for entertaining. Elegant and delicious, serve these with our crab cakes turned into mini cakes and you have a party! Alexandra’s frozen Pierogi, $4.99 for 12, inspires 1 customer to write this: “Dear Marczyk's Team, I cannot tell you just how AMAZING and AUTHENTIC the frozen Pierogi (Vareniki) that you have in stock are. Year after year my twin sister and I slave away making hundreds of Pierogi for our family. (Our family lineage is from the Ukraine ). This holiday season we contemplated if we should go to the effort of making the family Christmas Eve meal from scratch because it generally takes a full day with each of us handling a step in the process to make these yummy delights. I received an email that advertised a dozen Pierogi for $4.99. The very next day, I stopped in to purchase some…to critique. I brought them home and prepared them right away by boiling them and then sautéing onions in fresh butter with kosher salt. They were FANTASTIC!!! My twin sister and I will never make another Pierogi (Vareniki) from scratch ever again!”
Best “Bad News is Good News”
When the Chinese seafood scare bubbled up, Channel 4 showed up to interview Pete about it. We were proud to say we carry NO Chinese seafood.
Best New Weird Product
Mo’s Bacon bar from Vosges. These chocolatiers push the envelope always, but salty with sweet is a timeless tradition, so why not bacon and chocolate?
Best Market Improvement
The deli case is expanded and improved, and now offers roasted red and yellow peppers, roasted eggplant, marinated cippolini onions, and the giant baked beans.
Best new dinner-to-go
Francisco’s Chicken Enchiladas. Made from scratch with authentic ingredients, including fresh chicken, our own sauce, and Denver ’s best tortilla. A secret Guadalajara recipe. $7.99 for 4.
Best unexpected splurge
The Greek Gods Pomegranate or Fig Yogurt is the richest, most flavorful yogurt we have ever tried. The first time I tasted it I thought “How did they get so much flavor into this little cup?” Then I read the ingredients: cream, pure cane suger, honey…rich, thick, sweet, better than cake!
Best New Local Vendor
Spinelli’s Market, in Park Hill, has been thrilling their own neighborhood for over 10 years, and now, with their jarred Spinelli’s spaghetti sauces, $6.99, they can thrill our ‘hood too! We carry Classic Marinara, Creamy Tomato Vodka, Roasted Garlic Fra Diavolo, and Puttanesca di Napoli.
What's Fresh Now?
Satsuma Tangerines. $3.99/lb. Sweet, perfect for lunch boxes, ski jackets, and afternoon snacks.
Meyer lemons. $3.99/lb. This short-seasoned sweet lemon is the best for adding a little brightness to braised chicken with olives, or making a lemon frosting.
New New New
Shepherd's Pie. Our market-made Shepherd's Pie is made with lamb and beef, onions, corn, and topped with cheddar mashed potatoes. $12.99 feed 3-4, or 1, depending on who you are.
Best letter we received
Sure we get notes all the time, some good, some bad, but the following was too out there to be believed. It was sent from England.
“Dear sir, I wonder if you can help me. On a recent visit to Katmandu ( Nepal ) I found a jacket in the airport containing car keys, phone, etc belonging to a Rob Harold. All my efforts in Nepal and home have been fruitless and my last chance is the barcode for your food store on the key ring. If you can identify his address from the barcode, perhaps I can return his lost items. Yours sincerely, Alex Logan.”
We reunited our customer with his lost items, thanks to his frequent shopper card on his keychain! We keep telling you to keep your cards with you…
The Top Fab Five Food and Wine Pairings for 2007
- Solid Steak Wine:
Christine Andrew Petite Sirah 2004. Lodi , CA . $17.99.
Whatever your favorite Niman Ranch cut, this big, bold, and beautiful red will make your steak rock! - Fabulous with Fish:
Taburno Falanghina 2006. Campania, Italy. $19.99.
Scallops, mussels or any of our gorgeous seafood selections will sing with this breathtaking Italian white wine. - Stupendous with Soup:
Chateau Val Joanis Rouge 2004. Rhone Valley , France . $15.99.
It is soup and stew season, and this lovely, supple blend of Grenache and Syrah will take them to another level. - Kickin’ with Chicken:
Guy Drew Chardonnay 2006. Cortez , Colorado . $15.99.
This bright, beautiful un-oaked Chardonnay is perfect with duck, chicken, or turkey. Try it with our best-selling “road kill” marinated bird or our famous house made duck confit. - Fiendishly Food Friendly:
Vavasour Pinot Noir 2006. Awatere Valley, New Zealand. $26.99.
This stunning Pinot Noir has got it all. Bright, food friendly acids, silky fruit and a lingering finish. Drink it with everything !
Marczyk Fine Wines Tastings
Saturday wine tastings will be the 3rd Saturday of every month, starting February 16th
Noon-2pm
The wine tastings will feature the monthly specials, 8 wines in all, Need more reasons to come?
- That day and that day only, all the wines in the store will be 15% off!
- That day and that day only, customers will be able to drop their card in a wine bucket to win a special wine of the day.
