Space Restaurant

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The Scene

Suggestive in multiple ways, this restaurant's minimalist moniker belies its arresting decor: dramatic colors, ceiling art, and vintage bakelite radios make the journey from front door to table something of an exploration. As at Colorado, Space's Midtown predecessor, the bar remains a popular spot for eating, drinking, and socializing. And the wine pourings are just as generous. The crowd varies from the casual shorts-and-jeans set to suit-wearing local news reporters. During renovations, the owners refurbished a corner shrine in the parking lot by adding a new statue of Mary?it is the Hill, after all.

The Food

Those familiar with Colorado will recognize the menu's eclectic offerings, with many of the same dishes: cold Thai noodles, smoked trout (highly recommended) and a number of salads, burgers and sandwiches. Several pasta, fish and beef entrees have expanded the menu even further. Caroline's pasta--farfalle with chicken, vegetables, and feta--is right at home on the Hill, while the Asian salmon, bathed in ginger and a sweet soy sauce, is a welcome addition to the area's Italian emphasis. Dessert: brownie from Marty's, heated up, homemade ice cream. Enough said.