Inside the Arvada Tavern's Reinvention: Award-Winning Chef Brings Southern Soul to Olde Town
By James H. Sterling
Q1: What are the signature dishes on the new menu?
A1: The absolute standout is the championship-winning gumbo, crafted with a deep brown roux, smoked andouille sausage, and braised chicken. Other frequent favorites include scratch-made fried green tomatoes, authentic po'boys, and slow-braised collard greens.
Q2: Is the upstairs speakeasy open every night?
A2: The upstairs speakeasy generally operates on limited evening hours, typically opening Thursday through Saturday nights. It frequently features live music sets; reservations or early arrival are recommended on weekends due to intimate seating capacity.
Q3: Does The Arvada Tavern take dinner reservations?
A3: Downstairs seating accommodates walk-ins alongside table reservations through their online booking system. For Friday and Saturday peak dinner hours (6:00 PM to 8:30 PM), reservations are strongly encouraged.
James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.
