GROUP RESTAURANT MEALS
TSRC and our organizers have discovered that group meals are a way to enhance the Telluride experience for all your paticipants.
TSRC has arranged for the best meals at the best prices at the best places for our scientists and their families.
Organizers should contact Nana by email or phone (970-708-0004) to make arrangements in advance. TSRC collects payment from each guest, unless the organizer wishes to raise corporate or other support to cover the costs.
All meal prices are tax exempt and include tip on food. Drinks are not included in the price and are billed individually with tip added.
LA COCINA DE LUZ, 123 East Colorado Avenue, Telluride
La Concina (aka "Lucas's") is a perennial favorite among locals. Served up lots of love and care, Lucas's food is the best local, organic produce and meats available. The vibe is casual, friendly, and lively. The restaurant will set up one long table, either outside on the patio or inside if the weather is inclement. Everything is made in-house, and his salsas are divine. No one leaves hungry. Everyone leaves happy. Try the margaritas. Yummy. Importantly, for this event, La Cocina will provide a server for your group. This is ideal because normally, people have to wait in a long line at the register to place their order and pay. This is not a system conducive to lively group conversations and it takes a lot more time. So if you want a full meal with options and want table service for your group booking through TSRC is the way to go.
La Concina de Luz Menu for TSRC
This plated dinner, served, is $26 per person
Appetizers: Chips, guacamole, salsa,
and green chile quesadillas
Entrees, choose one
- Meridan-style pork, Carne Asada
- Chile Cured Salmon
- Vegetarian combo plate of a Tamale and Relleno
- All dishes are served with beans, rice, salad, and tortillas.
COSMOPOLITAN, 300 West San Juan Avenue, Telluride
Cosmo is famous for their delicious sauces and fabulous martinis, their wine selection, and delectable cuisine. Chef Chad Scothorn meticulously tends to every detail of the restaurant.
Cosmo offers seating for TSRC participants and quests in their private wine cellar, so you can make a ruckus, if you desire. It's good for roastings and birthday parties, if speeches are in order. Maximum seating is 24 people.
Cosmo Menu for TSRC
This three course meal is priced at $50 per person
1st Course, choose one
- Mixed Organic Greens: buttermilk bleu cheese, blackberries, toasted almonds, & red wine vinaigrette
- Caesar Salad: avocado, chopped egg & parmesan
2nd Course, choose one
- Grilled Pesto Marinated Chicken Breast, served with proscuitto-porcine risotto & green beans
- Hickory House Smoked “Kurobuta” Pork Short Ribs, served with swiss chard-goat cheese risotto, tomato & basil
- Grilled Beef Hanger Steak, served with crème fraiche potatoes, green beans & maitre’d butter
3rd Course, choose one
- Warm Blueberry Pie, served with almond-mascarpone ice cream, almond cookie & blueberry sauce
- Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee, traditionally prepared with fresh fruit
- Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake, served with raspberry sauce, whipped cream & chocolate garnish
LA MARMOTTE 150 West San Juan Avenue, Telluride
Built in a charming, historic brick buidling, La Marmotte is one of the coziest restaurants in town. It is a perfect place for a private party, if you have a group of about 50 people. Got a smaller party? The restaurant sets up long tables for your party. Service and food are superb. Their deserts are a highlight. The chocolate cake is not to be missed.
La Marmotte Menu for TSRC
This three course meal is priced at $46 per person
1st Course, Choose One
- Chilled Summer Gazpacho butter poached shrimp, avocado
- “Rocket Salad," local arugula, shaved fennel, citrus vinaigrette, parmesan cheese
- White Wine Steamed PEI Mussels yellow curry sauce
- Hot and Cold Shrimp beet aioli, butter poached shrimp with tomatoes and avocado, crispy tempura shrimp
2nd Course, Choose one
- Slow Baked Sockeye Salmon with heirloom tomato and French bread salad
- Chicken Breast Stuffed Asparagus and Brie crusted with olives, saute of black trumpet and oyster mushrooms, Roquefort mashed potatoes
- Grilled Hanger Steak Roquefort mashed potatoes, green peppercorn sauce, sauté of local tomatoes and corn
- Grilled Snake River Farms Pork Chop porcini risotto, golden raisin sauce
3rd Course, Choose one
- Warm Molten Chocolate Cake espresso ice cream
- Tahitian Vanilla Bean Crème Brule grand Marnier tuille
- Rocky Mountain Crumble vanilla ice cream
NEW SHERIDAN CHOP HOUSE, 33 West Colorado Avenue, Telluride
After a multi-million dollar renovation, the New Sheridan Chop House is the most beautiful restaurant in town with oversized-crystal chandeliers, designer upholstery, rich wallpaper, 
and gorgeous woodwork. The private "American Room" is a great spot for private parties of up to about 30 people. The food is outstanding and the service professional yet friendly. After dinner, the gang can head next door to the New Sheridan bar for late night Foozball and pool.
If there is a restaurant you would like to see added to this list, please contact Nana Naisbitt to make arrangements.
This three course meal is $55 per person.
1st Course, choose one
- Mixed Artisan Lettuces, Point Reyes Blue Cheese, Bosc pears, walnuts, red wine vinaigrette
- Sweet Corn Soup, Crispy puff pastry and Sabayan Brulee
2nd Course, choose one
- Rocky Mountain Trout, pistachio crust, haricot vert, cauliflower mousseline, lemon and caper brown butter
- Prime Coulotte Sirloin, 10 oz, grass fed "Painted Hills Farms," whipped Idaho potatoes, grilled asparagus, bordelaise sauce
- Shitake Boursin Ravioli, mozzarella tomato, pine nutes, pesto cream sauce, aged balsamic
3rd Course, choose one
- Lemon Tart, blood orange coulis & mint chiffonade
- Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee, mixed berries
