And for that other item
So there we were in Denver. And everyone who knows where Denver is, knows its right there next to the rocky mountains. Now, when you think of gross foods, and you hear of the rocky mountains, what do you think of? That’s right oysters... or that’s what they (and you would like to think). We headed over to the Wapiti Restaurant right outside of Rocky Mountain National Park. After looking at Elk all day, we decided it was time to eat one of them. The Wapiti restaurant had a nice Elk Steak. So what does Elk taste like? Well, its kinda like beef roast crossed with a steak, looks pink even when well done, and don't do well done, its not needed and is warned to be tough. I would recommend it.
But on to the other part of this conversation… Rocky Mountain Oysters. There it was on the menu, I've never seen them anywhere. Anyone who knows me knows I've got to try things which are local. (How else would I have eaten Gazelle, Springbok, Elephant, Moose etc). Well after talking with Kristen, who was a bit hesitant... and after asking our server who said he hadn't gotten up the nerve... we went ahead and ordered them.
We got them, and I offered one to our server, who hesitated but accepted. His description of it tasting like a Chicken Gizzard was very accurate. Very dark meat. In all it wasn't bad, and I'd even have them again. (Of course anything fried is good ... right?)
Our server said that there were few places you could order it. Also he said that 9 out of 10 people who ordered it liked it. The other 10% couldn't get over what it is (for those confused to this point what it is, you can read this article).
Speaking of confused.... After we were done, Kristen was like that wasn't as bad as eating oysters raw. I was like are you sure? That’s a lot more strange! But those oysters were cooked, she responded. At this point I realized she didn't know what she had eaten. I told her she didn't want to know.... but she insisted.. and well the words " I think I'm going to be sick", lets ya know the reaction.
Comments
You Sir, Disgust me. JK But really that's NASTY
Posted by: Garrett | December 21, 2007 02:43 PM
wait till your married for 18 years and the wife will gleefully attack Rock Mountain Oysters with a fork and a vengence.
Just kidding
No I'm not
Posted by: Darryl | December 21, 2007 08:43 PM
In my defense...I didn't THINK I knew anyone who would eat them so I guess this is why I had no clue.(except obviously my husband)Can't say I had much of an appetite for the shrimp and Elk after that for an appetizer. (but in all honesty...with a little ranch dressing they weren't gross..just knowing what they really are..ew)
Posted by: Kristen | December 27, 2007 08:41 AM
Whoa...I cannot believe you actually ate that. Could not pay me to try that, but you're a brave brave (or really strange..hmm) man. ;)
Posted by: Laura Lessley | January 5, 2008 07:19 PM
Holy cow, is this Kristen Kirsten Shade? I saw your wedding pictures (adorable btw) and was thinking she looks so familiar!!
Posted by: Laura Lessley | January 8, 2008 07:10 PM