A Real First

Fans had no trouble finding Rioja; now it needs to find itself.

A A A Comments By Jason Sheehan Thursday, May 5 2005

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James Glader

Beginner's luck: Rioja may be Jennifer Jasinski's first restaurant, but the room has a pro's polish.

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Rioja

1431 Larimer St.
Denver, CO 80202

Category: Restaurant > European Other

Region: Downtown Denver

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1431 Larimer St., 303-820-2282. Hours: Lunch 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesday- Friday, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday- Sunday; dinner 5-10 p.m. Sunday- Thursday, 5-11 p.m. Saturday-Sunday

Rioja picnic: $14.50
Baked mozzarella: $8.50
Manilla clams: $9.50
Pecorino soup: $6
Cannelloni: $$14
Tortelloni: $15.50< br>Striped bass: $19.50
Salmon: $17.50
Baked chicken: $17.50

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But it won't be. Rioja has a good space, a good crew and a chef with all the potential in the world. Now it's time for Jasinski to relax, to find a style and a cohesive vision, and to work each dish up from that point, one plate at a time, each cover as it comes.

Like everyone else, I'll be waiting for a table where I can witness the evolution. But I'll make sure it's closer to the door, in case I need to make a quick getaway.

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