Reader: Phat Thai closed to become something more fitting for Cherry Creek -- bore

The changes continue in Cherry Creek, where Tony P's closed on Sunday -- the day after Mark Fischer shuttered Phat Thai, which will become Harman's Eat and Drink at the end of this month. "The menu is focused on seasonal American cuisine, and it's approachable without compromising our approach to...

By Patricia Calhoun

June 20, 2013

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The changes continue in Cherry Creek, where Tony P's closed on Sunday -- the day after Mark Fischer shuttered Phat Thai, which will become Harman's Eat and Drink at the end of this month. "The menu is focused on seasonal American cuisine, and it's approachable without compromising our approach to cooking -- it's not dumbed down or any less chef-y; it's cooked, prepared and served with integrity," promises Fischer.

But will that play in Cherry Creek? See also: - Tony P's goes pasta point of no return in Cherry Creek - Reader: Cherry Creek is no more than a large convenience store for aging, unwelcoming locals - Mark Fischer opening Harman's Eat and Drink in Cherry Creek in June

Says ughno:

It's for financially-secure senior citizens with failing taste buds or dim wits that live around the area. Phat Thai closed to become something more 'befitting' to the 'neighborhood'-Harman's, bore. The best place to eat around there is Hapa, and that is only for the stellar happy hour. Good riddance I wish to Cherry Creek, ugh.

What's your favorite place to eat in Cherry Creek? What kind of restaurant does Cherry Creek need?

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Patricia Calhoun is editor-in-chief of Westword, the alt-weekly she co-founded in September 1977. She’s been inducted into the Colorado Press Association Hall of Fame, the Association of Alternative Newsmedia Hall of Fame and the Colorado Restaurant Association Hall of Fame. She’s also received dozens of local, state and national awards for writing, including first place for feature writing and first place for column writing with the Society of Professional Journalists. Patricia is a weekly commentator on Colorado Inside Out, PBS 12's public affairs roundtable, which has won two Emmys.

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