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About The Savage Kitchen

"The Savage Kitchen" is for "foodies", gourmets, aspiring cooks, and even master culinarians. In this innovative shorter episode format for KOAA, Chef Savage will walk you through his favorite easy recipes for you to master at home.

You can also experience Chef's surprisingly affordable award winning cuisine for yourself in our 4 Diamond dining room at The Cliff House. Our elite culinary staff will astound your senses with a creative symphony of tastes, smells and textures. Chef Savage's award winning dishes will amaze you with their modern twists combined with his fearless utilization of cross-cultural techniques and fresh Colorado ingredients.

The Cliff House dining room has recived the AAA Four Diamond Award every year since 2001, as well as Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence.

However, at The Cliff House, prestige does not equal attitude. Whether you're in blue jeans or in resplendent evening attire, or whether you prefer a cold beer or a legendary French Burgundy, we welcome everyone to enjoy the most exciting and rewarding dining experience in Colorado.

You can find longer episodes of 'The Savage Kitchen" at The Cliff House's YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/thecliffhouse2010

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Episodes From The Savage Kitchen

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  • Chef Savage Stuffs a Chicken, and I Help to Wash it Down

    July 27, 2011

    Chef Savage Stuffs a Chicken, and I Help to Wash it Down Executive Chef Scott Savage of the Cliff House at Pikes Peak has shown how to prepare a simple, flavorful alternative to the ubiquitous baked or fried chicken. Utilizing a free-range, airline chicken breast, and a forced meat... more »
  • Wine and the Cliff House Margherita Pizza

    June 15, 2011

    Wine and the Cliff House Margherita Pizza Many of you have heard of the Cliff House at Pikes Peak, and many of you have eaten in our highly acclaimed dining room. Something new for our long-time guests, and a nice introduction for those unacquainted, is the Red Mountain Bar... more »
  • Lobster and Wine in the Savage Kitchen

    May 4, 2011

    Lobster and Wine in the Savage Kitchen Describe decadence. What words come to mind? Rich? Opulent? Extravagant? Allow me a try. Decadence starts with rarity, like fresh Australian lobster in the middle of Colorado. Decadence means only the best, no corners cut, like sherry from Spain, brandy from France... more »
  • The Cliff House Brie en Crote (and Wine, of Course)

    April 20, 2011

    The Cliff House Brie en Croûte (and Wine, of Course) Wine and cheese, almost cliché given so many traditional pairing options available. So far we've addressed various wines and how they interact with, and improve upon, a number of different cheeses. That is also our intention with this... more »
  • A Glass of Wine with the Easter Lamb

    April 20, 2011

    A Glass of Wine with the Easter Lamb With all the work of decorating, hiding, and finding eggs, I'd say the bunny owes you something. Chef Savage of the Cliff House Dining Room at Pikes Peak has prepared a lovely Easter Lamb (he spared the rabbit this time) for... more »
  • Hoagie and Beer Pairing

    April 13, 2011

    Pairing the Cliffhouse "Chesse Steak Hoagie" with Beer Choosing the best beverage to compliment your intended meal is not strictly for "Foodies", or "Wine Geeks". As a matter of fact, a good beer has several benefits when paired with food that wine often lacks. As an example, this... more »
  • Steak Diane Wine Pairing

    April 6, 2011

    Dine in? Or Diane Out? At the Cliff House Dining Room in Manitou Springs, Executive Chef Scott Savage prepares a delectable version of the classic Steak Diane for your pleasure. The subject of this weeks "Savage Kitchen", Chef Savage is happy to guide you through the preparation of this... more »
  • Bisque and Wine

    March 30, 2011

    Bisque and Wine - Let Us Drink Our Meals Sure, roughage in our diet leads to longer, happier, and healthier lives. With that in mind, I present my case for a fresh look at a quick lunch. Truthfully, my seven daily servings of fruits and vegetables rely heavily upon... more »
  • Cliff House Prime Rib Wine Pairing

    March 23, 2011

    A regular feature of the acclaimed Cliffhouse Restaurant at Pikes Peak is Executive Chef Scott Savage's slow roasted, herb crusted, and Black Angus certified prime rib. Covered with provencial herbs, garlic and shallot, this prime rib is delicately oven-roasted at very low temperatures to ensure a tender and flavorful... more »
  • Saint Patricks Day Pairing Wine with Corned Beef and Cabbage.

    March 16, 2011

    Saint Patrick's Day - Pairing Wine with Corned Beef and Cabbage. Saint Patty's Day approaches: What wines, you may ask, go best with Irish fare? Assuming a good Single Malt Scotch from Isle with a Guinness back is out of the question, you still have options. Corned beef is notoriously... more »

Recipes from The Savage Kitchen