Round 2 at Bones Restaurant in Denver

Revisited this Bonanno modish goody, it did not disappoint. My wife detests the smell of bone marrow, as did our waiter in this case, but I was undeterred by the qualms of the uninitiated bone suckers. Yah, this isn't for everyone, but high pleasure is to be had here by the adventurous food geek. Seriously, I become like Homer Simpson drooling over a box of donuts when I anticipate the hedonistic satisfaction that a couple bones and some grilled bread provide. The precise preparation and seasoning make this starter something worth seeking out. If Bourdain wants it for his last meal, it has to be enticing to the gastronaut. Hey epicures, get out of the house and come to zeal in this simple pleasure.

My wife enjoyed the, now quickly becoming infamous, Lobster Ramen with White Miso noodle bowl, preceded by the suckling pig steamed buns with hoison sauce. I tried the duck confit noodle bowl with plum sauce (a special now supposed gone from the menu). Good, but distinctly good due to the confit, not that interesting from a flavor pairing standpoint as the duck is pronounced in this dish; makes me again think the Asian Fusion tag for classifying this place is misplaced. It's eclectic to be sure, and this bowl was good, not in the same class as the Lobster, but good - I'll opt for the pork on the next visit. Don't be deterred here, round 3 is already scheduled, as is round 4 ... not too many times I can remember I planned to eat at the same place (some 20+ miles from my home) in a single month.