The Studio — Restaurant in Colorado Springs

Hidden above what was formerly Lucky Dumpling — now Folklore — is an intimate, culinary playground dubbed “The Studio.” The space, designed by celebrity chef Brother Luck, essentially serves as a proving ground for new talent, whose creative cuisine is served up to a small dining room of eager patrons. A top notch sommelier is present to provide expert pairings for all five courses. The restaurant caters to just 24 guests each night, providing a particularly exclusive setting that removes much of the hustle and bustle that would ordinarily detract from a creative environment. Getting a reservation is difficult, and not because of the limited seating, but because no one seems to answer the phone and the Open Table calendar shows no availability. Upon arrival, we were served a complimentary aperitif and a moist towelette. The tasting menu is fixed by the chef, but they can cater to allergies on the fly. Five courses were all expertly prepared and beautifully plated. It would add another two paragraphs to do justice describing each dish, and doing so would ruin the adventure for those who are inspired to try it for themselves. Suffice it to say it was one of the best meals we’ve had in the city. We found the lamb a bit lackluster compared to the rest, but overall the menu was excellent. Just as stellar were the wines. The sommelier was extremely knowledgeable about each bottle he had chosen, the grapes, its history, even the history of the vintner. Each wine was perfectly paired and incredibly unique. We had a chance to try things that were as delicious as they were obscure. It rivaled and complimented the meal in every way. The servers were all very amicable, though just a tad lacking in their knowledge of the menu and the etiquette one might expect to accompany such a fine dinner. The whole service took three hours, with minor delays between courses. In all, we had only two slight disappointments: First, the experience felt slightly less immersive than we had hoped. While one could sort of peer around the plating station to see the kitchen, we had hoped to watch the masters at work and interact with them in the way such a space seems made for. Second, The Studio was our last hope of getting a chance to enjoy dishes crafted by Brother Luck himself. While we love his willingness to find and encourage new talent, and while we have enjoyed countless meals at all his restaurants cooked by such individuals, we long to one day dine with the man who beat Bobby Flay at his own game. Luck has become a successful restaurateur, I only hope he remains a chef. No matter what, we will certainly be back soon for another delicious dinner at this hidden haven for the adventurous foodie. My compliments to everyone involved —...

Take a seat this will take a moment to give you context. I have followed Brother Lucks journey for a few years but this is my first chance to experience his energy and food. Colorado Springs is lucky to have him. He is edgy but empathic. His food is fun gorgeous and evocative. But he also honors our city and our roots. I just experienced a themed event. Dinner in the Dark. Compressed Watermelon and Elk in the Woods. Two offerings of the 7 course meal. I'm not going to waste your time with descriptions. What you need to know. Creativity is rare and should be cherished. He is creative Very. Come celebrate a true soul filled with love. Thank you...

We had our five year anniversary dinner here tonight and we had such a good time! I never would order elk carpaccio on my own, but I’m happy to have tried it. I only got a picture of the menu and the dessert because i I started eating everything else before I thought to take a picture. The food quality and drink pairings were amazing. Since prices aren’t listed anywhere I could find, the 5 course menu was $85 per person and the wine pairing (totally worth it $) was $35 in May of 2023. Be aware that they include a 23% gratuity on the check, even for a...