The Inventing Room is probably as close to a real live Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory as any of us will ever get…which makes total sense given that the movie was part of the inspiration behind Chef Ian Kleinman’s one-of-a-kind mad scientist culinary creation. What began as a catering business became so wildly popular that Kleinman opened the brick and mortar Dessert Shop in Ballpark last fall and has never looked back. In fact, plans are already in motion to expand halfway across the world to Dubai! As a self-proclaimed savory food lover, I’d take salt over sweet any day, but when it comes to The Inventing Room, there’s no way I’d pass up the opportunity to experience THE most incredibly unique restaurant in Denver!
When Chef Kleinman started his interactive "Food and Entertainment" catering company a few years ago, word of his insanely innovative, novelty food experience spread like (liquid nitrogen) wildfire.
So many party guests and curious culinary inquisitors asked Kleinman if they had a brick and mortar location, that he responded with this! (Got to love a sense of humor!)
So by popular demand, The Inventing Room's Dessert and Event Shop opened in October of 2015 in the Ballpark neighborhood at 2020 Lawrence Street. (Just look for the big yellow awning!)
Chef Kleinman and his staff use techniques like compression and ingredients like liquid nitrogen to demonstrate the scientific side of cooking, while simultaneously wowing audiences and dazzling your tastebuds!
(Kleinman says: Is there anything better than toasted marshmallow? Maybe if its squeezed between a double chocolate cookie with graham cracker ice cream.)
Or how about "The Donald" hot chocolate churro ice cream with a gold dusted chocolate chip wall and vanilla bean cotton candy hair. (LOL...I can't EVEN!)
The chefs really love creating dishes based on their favorite childhood treats, like this Twizzler Space Foam. (Kleinman says: Think frozen meringue that dissovles into smoke when you eat it.)
Or you can stop in for one of their weekly specials, like the Blackberry Chocolate Ice Cream with Nitro Caramel Corn and Dinger Cotton Candy, that they created for the Rockies opening week.
One of Chef Kleinman's most wacky inventions (which just may be the most popular item on the menu) is Really, Really Cold Cheetos. (Kleinman says: It is hard for me to imagine a time before I ate my Cheetos really, really frozen.)
Want to find out how to blow smoke (without any health risks involved)? Head over to The Inventing Room pronto and discover the magical scientific methods behind the madness! (Hours are: Monday & Tuesday, Closed; Wednesday-Friday, 2-10pm; Saturday, 12-10pm; Sunday, 12-8pm.)
Do you know of any other incredible unique restaurants in Denver that offer an unforgettable dining experience? We’d love to hear about them in the comments below!
Also, if you’re hosting a party or event, I HIGHLY recommend hiring Chef Kleinman and his entourage for a once in a lifetime food and drink experience!
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