Brasserie an elegant atmosphere offering casual dining experience

Son of Med: In many ways, Brasserie Ten Ten is the long-awaited and long-rumored offspring of the Mediterranean, right across the street in downtown Boulder.

Peggy Romano, a partner with the Laudisios at the Med, is majority owner of the Brasserie, which opened in July at 1010 Walnut St. in the former location of Kevin Taylor’s Dandelion. (You still with me?) Tony Hessel, the Med’s executive chef, moved across the street. He and Med General Manager Rob Kukura also are minority owners in the Brasserie.

The Med has been “top-heavy with staff” for months, reports Greg Topel, the Brasserie’s general manager, in…