By Jennifer Pund GILPIN COUNTY Nothing says “winter warm-up” like a hearty bowl of chili with your neighbors. The High Country Auxiliary annual Chili Dinner and Silent Auction takes place Saturday March 7 from 5-8 p.m. For only $8 for adults and $4 for kids under 12, three types of chili are offered: white chicken, … Continue reading
Category Archives: Food & Drink
Stagestop Market owner celebrates first year success, upgrades
By Jennifer Pund LYONS After a year of ups and downs, Stagestop Market and Café owner Megan Riley is back to doing what she enjoys most: nourishing people with goodies baked with love. Stop in the Rollinsville store daily in March, leading up to the official anniversary on March 29, from 6 a.m. to 4 … Continue reading
Mid County Liquor celebrates 10 years
By Jennifer Pund GILPIN COUNTY Ten years ago this March, Jan Petersen opened Mid County Liquor in Gilpin County. With raffles, discounts for everyone, and new services beginning, March 7 is a big day. She has seen many changes over the years and has her sights and plans set toward the next ten. Stop in, … Continue reading
Pair create business from love of tasting whiskey
Omayra Acevedo and Cody Riggs operate Whiskey Business together. See bottom of page for special offer… Photo courtesy of Whiskey Business By Jennifer Pund COAL CREEK CANYON The term “Old West” conjures up images of gun fights on dirt roads and saloon doors, and that’s what inspired Cody Riggs to order her first whiskey drink. … Continue reading
Dostal Alley crafts multiple-award-winning stout
Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith By Jeffrey V. Smith CENTRAL CITY Embrace the winter with an award-winning stout from Central City’s Dostal Alley Brewpub & Casino. The brewery’s Shaft House Stout—served at their bar from a nitrogen tap with optional animal crackers or pie—has been awarded three medals at the prestigious Great American Beer Festival, … Continue reading
Oskar Blues Brewery posts year of ‘epic growth’ in 2014
Oskar Blues Brewery posted another year of epic growth in 2014, which included the release of new beer PINNER Throwback IPA in the brewery’s home states of ColoRADo and North Carolina. PINNER will be available year-round in all 41 states to which the brewery distributes soon. Longmont, CO and Brevard, NC – Oskar Blues Brewery, … Continue reading
Buffalo remodel brings new life to revered restaurant
Auction of antique items at Buffalo Restaurant in October, 2014. Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith By Jeffrey V. Smith IDAHO SPRINGS One of state’s most popular eateries for decades, Idaho Springs’ Buffalo Restaurant & Bar, is in the midst of a complete renovation and redesign. If all goes as planned, when it reopens in late … Continue reading
Denver’s Collaboration Fest is “Snapchat” of brewing
Colorado and National Breweries “Collaborate” to Create One-time Brews for Beer Festival in the Mile High City DENVER – Dec. 30, 2014 – More than 40 historic craft beers will be available on March 21, 2015 – and March 21 ONLY – when the Colorado Brewers Guild (CBG) and Imbibe Events host the second annual … Continue reading
COVER: High-altitude coffee served, roasted, enjoyed in unique locations
The Train Cars Coffee & Yogurt Company in Nederland serves coffee by The Coffee Roaster and their signature mini donuts. Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith By Jennifer Pund FRONT RANGE Enjoying coffee at altitude can pose some challenges, but always yields great rewards. Traveling around the Peak to Peak and Interstate 70 corridor provides amply … Continue reading
Winter Park Resort, New Belgium Brewing team up on new partnership
New Belgium Now the “Official Craft Beer Provider” of Winter Park Resort and Brewer of Mary Jane Ale WINTER PARK, Colo. – Two Colorado icons have teamed up, as Winter Park Resort and New Belgium Brewing have entered a new partnership that makes New Belgium the “Official Craft Beer Provider” of Winter Park. As a … Continue reading