Tag: Dining
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11 bars to visit that opened during the ‘Wild West’ days of the 1800s in Colorado
In an era when horseback riders roamed Colorado’s streets and gunslingers made their mark on various mountain towns, locals were no stranger to liquid libations. The 1800s marked a time of major development of Colorado and with that came plenty of bars – a few of which have stuck around into the 21st century. Here’s…
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This cabin from the 1800s is home to one of Colorado’s most intimate fine-dining spots
At the end of a long road that dead ends in a remote mountain valley, travelers will find the 1,600-resident town of Crested Butte. One of the most picturesque places in Colorado, regardless of the season, one might expect a town this small to lack in great dining options – but that couldn’t be farther…
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8 great mountain town breakfast burrito spots you’ll find around Colorado
Skiing is an incredibly thrilling and adventurous activity. That said, it also takes a lot of energy making it imperative to fuel up before hitting the slopes. Fortunately, Colorado’s mountain towns have plenty of great restaurants to fuel up with breakfast burritos before embarking on your skiing adventures. Here are some of the best breakfast…
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Beloved restaurant opened in 1913 to close after 100-plus years of serving Coloradans
The last several months have brought numerous restaurant and brewery closures to Colorado, but perhaps no closure has meant the shutdown of a longer standing restaurant than one that was announced in recent days. Hudson’s Pepper Pod Restaurant announced on Saturday that their last full day of operations is set to be January 12, with…
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Colorado’s ‘favorite fast food’ comes from locally-founded spot – and it’s not Chipotle
Fast food is a popular part of American eating culture. That said, Americans’ favorite fast food restaurants vary significantly from state to state, according to a recent study from Visual Capitalists. Per the report, the favorite fast food restaurant among Coloradans is Qdoba, founded in Denver in the 1990s. Qdoba’s founding followed that of another…
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For 80 years, Denver’s Cherry Cricket has resisted change with burgers, bits of magic | Craving Colorado
DENVER • What made the Cherry Cricket so great? This is a question Lee Driscoll has often considered throughout his two decades of ownership. “Fairy dust” was the answer he came up with upon stepping into the Cherry Creek institution in 2001. “I did really believe it was fairy dust,” he says now. “And I…
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New law bans ‘hidden fees’ at Colorado’s restaurants starting in 2026
In case you missed it, House Bill 25-1090 was signed into law in April 2025, aimed at protecting consumers against ‘deceptive pricing practices.’ After a bit of a wait, it’s set to take effect on January 1, 2026. While the bill targets ‘deceptive pricing practices’ across various industries in Colorado, one group of businesses that’s…
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$86 filet mignon at Colorado fine-dining spot said to be ‘best in state’ – and it’s not in Denver
Known for typically being the most tender cut of meat one can get at a steakhouse, the filet mignon is prized among American meat lovers. It’s lean, it has a delicate flavor, and when correctly prepared, it has a ‘melt-in-your-mouth’ feel. That said, it’s often one of the most expensive cuts, too, making it worth…
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Metro Moves: 3 Denver-area restaurant openings to watch
Welcome to the Denver Gazette’s Metro Moves. You’ll get the latest metro Denver openings, closings, hiring and promotion news here. To submit your company’s news, drop an email to [email protected]. Denver is set to get a new restaurant to take over the former home of Fruition next year. Chef Quincy Cherrett, who previously held top culinary…
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Denver ranked among top ‘cities for singles’ in US
Finding love can be difficult, especially as prices for dining out and other activities have made dating more expensive. WalletHub recently released a study looking at the best and worst cities for singles, and one Colorado city ranked highly among the best. To create their rankings, WalletHub compared more than 182 U.S. cities across 35…