Tag: Dining
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Michelin-starred chef to open 5th Denver metro restaurant with omakase twist, jamoneria, and more
It’s been a big year for Chef Johnny Curiel and the Fonda Fina Hospitality group, which now operates four acclaimed spots in the Denver metro area. This includes two spots that have a Michelin star – Alma Fonda Fina and Mezcaleria Alma – and one with a Michelin Bib Gourmand award – Cozobi Fonda Fina.…
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Two Colorado spots make Esquire’s 2025 ‘best new restaurants in America’ list
Esquire published its list of the 33 ‘best new restaurants in America’ for 2025 on December 1, and just like that, multiple Colorado restaurants again got a major nod on the national level. Both Colorado picks have gotten their fair share of acknowledgement in recent months, and they’re spots that those familiar with the Mile…
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Colorado spot ranks 27th on list of ‘Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century”
At this point, the world is roughly a quarter of the way through the 21st century – and what a ride it’s been. Luxury lifestyle publication Robb Report recently announced their picks for the country’s ‘best restaurants since 2000,’ said to be voted on by 250 “food world luminaries.” The voting committee included a mix…
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Getting to know Summit County on and off the slopes
Colorado is home to names synonymous with skiing — the likes of Vail, Aspen, Steamboat and Telluride known around the world. But the greatest showcase of skiing in the state? We propose a locale that can’t be defined by one name, but four. Yes, it’s quadruple the fun in Summit County. However close in proximity,…
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5 Colorado spots included on OpenTable’s ‘top 100 restaurants’ list for 2025
By now, it’s no secret that Colorado’s food scene has been popping off in recent years, with several spots earning critical praise from esteemed awards programs like Michelin and James Beard in recent months. That said, the OpenTable ‘top 100 restaurants’ awards relies on a different type of criteria – insights and reviews from the…
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19 Colorado restaurants earning global accolades
“The Michelin way,” it turns out, is the Colorado way. We’re referring to food here — the Michelin Guide that recommends the finest in dining for worldwide travelers. And since inspectors have been coming to the Denver area and mountain resorts the past few years, they’ve found plenty of reasons to come back. The 2025 guide…
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Two fine-dining spots to add to your next trip to Vail
During a recent trip to Vail, I had the opportunity to check out two fine-dining spots that are favorites among locals and tourists, alike. Both proved to be great and are worth splurging on during any trip to this mountain town. Be warned – you’ll probably need to make reservations in advance. For lunch, our…
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Colorado gets first ‘two-star’ Michelin restaurant, 13 other spots get nod
The world-renowned Michelin guide has announced their 2025 Michelin star-winners. Four Colorado restaurants received this high honor, with 10 other places acknowledged with the company’s Bib Gourmand designation. Earning the highest honor statewide was The Wolf’s Tailor, known for serving up contemporary cuisine in Denver. The Wolf’s Tailor earned two Michelin stars – the first…
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The Broadmoor’s legendary brunch: a flavorful tour de force
A piano softly plays as a monarch butterfly dances outside the window near my cushioned seat, amid the greenery and the lake glistening from the sun rising in the blue sky above Cheyenne Mountain and The Broadmoor’s regal towers. Pink flowers catch my eye, finely arranged at the center of my linen-draped table. Across the…
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Coloradans are flocking to ‘America’s highest fried chicken’ | Craving Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ALMA • The bearded, long-haired, tattooed man behind America’s proclaimed highest fried chicken in terms of altitude — and also maybe Colorado’s hottest in terms of recent popularity — is wearing a baggy shirt and sweats and sandals as he dashes up the road to…