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103.7 The River

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Western Colorado Best Burritos Are Hiding in Plain Sight

Picture sinking your teeth into a burrito so big it could easily feed two—that's the Western Colorado way.

Colorado · 04-03

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9 Colorado Ice Cream Shops That Are Still Making Magic The Old-Fashioned Way In 2026

Colorado has never been especially interested in doing things the cookie-cutter way, and that independent streak shows up beautifully in its ice cream shops. While giant chains keep serving the same predictable scoops in every direction, these beloved spots are still sticking with the slower, richer, more hands-on approach that makes dessert feel genuinely worth the trip.

Colorado · 04-13
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We Are Grand Junction

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Western Colorado Best Burritos Are Hiding in Plain Sight

Picture sinking your teeth into a burrito so big it could easily feed two—that's the Western Colorado way.

Colorado · 04-03

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Mile High Dining Flex: Denver, Grand Junction Chefs Nab Five James Beard Nods

Colorado’s dining scene is officially on a heater. Five local talents from Denver and the Western Slope have been named finalists for the James Beard Foundation’s 2026 Restaurant and Chef Awards, cutting across both kitchen and beverage categories. The roster features Penelope Wong of Yuan Wonton, Johnny Curiel of Alma Fonda Fina, Josh Niernberg of Bin 707 Foodbar, Ryan Fletter of Barolo Grill, and Yacht Club co-owners McLain Hedges and Mary Allison Wright. It is the latest chapter in a growing streak of national attention for Colorado restaurants and bars.

Denver, CO · 03-31
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This Under-The-Radar Colorado Spot Offers A Seafood Buffet You Will Love

Warning: this under-the-radar Colorado spot will make you seriously question every other seafood buffet you’ve ever dared to try. I rolled in expecting decent shrimp and maybe a crab leg or two. And somehow ended up in a full-on shellfish paradise. Mountains of oysters, piles of crab, and enough...

Colorado · 04-03

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Western Slope food banks launch Fight Hunger campaign with Walmart, Sam’s Club

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) — The 2026 Fight Hunger. Spark Change campaign is kicking off with partnerships between local food banks and major retailers. Amber Henning of Food Bank of the Rockies and Alisha Wenger of Community Food Bank said the campaign partners with Sam’s Club and Walmart.

Grand Junction, CO · 04-06

KIX Country

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Western Colorado Best Burritos Are Hiding in Plain Sight

Picture sinking your teeth into a burrito so big it could easily feed two—that's the Western Colorado way.

Colorado · 04-03

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Dine Among Original 19th-Century Woodwork At This Hidden Colorado Gem

Some restaurants spend a fortune trying to create an authentic historic atmosphere, while others just happen to be located in the real thing. Miner’s Claim Restaurant in Silt, Colorado falls firmly in the second category, serving creative cuisine surrounded by original 19th-century woodwork that has witnessed more Colorado history than most museums.

Colorado · 04-04

KUBC The Canyon

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Western Colorado Best Burritos Are Hiding in Plain Sight

Picture sinking your teeth into a burrito so big it could easily feed two—that's the Western Colorado way.

Colorado · 04-03

We Are Montrose

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Western Colorado Best Burritos Are Hiding in Plain Sight

Picture sinking your teeth into a burrito so big it could easily feed two—that's the Western Colorado way.

Colorado · 04-03

The Denver Gazette

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Here’s a look at the Colorado nominees for the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards

The nominees for the 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards have been announced. Here’s a look at who was nominated in Colorado: The James Beard Awards have “served as the pinnacle of culinary recognition in the U.S.” for almost four decades. The prestigious awards recognize “exceptional talent and leadership within the independent restaurant industry.” […]

Colorado · 04-02

Axios Denver

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Here are the 2026 James Beard Award finalists for Colorado

Three Colorado chefs are finalists for the James Beard Awards, announced Tuesday by the foundation. Zoom in: Grand Junction's Josh Niernberg (Bin 707 Foodbar) is among five national finalists for Outstanding Chef. Denver's own Johnny Curiel ( Alma Fonda Fina ) and Penelope Wong ( Yuan Wonton ) are finalists in the Best Chef: Mountain category, which includes Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah and Wyoming. The big picture: Five local restaurants and chefs advanced in one of the industry's most closely watched and prestigious honors . Two additional finalists with local ties include: Denver's McLain Hedges and Mary Allison Wright (Yacht Club) for Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service. Denver's Ryan Fletter (Barolo Grill) for Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service. What's next: Winners will be announced June 15 in Chicago.

Colorado · 03-31

OutThere Colorado

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Here’s a look at the Colorado nominees for the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards

The nominees for the 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards have been announced. Here’s a look at who was nominated in Colorado: The James Beard Awards have “served as the pinnacle of culinary recognition in the U.S.” for almost four decades. The prestigious awards recognize “exceptional talent and leadership within the independent restaurant industry.” […]

Colorado · 03-31

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The Historic Restaurant In Colorado With 19th-Century Charm You Need To Visit

There’s something magical about eating in a building that has stories older than your grandparents, especially when the food is actually worth the drive. Miner’s Claim Restaurant in Silt, Colorado serves contemporary cuisine in a 19th-century boarding house that once sheltered silver miners who were too tired and too broke to care about thread counts.

Colorado · 03-21

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Western Slope Italian food startup gets off the ground, scales up for wholesale, individual orders

Jenny Pezzica’s vision for Italian Food Emporium has always centered on bringing authentic, traditionally made pasta to Western Colorado. Now, with new equipment imported from Italy installed at the Region 10 Business Cultivator in Olathe, that vision is becoming more accessible to customers across the region. Pezzica, a Tuscany...

Montrose, CO · 03-26

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10 Hidden Colorado Restaurants Locals Would Rather Keep For Themselves

Colorado knows how to show off with mountain views and postcard-worthy towns, but some of its most exciting surprises arrive at the table instead of the trailhead. Hidden along quiet streets and tucked into corners most travelers would cruise right past, these under-the-radar restaurants are turning out food that feels anything but ordinary.

Colorado · 03-26