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Reader: Grand Junction isn’t even a good place to get smashed

Vance Johnson, once a key member of the Three Amigos, moved to the Western Slope years ago and is putting his second restaurant in Grand Junction, which he plans to call Vance's Epicurious. But some people aren't impressed by the former Bronco's choice of locations...
By Patricia CalhounJuly 10, 2012
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Vance Johnson, once a key member of the Three Amigos, moved to the Western Slope years ago and is putting his second restaurant in Grand Junction, which he plans to call Vance’s Epicurious. But some people aren’t impressed by the former Bronco’s choice of locations.

Says Steveville:

“Which could mean that Grand Junction is the only place where Smashburger hasn’t been a smash.”

Hell, the town of Grand Junction isn’t even a good place to get smashed.

Is Steveville being unfair to GJ? Post your favorite spots in that town below.

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Patricia Calhoun is editor-in-chief of Westword, the alt-weekly she co-founded in September 1977. She’s been inducted into the Colorado Press Association Hall of Fame, the Association of Alternative Newsmedia Hall of Fame and the Colorado Restaurant Association Hall of Fame. She’s also received dozens of local, state and national awards for writing, including first place for feature writing and first place for column writing with the Society of Professional Journalists. Patricia is a weekly commentator on Colorado Inside Out, PBS 12’s public affairs roundtable, which has won two Emmys.

patricia.calhoun@westword.com

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