Chuburger

Oskar Blues Brewery calls its newest dining concept “craft-casual,” to emphasize that while Chuburger, which opened in spring 2013 in Longmont, has a fast-casual setup, the food you get when you order at this cool spot is very different. The foundation of the menu is the classic Chuburger, made from cows raised on the fifty-acre […]

City Star Brewing

While Fort Collins and Denver each have their share of breweries, it’s slim pickings in Berthoud, which is about halfway between the two cities. The small-town, small-batch City Star Brewing makes award-winning beers with big taste; some of its mainstays include Cowboy’s Golden and All American IPA. The brewery’s tap room, which is open seven […]

The Cliff House at Pikes Peak

Up in Manitou Springs, the Cliff House at Pikes Peak may be the oldest attraction that isn’t a natural geographic formation. Unlike a traditional three- or four-star chain hotel, the Cliff House has 54 distinctly different rooms. A variety of features, such as gas fireplaces and tapestries, create unique lodging experiences that transport guests to […]

Colterra Food & Wine

There are times when Colterra seems to be less a restaurant with its own gardens attached than a garden center that happens to have its own excellent restaurant. Chef Bradford Heap opened Colterra with the understanding that it would be a place where at least some of the promises of the burgeoning green movement might […]

Coney Island Boardwalk

After being run by new management in summer 2022, the Bailey landmark is now in the hands of owner Ron Aigner’s son, Jay; the hot dog-shaped hot dog stand reopened just in time for Memorial Day weekend 2023 and is slinging a small menu of classic frankfurters and sausages. As always, the real draw is […]