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When you’re planning a trip to Colorado you’ve got to eat your way through the statethat’s just a given! Once you’ve found internet service that beats dialup at home use it to map your way through the great state and don’t forget to try at least one version of the following while you’re here
Beer: Colorado’s known for its breweries, and for good reason. Coors is here as well as about a hundred great microbreweries and you can Read more on Can’t Miss Foods in Colorado

In Denver, you will find an impressive variety of French cuisine.
For authentic French atmosphere and superb crepes, visit Crepes ‘n Crepes at 2816 E. 3rd Avenue and 1512 Larimer Street, which offers a mouth watering variety of savory and dessert crepes you are sure to enjoy. The “Borneo” dessert crepe is prepared with chocolate and vanilla ice cream, strawberries, bananas, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream. C’est magnifique!
For exquisite fine dining, visit Indulge French Bistro at 4140 W. 38th Avenue. Offering a seasonal food menu, you are sure to be pleased with dishes such as Read more on Denver’s Top French Restaurants

Finding a good Mexican restaurant in Denver, Colorado can sometimes be an arduous task to accomplish, especially if you’re not familiar with the area. Unbeknownst to many people, Denver boasts many fine Mexican restaurants. Here’s a look at a few of the top Mexican restaurants in Denver.

1. El Taco de Mexico.

If you’re looking to dine at an authentic Mexican restaurant, look no further than El Taco de Mexico. Popular foods served include burritos, chiles rellenos, and carnitas. Be aware that the menu is in Spanish. El Taco de Read more on Denver’s Top Mexican Restaurants

If you like a good meal in the morning or early afternoon, you have to check out Denver-s top brunch spots. There is nothing better than sitting down with your friends and family and having eggs Benedict or a chili cheese omelet.

You can choose from organic family style restaurants that feature bacon and eggs and strawberry pancakes or go for something more eclectic like a smoked salmon omelet or chocolate waffles. Spice up your Saturday or Sunday and try a Read more on Denver’s Top Brunch Spots

Colorado breweries have been around since the 1800′s. In fact, Colorado is one of the top beer-brewing states in the country. The Great American Beer Festival is held in Denver, and is the biggest beer festival of it’s kind in the United States. Micro-brewery tours are a great way to spend your day, and there are plenty to choose from.

Bristol Brewing, in Colorado Springs, has been around since 1994. One of it’s most popular beers is Laughing Lab, a deep red Scottish Read more on Check Out Some Local Microbreweries

Located in downtown Denver, EDGE restaurant and bar offers diners a delightful dining experience. With a spacious bar that has more of a lounge feel as well as a friendly and attentive staff, Edge can accommodate the drinks and appetizer crowd along with those looking for a full meal. There is a daily happy hour from five to seven thirty with four dollar appetizers and three dollar beers. During happy hour there is also a five dollar wine selection.
Offering an American Steak Read more on Explore EDGE Restaurant and Bar

When people think of Colorado, the first thoughts that jump into their minds are the Rocky Mountains and a plethora of outdoor activities. Of course, both of those things are what Colorado is known for, but the Hearthstone Restaurant may start topping the list of reasons to visit Colorado.

Nestled at the feet of the Rocky Mountains, the Hearthstone Restaurant in Breckinridge, Colorado, is an elegant fine dining experience. The restaurant occupies an old world, Victorian-era home remodeled to Read more on Discover the Wonders of Hearthstone Restaurant

With a current head count of approximately 500,000 in the United States, bison (or buffalo) are no longer in danger of extinction. In fact, bison meat is quickly pacing beef in regard to taste; but in addition the “original red meat” offers value since nutritionally it provides more protein and nutrients with fewer calories and less fat that its beef counterpart. It is also more dense and as a result of that quality alone it tends to satisfy hunger while consuming less.Bison are handled as little as possible and allowed to spend their time freely in open range enjoying wild grass much as they have always done. They spend very little time in a feedlot and are not subjected to suspect drugs, hormones, or chemicals. In fact, the National Bison Association (NBA) feel so strongly about this that they have a Read more on Bison: The Original Red Meat

Larimer Square (located in the most historic block of downtown Denver) is a great spot for restaurants, clubs, and shopping. Three of our favorite restaurants along the intriguing block of history are highlighted.Ted’s Montana Grill (1401 Larimer Square) was founded by media mogul and environmentalist Ted Turner, and it’s Turner’s own laid-back attitude that transcends into his restaurant with offerings such as Bison Meatloaf, Cedar Plank Salmon, and St. Philip’s Island Crab Cakes. And since Turner is the consummate environmentalist, you can bet this translates into the restaurant as well since it boasts paper straws, cups made of quickly degrading cornstarch and all soft drinks served out of glass bottles only.Bistro Vendome (1420 Larimer Square) is named after the Place Vendome located in the heart of Paris and this warm inviting bistro replicates exactly what you might find in Read more on Larimer Square: Can You Say Yummy?

The Briarwood Inn, nestled beautifully in the foothills of Golden, Colorado has been a part of the region’s dining royalty for over thirty years. Not only is its setting idyllic, but everything about a dining experience at this fine dining tradition is spectacular.Diners are served a complimentary Briarwood appetizer tray which is a stunning compilation of Read more on Golden’s little nugget: The Briarwood Inn