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Grand Junction’s come a long way since my first visit for Colorado Mountain Winefest, most notably when you’re hungry. Exhibit 1: Fresh and Roasted Beet Salad from my favorite Western Slope restaurant, Bin 707 Foodbar, located in downtown Grand Junction. Red and golden beets roasted to a subtle sweetness sit atop bitter frisée (curly endive),Continue reading “Eat Here”

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The remains of a very delicious mango salad accompanied by a serviceable Malbec, served in a disposable tumbler (in case I got too rowdy, naturally). Taken at the Atlantic Blue Beach Bar, one of the dining/drinking spots at the Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront Hotel located in Melbourne, Florida. What you don’t see in the photoContinue reading “Wine Wednesday”

Chef Church returns to Dazzle Supper Club on June 16th to celebrate International Tapas Day with a multi-course menu of Spanish small plates. More details and the menu as they become available.

Presenting the other green bean! Whole mung beans, also known as moong dal or green gram, are popular throughout India, Pakistan, and Korea (where they’re made into pancakes). They have a mildly earthy flavor with a hint of sweetness, and are easy to digest. This is a fairly typical Northen India-style preparation that when pairedContinue reading “Green Beans”

Situated on the main drag in old-town Littleton, Jake’s Brew Bar has become an almost weekly destination for Happy Hour. It’s the type of place where you’ll feel welcome and relaxed as soon as you walk in. No hype, gimmicks, or televisions. Instead, music, a very happy crowd, and some damned fine things to drink.Continue reading “Drink Here”