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Colorado Foodies Unite!

By Tonya Poole, 4-21-06

When we think about regional foods, we can come up with examples-a-plenty of dishes strongly connected with a spot we've lived, visited, remembered. Southwestern chile dishes, fresh, organic California cuisine, New England chowders, Midwestern casseroles, Louisiana Cajun. But when it comes to Colorado, we can perhaps lay some claim to the microbrew bar and grill culture, but I'm afraid beyond that our regional palate is a little non-descript.

Instead of lamenting that, however, let's reframe it and spin our lack of fashionable foodie unity into a beacon of delectable diversity! Our state is full of culinary treats – from fresh, organic farmer's markets to roadside fruit stands to sizzling food festivals, gourmet grill cuisine, and fun, out of the way restaurants for every ethnic taste under the sun. Whether you're lucky enough to live here and need a few good ideas for some new tantalizing tastes to try, or you're traveling through and want to experience the local flavor, try these great guides:

Culinary Colorado
A jewel of a directory for everything from artisan breads or organic peaches to gourmet groceries across the state, recipes too, for food lovers across Colorado. Organized by region, the book includes the yummiest finds in just about every category you can think of.


Food Lovers Guide to Colorado
The best of local Colorado can be found in this guide covering cooking workshops, wine trails, brewfests, pastry competitions, roadside eateries and more. Updated in 2002, reviewers say this is a must-have for any traveling diner's glove compartment.


More local resources...

Colorado Dines Restaurant Directory
Colorado Farmer's Markets Directory
Colorado Restaurant Association Dining Guide
Colorado Organics Guide
Colorado Food and Agricultural Directory

Do you know of a great guide or directory to Colorado cuisine? Post it here!

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