Grand Junction Official Visitor Guide - 2017 Grand Junction Official Visitor Guide
Farm-To-Table.
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Savor the Difference
The differences in our climate provide the perfect recipe for growing exceptional fruits and vegetables just minutes from area restaurants, making our farm-to-table scene truly extraordinary. At our altitude, our nights are cool, but our days are balmy. Combine this with fertile soils and snow-fed water for irrigation, and that’s why generations of our farmers have grown peaches, apples, tomatoes and peppers that are famous throughout Colorado for their delicious flavors.
More recently, farmers are specializing in micro greens like arugula, cilantro and kale to provide a true feast from the fields for local restaurants. Chefs from around the area are using these fresh ingredients in new ways to create delicious dishes that surprise and delight. Find a list of local fruit stands to visit by going to visitgrandjunction.com/fruit-vegetable-stands.
Pair with a glass of local wine, relax, and engage all of your senses.
Share some laughter, wine and a chef’s latest creation.
Enjoy our warm days and cool nights—many crops sure do.
Some consider our peaches the best in the world.
You simply won’t find food this fresh in the big city.
Tour one of Colorado’s most fertile and productive areas since the 1880s.
Colorado’s Finest Farm-To-Table
The farm-to-table movement has become wildly popular, and for a very good reason.
No place does it better than we do here, because our farms and ranches are mere minutes away from the restaurants they serve. Plus, our unique climate means the produce grown here has deeper, richer flavor. Getting hungry yet? Go to visitgrandjunction.com/all-restaurants for restaurant recommendations with fresh and flavorful culinary experiences.
Fun Facts:
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Farm-to-table restaurants will determine their menus based on produce that’s in season and what local growers are offering, which brings out the real creativity of a chef.
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We have dozens of restaurants serving locally-grown food with daily or seasonal menus.
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Farm-to-table food may or may not be organic, which requires that strict regulations are met. Just ask.
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Lavender farms are thriving in the Grand Valley, look for the aromatic plant in hand-crafted products for bath & body, culinary and home décor.
Fertile soils provide plenty of fresh flavors for local chefs.
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Farm Fresh
Main Street has a farmers market every Thursday evening during the summer, and you’ll find roadside stands all over the area during summer and autumn. When you visit, bring extra bags to take home the freshness of our local produce. In late summer and early fall, you’ll find peach stands everywhere a must-do if you’re visiting for the first or 10th time.
Wine Pairings
Most restaurants here offer local wines to pair with their meals. In fact, many wineries use locally grown fruits in their recipes, providing a rare opportunity to pair a local wine with a local dish that may share the same ingredient! This gives you a full farm-to-table experience like nowhere else.
Tasting Tours
Many local wineries also pair cheeses and other bites to enhance your experience. We suggest spending at least one afternoon here touring a vineyard or two. Local vineyards are able to grow many varietals of grapes, so you’ll find a wide selection of wines if you visit several wineries. Wine tastings are generally free, though some locations charge a small fee, just ask when you arrive.
Love lavender? It grows here extremely well.
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