FOOD & DRINK 13 WAYS TO TASTE WYOMING’S UNIQUE FLAVORS. With its fair share of rustic cowboy culture and longstanding dude ranches, it’s fair to say that Wyoming is rich in delightfully hearty fare. Experience flavors around the state — from the iconic to the innovative — at these must-taste spots. LANDER BREWING COWFISH RESTAURANT Kick back with a pint of craft beer at Bitter Creek Brewing in Rock Springs 1 Savor local ingredi-ents at farm-to-table hotspot Local Restaurant & Bar in Jackson 2 Refuel with healthy fare at Sweet Melissa’s in Laramie 3 Kick off the day with a breakfast skillet at Cowboy Cafe in Dubois 4 Unwind with some friends and a round of craft beers made onsite at this family-friendly brewpub, where the rotating tap list features year-round staples and seasonal selec-tions, from the summery Sweetwater Wheat to the wintry Coal Porter. Discover more Wyoming breweries at TravelWyoming.com/ itineraries/brewery-tour. Wyoming-ranched beef and in-season produce are the focus at this American steakhouse in Jackson’s historic town square, where you can enjoy anything from buffalo-short-rib pasta — made from scratch, naturally — to local Lockhart Cattle Co. steak tartare. Discover more about dining in Jackson at TravelWyoming.com/ things-to-do/restaurants. After a day of outdoor adventures, give your body some good eatin’ at this vegetarian cafe with fresh salads, hearty soups and wholesome sandwiches piled high with everything from pickled daikon radish to grilled pineapple. We recommend the seitan banh mi or portobello reuben. Discover more dining in Laramie at TravelWyoming. com/things-to-do/restaurants. Make your morning a good one with a piping hot cup of coffee and a loaded-up skillet like the Back Country: ham and sausage smothered in country gravy with two eggs, cheeses, cowboy potatoes and toast. You also can’t go wrong with any dish that comes with their spicy elk or smoked bison sausage. Discover more dining in Dubois at TravelWyoming. com/things-to-do/restaurants. WY Indeed A few spots that I have really enjoyed recently around the state are Paramount Ballroom in Cheyenne, Firewater Public House in Saratoga and Pizza Carrello in Gillette. My favorite spot in Mills is Bid’s Place, a pizza-and-sandwich shop with an awesome little speakeasy attached. — AMBER POLLOCK Co-Owner of Backwards Distilling Company in Mills COWFISH RESTAURANT 64 TravelWyoming.com ALL PHOTOS: WYOMING OFFICE OF TOURISM.
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