COME TO LIFE COATI in Colorado Springs Acova in Denver 7 Eat & Drink Local Rich in homegrown ingredients, diverse cuisines, an influx of internationally recognized chefs and a strong maker culture, it’s no wonder Colorado menus are bursting with creativity and fresh flavors — and there are so many ways to taste them. Going beyond farm-to-table, many Colorado chefs bring the table to the farm with hyper-seasonal dinners crafted from ingredients grown just a few steps from where you sit. If you can’t make it to the farm, do the next-best thing and hit one or more of our roughly 100 farmers’ markets, where 20 1-800-COLORADO you’ll find only-in-Colorado produce varieties to fill your basket. Those markets are where you’re likely to find many chefs gathering ingredients for that day’s menu. Taste the exquisitely prepared bounty at restaurants across the state and keep an eye out for those rated by the iconic MICHELIN Guide. The organization announced its expansion into the state in 2023, citing restaurant teams’ commitment to using a wide range of high-quality ingredients sourced locally and sustainably. Our world-class craft-beer scene can probably trace its roots to the same wealth of local fruit, veggies and grains that brought these amazing chefs to our altitude. One arm of an expansive Colorado Liquid Arts TM scene, more than 400 breweries join 250-plus wineries, distilleries, cideries and meaderies. A growing number of these makers partner with farmers to turn our native crops into liquid gold you can taste on site or at local restaurants. LEFT TO RIGHT: KARSH HAGAN; JOHNATHAN PHILLIPS; BEN ENG/TELLURIDE SKI RESORT
Colorado Official State Vacation Guide 2024: Page 20
