COLORADO Go to the farmers market and carve out an hour or two to wander around in an unstructured way and see what inspires you. vegetable soup bring global inspiration to the table without losing sight of the local harvest. Head west to the mountains, and that same ingredient-first philosophy takes on a refined alpine character. At Michelin-Recommended Splendido at the Chateau in Beaver Creek, Colorado-raised lamb and seasonal produce shine in a lodge setting that blends elegance with mountain hospitality. And for travelers eager to explore the state’s flavors more casually, Skokan offers this: “Go to the farmers market and carve out an hour or two to wander around in an unstructured way and see what inspires you.” Maybe it’s a just-picked Palisade peach or a bottle of green-chile hot sauce you pack home like a trophy. Because here, food isn’t confined to one style or setting. It spans tasting menus, farm dinners, roadside stalls and weekend markets — all grounded in the ingredients, people and stories that make Colorado’s food scene its own. Discover More Dining Experiences LISA SEAMAN Boulder Farmers Market COLORADO . COM 111
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