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JUNE/JULY 2021 + The LET’S EAT Edition

FOOD + FUN If the pandemic has taught me one thing...it’s an appreciation of restaurants. I have always loved to cook, but knowing that there was no break to be had, even when I needed one, got to me after awhile. It becomes just another daily box to tick off my list rather than an exercise in creativity. Of course, I did takeout when possible, but even that leaves dishes to be done and don’t even get me started on the constant kitchen cleaning. I am over it. So, along with many of you, I’m sure, I am rejoicing at the return of in-person dining. I’m happy to let someone else do all of the cooking and cleaning again, while I truly take a break. Just in case you need ideas or just want to know how your favorite spots are doing, this issue is chock-full. And speaking of things to look forward to, many summer events are making a comeback, bringing old-favorites along with the new public safety measures. Overall, there’s a lot to spark joy this season—get out and take advantage of it.

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BUSINESS The Historic Mason’s Event Center has (re)opened for business

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Local Eats and Drinks Answer Your Questions, So You’ll Know Before You Go. PAGE 25

DRINKS Get Your Dessert In a Glass

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FOOD Charcuterie Boards: Not Just Meat and Cheese but Anything from Chocolate to Cornichons

OUTDOORS Pick-A-Patio: Northern Colorado Patios to Make the Most of our Beautiful Outdoors

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COMMUNITY

Northern Colorado’s Restaurant Scene

PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

Top: During the shutdowns, Gourmet Grub offered take-and-make kits like these ribeye steaks, scallops, shrimp and crab cakes, complete with sides, and seasonings. Bottom: Now, restaurant kitchens are still following added safety precautions as they get back to in-person dining. (Courtesy Henry’s Pub)

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By JESSICA BENES for Northern Colorado Life

THE RESTAURANT SCENE CHANGED DURING THE PANDEMIC from crowded dining rooms to outdoor seating and curbside service; from plastic menus to QR codes; from the normal way of doing business to a “new normal.” Restaurant owners have a renewed respect for their loyal customers, who have weathered this strange time with them. Justin Brown, owner of Gourmet Grub in Greeley, said that, despite being a relatively new business when the pandemic started, the restaurant has gotten through this time better than it should have. “I think a lot of that was catering to people and feeling what they’re feeling,” he said. “We were there right with them.” Bryan Jones, owner of Henry’s Pub in Loveland, said, “This last year has taught us to not be comfortable. Things can change in the blink of an eye. We have adapted and overcome and will continue to do so as the rules and regulations keep changing.”

BEFORE

Gourmet Grub has a bit of everything; Jalapeno popper burgers to smoked wings to a variety of steaks cut in-house. They offer chicken risotto with goat cheese to seafood red curry. The restaurant has been in business for a little over three years. “We were barely new before the pandemic, grasping at business to be honest,” Brown said. “We were right on top of the hill in the fact that people were recognizing us;

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we were getting some new guests.”

One problem was having to let people go during shutdowns, and then trying to ﬁnd good people to hire back. “It’s getting better but with the ﬁrst two shutdowns, we had no employees. We had to do what we could,” he said.

Henry’s Pub has been a lunch and dinner staple on Fourth Street since 2004.

The restaurant thrived, consistently full, with Only one employee has a waitlist almost every gotten sick, probably night of the week. because they had a small They offer a variety of crew, not a lot of people food and drink items moving in and out. on the menu. Their ﬁsh and chips (Great Gourmet Grub offers specials like this grilled shrimp and pan North Atlantic Cod While a lot of restaurants seared scallops, guava beurre blanc, roasted red pepper coulis, hand dipped in housemoved to a QR code at and pineapple crab fried rice with a watermelon martini. made Fat Tire beer tables, Brown said their (Courtesy Gourmet Grub) batter), burgers (halfrestaurant never did that. pound Angus ground “We sanitize the menus but chuck patties) and steak medallions (9 ounces of ranch at the end of the day, that’s our main marketing source. cut tender medallions) are fan favorites, Jones said. That’s what touches the customer as they walk through the door,” he said.

DURING Gourmet Grub has had to close down several days of the week at lunch time, and have become a dinner place and special occasion place, Brown said. They have a large backroom for events, and back patio. The patio came in handy as they moved to outdoor seating during COVID-19.

Henry’s Pub also pivoted from full restaurants to a lot of takeout and delivery through various delivery platforms. “We have adapted to the ever changing regulations, from being closed for dining to 25 percent occupancy to 50 percent occupancy along with social distancing of tables,” Jones said.

Brown said that chefs have also had to look at what they were serving. There have been food shortages, price hikes. “We’ve had to change our menu up a bunch, which we did anyway. But we’re looking to change again. Cases of wings have tripled in price, for example,” he said.

He added that guests have commented on how their strict protocols have made them feel safe to dine at the restaurant.

They started doing a lot of family take home to-go meals. They got creative hunting for deals from the food distributors, which Brown says helped the business get through this time. Since the restaurant is spacious, they were able to adequately social distance and make people feel safe. They added heaters to the patio. “Most of us (restaurant owners) have thrown whatever at the wall and seen what sticks,” Brown said. 8 NORTHERN COLORADO LIFE

The restaurant has a loyal fan base that has supported them through the lean times with takeout and delivery, he said. They have had no problems ﬁlling every seat they’re able to have open. Their sales are down 35% compared to pre-pandemic. They had a lot of takeout and delivery, but loss of alcohol sales didn’t help. Servers and bartenders have also taken a loss of income.

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ready for it or you’re not,” he said about whatever comes. Restaurant owners are ready to get back to normal and customers are ready to bust out of the house. They have been cooped up so long, Brown said. It’s also getting warmer. Weekends have gotten busier. Jones also said that as restrictions continue to lift, people will ﬂock back to the restaurants.

we left off but I hope it will be close.” Stafﬁng will be a problem for a while, both restaurant owners said. They both said that ﬁnding staff during the pandemic has been challenging. Jones expects that to continue to be an issue for quite a while after restrictions are lifted.

Henry’s Pub entices customers with beef tenderloin ﬁlet wrapped in bacon, served with asparagus, shrimp salad and red potatoes with arugula. (Courtesy Henry’s Pub)

“People have virus fatigue and are ready to get back to normal as soon as possible,” he said. “I don’t expect it to pick right up where

He expects Henry’s Pub to get back to normal quickly.

“Like most restaurants, we have cut back on menu offerings due to lack of sales and stafﬁng issues,” he said.

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They plan to continue with some delivery services but dine-in will take priority.

He believes continuing to reinvent their menu and adapt to change is what will take them into the

The supply chain will be bleak for awhile, Brown said. The price of chicken and beef has skyrocketed, which Brown said is the result of less people to process meat during the pandemic, but also the cold spell in Texas didn’t help.

future.

“For us, it’s trying to find other ways to make us viA comfortable patio with a view adds outdoor dining options able,” Brown said. “We’re at Gourmet Grub. (Courtesy Gourmet Grub) not going to lay down the fight, we’re going to dissect our menu and figure out what we can do to help you and us at the same time.”

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By ANDY STONEHOUSE for Northern Colorado Life

A downtown building with a long history has a new lease on life – and, with COVID restrictions finally beginning to loosen, a busy future ahead as a local location for events and activities. The former Greeley Masonic Temple, located at 829 10th Avenue, has been completely transformed into Mason’s Event Center, a modernized events facility, with state-of-the-art sound and a roomy but historic feel, ideal for weddings, banquets and other post-pandemic activities. Interestingly, the 1927-era building’s rebirth was overseen by two well-known local physicians, Dr. Maurice Lyons and Dr. Chris Michael – respectively a cardiac surgeon and cardiac anesthesiologist at Banner’s North Colorado Medical Center – who were both looking for their first joint venture outside of medicine. They discovered that the home of a once-thriving Masonic lodge, host to gatherings of the semi-secretive fraternal organization, might be available as an investment. “We’ve worked together for roughly 18 years,” Lyons said. “About five years ago, we heard that there were only six Masons left at the Greeley temple, and they were looking to sell the building because it was hard to keep up with operating costs. We loved the building, but realized it needed a lot of work.”

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Top: The exterior of the former Masonic Temple. Bottom: A roomy foyer welcomes guests. (Courtesy Mason’s Event Center)

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CHARCUTERIE BOARDS:

Not just meat and cheese but anything from chocolate to cornichons By SHELLEY WIDHALM for Northern Colorado

Public taste for charcuterie boards surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, though they’ve been around for centuries. Not just meats and cheeses anymore, the boards range from birthday party treats to a full spread for a picnic or corporate meeting. And during the shutdown, families and couples replaced eating out with a board brimming with sweet and savory ﬂavors. “It brought fun to the living room,” said Nick Moss, co-owner of Loveland Chocolate Co., housed in the Eclectic House Artisan Market at 528 N. Cleveland Ave. “People wanted to have more fun at home and that was one option to bring some light and happy energy into the house.” Moss founded Loveland Chocolate Co. in February to 16 NORTHERN COLORADO LIFE

A crudite platter from The Fox and The Crow showcases a variety of vegetables and fruits. (Courtesy The Fox and The Crow)

offer organic premium dark chocolate bars and bites. They appear on charcuterie boards made by Paul DeLongchamps, owner of Across The Board NoCo, which opened in March and also is housed in the Eclectic House.

TRADITIONAL CHARCUTERIE BOARDS A traditional charcuterie board features cured meats and cheeses, but since the pandemic, boards have become more complex with a variety of foods, like candy for a birthday party; pancakes, wafﬂes and bacon for a breakfast get-together; and chips and dips for a graduation party. “People were looking for that comfort food, something they were not used to eating pre-pandemic,” DeLongchamps said. NORTHERNCOLORADOLIFE.COM

Left: Across The Board NoCo and Loveland Chocolate Co. display some of the items that might be included on a charcuterie board. Right: Paul DeLongchamps, owner of Across The Board, assembles boxed charcuterie boards with meats, cheeses, fruits and a variety of accompaniments with a few chocolates from Loveland Chocolate Co. on top. (Courtesy Across the Board)

Technically, a charcuterie board is just a selection of cured meats, said Tina Mooney, owner of The Fox and The Crow Cheese Shop & Bistro, a cut-to-order specialty and artisan meat and cheese shop in Fort Collins that also sells meat and cheese boards and platters and offers catering services. “In our shop, if it’s a true meat board, we call it charcuterie. Otherwise, we call it a cheese and meat plate,” said Tina Mooney, owner of The Fox and the Crow and a certiﬁed cheese professional, adding that when she started her business seven years ago, charcuterie and meat and cheese boards were popular but have become even more trendy in recent times. “Now, with the pandemic, it’s absolutely at a fever pitch. People are at home and now are doing their own boards. … Now, they have an interest in specialty cheeses.”

STARTING WITH CHEESE, MEAT

For a traditional charcuterie board, DeLongchamps recommends starting with a selection of three different cheeses, since any more than that is too many for the palette, he said. He suggests picking one hard cheese, such as an aged cheddar, parmesan or a manchego, and two semi-soft cheeses like a brie—blue cheese and washed rind cheeses also are options. Next, add in cured meats, such as calabrese, prosciutto, soppressata, coppa or dried genoa salami, followed by JUNE 2021

marinated olives and an assortment of accompaniments. Examples of accompaniments can include hummus or artichoke dip with crackers, cornichons, chocolate-covered pretzels, roasted nuts, grapes, apples, and dried cherries and apricots. “Americans on a daily basis don’t eat cured meats like Europeans,” DeLongchamps said. “Here, people look at it as a break from their regular diet.” On top of everything, DeLongchamps likes to add cookies and chocolates, such as hazelnut chocolate spread, hazelnut trufﬂes and dark chocolate or honey pecan bites from Loveland Chocolate Co. The company’s label is yellow and red, bringing color to the beiges, yellows and reds of the cheeses and meats, he said. “Just placing those chocolates at the end makes the board pop,” DeLongchamps said.

THINGS TO CONSIDER Flavor also is important to consider, so DeLongchamps starts with the tastes of the cheeses—many of them are nutty, earthy, buttery, toasty, tart or herbaceous. He then picks out accompaniments and sweets to enhance their ﬂavor proﬁles. For instance, parmesan pairs well with salami or honey, which can be drizzled on top—honey also works for brie, he said. NORTHERN COLORADO LIFE 17

Left: Assembling items to be included on a charcuterie board from The Fox and The Crow. Right: A more traditional charcuterie, like this one from The Fox and The Crow, involves cured meats and cheeses. (Courtesy The Fox and The Crow

Mooney assembles her boards to have different colors, textures and cuts, such as cheeses shaped as triangles, circles, batons and crumbles and not the standard cube. The accompaniments on her boards—fresh and dried fruit, nuts, jams, mustard, pickles and chocolate—pair with the meats and cheeses. “My platters are very much in a circular formation,” Mooney said. “I do a lot of waves and curves. It really is an art form.” Mooney makes boards and platters customized to the palette. For cheeses, the mild includes a brie, cheddar and a Gouda; the middle has a spreadable cheese, a manchego and an alpine; and the wild includes stinky and blue cheeses. She also mixes up the cheeses for repeat customers and combines sweet and savory ﬂavors, such as something sweet for a brie and pickles or mustard with an alpine, while cheddar goes with either. She also offers crudité boards, essentially vegetable platters with roasted and raw vegetables, spreads, fruits and nuts. “It’s really nice to have variety,” Mooney said. “Different ﬂavors and textures in your mouth is better than having one big entrée where you get bored halfway through.”

ADDING IN FLAVORS

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The presentation often is a mix of foods or one item, like store-bought candy on a candy board or an assortment of chocolate on a chocolate board. For a chocolate board, for example, DeLongchamps might combine five to seven different chocolates, such as Loveland Chocolate Co.’s chocolate hazelnut spread, chocolate bites, mixed nut dark chocolate bars, lemon zest bars, ginger truffles and salted caramel cashew chocolate bars. “In addition to tasting really good, they add to the board; it gives a little extra love,” Moss said. Boards work as an appetizer or something to snack on while the host finishes preparing a meal or before a group goes out to eat. The boards can be served before a main course, constitute an entire meal, or anchor other food around it as part of a full spread. DeLongchamps offers two board sizes, a medium that serves four to six people and a large that serves eight to 10. Mooney’s plates serve four, while her small platters serve 10; the medium, 15; and the large, 20, plus she creates grazing tables to serve even larger groups. “People get to choose what they want and have fun with it,” DeLongchamps said. “It’s more like a proliferation of ideas and expansion of ideas of a staple of what we’ve always loved.” NORTHERNCOLORADOLIFE.COM

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onlyy spot. “We’re happ py. It’s working. We have a lot of cu ustomers who com me in regularly now w,” says owner Conssuelo Cerillo. She expects the demand for taakeout and delivvery to taper off, at least in the short term. “People have had to bee at home. It will slow down becau use now they want to go eat in a restaurant. I want to do that, too,” she says.

The past 14 months By JOHN LEHNDORFF for Northern Colorado Life changed the restaurant food we eat at home. D ur i n g t he pandemic many folks really According to Cerillo, the top take-out item at Riki’s is “discovered” takeout and delivery for the ﬁrst time Pollo Azado: a whole roasted and grilled chicken dished while stuck at home, and started to love it. At the same with tortillas, roasted jalapeños, rice, beans and various time nearly every eatery in Northern Colorado started salsa choices. offering diverse menus you could enjoy at home. Diners in Loveland and Fort Collins started watching Netﬂix while nibbling everything from shrimp etouffee at Betta Gumbo to chicken-fried tempeh at Music City Hot Chicken. However, with many of the pandemic health rules about indoor dining and social distancing rapidly being loosened, will the takeout and delivery boom continue? Loveland’s Riki’s Grill was opened in September 2020 because of the pandemic as a take-out and delivery20 NORTHERN COLORADO LIFE

Some northern Colorado eateries have always focused on takeout including Loveland’s classic Dairy Delite with its burgers and soft serve cones. Founded in 1996 in Fort Collins, Silver Mine Subs was built as a carryout business. “When the pandemic started business was down for a while, but we already had our own delivery system set up,” says Lance Jones, co-owner of the Silver Mine Subs shops in Fort Collins. NORTHERNCOLORADOLIFE.COM

Silver Mine Subs and Krazy Karl’s Pizza have always been to-go standards and continue to provide that service to Northern Colorado. Left: Photo courtesy Silver Mine Subs and Krazy Karl’s Pizza

“A lot of people have discovered carryout and ordering online and it’s a safe assumption that they will keep ordering that way in the future,” Jones says. Among the more than 20 varieties of hot and cold sub sandwiches on loaves baked in the shop, Jones says the top takeout faves are the Georgetown Sub (ﬁlled with tur-

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key, bacon, provolone and avocado) and the Silver Mine’s Italian variations: The Silver City and Dodge City subs. Because it had been dishing take-out fare for more than 20 years in Loveland, Canton Palace smoothly made the transition last year to all takeout and delivery, according to restaurant owner Toby Deng.

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Above: Lo mein is always a take-out favorite at Canton Palace. (Jonathan Castner/Northern Colorado Life) Left: Riki’s Pollo Azado (Courtesy Riki’s Grill)

“Even now that we have indoor dining again, the takeout and delivery remain just as strong as they were,” Deng says. The most ordered dishes on the Canton Palace menu continue to be sesame chicken, the combination lo mein, Szechuan beef, cream cheese wontons and pan-fried dumplings, according to Toby Deng. In operation for 11 years, Krazy Karl’s Pizza, had a different experience from most restaurants in the past year, according to Nate Haas, owner of the three Krazy Karl’s locations in Loveland and Fort Collins. “Initially we lost all our dine in customers for beer and sports but pretty soon the line a line formed for carryout and delivery. We were busy and hiring all through the pandemic,” says Nate Haas. The items that customers order haven’t changed much. “The classic Works pizza is still huge; Also, any of pizzas with cream cheese like the North of the Border, the Hawaiian and the Mile High. We have seen a lot more salads in deliveries and wings,” Haas says. “Now that we are ﬁnally using all our tables and chairs again, the carryout and delivery hasn’t slacked off. I think there is a certain part of the community including people in my family that will never really get back to dining-in the way they used to,” Haas says. 22 NORTHERN COLORADO LIFE

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FAT TIRE CONTRIBUTES $100,000 TO RESTORE WATERSHED VIA NOCOFIRES FUND Encourages community to donate to support long-term river recovery plans In fall 2020, the Cameron Peak and East Troublesome fires devastated Northern Colorado’s watersheds, burning for 100 days and consuming over 400,000 acres of timber and vegetation. The NoCoFires Fund is working to restore the Cache la Poudre and Big Thompson watersheds by getting our vital rivers and streams back to sustaining wildlife, recreation, and agriculture, as well as supplying high-quality drinking water for 1 million people. New Belgium Brewing’s flagship brand, Fat Tire, understands the need for clean water firsthand; the process to create the U.S.’s first certified carbon neutral beer begins with clean, mountain water that comes from the same watershed affected by last year’s fires. Water quality and consistency are crucial to the production of craft beer, and Fat Tire has a long history of returning water used in its brewing process back into the river cleaner than it was before. “Water is not only the most important ingredient in beer, it’s the lifeblood of everything we love about Northern Colorado, from our world-class recreation to a nationally recognized economy,” said Katie Wallace, director of social and environmental impact at New Belgium Brewing. “The devastating impacts of fires can last for years as forests grow and the health of the landscape returns. The region faces a significant challenge to mitigate the long-term effects this fire will have on the watershed.” The Community Foundation – with support from Bohemian Foundation – launched the NoCoFires Fund to respond to the impact of the fires. The Fund will focus on mitigation, address critical JUNE 2021

needs such as flooding in the burn areas, and long-term recovery work with a coalition of partners representing both government and nonprofit sectors. These partners have identified mitigation projects – covering between 6,000 to 10,000 acres – at a cost of $20 to $35 million that will take several years to complete. Both the acreage and dollar amount could increase, depending on the severity of this spring’s runoff. “Our goal is to raise $1 million, then further leverage this to secure three to four times that amount ($3M - $4M) in state and federal assistance, bringing additional recovery dollars into Larimer County, “said Ella Fahrlander, chief engagement officer for the Foundation. “We will begin providing funding this spring to help the ‘boots on the ground’ be responsive to evolving needs as additional government dollars arrive.” To date, approximately $750,000 has been raised, and Fat Tire wants to help by leveraging the impact of its donations and encouraging others in the community to donate. To learn more and contribute to NoCoFires Fund, visit /nocofoundation.org/fires/. NORTHERN COLORADO LIFE 23

ODELL BREWING ANNOUNCES THE OBC WINE PROJECT TAPROOM GRAND OPENING

fermented with carbonic maceration, as well as a Cabernet Franc and an off dry blend of Riesling, Vignoles and Aromella, all sourced from Sauvage Spectrum winery in Palisade, CO.

After a year of construction and renovation, Odell Brewing Co. is excited to announce the grand opening of The OBC Wine Project’s Taproom, located at 824 E .Lincoln Ave., adjacent to the Fort Collins brewery. The OBC Wine Project launched in June of 2020 with a line of four canned wines distributed across Colorado. Since the package launch, The OBC Wine Project has been busy making various small batch wines and working on the construction of the winery’s taproom. The space was finally ready to host guests as of Monday, May 12. As the taproom was under construction, Winemaker Travis Green has been busy blending, racking, canning and bottling eight small batch wines that will be available on tap at the taproom grand opening. “We’ve been extremely busy with the production side,” explains Travis Green. “We’re so excited to be able to offer our guests such a wide range of flavor profiles and innovations with these wines.” The Winery taproom will have eight taps and a number of limited bottle releases, which will only be available at the winery. Half of these taps will be dedicated to small batch and experimental wines made from grapes sourced across Oregon, Washington, and Colorado. Among the Colorado wines to be featured are a skincontact Aromella aged in Friek beer barrels, a red blend 24 NORTHERN COLORADO LIFE

“The spirit of this winery is rooted in experimentation. That’s where the project of the OBC Wine Project comes to life,” explains Travis Green. “We believe that great wine can come from different appellations and climates. Working with local farmers is just as exciting as chasing the harvest with our vineyards in the Pacific Northwest.” The 2,000 square foot space, previously used as an overflow production and storage space for the brewery, was completely renovated into the winery and taproom. While the production side of the winery, complete with 13 fermenters and aging tanks, oak barrels, and dedicated canning line, has been operational for the last year, construction of the taproom and patio has been under renovation with the help of RB+B Architects and Brinkman Construction who assisted Odell Brewing with the construction of their most recent Sloan’s Lake Brewhouse The opening of the OBC Wine Project taproom follows just one month after the opening of Odell Brewing’s new Sloan’s Lake Brewhouse and Pizzeria. The brewery’s second Denver location is on the corner of 17th and Perry St. in Denver’s growing Sloan’s Lake neighborhood. This new taproom features 16 taps and a 10-barrel pilot brewhouse and a pizza kitchen with a full menu. Visit for hours and more info visit Sloan’s Lake Taproom: odellbrewing.com/ locations/sloans-lake-brewhouse/ Guests at The OBC Wine Project will be seated indoors and outdoors on a first-come basis. The OBC Wine Project Taproom will be open Monday and Tuesday from 1-6 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 1-8 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. -8 p.m. For a complete tap list and more information go to: theobcwineproject.com. NORTHERNCOLORADOLIFE.COM

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DINING GUIDE

Local eats and drinks answer your questions, so you’ll know before you go. JUNE 2021

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Krazy Karl’s

225 E. 29th St., Ste. 100, Loveland (970) 966-6969, Krazykarlspizza.com What are your current hours? 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday; 10:30 a.m. to Midnight, Saturday and Sunday.

What is your most popular dish? We may not have invented cream cheese on pizza, but we are known for perfecting it. Our Krazy combinations of toppings you might not see elsewhere are a favorite!

What is special about your menu? We have a very creative management team and very small egos in that we don’t pretend to know it all, and when someone—ANYONE—presents a cool idea, we run with it. We also study flavor profiles and research fun flavors that go together well that not everyone is aware of. It’s a fun challenge for us.

Any new items for summer? We typically add a fresh salad or two that are more “summery.” We also change our beer lineup to match the season.

Kid-friendly options? It’s pizza!

Vegetarian/vegan/Gluten-free options? We offer an amazing gluten-free crust that we believe can’t be topped! Our friends at Sweet Escapes in Longmont have perfected the crust and we very much appreciate their partnership. We also carry vegan cheeses. 26 NORTHERN COLORADO LIFE

Krazy Karl’s Pizza’s original location started in March of 2010 with Karl Mobley and Nate Haas as the original K owners. We offer fresh everything, making o dough and shredding cheese daily. The d mozzarella we use is the same cheeses used m by international award winning pizza places b iin Europe. More importantly we are known ffor being an integral part of the community and feel that our philanthropy is what sets us a apart from other businesses. We give back. a

How are you serving customers while complying with restrictions? Masks indoors and spacing is required. We’ve limited the tables on the patio to make sure we are staying 6 feet apart. We have strongly encouraged our staff to vaccinate and most have done so thankfully!

Do you offer outdoor dining? Currently we are serving pizza and beer on a large patio on the south side of our building. It’s a great space! Future plans include closing it in and maybe installing some garage doors so it can be utilized year-round. Now that the weather is turning nicer, we really want to offer a full service experience out there.

Are you still offering takeout or delivery? If so, are you offering your full menu? We offer the full menu for take-out and delivery with our own delivery service so you won’t see those extra fees that third party delivery companies charge. We also offer curbside pickup for those who request that.

What is the best way for customers to stay up to date? Email KrazyKarlsContact@gmail.com for any questions. Also, Facebook and Instagram get the word out about all goings on and current specials. NORTHERNCOLORADOLIFE.COM

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KRAZY KREATIONS! 10” 9.99 | 12” 14.99 | Gluten free 12” 16.99 | 14” 17.99 | Gluten free 14” $21.99 NEWTHE ITALIA

SOUTH OF THE BORDER Marinara base, pepperoni, green chilies, jalapeños and red onions with a spicy ranch dry rub crust.

Marinara base, old world pepperoni, salami, pepperoncinis, garlic, cream cheese, fresh basil.

NORTH OF THE BORDER

NEWSANTA FE CHICKEN

Marinara base, pepperoni, green chilies and cream cheese.

Adovada sauce base, green chilies, green peppers, onions, tomatoes,

THE MEDITERRANEAN Marinara base, grilled chicken, garlic, spinach, feta cheese and roasted

cheddar cheese, mozzarella and Adovada glazed chicken.

red peppers.

THE MILE HIGH

KRAZY HAWAIIAN Marinara base, pineapple, Canadian bacon, red onions and cream cheese.

Ranch or spicy ranch base, crispy chicken, waflle fries, bacon and green chilies.

LOADED BAKED POTATO

MEATY Marinara base, pepperoni, ground beef, sausage, ham and bacon.

Ranch base, waflle fries, bacon, cheddar, jalapeños and red onions.

WHITE

BUFFALO CHICKEN

Olive oil, basil, and garlic base, black olives, mushrooms, artichokes and

Ranch or bleu cheese base, grilled buffalo chicken, red onions and

tomatoes.

jalapeños.

BBQ CHICKEN BBQ sauce base, grilled chicken, pineapple, red onions. for a spicier

OLD WORLD PEPPERONI

option, add jalapeñosl.

Marinara base, old world pepperoni, garlic, cream cheese and fresh basil.

7 CHEESE

VEGETARIAN

Marinara base, 3 pizza cheese blend, cheddar cheese, feta, cream

Marinara base, mushrooms, tomatoes, green peppers, red onions, black

cheese, ricotta and garnished with fresh basil.

olives and artichokes.

PHILLY CREAM CHEESE Marinara base, shaved ribeye, red onions, green peppers, mushrooms and cream cheese.

THE WORKS Marinara base, pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, black olives, red onions

JALAPEÑO POPPER

and green peppers.

Marinara base, bacon, cream cheese and jalapeños.

SPINACH SPECIALTY

COUSIN VINNY

Olive oil, basil, and garlic base, spinach, tomatoes, ricotta cheese and

Marinara base, salami, ham, pepperoni, red onions, banana peppers and feta cheese.

feta cheese.

CHICKEN BACON RANCH

MAC ‘D UP White cheddar cheese sauce base, Mac ‘n cheese, bacon, lite pizza

Ranch base, grilled chicken, bacon and garlic.

cheese and garnished with green onions.

BUILD YOUR OWN

CHEESE ONLY 10” 6.99 I 12” 7.99 I Gluten free 12” 11.99 I 14” 9.99 I Gluten free 14” 14.99 TOPPINGS

VEGGIES

CHEESES

1.25 · 1,75 *Spinach I *Roosted Red Peppers I *Waffle Fries I *Onion Rings I *Fresh Basil I Tomato I Mushrooms I Green Chilies I Black Olives I Green Olives I Red Onions I Green Pepper I Banana Peppers I Pineapple I Garlic I Pickles I Jalapeños I Artichoke I Pepperoncinis I Sauerkraut

MEATS

Spicy Ranch I Bleu Cheese I Thai Peanut I White Cheddar Queso Alf d I Pesto P t I Adovada Ad d Chili Alfredo

*PREMIUM TOPPINGS

2.25 - 2.75

1.75 - 2.25 *Ricotta I Feta I *Cream Cheese I *Goat Cheese I *Bleu Cheese I Swiss/ American I Parmesan I Cheddar I **Dairy Free Cheese (ask your server for pricing)

1.95 - 2.50 *Pulled Pork I *Prime Rib I *Meatballs I *Breaded Chicken I Grilled Chicken I Ground Beef I Sausage I Salomi I Bacon I Ham I Canadian Bacon I BBQ Chicken I Buff ffalo f Chicken I Pepperoni I Adovada Chicken I Pastrami

PREMIUMS SAUCES

.50 - 1.00

SAUCES No Charge - 1.00 Marinara I Ranch I Garlic Butter I Sweet Chili Olive Oil I Garlic I BBQ I Sweet Caroline BBQ I Buff ffalo f I Green Chili

Our pizzas made with a gluten-free crust are prepared in a common kitchen with the risk of gluten exposure. Karl’s does NOT recommend this pizza for customers with celiac disease. Please exercise judgement in consuming the pizza.

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Riki’s Grill

Riki’s Grill is a new concept in Grilled Chicken - To Go. We specialize in whole OR half chicken that is slow O rroasted and grilled with Riki’s sspecialty spice, delicious tiras de pollo— hand breaded d ttenders with our specialty spice mix and fried to golden m perfection—chicken salads, p cchicken sandwich, wraps and more. m

V Vegetarian/vegan/Gluten-free menu options? m

1473 E Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland (970) 800-3752, rikismexicangrill.com What are your current hours?

O Empanadas are made with glutenOur ffree corn ﬂour.

Are you still offering takeout or delivery? If so, are you offering your full menu? We are, and always have been, 100% take out.

Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday Noon to 6 p.m.

Do you offer outdoor dining?

What is special about your menu?

As a take-out restaurant, you have the option to enjoy your meal anywhere!

All our food is created fresh from scratch right when you order; nothing is pre-made. Our food is tasty and healthy and we have family packages at a good price.

What is the best way for customers to stay up to date with your current information?

What is your most popular dish?

Our facebook page is continually updated with specials and information.

Our Pollo Azado family meal (a whole chicken, slow roasted and grilled with Riki’s specialty spice, served with red onions, tortillas, roasted jalapenos and two sides) is a menu favorite along with Tiras de Pollo (chicken tenders) served with our signature Riki’s Sauce. We also have ﬁve ﬂavors of Aguas Frescas, which you can’t get just everywhere: Horchata, Jamaica, Tamarindo, Melon and Piña. Lastly, our delicious desserts: Tres Leches cake (Vanilla or Chocolate) Mexican cheesecake, Fanel fries

Kid-friendly options? Kid’s chicken tenders are always popular with kids.

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1473 E Eisenhower Blvd, Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 800-3752 www.rikismexicangrill.com Pollo Azado

Order Online MAIN MENU LUNCH & DINNER

Whole chicken that is slow roasted and grilled with a riki’s specialty spice. This traditional dinner is served with red onions, tortillas, roasted jalapenos your choice of two sides: rice beans, fries, spring mix salad, cabbage salad and a traditional sauce is included to round out the meal

.........................................................................................$24.99 Spring Mix Salad

A selection of lettuce tossed with sesme seads, raisins, almonds on the side, topped with your choice of hand-breaded or grilled riki’s chicken. A side of your choice of dressing (ranch, blue cheese) is included.Choice of chicken: grilled, hand-breaded, no chicken. Choice of dressing: ranch, riki’s sauce, honey mustard, blue cheese

...........................................................................................$7.99 Kids Tiras Bites

Hand-breaded chicken pieces fried to golden perfection and served with our home style fries. Choice of sauce: ketchup, ranch dressing, blue cheese, honey mustard, no sauce

...........................................................................................$4.49

Monday – Saturday: 11:00am – 8:00pm Sunday: Closed

Tiras de Pollo

Chicken tenders hand-breaded with our specialty spice mix and fried ti golden perfection. Served with a side of our delicious home-style fries and your choice of dressing on the side: ranch dressing

........................................................................................... $7.99

Chicken Sandwich

Tiras de pollo (han-breaded tenders) placed on a fresh kaiser bun topped with lettuce, tomato and cheese an ample supply of riki’s specialty sauce fries on the side

........................................................................................... $7.99 Vali’s Fries Our delicious home-style fries topped with tiras de pollo (hand-breaded chicken tenders) cheese served with a side of Riki’s specialty sauce

.......................................................................................... $8.49 Delux Wrap

Flour tortilla ﬁlled with tiras de pollo (hand-breaded tenders) beans a selection of lettuce and delicious Riki’s sauce

.......................................................................................... $7.99

Tinga Wrap

Tinga (pulled chicken marinated in a special sauce) beans, a selction of lettuce and delicious Riki’s sauce

...........................................................................................$6.99

WINGS Buffalo

Mango Habanero

Garlic and Parmesan

BBQ

Choice of Spicy Level: Mild, Medium, Spicy. Choice of Sauce: Ketchup, Ranch Dressing, Blue Cheese, Honey Mustard, No Sauce 6 Pieces.................................................................................$5.49 12Pieces..............................................................................$10.79 Choice of Dressing: Riki’s Sauce, Ranch Dressing, Blue Cheese, Bbq, Honey Mustard 6 Pieces.................................................................................$5.49 12Pieces..............................................................................$10.79

Choice of Dressing: Riki’s Sauce, Ranch Dressing, Blue Cheese, Bbq, Honey Mustard 6 Pieces.................................................................................$5.49 12Pieces..............................................................................$10.79 Choice of Spicy Level: Mild, Medium, Spicy. Choice of Dressing: Riki’s Sauce, Ranch Dressing, Blue Cheese, Bbq, Honey Mustard 6 Pieces.................................................................................$5.49 12 Pieces................................................................................$7.79

SIDE ORDERS

Rice................................................................................... $2.29

Beans.............. .................................................................. $2.29

Selection of Lettuce.........................................................$1.99 Tomato..............................................................................$1.49 Fresh Mexican Tomato Sauce 8 oz.....................................................................................$2.49 Tiras de Pollo....................................................................$4.99 Riki’s Sauce 8 oz.................................................................................... .$2.49

Cabbage Salad................................................................ .$2.49 Tomatillo Roasted Sauce 8 oz.....................................................................................$2.49 Fries...................................................................................$3.99 Red Onions 8 oz.................................................................................... .$2.29

DESSERTS

Tres Leches Cake..............................................................$3.99 Fanel Cakes.......................................................................$3.99

Mexican Cheese Cake......................................................$3.99

FOUNTAIN DRINKS

Pepsi..................................................................................$2.49 Sierra Mist........................................................................$2.49 Dr Pepper..........................................................................$2.49 Orchata.............................................................................$2.69 Tamarindo.........................................................................$2.69 Pina...................................................................................$2.69

Diet Pepsi..........................................................................$2.49 Mountain Dew................................................................. $2.49 Lemonade......................................................................... $2.49 Ice Tea................................................................................$2.49 Jamaica............................................................................. $2.69 Melon................................................................................$2.69

BOTTLE DRINKS Bottled Water........................................................................................................................................................................... .$2.00 JUNE 2021

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CJ’s Patio Grill

CJ’s Patio Grill is known for our fun, f friendly environment and our comfortable, dog-friendly, and relaxing patio. We take d pride in making our guests feel at home with p ssmiles, great service, and amazing food. We have a large menu, full of comfort food, h menu staples and healthy options. We offer m daily specials, and strive to use ingredients d ffrom local businesses, when possible. Have a rrequest? We’re happy to honor it, if we can.

Vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options? V

Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

We offer multiple vegetarian/vegan options: SmothW ereed vegetarian fajita burrito, veggie tacos, and chili rellenos with vegetarian green chili. Recently we added a vegetarian sandwich called Garden of the Gods, with crushed candied pecans, spinach, guacamole, tomatoes, cucumber, green chili, cream cheese spread, and sauteed mushrooms. Our veggie patty can easily take the place of any of our burgers. We’re happy to accommodate requests, when possible.

What is special about your menu?

Kid-friendly options?

1331 Eagle Dr., Loveland cjspatiogrill.com, (970) 685-4556 What are your current hours?

Our menu has something for everyone: specials inspired by seasonal ﬂavors and often, by customers, East Coast items (since that’s where we’re from) and bold Midwest ﬂavors. We love to create unique dishes by mixing spices and ingredients that aren’t typically thought of.

What is your most popular dish? Our Firecracker Shrimp app (crispy shrimp tossed in sweet spicy chili sauce), Bacon Jalapeño Burger(topped with bacon, pepper-jack cheese and fried jalapeños with chipotle mayo), and smothered burrito are all standouts. People travel far for our seasonal Peach Cobbler! Recently we’ve taken some popular specials and added them to our everyday menu: The Messy Jess, created by our kitchen staff, our Signature BLT and the CJ’s Reuben.

Any new items for summer? We added Nashville Bites appetizers (sweet, spicy and smoky popcorn chicken topped with Nashville hot sauce). Also new, Nashville Sliders (chicken tenderloins, topped with Nashville hot sauce, pickle, and honey mustard served on a Hawaiian bun with fries and coleslaw on the side). 30 NORTHERN COLORADO LIFE

Kids enjoy our chicken tenders and homemade mac and cheese. We also offer a kids ﬁsh and chips meal.

How are you serving customers while complying with restrictions? We have taken restrictions seriously and follow all mandated rules. The health and safety of our guests and staff are extremely important, and we work hard to keep a safe and clean environment.

Do you offer outdoor dining? Yes, we have expanded our already large, covered outdoor patio and plan to add live music this summer.

Are you still offering takeout or delivery? If so, are you offering your full menu? We are offering takeout and delivery through NoCo Nosh. We had to adjust the menu due to limitations, but now have added most items back in.

What is the best way for customers to stay up to date? Visit cjspatiogrill.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for daily specials, new menu additions, and an occasional joke of the day. NORTHERNCOLORADOLIFE.COM

Burgers/Sandwiches All burgers are served on a homemade bun with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, mayo and fries. Substitute: onion rings, mac n’ cheese, salad or sweet potato fries for 1.00

Appetizers Choose either naked, BBQ, buffalo, firecracker or blackened seasoning.

Buffalo Wings 10.99 Crispy Chicken Tenders 9.99 Breaded Pickle Spears 8.99 Disco Fries 5.99 Firecracker Shrimp 11.99 Garlic Parmesan Cheese Curds 7.99 Nachos Grande 9.99 Add Beef or Chicken 3.00 Onion Rings 5.99 Potato Skins 8.99 Spinach Artichoke Dip 8.99 CJ’s Appetizer Sampler 14.99 Nashville Bites 8.99

Salads & Soups Served with a fresh baked roll

Caesar Salad 10.99 With Grilled Chicken 13.99 Fiesta Salad 12.99 Taco Bowl 13.99 CJ’s Tortilla Soup Chicken Cobb Salad 12.99 Cup 3.99 Bowl 6.99 Steak 14.99 Soup of the day House Salad 4.99 Large House Salad 8.99

Classic Burger 10.99 CheeseBurger 11.59 BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger 11.99 Bacon Jalapeño Burger 11.99 Bold & Zesty A-1 Burger 11.99 Mushroom Swiss Burger 11.99 Double Patty Melt Burger 11.99 Pulled Pork Sliders 10.99 Grilled Turkey or Ham & Cheddar 10.59 Stacker 11.59 Nashville Sliders 10.99 Stacker is made with lettuce, tomato and mayo.

CJ’s Signature BLT 11.99 The Messy Jess 11.99 Reuben Sandwich 11.59 Garden of the Gods 10.99

Desserts Brownie Sundae 5.99 Chocolate Chip Cookie Sundae 4.59 Root Beer Float 3.99 Premium Shakes 4.99 Kids Size 2.99 CJ’s Mini Hot Fudge Sundae 2.99 Seasonal Cobblers Full size 4.99 or Mini 2.99

Cup 3.99 Bowl 6.99

‘ Entrees

Served with a fresh baked roll. Add soup or salad for 2.99.

CJ’s Mac n’ Cheese 9.99 CJ’s Mac n’ Chicken 11.99 CJ’s Mac n’ BBQ Pulled Pork 12.49 Loaded Mac n’ Chicken 12.99 Spaghetti & Meatballs 11.99 Chicken Parmesan 12.99 Chicken Mushroom Linguini 12.99 Linguini Firecracker Shrimp 14.99 Firecracker Shrimp Dinner 14.99

Butterfly Shrimp 13.99 Fish & Chips 13.99 Grilled Steak Medallions 15.99 CJ’s Pot Roast 13.99 Meatloaf Dinner 12.99 Chicken Fried Chicken 12.99 Country Fried Steak 13.99 Chicken Tender Platter 11.99

South of the Border All TACOS come with chipotle mayo on the tortillas.

Smothered Chicken or Beef Burrito 11.99 Smothered Veggie Fajita Burrito 12.99 Chili Rellenos 11.99 Steak & Rells 16.99

Chicken or Beef Tacos 11.99 Baja Fish or Blackened Mahi Tacos Steack or Shrimp Fajita Tacos 14.99 Chicken Enchiladas 11.99

13.99

*All items and prices are subject to change due to market price and availability*

133 31 Eagle Driive – Lovela and – 970-6 685-4556 • www.cjspatiiogrill.com JUNE 2021

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Henry’s Pub

234 E 4th St Loveland (970) 613-1896, henryspubloveland.com What are your current hours? We are currently open under COVID restrictions: Sunday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. When restrictions are lifted: Sunday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m to 11 p.m.

What is special about your menu? We have an eclectic menu loosely based upon pub classics such as ﬁsh and chips and bangers and mash. We pay attention to the trends without being trendy.

What is your most popular dish? Our biggest selling menu item is, without a doubt, our ﬁsh and chips. We take North Atlantic cod, hand dip them in our Fat Tire beer batter to order, and fry to golden brown perfection; served with house made tartar sauce and pub wedges.

Any new items for summer? We plan to add items back to our menu that we pared off due to COVID limitations. We will also bring back our weekly lunch and dinner specials.

Vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options? We do offer vegetarian and a few vegan options ranging from salads and pumpkin ravioli to our house-made quinoa veggie burger—made vegan by request.

Kid-friendly options? We have a kid’s menu available and welcome children into our family friendly environment. 32 NORTHERN COLORADO LIFE

Henry’s Pub has taken the simple idea of dining out at the local pub and injected it with the perfect blend of old town feel and urban ﬂair, making it the downtown destination for contemporary dining you have been looking for. We have dedicated ourselves to the idea that when you share a meal in our restaurant, you are sharing a part of your lives with us, and us with you. It is our goal to make sure your experience is memorable in every sense of the word.

D you Do offer o outdoor o dining? d W do We not have n outdoor o dining. d We did participate in dining out night in 2020 when 4th Street was closed to trafﬁc on Saturdays and we hope to see this program brought back in 2021.

How are you serving customers while complying with restrictions? We are following local health department guidelines: seating guests at tables 6-feet apart at half occupancy, bar seating is closed, staff wears masks and we encourage guests to enter wearing them also. Dine-in guests make reservations to prevent gathering at the door and enter through the front, takeout guests enter through our back door to prevent walking past seated guests.

Are you still offering takeout or delivery? If so, are you offering your full menu? We offer takeout and delivery is available through NOCO NOSH, Door Dash and Grub Hub. We have pared down our menu during restrictions and will go back to our full menu and specials once restrictions are lifted.

What is the best way for customers to stay up to date? Follow us on Facebook at HenrysPubCo, Instagram @henrys.pub, or visit henryspubloveland.com NORTHERNCOLORADOLIFE.COM

A Taste of Our Menu... STARTERS

POUTINE BURGER* .................................................................................$13.5

FRIED PICKLES............................................................................................ $8 PIEROGI...................................................................................................... $9 IRISH NACHOS ......................................................................................... $8.5 BRUSSELS SPROUTS .................................................................................... $8 CALAMARI .................................................................................................. $9 MASALA SWEET FRIES ............................................................................... $8 BRUSSELS BEER CHEESE ............................................................................ $9 FRIED CHEESE CURDS................................................................................ $9 CHICHARRONES......................................................................................... $8 FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS.......................................................................... $9 P.E.I. MUSSELS........................................................................................... $13

HENRY’S SLIDERS*.................................................................................... $11 BLACK ANGUS CHEESEBURGER* ............................................................. $12 BLEU CHEESE BACON BURGER* ............................................................$13.5 SOURDOUGH BURGER* ..........................................................................$14.5 PATTY MELT*..........................................................................................$13.5

SANDWICHES Served with choice of one side.

BLACKENED KING SALMON SLIDERS* ..................................................... $15 CBR SANDWICH........................................................................................ $11 STEAK SANDWICH* .................................................................................. $11 QUINOA VEGGIE PATTY ............................................................................. $9 REUBEN .................................................................................................... $12

SOUPS & GREENS

FRENCH DIP.............................................................................................. $12 GRILLED CHEESE CURD SANDWICH.......................................................... $9

DRESSING CHOICES All of our dressings are house made using fresh ingredients. Ranch • Bleu Cheese • Thousand Island • Balsamic Vinaigrette Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette CucumberYogurt • Sweet Chili Vinaigrette • Strawberry-Basil Vinaigrette GRIMM BROTHERS FEARLESS YOUTH FRENCH ONION SOUP Bowl 6 Cup 4.5 SOUP DU JOUR Bowl 5 Cup 4

THE SPF*................................................................................................... $12 FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH .................................................................... $10

BURGER 6 SANDWICH SIDE CHOICES

SIDE SALAD ............................................................................................. $4.5 STRAWBERRY FETA SALAD....................................................................... $10 THAI CHICKEN SALAD.............................................................................. $14 CARIBBEAN STEAK SALAD*...................................................................... $14 PECAN GORGONZOLA SALAD ................................................................... $9 BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD....................................................................... $13 SMOKED SALMON SALAD*....................................................................... $12 CAESAR SALAD*......................................................................................... $8 QUINOA SALAD .......................................................................................... $9

Pub Chips • Tater Tots • Cottage Cheese • Soup • Vegetable Slaw Substitute sweet potato fries, French onion soup, side caesar or a side salad add 1.7 Substitute premium side salad- pecan gorgonzola or strawberry feta salad add 3

PUB FAVORITES

FISH & CHIPS ............................................................................................ $17 BEEF STROGANOFF.................................................................................. $16 BEER BATTERED SHRIMP .......................................................................... $12 MAHOGANY STEAK MEDALLIONS*.......................................................... $16

CAST IRONS

FRESH OFF THE GRILL*

ADD SOME PROTEIN TO ANY DINNER SALAD

WILD GAME BANGERS & MASH................................................................ $16

4 oz. Blacked Salmon* $8 6 oz. Grilled Steak* $6 Smoked Paprika Shrimp Skewer (6) $6 Marinated Chicken Breast $4 4 oz. Togarashi Seared Ahi Tuna $5

SHEPHERD’S PIE ....................................................................................... $14 SHRIMP & GRITS........................................................................................ $16 CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA ......................................................................... $14

PASTAS

HENRY’S BURGERS

Blackened Salmon Linguine ...................................................................... $19

All of our burgers are half pound Harris Ranch all natural Angus ground chuck patty, grilled to desired temperature, served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, quick pickles on a toasted brioche bun, with choice of one side. CHEESE CHOICES White Cheddar • Provolone • Pepper Jack • Swiss American • Sweet Pepper Cheddar Spread PREMIUM ADD-ONS Honey Smoked Bacon $2 Sautéed Mushrooms Sunny Side Up Egg* $1.5 Avocado Caramelized Onions $1 Roasted Poblanos Beer Battered Jalapeños $1 Substitute Gluten Free Rice Flour Bun

Buffalo and Cheese Ravioli........................................................................ $17 Gorgonzola Carbonara ............................................................................. $15 Pumpkin Ravioli ........................................................................................ $15

Ask About Our $1 $1 $1

GLUTEN-FREE MENU

We proudly offer 30 gluten-free items to satisfy your dietary needs.

This is just a taste of our menu. For full menu and descriptions visit our website henryspubloveland.com Prices & availability are subject to change.

234 E. Fourth – Downtown Loveland

(970) 613-1896

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Scripted

Bar & Kitchen

Scripted Bar & Kitchen offers classic American cuisine infused with i international ﬂavors. It is situated inside the MetroLux Dine-In Theatres and also serves as M tthe kitchen for the theatre. The concept is to ccreate a casual environment where guests ccan relax, enjoy a good meal and grab a drink whether they plan to see a movie or d jjust want a night out. Moviegoers can savor tthe dishes while sitting back in their recliners watching their movie. w

Kid-friendly options?

285 E. 3rd St., Loveland (970) 744-2076, scriptedbarandkitchen.com What are your current hours? Tuesday through Friday, 4 to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 8 p.m. Check our website for expanded summer hours.

What is special about your menu? Chef Jennifer Rigdon celebrates the tastes of Northern Colorado to create unique and mouth-watering meals. Entrees are infused with international ﬂavors with quality fresh Colorado ingredients and everything is made to order, from-scratch. We carry a variety of local brews and put our own twist on Colorado comfort foods.

What is your most popular dish? Our most popular dish continues to be our gourmet burgers with a variety of toppings that will appeal to the connoisseur. Our most basic is the Foundry Burger, but for a spicy kick, we have the Volcano Burger with housemade hot sauce. Options like the Mushroom Swiss Burger, the Quesadilla Burger and the Good Morning Burger, deﬁnitely satisfy everyone.

Any new items for summer? Our summer menu will include a selection of new items and ﬂavorful updates to some of our favorites. Refreshing summer cocktails will be added as well as desserts.

Vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options? Our vegetarian and gluten-free options include pasta bowls with a variety of sauces, salads, various appetizers like Basic Nachos, Ravioli Sliders and Pretzel Bites. In addition, we offer the Beyond Burger which is wholly vegan. 34 NORTHERN COLORADO LIFE

Our kid’s selection includes the traditional hot dog and grilled cheese. But the dishes are so ﬂavorful, the Mac n Cheese and Chicken Bites will even appeal to adults.

How are you serving customers while complying with restrictions? We are following all local government guidelines to ensure a safe environment. We offer touch-free ordering and menus. Theatre guests order using our mobile app. Once seated, food will be delivered right to their seats. Safety procedures can be found at ScriptedBarAndKitchen.com and MetroTheatres.com/SafteyProcedures.

Do you offer outdoor dining? Our dining room offers a ﬂoor to ceiling rollup window to bring the fresh air indoors as well as patio dining.

Are you still offering takeout or delivery? If so, are you offering your full menu? Our full menu is available for takeout, and delivery. Takeout guests earn M Rewards loyalty points— join at MetroTheatres.com/rewards .

What is the best way for customers to stay up to date? Connect with us via ScriptedBarandKitchen.com, subscribe to our newsletter through our website, or on: Facebook @ScriptedBarKitchen, Twitter @ScriptedBarKtch, and Instagram @scriptedbarkitchen. NORTHERNCOLORADOLIFE.COM

HANDHELDS

STARTERS Buffalo Eggrolls

crispy eggroll, marinated chicken breast, house hot sauce, bleu cheese blend, celery / ranch or blue cheese

Thai Chile Shrimp

fried or sautéed, housemade thai chile sauce / GF sauté only

11 7

housemade pretzel, cheese sauce or honey mustard breaded chicken breast, celery, carrots; tossed in hot, med, mild, bbq, garlic parm, or thai chile / ranch, bleu cheese or honey mustard dipping sauce

Colorado Poutine

Chili Cheese Fries

crispy fries, poutine, braised shredded beef, cheese curds, demi glaze, scallions fries, housemade chili, cheddar jack cheese, chives

Basic Nachos

housemade tortilla chips, spicy or mild queso

Monster Nachos

housemade tortilla chips, tomatoes, jalapenos, refried beans, cheddar, queso, black olives / Add chicken 4, shredded beef 4

Ravioli Sliders

fried ricotta ravioli, toasted garlic bun, marinara, mozzarella

mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, carrot / ranch, bleu cheese, honey mustard, champagne vinaigrette, balsamic vinaigrette

Caesar Salad

romaine, parmesan, garlic croutons, caesar dressing

Mushroom Swiss Burger

Volcano Burger

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8oz beef patty, brioche bun, pepper jack, hot cheeto crusted frizzled onions, housemade hot sauce

Quesadilla Burger

8oz beef patty, quesadilla "bun", guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce, tomato, onion

Cowboy Brisket

slow-cooked beef plate, toasted sourdough, smoked provolone, applewood bacon, housemase bbq sauce, frizzled onions, baked beans

SIDES 6 6 4 5 5

Fries Sweet Potato Fries Seasonal Veggies Garlic Mashed Potato

DESSERT

Milkshakes

chocolate, strawberry, vanilla

Cookies & Cream Shake

Ice Cream

vanilla ice cream, Oreos, chocolate chips, whipped cream, chocolate sauce

CINEMA TREATS 7.5 4.25

Theater Candy

Foundry Burger

8oz beef patty, brioche bun, fried egg, bacon, cheddar

shaved roasted beef, smoked provolone, caraway crusted brioche, au jus

Popcorn and Cheese Corn

BURGERS

Good Morning Burger

Beef on Weck

with fries or sweet potato fries / side or caesar salad +3 / gluten free bun +1 / beyond veggie patty +1

8oz beef patty, brioche bun, sautéed mushrooms, swiss, lettuce, tomato, onion, garlic aioli

grilled or crispy chicken, toasted sourdough, grilled pineapple, roasted red pepper jam, mango chutney

three scoops of chocolate, vanilla or strawberry with one topping: chocolate sprinkles, rainbow sprinkles, nuts, plain M&Ms, gummy bears, marshmallow fluff, chocolate, caramel, Nutella

PASTA

8oz beef patty, brioche bun, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, garlic aioli / american, cheddar, swiss, pepper jack, provolone

Jerk Chicken Melt

banana, strawberries, pineapple, mango

Add chicken 4 / shrimp 5.5

Choose between penne, elbow, linguini pasta and marinara, pesto, alfredo, bolognese, queso sauce. Served with garlic roll / Add veggies, chicken, shredded beef or shrimp for a small price

crispy cutlet, toasted sourdough, garlic mash, housemade gravy

Chocolate Dipped Fruit Skewers

SALAD

Pasta Bowl

Chicken Fried Chicken

hot cheetos, spicy queso, jalapenos, red onion

Side or Caesar Salad

Carnival Cheetos

House Salad

Lavacado

grilled or crispy chicken breast, guacamole, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, housemade hot sauce

Pretzel Bites

Boneless Wings

with fries or sweet potato fries / side or caesar salad +3 / gluten free bun +1

15 15 16

8.5 4.75

KIDS Mac N Cheese 7, Grilled Cheese 7, Chicken Bites 8, Hot Dog 7 or Quesadilla 7

BEVERAGES Fountain Soda, Iced Tea, Bottled Water, Sparkling Water, Coffee, Hot Cocoa

Varies

ALCOHOL Variety of draft & bottled beer and cider; wine and a variety of cocktails and spirits

1% PIF will be applied on all food & beverage purchases before tax /// www.ScriptedBarAndKitchen.com 285 E. 3rd Street, Downtown Loveland, CO 80537 /// Free Parking Garage at 2nd & Lincoln /// Prices Subject To Change

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A.K.A. Kitchen

414 E. 6th Street Loveland (970) 617-2325, akakitchenNOCO.com What are your current hours? Tuesday- Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

What is special about your menu? We implement a rotating menu so that we can use the freshest, in season ingredients. This brings out natural ﬂavor proﬁles—how food should taste and be experienced. We put that “AKA twist” on our menu items so that our guests are experiencing dishes they can’t get elsewhere.

What is your most popular dish? This is like picking a favorite child—impossible—because we take such pride in every dish we create. Some of the “fan favorites” are our house made Skillet Cinnamon Roll, Corned Beef Breakfast Skillet made with house cured corned beef, The Monkey Burger (our rendition of In-N-Out’s ‘Animal Style’ burger), and our Chicken Pot Pie.

Any new items for summer? You’ll ﬁnd some lighter, fresher food items along with fun summer drinks and beers.

Vegetarian/vegan/Gluten-free options? Although we’re not vegetarian/vegan centric, we always try to include a few dishes, such as our Beyond Pesto Burger. Many dishes can be made vegetarian or vegan and we always encourage our guests to ask their servers for recommendations. 36 NORTHERN COLORADO LIFE

A.K.A. (or “Also Known As) Kitchen is a locally-sourced restaurant, b and brewery that represents everything bar tthat was once traditional, morphed into ssomething new. We believe in a fresh approach in everything we do. From our ‘hot a ttake’ on classic menu items, to our building tthat was once the iconic Adelita’s Mexican rrestaurant and even our locally sourced food vvendors - our goal is to bring you an elevated yyet approachable dining experience to Downtown Loveland. D

Kid-friendly options? Yes! We are a family friendly restaurant that has options for kids as well.

How are you serving customers while complying with restrictions? We continue to take the utmost precautions to provide a clean and safe dining environment. We are regularly updated with local and state guidelines that allow us to remain in compliance with safe practices for our guests.

Do you offer outdoor dining? We hear constantly from our patrons that we have the best patio in Loveland and we agree!

Are you still offering takeout or delivery? If so, are you offering your full menu? We are taking online orders for pick-up at akakitchenNOCO.com and for delivery through NoCoNOSH. Most, if not all items are available unless we’ve run out or the item will not carry well to your home.

What is the best way for customers to stay up to date with your current information? Email akakitchenmarketing@gmail.com for any inquiries about A.K.A. Kitchen or Rock Coast Brewery. NORTHERNCOLORADOLIFE.COM

brunch br(eakfast) + (l)unch

Online ordering available at:

www.akakitchenNOCO.com

Delivery available at:

available from OPEN - 3PM Gluten Free

Vegetarian

Vegan

APPS & SNACKS PORK GREEN CHILI

SIDE O FRIES

HOUSE SMOKED WINGS with your choice of house-made blackberry BBQ sauce, Buffalo sauce or our House Rub.

HOUSE CHIPS with a savory steak seasoning PANCAKE DIPPED BACON APPLE PIE CINNAMON ROLL

B R E A K FA S T E N T R E E S LOX IT UP BRUNCH TOAST

HUEVOS RANCHEROS

CALIFORNIA BURRITO

LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKES

CORNED BEEF SKILLET

THE CHAMPION

BISCUITS & GRAVY

A.K.A. B.E.L.T. SANDWICH

CHEF’S CHOICE OMELETTE

APPLE PIE CINNAMON ROLL

LUNCH ENTREES MONKEY BURGER TOMATO PESTO BURGER SMOKED TURKEY SANDWICH REUBEN SANDWICH PORK CARNITAS TACOS

ARTICHOKE DIP SALMON HOUSE SALAD PHO RENCH DIP SANDWICH GOAT CHEESE SPINACH STUFFED MUSHROOMS BBQ CHICKEN RANCH FLATBREAD PIZZA

evening eats available from 3PM - CLOSE

APPS & SNACKS PORK GREEN CHILI HOUSE CHIPS SIDEWINDER POUTINE HOUSE SMOKED WINGS GOAT CHEESE SPINCH STUFFED MUSHROOMS

SIDE O FRIES BAKED BRIE CRISPY BRUSSEL SPROUTS LEMON PEPPER HUMMUS

CRISPY BACON BRUSSEL SPROUTS

ENTREES MONKEY BURGER CHICKEN CORDON BLEU ARTICHOKE DIP SALMON TOMATO PESTO BURGER SPICY SHRIMP & SAUSAGE PASTA HOUSE SALAD

JUNE 2021

BRAISED SHORT RIB STROGANOFF OVEN ROASTED CAUFLIFLOWER PORK CARNITAS TACOS CHICKEN POT PIE (Single Serving) BBQ CHICKEN BACON RANCH FLATBREAD

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Cactus Grille

119 E 4th St., Loveland (970) 685-4066, cactusgrilleloveland.com What are your current hours? Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 12 to 9 p.m.; Tuesday 4 to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 12 to 10 p.m.; Sunday 12 to 8 p.m.

What is special about your menu? Our menu is inspired by homemade Southwestern recipes. A Southwestern take on Mexican food is something other Mexican restaurants aren’t able to provide.

What is your most popular dish? Our Baja Fish Tacos are deﬁnitely a customer favorite. Whether you choose grilled, fried, or blackened, you can’t go wrong; always served with cabbage and chipotle aioli on corn or ﬂour tortillas with rice and beans on the side.

Any new items for summer? We’ve added new selections to our fajitas, cactus bowls, and tacos: chipotle steak and chicken fajitas, sesame ginger veggie bowl, and wasabi teriyaki shrimp tacos just to name a few.

Vegetarian/vegan/Gluten-free options?

Cactus Grille is owned by Mike Severance and his daughter Chrissy French. Mike managed and then owned the Cactus Grille and others for 20 years before closing in December 2008. In 2012, they decided to resurrect the Cactus Grille and the rest is history. Being voted Best Margarita, Best Patio, Best Mexican Restaurant, and Best Happy Hour over the last 8 years has proved the decision to reopen the Cactus Grille was the best choice they could have made.

Do you offer outdoor dining? We are partnered with Wicked Tequila Room to create Margarita Alley! It’s a little taste of Mexico right in the heart of Loveland—the BEST outdoor dining you could i experience i ld ask k ffor.

How are you serving customers while complying with restrictions? Not only have we rearranged our dining room to meet state and county requirements over the last year, but we have also extended our patio all the way across margarita alley for more outdoor seating than ever before.

Are you still offering takeout or delivery? If so, are you offering your full menu?

From our veggie fajitas to our veggie Cactus Bowl, we have a ton of great vegetarian options! You can even customize some dishes and make your own creations like veggie nachos.

The full menu is available for takeout and we plan to partner with DoorDash in the future to provide delivery. Looking forward to continuing takeout alcohol!

Kid-friendly options?

What is the best way for customers to stay up to date?

We have a full kid’s menu with items ranging from chicken nuggets, to burritos, to mac and cheese.

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Wicked

Tequila Room

123 E 4th St Loveland (970) 278-5474, wickedtequilaroom.com What are your current hours? Monday to Thursday 4 to 11 p.m.; Friday 2 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Saturday 12 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Sunday 12 to 8 p.m.

What is special about your menu? We have an extensive collection of tequilas ranging in different ﬂavor proﬁles, but also offer a little bit of everything for those that prefer something else over tequila. We take a staff trip to Mexico every year. This is where we get a lot of inspiration for our atmosphere and drinks.

What is your most popular beverage? We have a lot of popular items. Our craft cocktails section is a fan favorite. We have also had success in our to-go products. We try to have something for every occasion, whether it’s enjoying a margarita on our patio or picking up some canned margs for a beach day.

Any new items for summer? Margarita Pouches, Tequila Ice Cream, and Canned Margaritas.

Gluten-free options? We do offer quite a few gluten free options. There are a handful of beers and cocktails to choose from.

Do you offer outdoor dining?

Wicked Tequila Room offers a unique twist to the Downtown LLoveland bar scene. Woman-run by owner, Chrissy French, and general o manager, Julie Fladung, Wicked Tequila m Room offers never before seen specials. R From scorpion shots to margarita F pouches, we have it all! Come see why p Wicked Tequila Room has been voted W best bar in Loveland every year since b opening. o

How are you serving customers while complying with restrictions? We have been complying with regulations for over a year now. We have tried to stay relevant throughout the tough times of needing to be closed, forward to the easing up of restrictions.

Are you still offering takeout or delivery? If so, are you offering your full menu? We have really relied on the takeout alcohol options available to us. We have had a select menu since day one last year. While we were closed, we ran a margarita drive thru, and have kept up with different takeout options since. We are always coming up with new ideas for margs to go.

What is the best way for customers to stay up to date? We always guide our customers to our social media platforms. It’s the best way to catch the latest news and events.

We have a phenomenal patio to enjoy. We share an alley, called Margarita Alley, with Cactus Grille, our sister restaurant. 40 NORTHERN COLORADO LIFE

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cocktails

margaritas

ritas

flights

drinks and much more! JUNE 2021

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Silver Mine Subs

Silver Mine Subs is a sub sandwich shop that offers delicious warm and cold sub ssandwiches, hearty soups, fresh ssalads, desserts and other items ffor dine-in, carry out and delivery. We are also open late, for your W after-hours snacks or midnight sstudy sessions and deliver until close daily.

Any new items for summer? A O cold subs as well as our salads and box Our llunches are popular summer options. We offer four different salad options and three o different sizes for our box lunches. d

Fort Collins – 1281 E. Magnolia, (970) 493-6200; 4619 S. Mason St., Suite C3, (970) 204-9400 Greeley – 2519 11th Ave., (970) 352-5300 3820 10th St., (970) 378-790 Loveland— 1430 W. Eisenhower Blvd., (970) 669-6900 silverminesubs.com What are your current hours? Our locations in Northern Colorado are open and delivering until either midnight or 3 a.m. daily depending upon the location.

What is special about your menu? Our subs are made from high quality ingredients and we offer four different size subs.

Describe your most popular dish. Our most popular subs include: the Georgetown with turkey, bacon, provolone, and avocado spread; the Cripple Creek with grilled chicken, bacon, and provolone; and the Dodge City with pepperoni, salami, provolone, oil, vinegar, oregano and Mayo, but we have many more popular options. 42 NORTHERN COLORADO LIFE

Kid-friendly options? We have kids meals that include a kids sub (ham or turkey and cheese), a fruit snack, Goldﬁsh crackers, a kids drink and a toy, available for the little ones.

Vegetarian/vegan/Gluten-free menu options? Yes, we have a veggie sub called the Pikes Peak or Bust which can be modiﬁed as needed to the customer’s liking. We also have four different salad options.

Are you still offering takeout or delivery? If so, are you offering your full menu? Yes, our full menu is available for both carry out and delivery.

How are you serving customers while complying with restrictions? We are wearing masks and gloves in our stores at all times as well as providing seating only at every other table to comply with social distancing.

Do you offer outdoor dining? Some of our locations feature outdoor seating such as our location at 4619 S. Mason St. in Fort Collins.

What is the best way for customers to stay up to date? Visit our website at silverminesubs.com to stay up to date on everything Silver Mine Subs.

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Greeley

1430 W Eisenhower Blvd SW corner of Eisenhower and Taft

(970) 669-6900 +2 Fort Collins Locations SANDWICH SIZES:

BREAD TYPES: TY Y

White or Wheat French Bread or White or Spinach Herb Tortilla Wrap

X-Large = 16” Sub • Large = 11” Sub Medium = 8” Sub • Small = 5” Sub

Cold Subs

Warm Subs

SMALL $

MEDIUM LARGE LA A $ $

X-LA LARGE A $

4.99 7.49 9.99 14.99

SMALL $

MEDIUM LARGE LA A $ $

4.99 7.49 9.99 14.99

GEORGETOWN

CRIPPLE CREEK

TOMBSTONE

BUFFALO STAMPEDE

DODGE CITY TY Y

FRONTIER

Turkey, Bacon, Provolone, Avocado, Ranch, Lettuce, Tomato Double Turkey, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo

Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Ranch

Grilled Chicken, Blue Cheese or Ranch, Provolone, Hot Sauce, Lettuce

Pepperoni, Salami, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Oil, Vinegar, Oregano, Mayo

SILVER CITY TY Y

Salami, Ham, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Oil, Vinegar, Oregano, Mayo

LAWLESS LEADVILLE

Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Provolone, BBQ Sauce, Lettuce

SILVER PLUME

Grilled Chicken, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo

Turkey, Ham, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo

STEAM ENGINE

Roast Beef, Turkey, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo

HOMESTAKE

Turkey, Double Provolone, Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo

COEUR D’ALENE

Tuna Salad, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato

OUTLAW

Meatballs, Marinara Sauce, Parmesan, Onion, Green Pepper, Mushroom

KING BULLION CARIBOU

CALIFORNIA GULCH

Cheese Steak, Pepper Jack Cheese, Onion, Green Pepper Roast Beef, Provolone & a Side of Au Jus Dipping Sauce Pastrami, Provolone, Mayo, Dijon Mustard

VIRGINIA CITY TY Y

Double Ham, Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo

Dynamite Wraps

BOOMTOWN

Bacon, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo

COMSTOCK

GHOST TOWN

PIKES PEAK OR BUST

CLAIM JUMPER

Double Roast Beef, Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo Double Provolone, Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo

Deluxe Subs SMALL $

MEDIUM

LA LARGE A

X-LA LARGE A

Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Provolone, Romaine, Tomato, Ranch Turkey, Bacon, Ham, Cheddar, Romaine, Tomato, Mayo

STAGECOACH

Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Provolone, Romaine, BBQ Sauce

PROSPECTOR

Gril ed Chicken, Feta, Romaine, Tomato, Cucumber, Creamy Caesar

6.59 $9.89 $13.19 $18.99

MOTHER LODE

X-LA LARGE A $

OUR MONSTER SANDWICH

Roast Beef, Turkey, Ham, Salami, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato,, Red Onion,, Oil, Vineggar,, Oreggano,, Mayyo

COWBOY

Smoked Beef Brisket, Cheddar, BBQ Sauce, Jalapeño Coleslaw

ONE SIZE ONLY $

7.49

Available in White or Spinach Herb Tortilla Wrap

Kids Meal

4.99 (For Kids 10 and Under)

Includes Kids Sub (Ham or Turkey and Cheese), Fruit Snack, ckkers, Juice illk) andd Toy Goldfish Crack i Box (addddd .77799 for M Milk)

3820 W. 10th St. (970) 378-7900 2519 11th Ave. In the Hillside Center near campus (970) 352-5300 Market Place Center east of Epic Egg

SANDWICH DRESSINGS:

Dijon, Yellow & Honey Mustard, Mayo, Ranch, Blue Cheese, Italian Creamy Caesar, Oil, Vinegar, Oregano, Frank’s Red Hot, BBQ

Salads

CHICKEN CAESAR FETA $7.49

Grilled Chicken, Feta, Romaine, Tomato, Cucumber GRILLED CHICKEN $

7.49

Grilled Chicken,Cheddar, Romaine, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion CHEF SALAD $

7.49

Turkey, Ham, Cheddar, Romaine, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion GARDEN SALAD $

5.19

Cheddar, Romaine, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion Dressings: Ranch, Blue Cheese, Honey Mustard, Italian, Fat Free Raspberry ryy Vinaigrette, Creamy Caesar, Oil & Vinegar

Soup and Chili Broccoli Cheese Soup or Chili

4.19

7.19

Cup - 8oz $ Bowl - 16oz $ (soup & chili comes with white or wheat bread, croutons or crackers)

Drinks

Bottled Water $1.99 Monster Energy Drinks $2.69

Powerade Mountain Blast $2.39 Milk $1.79 2-Liter $3.79 Tea $2.59 Fruit Punch/Apple Juice $1.00 Bottled Soda $2.39 Fountain drinks also available for in-shop & carry ryout y

Sides/Desserts

Chips, Potato Salad, Kosher Dill Pickle, Jalapeño Coleslaw $1.69 Deluxe Fudge Brownie $2.29 Greeley Only: Fresh Baked Cookies $1.79 ea or 2/$3 Loveland & Fort Collins: Chocolate Chunk or White Chunk Macadamia Cookie $1.89

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Order Online SilverMineSubs.c com • $3.00 Delivery Charge. • $6.00 Minimum Delivery Order. • Prices do not include tax and may be subject to change. • Menu items may vary by location.

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The Shine Shop

The Shine Shop is a is family-run craft distillery tasting room and cocktail bar owned by myself, David Pennington, and my o wife, both veterans. All of our spirits are w organic and hand crafted and we offer a o ssmall food menu as well. We recently started this business to leave ssomething to our children and grandchildren. We also plan on giving back to our W ccommunity in any way we can, as we plan on being around awhile and we want to put o down strong roots. d

2525 W. 10th St., Greeley (970) 702-2365, theshineshop.org What are your current hours? Wednesday through Saturday, 4 to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 6 p.m.

What is special about your menu? All of our spirits are handcrafted and organic from the agave syrup to the garnishes. Growing up in the South, I have always had an interest in Moonshine and distilling. After working in the oil and gas industry for 18 years, I decided that it was time for me to be my own boss and The Shine Shop & Craft Spirits was born.

What is your most popular beverage? Our most popular spirit is our Wood Chopping Moonshine, this is our 110-proof force-aged Moonshine. This spirit has hints of caramel, vanilla, and oak. Our most popular drink is our Grapefruit Ginger Sour made with our Wood Chopping Moonshine, house-made ginger syrup, and fresh squeezed grapefruit juice.

Any new items for summer? We will be serving smoked barbecue this summer including pulled pork, brisket, tri tip, and other special items. We plan on doing tasting events that will offer an entrée and spirit ﬂights, bar trivia, karaoke, and we will also be purchasing pool tables in the near future!

Vegetarian/vegan/Gluten-free options? Yes, all of our spirits are vegan and gluten free! 44 NORTHERN COLORADO LIFE

Kid-friendly options? Yes, all of our food options are kid-friendly. Kids are welcome until 9 p.m. as the law allows.

Do you offer outdoor dining? No, but our indoor space is roomy and comfortable.

How are you serving customers while complying with restrictions? All of us check our temperatures before coming in, we provide masks and hand sanitizer to guests, we wipe down everything in the bar throughout the day and do a ﬁnal total wipe down at the end of the night. Gloves and masks are worn during food handling and our bartenders wear masks as well.

Are you still offering takeout or delivery? If so, are you offering your full menu? Yes, once our barbecue becomes available we will offer our full menu for takeout and delivery.

What is the best way for customers to stay up to date with your current information? Find us on Facebook, Instagram (@theshineshop1), Google, TikTok (@theshineshopdistillery), and our website theshineshop.org. NORTHERNCOLORADOLIFE.COM

THE SHINE SHOP & CRAFT SPIRITS Cocktail Bar + Tasting Room 2525 W 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80634 970-702-2365

COCKTAILS

Old Shine Fashioned

Moonshine Swaggle, muddled cherries & oranges, simple syrup, dashes of bitters.

All cocktails made with organic Grain Neutral Spirits ﬂavoured with fresh fruits, and Distilled Corn Liquor with Agave

Strawberry Kiwi Twist

$10

Classic Cosmo

$10

Sips Strawberry & Kiwi, lime juice, mixed with fresh muddled kiwis & strawberries. Shine Shop Vodka, Sip of Orange, ﬁlled with lime & cranberry juice.

Blueberry Kiwi Mojito

$10

Sips of Blueberry & Kiwi, lime juice, mixed with fresh muddled kiwis, blueberries and mint leaves.

Chopping Wood

Down South Strawberry Lemonade

$12.50

Sex In The Woods

$13

Shine Shop Moonshine, Sip of Apple, ﬁlled with Cranberry & Orange Juice.

Moonshine Swaggle

$12

Chopping Wood

Grapefruit Ginger Sour

Blue - Raz

$10

Sips of Blueberry & Ru-Ru Raspberry, with fresh muddled blackberries and raspberries, ﬁlled with Tonic.

Blackberry Crush

$10

Sips of Blackberry & Ru-Ru Raspberry, with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a splash of soda.

Blackberry Lemonade

$10

Strawberry Lemonade Twist

$10

Blueberry Lemon Splash

$10

Cherry Limeade

$10

Bee’s Knees Martini

$11

The Zink

$10

Lo-Tea

$10

Raspberry Gin Tea

$11

Mint Leaf Limeade

$10

Green Apple Martini

$11

Sips of Blackberry & Lemon, mixed with fresh muddled blackberries, filled with lemonade. Sips of Lemon & Strawberry, mixed with fresh muddled strawberries, filled with lemonade. Sip of Blueberry, filled with lemonade. Sip of Lime, Shine Shop Vodka, cherry juice, lime juice, mixed with muddled cherries. Green Tea Gin, mixed with our simple honey, a squeeze of lemon juice. Sips of Lemon & Orange, filled with 7-Up or tonic. Sips of Lemon, & Orange, filled with sweet tea. Green Tea Gin, Sip of Raspberry, with muddled raspberries, filled with sweet tea.

Sip of Orange, Shine Shop Vodka/Gin, with muddled limes, mint leaves, ﬁlled with club soda or sprite. Sip of Apple, Shine Shop Vodka, ﬁlled with apple juice.

DOWN SOUTH This menu in where you will get a true down southern kick. Created with either our Moonshine Swaggle, Chopping Wood Moonshine or both.

Chopping Oak Sour

$13

Chopping Wood Swaggle, Sweet & Sour, splash of simple syrup & a cherry. Served Neat or on the Rocks.

Oak and Coke

$13 $11

Shine Shop Moonshine Swaggle, Sip of Lemon, simple syrup, & muddled strawberries, ﬁlled with lemonade.

$10

Sip of Lemon, Shine Shop Vodka, with a slice all lemon.

Sip of Apple, Chopping Wood Swaggle, with a splash of cranberry juice.

$12

Chopping Wood Moonshine, grapefruit juice, with ginger syrup.

Lemon Wedge

Red Apple Martini

Moonshine Swaggle

CLASSICS

Presbyterian

$11

$12.50 $12

Highball

$11

Tom Collins

$10

Vodka Martini

Vodka Collins

Vodka Press

Gin Rickey

$10

Gin & Tonic

$10

START THE NIGHT WITH A SIX SHOOTER FLIGHT! Try our Sips made with Organic Grain Neutral spirits, agave and fresh fruit. If you’re really anchoring for strong taste choose from any of our Distilled Spirits.

CHOOSE SIX, 1 OZ. SHOTS - $16.50 CHOOSE FOUR, 1 OZ. SHOTS - $13.50

BOTTLE PRICES Sip of Lemon, 750ml, 50 proof Sip of Blackberry, 750ml, 50 proof Sip Blueberry 750ml, 50 proof Sip of Strawberry, 750ml, 50 proof RU-RU Raspberry, 750ml, 50 proof Sip of Orange, 750ml, 50 Proof Sip of Apple, 750ml, 50 Proof Sip of Lime, 750ml, 50 Proof Sip of Kiwi, 750ml, 50 proof Vodka, 750ml, 80 proof Green Tea Gin, 750ml, 80 proof Moonshine Swaggle, 750ml, 80 Proof Chopping Wood Moonshine, 750ml 110 proof

$26 $26 $26 $26 $26 $26 $26 $26 $26 $20 $32 $36.99 $39.99

BARBECUE MENU LUNCH & DINNER ------------- All meals below come with one side and a Cheesy Garlic Biscuit --------------

Pulled Pork Sandwich on a Toasted Bun Brisket Sandwich on a Toasted Bun Rib Basket Smoked Hot Link Sausage

$10.99 $11.99 $11.99 $10.99

------ All items below come with two sides and a Cheesy Garlic Smoked Biscuit ------

Sliced Brisket Two Meat Plate --------------- Additional Sides are $2.49 a piece ---------------

Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese Brisket Baked Beans Coleslaw Half Dozen Cheesy Garlic Smoked Biscuits

JUNE 2021

$14.99 $16.99

VEGAN Black Bean Burger

$8.99

KIDS MENU Pork Sandwich and a side, Biscuit Brisket Sandwich and a side, Biscuit

$6.99 $6.99

DRINKS Soft Drinks, Coke, Sprite, Sweet Tea, Lemonade, Diet Coke Small Medium Large

$1.49 $1.99 $2.59

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Gourmet Grub

Gourmet Grub, is a play on words— we want to give you ffoods that you have grown up with, but we deﬁnitely want to w sshow you a new take on them and new food as well. a

2118 35th Avenue Greeley (970) 573-5374, gourmetgrubkitchen.com

Vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options?

What are your current hours?

Kid-friendly options?

Monday – Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

What is special about your menu? We are obsessed with using high quality, fresh ingredients. We believe if you do not start with quality items your ending result is going to suffer. Our inspiration starts with everyday food that we fall in love with when we are young. We love to have fun and push it to a new level. We also love to introduce food from other countries. The new combinations of food from around world are always challenging us.

What is your most popular dish or beverage? We feature a smoked tri-tip that we smoke daily. There is a toasted coriander and fennel house rub we use then we smoke it for about three hours. It is sliced to order and served with Roasted Garlic Au Jus, Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes and our mixed vegetables with Rainbow Carrots, Haricot Verts Green Beans and Baby Patty Pan Squash.

We do have a vegetarian option with our Cashew Yellow Curry. No vegan options as of yet but, we do have a myriad of gluten-free options.

All kid meals are $5. We want to feed the kids well and not worry about a huge proﬁt.

Do you offer outdoor dining? Gourmet Grub has a huge open patio with an awesome pond and water feature. We will host band sand plan to have some comedians as well.

How are you serving customers while complying with restrictions? We are following all state guidelines. All of our tables are distanced and we continue to wear masks as long as we are instructed to.

Are you still offering takeout or delivery? If so, are you offering your full menu? The full menu is available to-go expect for the baked oysters and are some family meal options that are available to-go for a discount.

One of our most popular beverages is the Mr. Brown. It has house Cherry Sage infused Bourbon with Apple Jack Brandy and Ginger Beer.

One of things we are planning on doing is a food truck. It will be available at breweries around town, events and catering.

Any new items for summer?

What is the best way for customers to stay up to date?

We will bring some fresh herb drinks and some awesome new cocktails from the bar as well as new salads, bowls and fresh seafood. 46 NORTHERN COLORADO LIFE

The easiest ways to stay informed are Facebook or Instagram; we will post everything we can there. NORTHERNCOLORADOLIFE.COM

smaller bites

bacon wrapped, chorizo & goat cheese stuffed dates / 8.97

creole baked oysters beer butter, spinach, Parmesan grilled bread / 12.97

sweet soy glazed salmon slider - garlic aioli, red onion, spinach, Nueske’s bacon, cream cheese / 4 each

sharable plates

chef’s creations

house made barbacoa, smoked cheddar cheese sauce, red onion, cilantro chive sour cream / 11.97

shrimp & grits - tempura shrimp, white cheddar tasso ham grits, sriracha beurre blanc, shoestring sweet potatoes / 17.97 pan seared fresh corvina seabass - potato gnocchi creamy dill sauce, prosciutto asparagus, sun dried tomato / 24.97 GF *slow smoked tri tip - Gouda mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, roasted garlic au jus / 15.97 GF grilled chicken risotto - Redbird Farms, goat cheese, sun dried tomato, crispy prosciutto, lemon beurre blanc, basil / 16.97 GF chicken fried wagyu - saltine cracker crusted wagyu, jalapeno cream gravy, smoked Gouda mashed potatoes, garlic green beans / 15.97 *grilled hanger steak medallions - wild mushroom risotto, red wine gastric, shaved Italian white truffle cheese (Boschetto Tartufo) / 21.97 GF crispy garlic mojo pork & sopapilla - avocado, roasted corn, black beans, jasmine rice, cotija cheese, tomatillo avocado salsa / 15.97

barbacoa cheesy tots

puff pastry baked brie strawberry jalapeño jam, candied pecans, crostinis / 12.97

jumbo lump crab cake lemon beurre blanc, chives, shoestring potatoes / 12.97

loaded potato croquettes Nueske’s bacon, smoked cheddar, chive sour cream / 8.97

bowls

house smoked wings buffalo, garlic Parmesan, jerk, Dr. Pepper BBQ / 8.97

cheese & crackers prosciutto, Boschetto Tartufo cheese, crostini, crackers, spreads, marinated olives / 14.97

sides & sharables

smoked Gouda mashed potatoes / 3.27 GF garlic parm fries OR sweet potato fries / 3.27 mixed vegetables / 3.27 GF garlic green beans / 3.97 GF Parmesan risotto / 3.97 GF housemade onion rings / 4.97 Nueske’s bacon Romano, brussel sprouts / 5.57 GF Mexican street corn saute / 5.97 GF Boursin cheese mac & cheese / 5.97 cheddar tasso ham cheese grits / 5.97 GF prosciutto wrapped asparagus / 7.27 GF

add ons

cheesy garlic bread / 4.97 bourbon onions / 2.97 GF Marsala mushrooms / 2.97 GF scampi, grilled OR tempura shrimp / 6.97 pan seared scallops / 6.97 GF

*grilled wagyu beef & shrimp kee mao fried rice - red bell pepper, onion, carrot, Thai basil, Thai chili, jasmine rice, sweet soy / 24.97 GF seafood red curry - spicy coconut red curry, shrimp & scallop, bell pepper, mushroom, jasmine rice / 18.97 GF spedini de mare - Parmesan panko crusted grilled scallops & shrimp, topped with lemon beurre blanc, linguine pasta with basil cream sauce / 18.97

cashew chicken yellow curry - coconut yellow curry, avocado, Yukon gold potato, carrot, tomato, jasmine rice / 16.97 vegetarian style with asparagus / 13.97 GF spicy rigatoni vodka pasta - creamy pomodoro sauce, calabrian peppers, housemade Italian sausage, Parmesan Romano cheese / 15.97 sautéed beef tips - mushrooms, red wine demi sauce, smoked Gouda mashed potatoes / 15.47 GF

soup & salads

chicken gnocchi GF - creamy chicken broth, vegetables, chicken, gluten free gnocchi / cup / 3.47 / bowl / 5.47 add chicken 3.97 / steak 5.97 / salmon or shrimp 6.97 dressings - ranch, bleu cheese, 1000, lemon Dijon, balsamic, honey chipotle lime, Caesar, honey mustard, extra dressings & toppings will include an up charge of $.50 per item. side salad - mixed greens, cucumber, carrot, heirloom tomato, croutons / 2.97 side Caesar - romaine lettuce, Parmesan, crouton / 2.97 chopper - romaine lettuce, heirloom tomato, avocado, roasted corn, black beans, cotija cheese, spiced pumpkin seeds, honey chipotle lime dressing / half 5.97 / full 10.97 the farmer - mixed greens, crispy brussel, carrot, bacon, hardboiled egg, goat cheese, lemon Dijon dressing / half 5.97 / full 10.97 smoky blue - mixed greens, moody blue cheese, crispy prosciutto, cucumber, dried cherries, candied pecans, balsamic dressing / half 6.97 /full 11.97 GF

steaks, chops & seafood

entrees from the grill include house salad & one side, sharable sides include an up charge

*spiced rubbed sirloin 6z - Gold Canyon Angus / 14.57 GF *hanger steak 8z - Harris Ranch / 20.57 GF *wagyu zabuton 8z - Snake River Farms American Kobe / 33.57 GF grilled salmon 7z - Scottish farmed / 20.97 GF *grilled petite wagyu 4z & crab cake - steak butter, lemon beurre blanc / 26.97 *grilled ribeye 12z - Gold Canyon Angus / 26.97 GF

*FYI - Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry or seafood can increase your risk of food born illness especially if you have any medical conditions.

handhelds & burgers *house burger - lettuce, tomato, red onion, house pickles, dijonaise / 8.97 add cheese 1 / bacon 1 *truffle bacon burger - potato bun, lettuce, tomato, black pepper mayo, tobacco onions, truffle honeyed Nueske’s bacon, smoked Gouda cheese / 13.97 *bacon avocado burger - potato bun, lettuce, tomato, red onion, ancho mayo, tempura avocado, bacon, jack cheese / 12.97 *bison burger - potato bun, smoked tomato chutney, tempura jalapeño, red onion relish, cream cheese / 12.97 *jalapeño popper burger - potato bun, Nueske’s bacon, tempura jalapeño, strawberry jalapeño marmalade, cream cheese, avocado, tomato, ancho mayo / 12.97 cubano - hoagie roll, house smoked pork, prosciutto cotto, bourbon onions, pickles, Gruyère cheese, dijonaise / 12.97 smoked shaved tri tip dip - hoagie roll, black pepper mayo, bourbon onions, pickles, smoked provolone, shaved tri tip / 11.97 buttermilk fried chicken sandwich - potato bun, tomato, red onion, lettuce, house pickles, pepper jack cheese, honey-mustard OR buffalo style - lettuce, tomato, blue cheese dressing / 11.97

kids menu $5

desserts

for kids under 12 and seniors over 65.

kids meals sides include French fries, mixed veggies, smoked Gouda mashed, applesauce, fresh fruit, or side salad grilled chicken breast or tempura chicken grilled shrimp or tempura shrimp cheeseburger / white cheddar & pickle mac & cheese

Our burgers are made from house ground Angus brisket & lifter meat. Handhelds are served with garlic herb fries, comparable sides can be subbed at no charge, sharable sides will include an up-charge. Burgers have the option of potato, wheat or gluten free buns can be subbed for $1. Jack cheese, white cheddar, smoked provolone, smoked Gouda, Gruyère, pepperjack, goat cheese & cream cheese.

key lime pie - graham cracker crust, key lime custard, bourbon vanilla whipped cream, white chocolate ganache / 7.97 caramelized apple crisp - brandy oat crumble, butterscotch, Stranahan’s Whiskey gelato / 7.97 snicker-doodle cronut holes - dark chocolate ganache, butterscotch / 5.97 deconstructed chocolate mousse - pistachio dark chocolate bark, pistachio gelato, chocolate mousse, strawberries / 7.97 GF

take home meals

pick up or delivery only 4x4x4 - four housemade bratwurst, four 16z Brix craft beer, four housemade bavarian pretzels from Bob’s Pretzels / 28 24 smoked jumbo wings with garlic Parmesan fries - with choice of sauces buffalo, jerk, Dr. Pepper BBQ & garlic Parmesan / 28.97 house cheeseburgers with garlic Parmesan fries - lettuce, tomato, red onion, house pickles, dijonaise, choice of cheese / for four 36.97 sautéed beef tips - mushrooms, red wine demi sauce, smoked Gouda mashed potatoes with house salad / for four 47.97 spicy rigatoni vodka pasta - creamy pomodoro sauce, calabrian peppers, housemade Italian sausage, Parmesan Romano cheese, with house salad and garlic bread / for four 59.97 smoked tri tip - house smoked tri tip, smoked Gouda mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, roasted garlic au jus, with house salad / for four 58.97 chicken fried wagyu - saltine cracker crusted, jalapeno cream gravy, smoked Gouda mashed, garlic green beans, with house salad / for four 58.97 please alert your server of any food allergies, as we will do our best to accommodate, we have indicated the gluten free options on the menu with GF

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The Tavern

at St. Michael’s Square

2918 67th Ave Greeley (970) 330-2337, greeleytavern.com What are your current hours? Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday, 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. We open early for brunch from with bottomless mimosas on the weekend— Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 a.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

What is special about your menu? Our menu specializes in comfort foods and pub favorites highlighting Colorado products as best we can. We highlight Colorado Craft beer and spirits in our bar as well.

What is your most popular dish? Our most popular dishes include our ﬁsh and chips, our reuben and our cottage pie.

Vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options? We offer gluten-free and vegetarian options including our house-made quinoa and black bean burger, cauliﬂower po-boy, and cauliﬂower mac and cheese.

The Tavern at St. Michael’s Square is a Colorado pub t through and through. Striving to be yyour local favorite. Chef Chad has ccreated an amazing menu that uses tthe best local, seasonal meats and produce whenever possible. We p ffeature Colorado’s unbelievable beers in a wide range of styles, as b well as a selection of Colorado’s w ﬁnest wines and spirits. Whether it is ﬁ an old favorite or something you’ve a never tried before, we hope you n enjoy the experience. e

How are you serving customers while H complying with restrictions? The safety of our staff and guests is very important to us. We are still using all safety precautions as recommended by the state. We will slowly increase our capacity and events as things start to return to where they were a year and half ago including our Geeks Who Drink pub quiz, beer pairing dinners, and more.

Are you still offering takeout or delivery? If so, are you offering your full menu? We offer our full menu for carry-out and delivery through our partners at NOSH.

What is the best way for customers to stay up to date with your current information? For more information please check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website greeleytavern.com

Kid-friendly options? We have several children’s menu options so your whole family can dine with us.

Do you offer outdoor dining? Our patio has a retractable roof to offer shade during the hot days of summer and star gazing for evening dinners. There are also heaters to allow the outdoor experience on some of the cooler days in the spring, fall, and even winter. 48 NORTHERN COLORADO LIFE

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Hours M-T 11AM - 10PM Friday 11AM - 12AM Sat 11AM - 12AM (Open For Brunch Sunday 10AM (Open for Brunch) - 10PM (Until Geeks Who Drink is Finished) www.greeleytavern.com

(970) 330-BEER info@greeleytavern.com

Check Facebook for Monthly Beer Pairing Dinners Mondays - ½ Price Martinis Tuesdays - $3 Drafts Wednesdays - ½ Price Wine Thursdays - All Day Happy Hour Saturday - $3 Craft Cans & $5 Burgers Saturday & Sunday Brunch - Bottomless Mimosas Sunday - Geeks WHo Drink Trivia starting at 8PM JUNE 2021

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First Watch

2525 N. Lincoln, Loveland (970) 635-0050, ﬁrstwatch.com

First Watch takes a creative approach to daytime dining with a focus on f freshness. Each menu item is made-to-order and prepared with care. Every morning, we a arrive at the crack of dawn to slice and juice a ffruits and vegetables, bake mufﬁns, brew ffresh coffee and whip up our French Toast batter. Our n menu includes elevated b vversions of classic favorites, along with sspecialties such as our protein-packed Quinoa Power Bowls, Avocado Toast, A.M. Q Superfoods Bowl and our famous Million S Dollar Bacon. While our menu constantly D evolves with the seasons, our focus on – and e ccommitment to – freshness never wavers.

Vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options?

7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily

We have a complete allergen and nutrition guide on our website and we are happy to make modiﬁcations to meet your dietary requirements.

What is special about your menu?

Kid-friendly options?

What are your current hours?

Food is fuel, and we want to make sure we’re offering only the best. Our menu offers it all, whether you’re craving something healthy or looking for a treat. We work hard to stay on trend and offer unique dishes. Five seasonal menus throughout the year are a fun way to introduce new ingredients like chia seeds, farro, watermelon radish, acai and more.

How are you serving customers while complying with restrictions?

What is your most popular dish?

Visit ﬁrstwatch.com/your-safety-is-our-priority/ to read all about our safety priorities.

By the numbers, our Avocado Toast is our most popular dish – whole grain toast topped with fresh smashed avocado, EVOO, lemon and sea salt, with two basted eggs. Other popular dishes include our Elevated Egg Sandwich, Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl and Lemon Ricotta Pancakes.

Any new items for summer? Elote Mexican Street Corn Hash: Two eggs, potatoes, roasted corn and chorizo,with avocado, cheese, chipotle crema and scallions. Barbacoa Breakfast Tacos: braised beef, scrambled eggs, scallions, cheese, chive cream, pico de gallo, and avocado. Bananas Foster French Toast: Challah bread dipped in custard and topped with bananas, pecans, caramel sauce, and powdered cinnamon sugar. Watermelon Wake-Up Juice: watermelon, pineapple, lime, and mint. 50 NORTHERN COLORADO LIFE

Yes, we have a Just For Kids menu with items such as a Half Wafﬂe, Chocolate Chip Pancake, Fresh Fruit Crepe and more!

Do you offer outdoor dining? First Watch Loveland has a patio for outdoor seating, as do most First Watch locations.

Are you still offering takeout or delivery? If so, are you offering your full menu? Our full menu is available to order for takeout, pick-up or delivery at ﬁrstwatch.com or through the First Watch App. Customers can also order through Door Dash or Uber Eats.

What is the best way for customers to stay up to date with your current information? Download the First Watch App or join our Sun eClub to stay connected. Visit ﬁrstwatch.com for more information. NORTHERNCOLORADOLIFE.COM

THE

DAYTIME

CAFE

CLASSIC FAVORITES

B R E A K FA S T

•

BRUNCH

•

THE TRADITIONAL BREAKFAST Two cage-free eggs any style with your choice of bacon, smoked ham, savory chicken sausage patties, turkey or pork sausage links. Served with whole grain artisan toast, all-natural house preserves and fresh, seasoned potatoes. Substitute Udi’s Gluten Free toast° (200 Cal) at no additional charge. (1030-1350 Cal)

LUNCH

TRI-FECTA Two cage-free eggs any style with either a light and airy Belgian waffle or a multigrain pancake. Plus your choice of bacon, savory chicken sausage patty, turkey or pork sausage link. (660930 Cal)

OUR PHILOSOPHY FOR SERVING FRESH, IN-SEASON PRODUCE IS SIMPLE, REALLY… WE “FOLLOW THE SUN” AND PARTNER WITH THE BEST GROWERS POSSIBLE.

THE HEALTHIER SIDE AVOCADO TOAST HEALTHY TURKEY A.M. SUPERFOODS BOWL

STEEL-CUT OATMEAL POWER WRAP

FROM THE GRIDDLE MULTIGRAIN PANCAKES One or Two Plain Chocolate Chip Banana Granola Crunch

Blueberry Carrot Cake & Pecan

LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKES BELGIAN WAFFLE FRENCH TOAST

FLORIDIAN FRENCH TOAST

EGG-SCLUSIVES CHICKICHANGA EGGS BENEDICT • Classic • BLT • Smoked salmon

THE ELEVATED EGG SANDWICH

FARM STAND BREAKFAST TACOS BISCUITS AND TURKEY SAUSAGE GRAVY WITH EGGS SKILLET HASH • Farmhouse • Market

CHICKEN AVOCADO CHOP COBB SWEET HONEY PECAN

SANDWICHES MONTEREY CLUB BLTE MARKET VEGGIE ROAST BEEF & HAVARTI HAM & GRUYERE MELT

CHOOSE TWO FROM THE FOLLOWING ½ sandwich • ½ salad • cup of soup

SALADS • Cobb • Superfood Kale • Sweet Honey Pecan • Chicken Avocado Chop

SANDWICHES • Monterey Club • Ham & Gruyere Melt • Market Veggie • Roast Beef & Havarti

SOUPS • Soup of the Day • Tomato Basil

JUICE BAR

Juiced daily using all-natural ingredients. SMOKED SALMON & ROASTED VEGETABLE FRITTATA

POWER BOWLS POWER BREAKFAST QUINOA BOWL

SUPERFOOD KALE

SPECIALS 2 for LUNCH THAT ARE TWICE YOU AS NICE

BACADO

Power Bowls are gluten free°.

Served with artisan ciabatta toast.

BOB’S RED MILL GRITS FRESH, SEASONAL FRUIT FRESH, SEASONED POTATOES BISCUITS & GRAVY WHOLE GRAIN ARTISAN TOAST WITH ALL-NATURAL HOUSE PRESERVES ENGLISH MUFFIN UDI’S GLUTEN FREE TOAST° FRESH BAKED MUFFIN OF THE DAY MILLION DOLLAR BACON HARDWOOD SMOKED BACON SMOKED HAM, PORK SAUSAGE, SAVORY CHICKEN SAUSAGE PATTY OR TURKEY SAUSAGE LEMON DRESSED ORGANIC MIXED GREENS BOWL OF SOUP

OMELETS AND FRITTATAS CHILE CHORIZO THE WORKS FRITTATA RUSTICA

SALADS

SIDES AND SMALL PLATES

PESTO CHICKEN QUINOA BOWL

At First Watch, we start each morning by juicing fresh fruits and vegetables, baking muffins, and whipping up our French toast batter from scratch. Every Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, pot of coffee and glass of signature juice is made with the finest ingredients possible for the freshest taste around. That’s because, even though we love to say “Yeah, it’s fresh”, it’s even better when we hear you say it.

An entire pot of our premium, full-flavored coffee – freshly brewed just for you. When you drink Project Sunrise coffee, you’re supporting our commitment to our partners, the Mujeres en Café, or Women in Coffee, and their mission to grow the highest quality coffee, support their families, and strengthen their communities in Huila, Colombia. Better Coffee. Better World.

MORNING MEDITATION KALE TONIC SEASONAL JUICE

BEVER AGES COLD BREW COFFEE ICED COFFEE DECAF COFFEE HERBAL TEAS FRESH-BREWED ICED TEA HOT CHOCOLATE LOW-FAT MILK COCA-COLA SOFT DRINKS 100% COLD SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE GRAPEFRUIT APPLE, CRANBERRY, TOMATO

2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary.

For our customers with food allergies and/or sensitivities, please inform your server prior to ordering. We will make every effort to accommodate your request. °We are not a gluten-free kitchen. Our dishes are made fresh and prepared-to-order, so individual foods may come into contact with one another due to shared cooking and preparation areas/utensils. We cannot guarantee that cross-contact with foods containing gluten will not occur but will make every effort to avoid it.

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Loveland Chocolate

Loveland Chocolate launched on Valentines Day, 2021, but around 16 years ago, Juan Diego Lavalle was living with his family in Ecuador, near the lush Arriba Cacao trees that produce the ﬁnest cacao beans in the world. Today, and we’re excited to bring organic Ecuadorian 70% dark chocolate to Loveland, Colorado. Our popular artisan chocolate bars and bites are all crafted by hand, in small batches, in Downtown Loveland.

119 E 4th St., Loveland (970) 685-4066, cactusgrilleloveland.com

What are your current hours?

H How are you serving customers while complying with restrictions? Our store requires masks and offers sanitizer.

Are you still offering takeout or delivery? If so, are you offering your full menu?

We are open Tuesday - Sunday from 10am - 5pm, located within the “Eclectic Market” at 528 Cleveland Ave in Downtown Loveland! (Closed on Mondays!)

Come by the store and choose your chocolate in person, while maybe trying a free sample. Or shop online, and we can ship our chocolate straight to you via USPS!

What is special about your selections?

What are your plans for the future as things begin to return to normal?

We take pride in using only premium ingredients, starting of course with our prized Arriba Cacao bean imported from Ecuador, considered to be the best in the world!

What is your most popular item? Our salted caramel cashew bar ﬂies off the shelves. We caramelize brown sugar and hide it in the middle of the bar, and then we top the bar with Himilayan pink sea salt and crushed cashews. It will take you back and forth from sweet to salty, with a strong dark chocolate kick throughout.

We look forward to taking part in the Loveland West Farmers Market, and sponsoring upcoming music events!

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Sweet, luscious, and delicious dessert cocktails are a great way to satisfy a sudden craving for something sweet. Whether you’re going out for a nice meal or a get-together with friends—or even a special occasion like a bachelorette party or girls’ night out—you can skip the beer and shots and try something different and indulgent. Try a dessert drink. This category of cocktails includes a wide range of possibilities in both ﬂavor and texture. Many feature chocolate ﬂavors, some feature citrusy fruits like lemon or orange. Some include the rich tones of coffee, while yet others have that pleasant tingle of mint. Whatever your tastes, you have a lot to choose from.

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Brandy Alexander You might have seen this drink referenced in an old movie but never knew what was in it or that it’s considered a dessert drink. Considered by some the adult version of a White Russian, a Brandy Alexander is made up of equal parts cognac, cocoa liqueur, and fresh cream and is said to have been John Lennon’s favorite drink.

The Grasshopper This is for everyone whose favorite ice cream is mint chocolate chip. To make it, all you need is creme de menthe, white creme de cacao, some cream, and a bit of crushed ice. This is a great drink to order in a bar or restaurant as its distinctive, almost-glowing green color makes it easy to spot as the server approaches your table.

Classic Mudslide Some classics are classics for a reason, and the mudslide is probably the most iconic dessert drink. The recipe is as simple as it is delicious. All you need is some Irish cream, Kahlua, vodka, milk or cream, and some ice. Garnishes could range from chocolate shavings to a slice or two of NORTHERNCOLORADOLIFE.COM

strawberry. You could also blend it with vanilla ice cream as a cool summer drink.

Spiked Coffee Drinks While coffee may not always be seen as dessert-like, it stands out as a perfect after-dinner indulgence when mixed into a cocktail.

Irish Coffee Good Irish coffee is more than simply adding a dash of whiskey to a mug of coffee. Connoisseurs will experiment with different types of whiskey and coffee blends, sometimes incorporating Kahlua and Amaretto. A dollop of whipped cream gives the beverage a creamy texture, and a dusting of chocolate can give it a bit of a mocha taste.

Mexican Spiked Coffee Also known as a Carajillo, this cocktail ﬁrst gained popularity in Mexico and then the rest of Latin America. The drink is similar to Irish coffee, but instead of adding whiskey, one adds Licor 43, a Spanish liqueur that contributes notes of sweet vanilla, chocolate, and citrus to the coffee ﬂavor.

Spanish Coffee A Mudslide or Grasshopper will hit the sweet spot.(Shutterstock)

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Some dessert drinks are designed to be precisely what they’re advertised to be—desserts you can drink.

The Tiramisu Martini Sometimes called the “caketail” of dessert drinks, the tiramisu martini is a dessert lover’s dream come true. It’s most often made by combining Amaretto, coffee extract, and chocolate liqueurs then garnished with a ladyﬁnger. The idea is that it mimics the popular layered cake dessert.

S’mores Pudding Shot These shooters make a great cap to a full meal. It’s made with chocolate pudding, marshmallow, and vodka—although you could substitute bourbon or cognac if you wish. To give it the complete S’more experience, top it all with a bit of graham cracker crunch. If there’s a campﬁre nearby, all the better.

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We talked to a couple of local experts on dessert drinks for their thoughts and recommendations. When asked, Chrissy French, the owner of Wicked Tequila Room in Loveland, had this to say: “I travel to Puerto Vallarta twice a year to taste tequila and learn more about the culture. Puerto Vallarta was where I tried chocolate tequila for the ﬁrst time. We have taken the chocolate tequila and developed wonderful cocktails for after dinner. We have done a chocolate-covered strawberry drink, thinmint inspired cocktails, ice cream sundaes with chocolate tequila, and a few others. They are very rich, ﬂavorful, 56 NORTHERN COLORADO LIFE

and perfect for after dinner. You can make these kinds of things at home by buying a rich chocolate liqueur of your choice, but I always suggest coming into the bar and asking for our drink specials of the week.” The Shine Shop & Craft Spirits in Greeley offers custom and classic cocktails made from locally distilled spirits. Owner David Pennington recommends one of their newer offerings, a lemon drop martini. As Pennington describes it: “Lemon drop martinis make for a delicious combination of sweet and sour, creating a treat that plays on the tongue. The cocktail relies on vodka as the main spirit and either triple sec or Cointreau for an extra boost. Simple syrup is included for sweetness, and fresh lemon juice for its distinctive ﬂavor. Using fresh lemon juice is an important part of this cocktail as bottled lemon juice doesn’t have the same bright taste you need.” Right now, they’re still developing their dessert cocktails, but if the lemon drop martini is any indication, they’re on the right track.

DESSERT DRINKS WHILE HOME AND WHILE OUT Judging from the ingredients in the popular dessert drinks above, a selection of liqueurs is an absolute must—especially Kahlua, Amaretto, creme de cacao, and something citrusy such as orange liqueur. And what’s nice about liqueurs is that most come in distinctive, attractive bottles that make for a ﬁne display in your liquor cabinet. There is no shortage of drink recipes available online and in books. You can get recommendations and tips from your favorite restaurants and bars. However you go about it, dessert drinks make for a fascinating and tasty journey of discovery. NORTHERNCOLORADOLIFE.COM

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Margarita Alley, between The Cactus Grille and Wicked Tequila Room, brings a touch of Mexico to Loveland. (Courtesy Cactus Grille) By ADAM GOLDSTEIN for Northern Colorado Life

During some of the most exhausting stretches of the COVID pandemic, the alleyway between the Cactus Grille and the Wicked Tequila Room in downtown Loveland served as a kind of oasis. That space between the two establishments allowed patrons to keep up a social life of sorts, even as it allowed the owners to keep their businesses aﬂoat. The Cactus Grille and Wicked Tequila Room took advantage of the

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city of Loveland’s Patio Assistance Program, an initiative designed to help restaurants, bars and gathering places in the city expand their outdoor spaces to safely welcome customers in the pandemic era. The grants from that program allowed the restaurants to turn that alleyway into a gateway into another place, one where the stresses of the outside world melted away and customers found a temporary reprieve in food, drinks and friends.

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The Backyard Tap incorporated warm igloos and a roaring ﬁre pit to keep their outdoor spaces operational during colder weather. (Courtesy Backyard Tap)

This community has been amazing since the very beginning. That has really driven me to want to stay open and to be here seven days a week, 18 hours a day. “Even when the inside of both establishments was closed, we could accommodate customers. Wicked patio seats about 75 people. The Cactus patio can seat about 25,” said Brandon Dill of the Cactus Grille. “The best way to describe the patio space is that we bring a little taste of Mexico to the heart of Loveland. We have flowers and flags and lights that give off the vibe of any small town in Mexico. It’s all meant to give people a break from reality.” Thanks to the city’s Patio Assistance Program, as well as a good deal of creativity, ingenuity and hard work by restaurant and bar owners across the city, the alleyway between Cactus Grille and Wicked Tequila Room isn’t the only place in Loveland where diners and drinkers can find a welcome escape in a COVID-safe setting. The pandemic drove many businesses to up their patio game, and the result is a set of inviting patio options that may very well outlast the pandemic. Fadil Astafaj, owner of CJs Patio Grill, said the establishment’s namesake patio space played a key role in

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helping the business survive the worst pressures of the pandemic. Astafaj, who also took advantage of the city’s assistance program, said the fenced section fronting the restaurant on Eagle Drive became its saving grace when the indoor dining area was completely shut down. Thanks to vinyl tents, Astafaj and the staff were able to ensure that diners could eat, drink and relax in a safe environment, and that the restaurant was able to make it through the worst of the restrictions. Now that those restrictions are starting to ease in earnest, and now that the springtime is in full bloom, Astafaj said that he’s come to appreciate the value of the outdoor seating area of about 10 tables even more. He’s treated the patio like a homey extension of the indoor space, adding ﬂowers, plants, hanging baskets and other elements designed to create a sense of welcome. “Our patio is a huge part of this place. It’s in our name. People love our patio. I want it to feel like a comfortable place to be,” he said, adding that summer plans may even include live music. “This community has been amazing since the very beginning. That has really driven me to want to stay open and to be here seven days a week, 18 hours a day.” Those kinds of additions to patio spaces are set to long outlast the city’s formal assistance program, which wrapped up in April. The expansions at bars and restaurants like the Backyard Tap on North Railroad Avenue

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As the weather heats up and pandemic restrictions recede, many of the local events you look forward to every summer are back on for 2021. While some of the logistics have changed in light of COVID-19, you can still expect to enjoy all the essentials — fun, food, and community.

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Taste of Windsor lets Northern Colorado residents sample many different area restaurants, while enjoying live music. (Greeley Tribune)

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Although public health guidelines are subject to change at any time, the nature of this event makes it “pandemic-friendly.” Families and friends can set up their own camp chairs and blankets and enjoy the music while remaining socially distanced from other groups. Haines says, “We will continue to encourage that groups remain socially distant from other parties and will have constant communication with all vendors on the policies and procedures for handling COVID-19.” Additionally, patrons can expect to ﬁnd numerous hand washing and hand sanitizing stations in convenient locations. For the most up-to-date information, including guidelines and restrictions, a list of vendors, information about event sponsors, and the entertainment group, check the event website.

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On the heels of a year of unprecedented change to everything from how we shop to how we conduct our work and social lives, many ﬁnd g themselves leaning toward summer with hopeful expectancy. While Rockyy Mountain National Park near Estes Park. (Shutterstock)) international travell still poses unpreand pandemic. Fires, ﬂoods, public health orders, and dictable challenges and often prohibitive expense, interstate and local travel economic pressures have impacted operations in national restrictions are slowly loosening, making visits to our parks over the last year resulting in facility and trail cloimmutably beautiful national parks an inviting choice for sures, shortened operating hours, and limited entry. Even individual and family adventures this summer season. so, just under 300 million people visited US national parks Though for many, the current collection of 63 US national parks represents permanency and steadfastness in the midst of unrelenting change, monumental achievements in forward-looking, organized preservation, the truth is that even these breathtaking national gems have not gone unscathed by the winds of global environmental change 70 NORTHERN COLORADO LIFE

last year, pointing to the irresistible and unstoppable draw of the outdoors. If you, in 2021, ﬁnd yourself among those who cannot refuse the lure of adventure found in our nation’s most inspirational sites, take your cue from our National Parks System (NPS) itself, and plan ahead.

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Despite the fact that states are allowed to create and enforce their own mandates regarding masks, social distancing, and building capacity, national parks are federally governed, and thus follow federal as opposed to state public health mandates. Because of this distinction, the most reliable information you can find about COVID protocols when planning your visit to the park of your choice is the park’s Mother with toddler visit Yosemite national park in California. (Shutterstock) website, where you can also find the most current and social distancing requirements are still in effect for information about operatNPS as a whole. In addition to changes initiated by the ing hours, trail and facility closures, and other emerpandemic, many national parks continue to contend with gency and non-emergency alerts. Even though visitor’s devastating environmental challenges such as the East centers and park gift shops and restaurants are slowly Troublesome and South Rim fires that threatened hunreopening, mask mandates, reduced operating hours,

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to your annual pass or 1-day entry fee, reservations cost $2 - $6 and can be purchased from the park’s website or directly from recreation.gov up to one month in advance.

STAYING IN Perhaps because travel abroad in 2021 is still challengingly complex, and perhaps because economic and public health constraints are keeping many closer to home, sources predict that this is “the year of camping.” According to campgroundviews.com, Rafting g on The Colorado River in the Grand Canyyon at sunrise. (Shutterstock)

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dreds of thousands of acres of pristine park lands in Rocky Mountain and Big Bend National Parks, respectively, from the fall of 2020 to the spring of 2021. So, before you drive hundreds of miles to see that majestic site you’ve always wanted to see or hike that trail you’ve always wanted to hike, check the park’s website for up-to-date park information to maximize your visit’s experiential potential.

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While you’re visiting your chosen national park’s website, also be attentive to the park’s admission system. Many national park lovers buy the Interagency Annual Pass for $80 each year which purchases entry for your carload into over 2,000 Federal recreation sites including national parks, monuments, historic sites, seashores, and battleﬁelds. Discounted annual and lifetime passes for seniors, veterans, and permanently disabled US citizens are also available for purchase at most site entry stations and at store.usgs.gov/. Buying an Interagency Annual Pass is an excellent, cost-effective way to enjoy multiple parks throughout the year with one caveat that is crucial to your park experience: Your annual pass does not guarantee admission to all Federal recreation sites on any given day at any given time. Because of park overcrowding and the resultant detrimental environmental impact on some of our greatest national treasures, at least six national parks including Yosemite, Glacier, Rocky Mountain, Acadia, Great Smoky, and Carlsbad Caverns have moved to a reservation system with other parks likely to follow suit. For parks with a reservations system in place, passholders still need a reservation to enter. In addition

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such as freecampsites.net can also help direct you to free camping destinations including nation-wide businesses that generally allow overnight parking such as Wal-Mart, Cracker Barrel, and Camping World. Keep in mind that even in paid campgrounds, facilities such as showers may not be operational under COVID restrictions. Despite the many challenges and constraints we have all faced over the last many months, we and our magniﬁcent national parks remain. Knowing how to prepare for, get in, and stay in our national parks safely and healthily will allow you to take full advantage of America the Beautiful and have the best adventure possible this summer season. Safe travels and happy trails!

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