Rocky Mountain Food News — August 2019

With the Rocky Mountain food and beverage scene growing at such a rapid pace, it can be difficult to keep up with all of the notable news happening around town. To help keep you up-to-date every month, Lakeland Marketing’s Rocky Mountain team scours the internet to select a few of the most notable food and beverage news stories from our region. 

Memorable Takeaways from Slow Food Nations

In July, we shared 8 can’t-miss events from Slow Food Nations — one of Denver’s biggest food festivals of the year. If you weren’t able to make it to any of the festivities, this article from 5280 Magazine did a great job of recapping what you may have missed. Using memorable quotes from speakers from the weekend, the 5280 staff tells the underlying message from the weekend of inclusivity and innovation. It’s certainly worth a read. 

Female & Foodie - Breaking Barriers in the Restaurant Industry

Encouraging more women to rise up within the ranks of the restaurant industry has long been a hot topic in the US, and it’s great to see more people organizing events around the topic. On August 7 in Denver, you can join restaurateur Beth Gruitch (partners with Jen Jasinski in restaurants including Rioja, Bistro Vendome, Euclid Hall and more) for a chat on breaking barriers in the industry. More information and tickets here. 

10 Best New Restaurants of 2019 So Far

We can’t believe it, but we’re now already more than halfway through 2019. There have been a lot of restaurants open in the last six months in Denver, and the team at Westword recapped the ten best they’ve tried so far this year. The list is diverse — with heavy-hitters you’ve probably heard about and others that may be news to you. Learn more here. 

What is the fate of Tom’s Diner? 

Tom’s Diner has been a Capitol Hill favorite since the 1960s. Now, the future of the long-loved restaurant is sparking much debate in Denver. The owners want to sell the property to a real estate developer for $4.8 million, but others want the establishment to be preserved as a historic landmark. Who’s to decide? Certainly not us, but The Denver Channel does a great job of exploring both sides of the argument in this piece. 

Albuquerque Gets First Food Hall

Food Hall mania has been popping up across the country, and now it’s heading to New Mexico with the first opening in Albuquerque. An old lumber warehouse in the Sawmill District is set to house 24 different businesses inside a mixed retail space next February. The tenants haven’t been announced yet (and many haven’t been planned yet), but it’s said to be 34,000 square feet with an additional 11,000 square feet of outdoor space. Learn more here. 

Santa Fe Must-Try Dishes and Where to Find Them

Popular travel website Travel Awaits featured Santa Fe this month, listing the city’s signature dishes and where to find them — including everything from sopaipillas to Frito Pie. If you’re local to the region, do you agree with the list? We’d love to know in the comments. 

Cheyenne

Cheyenne, Wyoming had an exciting feature in Forbes this week, titled “This ‘Wild West’ City Deserves a Spot on Your Must-Visit List.” We couldn’t agree more. In the article, they discuss where to visit and how to experience the city’s unmistakable charm. Read more here. 

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