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Restaurant and catering

Fenceline Cider announces change of ownership, charting new growth in Mancos

Fenceline Cider announces change of ownership, charting new growth in Mancos

New proprietors say they will maintain cidery’s identity

Long-standing Cortez restaurant Once Upon A Sandwich sold

Long-standing Cortez restaurant Once Upon A Sandwich sold

On Main Street, some things change and others remain the same

The Wilds Tavern opens at former Switchback Taco site

The Wilds Tavern opens at former Switchback Taco site

Owners announced plans to convert taco shop into new concept in late March

Southwest Colorado yaks offer healthy, eco-friendly beef alternative

Southwest Colorado yaks offer healthy, eco-friendly beef alternative

Animals that evolved on the Tibetan Steppe becoming more popular across America

January 21, 2026

Gazpacho Restaurant in Durango faces possible closure

Gazpacho Restaurant in Durango faces possible closure

Hotel construction, unpaid tax bill to blame, co-owner says

October 9, 2025

One man’s quest to rank 38 hamburger joints in Durango area

One man’s quest to rank 38 hamburger joints in Durango area

‘Burgers are ingrained in America’s soul,’ Steve Harris says. ‘They’re comfort food’

Nourish Durango offers macro-friendly, protein-rich grab-and-go meals

Nourish Durango offers macro-friendly, protein-rich grab-and-go meals

Those looking to lose weight or bulk up will find meals tailored to their goals

Once Upon A Sandwich hosts enchanted grand reopening

Once Upon A Sandwich hosts enchanted grand reopening

The delicious food was complemented by whimsical decorations

January 3, 2025

Former Olde Tymers building in downtown Durango is sold, being renovated for new tenant

Former Olde Tymers building in downtown Durango is sold, being renovated for new tenant

Owners want to lease space to another restaurant

January 2, 2025

Once Upon A Sandwich reopening with a promise to serve ‘magic daily’

Once Upon A Sandwich reopening with a promise to serve ‘magic daily’

Shop has been in Cortez since 1990

January 1, 2025

Ore House owners hope to reopen in 2025

Ore House owners hope to reopen in 2025

Asbestos and city code compliance makes setting official date difficult

January 1, 2025

New restaurant set to take over former Primus location in downtown Durango

New restaurant set to take over former Primus location in downtown Durango

Owner says business will feature small plate concepts

December 15, 2024

Nonprofit focused on service industry workers in Southwest Colorado names new leader

Nonprofit focused on service industry workers in Southwest Colorado names new leader

Emilia Majewski was program manager at In the Weeds before becoming its executive director

December 10, 2024

Derailed Pour House recognized by Tripadvisor

Derailed Pour House recognized by Tripadvisor

Durango restaurant earns a 2024 Traveler’s Choice award for ‘Casual Dining’

October 27, 2024

Man accused of robbing Hunan Chinese Restaurant in Cortez

Man accused of robbing Hunan Chinese Restaurant in Cortez

Man allegedly stole money from the cash register while the restaurant was closed

September 21, 2024

The Tangled Horn brings farm-to-table dinner option to South Durango

The Tangled Horn brings farm-to-table dinner option to South Durango

Owner looks to build ‘symbiotic’ relationship with nearby brewery

September 17, 2024

Porky’s Smokehouse faces signage dilemma

Porky’s Smokehouse faces signage dilemma

Complications emerge amid Bayfield restaurant’s efforts to replace panels in existing Wells Group sign

Porky’s Smokehouse to add new drive-thru

Porky’s Smokehouse to add new drive-thru

Owner of Bayfield eatery saw benefits at prior location during COVID-19 pandemic

Porky’s Smokehouse reopens after catching fire last fall

Porky’s Smokehouse reopens after catching fire last fall

New Bayfield location has high visibility for travelers along U.S. Highway 160

To-go alcohol to be a permanent part of restaurant takeout in Colorado

To-go alcohol to be a permanent part of restaurant takeout in Colorado

In 2021, the Colorado legislature put the policy into law, but only on a trial basis. This year, they voted…

Rupert’s restaurant in Durango closed because of sewer pipe damage

Rupert’s restaurant in Durango closed because of sewer pipe damage

Eatery slated to reopen Friday, according to its Facebook page

Durango fire officials believe oily rags sparked Ore House restaurant blaze

Durango fire officials believe oily rags sparked Ore House restaurant blaze

Fire was deemed ‘accidental.’ Business owner estimates it will take at least six months to reopen business

January 11, 2024

Durango police find 13 alleged intruders hiding inside former Red Snapper restaurant

Durango police find 13 alleged intruders hiding inside former Red Snapper restaurant

Suspects include eight men, four women and a child

January 10, 2024

Ore House restaurant in Durango catches fire

Ore House restaurant in Durango catches fire

Blaze causes extensive damage to kitchen area

January 2, 2024