Restaurant and catering

Local News

Bird’s restaurant in Durango calls it quits

to move Homeslice Pizza into north Main Avenue location

April 23, 2022

Local News

CJ’s Diner in Durango, a lightning rod during COVID-19 restrictions, is for sale

and Carrie Martinez to step away from restaurant after more than two decades

April 19, 2022

Local News

Would higher wages or reduced costs of living help Durango workers more?

Pandemic has eased and stimulus payments ended: So why hasn’t our labor force recovered?

April 1, 2022

Local News

Update: Popeyes opening in Cortez this fall; will employ 40

Drive-thru restaurant’s preliminary hours will be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

March 31, 2022

Food

636 Main Ave in Durango retains Ken and Sue’s menu favorites

owner hope to expand options and keep classics, while maintaining a casual fine-dining experience

March 22, 2022

Local News

Bayfield raises money for Baked restaurant owner after medical emergency

GoFundMe page has raised $8,000 to help Woody Swazey’s business while he is away

March 21, 2022

Local News

How a Durango nonprofit is helping restaurant workers combat a ‘rock star lifestyle’

the Weeds hopes to change industry culture by providing wellness programs

March 9, 2022

Local News

Judge dismisses lawsuit against San Juan Basin Public Health

CJ’s Diner challenged state and local health orders

March 1, 2022

Local News

Drive-thru java and joe coming to Cortez

family bringing Colorado coffee franchise to Cortez; shop slated for open early June

February 22, 2022

Local News

Durango City Council moves forward with patio permits for restaurants

neighbors express concern about residential parking being used by business customers

January 24, 2022

Local News

Durango considers allowing restaurants to use a percentage of on-site parking for patio space

Businesses want to keep using outdoor spaces that came about during the pandemic

January 10, 2022

Local News

Durango McDonald’s reopens after six-month remodel

food restaurant maintains previous footprint, but otherwise was rebuilt from the ground up

December 31, 2021

Business

CJ’s Diner awaits verdict in case against state, San Juan Basin Public Health

launched countersuit after having diner closed for ignoring COVID-19 mandates

December 16, 2021

Local News

Nugget Mountain Bar and La Plata County spar over permitting

was good during height of pandemic is now subject to intense scrutiny

December 6, 2021

Local News

Homeslice Pizza in Durango sells restaurants to Peak Food & Beverage

of Steamworks, El Moro and Bird’s add to their portfolio

October 26, 2021

Local News

Durango Diner is sold, but don’t worry: New owner says he’ll keep greasy spoon the same

and Donna Broad owned downtown eatery for 41 years

October 6, 2021

Local News

Freddy’s, a fast-casual chain eatery, opens in Durango

dogs and sandwiches range from $6 to $14

August 11, 2021

Local News

Brenda’s Old West Cafe in Bayfield celebrates 25 years

Restaurant offers home-cooked meals to fans around Four Corners

August 6, 2021

Local News

What’s behind a workforce shortage in Southwest Colorado?

businesses struggle to find willing applicants

July 28, 2021

Food

The Lift at Cascade is a restaurant with a view

Family-run eatery opened at Cascade Village on Memorial Day weekend

July 27, 2021

Food

Juicy’s Shanty serves up Jamaican food, reggae by the river

truck owners hope to transform Powerhouse into a go-to place for diverse cuisine

July 20, 2021

Food

Eat Zawadi, Durango’s African restaurant, suddenly closes

Safari seeks to revive the eatery with community support

July 20, 2021

Local News

Photos: Griego’s Mexican restaurant celebrates 50 years

A toast is raised on Saturday during the celebration of Griego’s Mexican restaurant's 50th anniversary in Durango. Rachel Griego and…

June 26, 2021

Local News

Restaurant brings Colorado-New Mexico border cuisine to Ignacio

pull inspiration from family history

June 17, 2021