Food

Regional News

All Colorado children could get free school meals under proposed law

would cost state up to $105 million, advocates estimate

February 8, 2022

Food

Durango tasting room shares a bit of Southwest Colorado history in every glass of hard cider

EsoTerra relies on apples, yeast and time; avoids huge amounts of sugar and artificial flavors

February 1, 2022

Regional News

Could liquor stores be a solution to Colorado’s food deserts?

Bill 33 would allow patrons to pick up both brandy and broccoli, whiskey and watermelon, and scotch and salmon

January 26, 2022

Food

Corn or flour? Tortilleria La Flor makes fresh tortillas in Durango

College Drive shop hopes to offer Mexican-style burritos soon

January 18, 2022

Food

Farm to Fingers Grazing launches new line of sauces and spreads

Bottles of chimichurri and Romesco can now be found on local shelves

January 9, 2022

Food

Ska Brewing’s expanded winter menu is for locals

use off-season breathing room to try new recipes

January 3, 2022

Food

Chef at The Roost earns one of state group’s top culinary honors

Cuntz says he feels privileged to accept Chef of the Year Award

December 21, 2021

Local News

Blonde Bomber Salsa is booming around Durango

salsa maker distributing to 60 retailers after four months in business

December 9, 2021

Local News

Healthy meals on the cheap: Carver’s chef visits food bank, turns squashes into soup

McLachlan wants to show how food-insecure families can eat healthy on a budget

November 16, 2021

Food

The art of cooking drives chefs at Ska Brewing

cooks at the brewery’s restaurant think deeply to pack their dishes with flavor

November 9, 2021

Food

Farmers Market: Heart Song Chocolate ethically sources cacao

Buselli is a chocolatier with a mission

September 21, 2021

Food

Odd Bird brings baked goods with a twist

delivers chef’s choice ‘Pajama Boxes’ on Saturday mornings

September 15, 2021

Food

Farmers Market: Luv Tempeh deals in fungal foods and beverages

Maddalena Tumminaro sells tempeh, miso, amazake and the like

September 14, 2021

Food

Farmers Market: Hannah Wilson makes functional Southwest art

sells prints, stickers, cards, yoga mats – and hats

September 7, 2021

Business

Oh Hi expands distribution of CBD seltzers to 10 states

Cannabidiol beverages now available from Alaska to Florida

September 3, 2021

Local News

Food bank becomes more like a grocery store experience in Durango

demand remains high, those in need can pick their own items

September 1, 2021

Food

Farmers Market: Cardinal Coffee brings the caffeine

Trailer features Durango-based Rocky Mountain Roastery coffee

August 31, 2021

Food

Farmers Market: Wright Natural Bakery cuts back on sugar

goods from Chimey Rock area made with whole and organic ingredients

August 24, 2021

Local News

Re-evaluation of work-life priorities drive labor shortage in Southwest Colorado

Employees share complex reasons behind job transitions

August 16, 2021

Local News

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

dogs and sandwiches range from $6 to $14

August 11, 2021

Food

Farmers Market: Bhakti Moon Botanicals makes all-natural bath and body products

Heron’s goal is to supply spas and similar businesses

August 10, 2021

Business

Lawmakers: Labor shortage could wreak havoc on chile harvest

Green and red chile ristras on display at a roadside stand in Hatch, N.M. (Susan Montoya Bryan/Associated Press)Susan Montoya Bryan…

August 4, 2021

Food

Farmers Market: Animas Smoked Meats serves up protein-centric foods

frequently features local ingredients

August 4, 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

Farmers Market: Leafcutter Farms, like its six-legged namesake, grows mushrooms

farmers also sell cultivation supplies for would-be growers

July 27, 2021

Community

Harvest Dinner to return in September

After a challenging year and a half for food businesses, Local First will showcase the hard work and talent of…

July 23, 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

Farmers Market: Serotiny Farms grows veggies, herbs as an act of rebirth

social worker includes ‘pay as you can’ system for produce at market

July 20, 2021

Food

Eat Zawadi, Durango’s African restaurant, suddenly closes

Safari seeks to revive the eatery with community support

July 20, 2021

Food

Farmers Market: Pine River Micro Greens grows small, nutritious veggies

Bayfield-based business supplies several local restaurants and markets

July 13, 2021