Business
Food hall proposed near Durango Mall
Building could house 8-10 restaurants in shipping containers
Food
Food
Behold, the latest wait-in-line, Instagram-your-purchase status food: Cheese tea
An array of cheese teas from the Los Angeles shop Little Fluffy Head.Courtesy of Little Fluffy Head But just when you thought we were out of the woods, along comes…
Food
Oh, what buckwheat can do for these blender crepes
Buckwheat Crepes with Sauteed Apples.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post Making them is less complicated than you might think, because all the batter ingredients are whirred together in the blender. Since buckwheat has…
Food
Why does junk food cost less than vegetables?
It’s not because their ingredients benefit from subsidies
Food
Nonprofit hopes to plant community garden in Cortez
City supports Needful Provision’s grant application
Food
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are a holiday treat
The main ingredient here is 1½ pounds of chocolate, which guarantees an intensely chocolate-y flavor. The cookie’s base is made of a combination of unsweetened and bittersweet chocolate. Afterward, additional…
Food
Natural Grocers to talk hearty, calming foods
From noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Lauren Price of Remedy Nutrition will present “Hearty and Healthy Holiday Favorites.” During her demonstration, she will cover a sampling of holiday recipes, including…
Local News
Restaurant incubator earns early nod from city planners
‘Taste Durango’ could house 7-9 eateries, taproom and event space
Southwest Life
Colorado aims to clean up trashy record on recycling
Composting could cut landfill waste, help state hit goals
Food
For those who think white chocolate isn’t ‘real’ chocolate, have we got bars for you
Besides the absence of cocoa solids, the reputation stems from the fact that white chocolate products often contain such additives as palm oil and other fillers, plus an excess of…
Food
Durango restaurants to participate in Dine Out to End Childhood Hunger
Cyprus Cafe, Eno and Ore House to donate percentage of Thursday proceeds
Food
Shamrock Foodservice Warehouse to open Dec. 7 in Farmington
The old Cash & Carry closed over Thanksgiving weekend to allow staff to focus on preparing the new store to open Dec. 7 at 3030 E. Main Street, Suite E…
Food
Native American chefs resist the ‘Columbusing’ of indigenous foods
For Ignacio chef, holiday is not about food
Food
How other people’s food allergies are changing what you eat
Until now, I’ve given very little thought to frying oils. But I’m on a quest for understanding: to get behind the scenes in a kitchen that is equally friendly to…
Food
New Indian restaurant opens on Cortez Main Street
Mirch Masala moves into former Nero’s location
Local News
Warm temps prompt emergency ordinance for bear-strewn trash in Durango
Residents face $100 fine for violations
Food
The stuffed-pumpkin dish that will make vegetarians (and everyone else) happy this Thanksgiving
Biryani Stuffed Pumpkins.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post As tempting as it is to stuff a single large pumpkin, though, the degree of difficulty rises along with the poundage. A jack-o’-lantern-size specimen can…
Food
The ultimate guide to your first stress-free Thanksgiving
This lineup feels familiar but not jaded, and best of all, it’s simple to prepare. (No need to start a countdown 18 days in advance.) My menu offers all the…
Food
Communities to gather for Thanksgiving feasts
Joanne Spina volunteers during the Durango Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall in 2016. This year, the event will last from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30…
Food
Starbucks’ next move: Italian restaurants
A woman walks past a Starbucks coffee shop in March 2017 in Sewickley, Pa. The company recently announced it is teaming up with Princi, a small chain of 24-hour bakeries…
Food
Eating bugs can help the environment. So how do we get past the ick factor?
Brendan “Twig” Sheppard eats a roasted mealworm at a charity event at Occidental Grill in 2014 in Washington.Linda Davidson/Washington Post They’re not exactly the new kale, but insects are definitely…
Food
California company recalls vegetables over listeria fears
Mann Packing of Salinas says there have been no reported illnesses associated with the products. The recall was ordered last week after random testing in Canada turned up a single…
Gallery
11th Street Station
The 11th Street Station on Main Avenue is now open and features five trucks, a bar and a coffee shop.
Food
11th Street Station provides platform for Durango’s food truck scene
Downtown location offers diverse range of cuisines, beverages
Business
Rendezvous Doughnuts on east 5th offers handmade treats
High demand for new downtown Durango shop’s treats
Food
Venison sandwiches coming to Arby’s in Cortez
Limited-edition elk sandwich test-marketed in Colorado
Local News
Food hub to distribute produce to low-income residents in Southwest Colorado
Durango nonprofit wins $335,000 grant for employee, equipment
Food
Farmers Market profile: Rohwer’s Farm offers peppers for every palate
Variety truly the spice of life for Southwest Colorado farmers
Business
Rice Monkeys owner opens new Japanese tapas restaurant
Pop Sushi will have new appetizers, ramen