Rare Italian Restaurant sits in a prime Old Town location, on the corner of Mountain and College Avenue.  The restaurant resides in the building that once held Poudre Valley National Bank. The clean modern design of the building combined with the remnants of the past draw in hungry patrons as they pass by while strolling the streets of Old Town. Rare’s website renders heavy claims of making the best steaks and Italian cuisine in the world. Their house-aged steaks hang in plain sight in the restaurant, which speaks to the confidence they have in their establishment. The inside is simple, modern... Read More

My feelings walking into The Emporium Kitchen and Wine Market was pure excitement. I had my eye on this restaurant for a while. Chavez and I booked our reservation for a Friday as a date night to celebrate our three years of love. The interior held both a classic sophistication one expects from fine dining, and a Farmhouse French charm on the market side. The open concept let customers see from the intricate marble designed floors in the dining and bar area, past the bustling kitchen, and to the coffee counter and market. After looking through an extensive wine list we chose a bottle of Torrontes... Read More