When writing one of my weekly food articles I try to create positive reviews that lightly highlight areas of improvement. My visit to Famous Toastery this past weekend was highly underwhelming and altogether basic, which made me greatly ponder the angle I wanted to take for this article. We chose Famous Toastery after seeing it […]
When you see information about local authors—people from Colorado who have put their hopes and dreams out there—chances are your heart leaps a bit in pride, and love, and maybe excitement. It’s even better when you get the chance to see them in person regarding their work. One such author that caught the eye heading […]
After a grueling leg day at the gym, nothing is better than earning the excuse for a cheat meal. A cheat meal calls for a restaurant that offers greasy comfort food. Tom+Chee (pronounced Tom and Chee) plays to the pleasure of indulging in a cheat meal with a motto to, “Eat What’s Fun.” While I […]
One of the best things about spring in Colorado is the availability of fresh produce as we move into the summer growing season. It doesn’t hurt that Fort Collins focuses so much on health and wellness. If you’ve ever been around Fort Collins in the summer, you know that there are events galore. But one […]
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 […]
Some of the most intense events are the ones hardest to find. By intense, it means, “raucous times, side-splitting humor, and a little bit of toilet humor that even adults can enjoy.” Colorado State University’s theatre department put on the musical Urinetown (written by Greg Kotis), with guest director Richard Cowden at the helm. Cowden […]
A Splash of Culture Fort Collins’ Own Celebrations of Diversity The beautiful month of May is about to hit us full force next week, and with it, a rise in events and festivals galore. In fact, next weekend, is a great festival all about Family, Culture, and Community: The Northern Colorado Cinco de Mayo Festival […]
With all of the new restaurants popping up in Fort Collins, especially in the Old Town area, sometimes it is nice to return to an old favorite. Lucile’s Creole Café has held its popularity as a breakfast and lunch spot in Fort Collins and other Northern Colorado locations. Passing by, you may mistake it […]
Prepare for Friday Night Writes! As many folks know, April is National Poetry Month. April is a lot of special months all in one, if you’ve read previous posts. But one of the things about National Poetry Month that can be super exciting is the potential for what’s called a poetry slam. Poetry slams happen […]
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, […]
