Bottoms up.
The Rocky Mountain Region epitomizes the Wild West, and with that rich history also comes a thread that ties us to the age old process of distillation. Colorado is home to some of the finest spirits being made anywhere in the country with approximately 100 distilleries currently in operation. Our varied climate and diverse terrain yields distinctive earth elements that lean into our bold whiskies and rums with talented distillers sharing their knowledge and libraries of botanicals to craft stellar gins and some of the cleanest vodkas. Couple all those variables with a commitment to craft and industry-friendly legislation and that yields the perfect recipe for craft spirits to blossom here.
“There is no bad whiskey. There are only some whiskeys that aren’t as good as others.”
– Raymond Chandler
Neat. Shaken. Stirred. On the rocks. Straight up.
You’ve heard of farm-to-table and Colorado takes it one step further with a farm-to-bar movement that integrates homegrown ingredients into our cocktails. The Rocky Mountain Region is home base for some of the most creative bartenders and their skill set plus a back log of unique spirits made locally by committed distillers crafts the perfect storm served with Western presentation in a glass.
Eyes Bigger than stomachs welcome
Every good story begins around the table.
Here at Rocky Mountain Food Report, we are committed to discovering and sharing information about the growing food culture here in Colorado, and beyond. We are eager to learn about the people, pastimes and processes that make the plates we can’t put down such an integral part of our daily lives. Food is the universal language of love and we live, breath, work and play for the passion that is the hospitality industry. We strive to parlay pertinent knowledge about brilliant brands, progressive restaurants and interesting events forward to you, our intentional readership taking it all the way back to the heart of food to discuss the agricultural and animal beginnings all the way forward to the professionals who prepare, brew, build and distill these delicious creations. We value the individuals who are creating worthy livelihoods from their passion projects and showcase the hard working chefs, bartenders, farmers, ranchers, brewers, distillers, restaurateurs and sommeliers who make the arrival of these ingredients and life’s simple pleasures all possible. Food is art. Food is nourishment. Food is fun. Beyond our artistic appreciation for the beautiful presentations that have crossed our tablescapes and an unwavering admiration for the strenuous, challenging work of the entirety of the food & beverage community, we share the thread that we like to eat. No matter your age, sex, political affiliations, religion or socioeconomic status, every single one of us gets hungry. We come together to talk about cravings, the desire for a thoughtful craft community and what we should all eat next and that’s the joy of writing about gastronomic culture. At heart, this is a news forum that celebrates our hierarchy of needs where eating lives at the tippy top. Let’s learn together, taste all the things and enjoy every single bite.
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