Restaurants and Dining
James Ranch: Locally Sourced Food and Restaurant
Durango is full of hidden treasures and unique finds. There is never a shortage of things to do and places to explore. One of our favorite finds is James Ranch, located in the Animas Valley. It’s been around for awhile, and provides local services and products. It is 400 acres of beautiful land. They produce grass-fed beef, artisan cheese, eggs, and more. There is a heavy focus on “going beyond organic,” meaning they are organic, but...
GELATO IS BACK AT GUIDO’S
Want to cool off on these hotter summer days? Delicious GELATO is back at GUIDO’S PIZZA PASTA PANINI… with great flavors to choose. There was a temporary hiatus while the GELATO maker was refurbished, but now the wait is over! And yes the pizza ovens did finally arrive. Guido’s now offers gourmet pizzas as well as fabulous Italian cuisine, espresso, and fine wines… located at 1201 Main in beautiful Durango,...
Walking the Oceanfront Restaurants of Cassis
Cassis is a charming Mediterranean fishing port in southern France, known for pebbly beaches, narrow “calanques” or limestone canyons, and its seafood restaurants. This little town has a magnificent feeling… One must approach the city center through narrow cobblestone alleys with patio dining tables, and walk onto a hustling stone street that opens into the harbor. Along the bay is a stone paved street lined with...
Durango Wine Experience Next Weekend
Who doesn’t love a fun weekend of wine tasting? Paired with delicious foods, immaculate scenery, and a quaint downtown, the Durango Wine Experience (DWE) offers all of the components of a perfect weekend. Every year on the first weekend of May (or end of April), the DWE takes over downtown Durango with a full weekend of events and tastings. This year is the tenth annual year, held May 5, 6, 7. With goals of providing cultural...
Classic Carver’s– A Good Choice for Food with Friends
Twenty years ago a friend took me to Carver’s. Food was great then and food is great now. Yes, on a any given day Carver’s is still cranking out yummy food. And yes they offer a variety of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner– and are always working to keep their menu new and interesting. Carver’s is a local success story with a variety of delicious food options. They take pride in their award-winning...
Steamworks: A Casual and Unique Durango Dining Experience
It’s no secret that Durango offers a multitude of restaurants. The variety and options make eating out in town an adventure, no matter what type of food you prefer! In addition, Durango has also seen extreme growth in the craft beer industry. So where can you combine these two items and have an all-around great meal? One of the popular options for locals and visitors alike is Steamworks Brewing Company. Located at 801 East Second...
