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PLACES IN
BETWEEN
Food & Wine
Colorado
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Silver Grill
(Ft. Collins) Again, I could be a little bias (it was started by my
husbands grandmother and her family), however, I dare you to go their
for breakfast and disagree with me. If I am in Colorado, I go, I
don't care how far I have to drive. Must haves (in no special
order): veggie benedict, breakfast burrito w/ green chili sauce (ask for
extra), and the cinnamon roll French toast. I am sure the lunch
there is just as good, but never have had it. If you go on the
weekend prepare for a line - but worth the wait.
Great service too...everything comes as ordered and fairly quickly.
Great coffee as well.
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Bisetti's (Ft. Collins) Nice
classic Italian-American fare.
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Canton Palace
(Loveland) They have the best sesame scallops ever. I can eat the
whole platter (assuming I don't have to share).
Florida
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The Grape (Tampa)
Ok, lets say you shopped a bit (at
International Plaza), then you needed to eat. Perhaps there
are some nice shoes at Nordstrom's you want, but your (insert the other
person that shares the $ decisions) disagrees with your desire to
purchase said shoes and you need to ease the situation. In either
scenario, The Grape will fit the bill. Nice, controlled selection
(you don't have think too hard but but the staff is on hand to offer
assistance) and price points on wine, and presently surprised by the
cheese and charcuterie they offer. In the end you can pick up a
few bottles to take back to the hotel room too (with the shoes).
Montana
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The Nova Cafe
(Bozeman) This is a must for breakfast/brunch! I have never had a
bad meal here. If you like fresh OJ, farm fresh eggs, dig the
whole farm to table idea, this is where you need to eat. The
chalkboard up front lists the selection of local purveyors for the day
and what they brought to the table. Once your done you can go down
the street to the guy that makes custom belts.
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Union Grille at The Grand Union (Ft. Benton) Ok, well I am partial
to anything Ft. Benton since I spent every summer of my childhood their,
however, this restaurant is superior! I have had many meals here,
all seasonal, full of surprises, flavor, and imagination. I highly
recommend staying at the hotel and having at least 3 meals there.
If you like to fish, hunt or camp, Ft. Benton has a lot to offer and the
Union is a great place to start and end.
Nebraska
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Bread & Cup
(Lincoln) Great local and seasonal food, interesting wine menu, fantastic FOH team.
Worth a stop in. Chef Kevin Shinn does a wonderful job. You
can also follow his
blog.
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The Grey Plume (Omaha) This certified
GREEN restaurant opened in late 2010 and is the creation of Chef
Clayton Chapman and Co-Owner/Managing Partner Michael Howe. Both
come from formable culinary training and experience and have brought
that along with the concept of seasonal, resourceful, and creative
cuisine to Omaha. Sommelier
John Laloganes has created a wine list that is well thought out
with a nice variety of BTG as well as sustainable selections.
Things to try: Duck fat fries, bison burger, and the French press (in
house roasted) coffee.
Hotels
Denver
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Brown Palace Hotel
(Downtown): 321 17th Street, Denver, Colorado 80202 (map). Denver
has gone through a huge renovation in the downtown area over the
last 15 years. There is now a huge selection of hotels at any
price point in the downtown and Cherry Creek area. The Brown
Palace as well as the Oxford Hotel have been there many years, and
are still the most classically inspired buildings in the city. If you
have the opportunity, this is where you want to stay. There is
several dining options as well that will fit almost any situation.
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Oxford Hotel (Downtown): 1600
17th Street Denver, CO 80202 (map). Similar to Brown Palace on a
much smaller scale.
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JW Marriott (Cherry Creek):
150 Clayton Lane, Denver, Colorado 80206 (map). Literally across the
street from Cherry Creek Mall, and situated in Cherry Creek North,
this is where you want to be if you want to shop. No
debate required. If you have screwed up, pack a bag, reserve a room
on the Concierge Level and all will be well. Trust me.
Montana
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Grand Union Hotel (Ft. Benton):
1 Grand Union Square, Fort Benton, MT 59442 (map). The hotel was
built around the same time the Brown Palace (Denver) was built.
You see a lot of the same period style architecture and layout.
Well worth your stay here. Not only are the rooms beautiful,
the views, and the restaurant in the main lobby are fantastic.
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