Food & Drink

Welcome to the “Food & Drink” corner of our travels – a delicious dive into the local flavors and libations we’ve encountered!

Get ready to explore everything from mouthwatering meals to the refreshing brews at local breweries (a particular favorite!). You’ll also find our experiences at cider houses and wineries sprinkled in. As a team of mixed palates (vegetarian and meat-loving), we’ll share our honest takes on the diverse culinary scenes we discover, highlighting both the plant-based delights and the savory specialties.

Come hungry, come thirsty, and join us as we taste our way through the towns!

Tennessee Pass Cookhouse

Dinner in a Yurt: Our Honest Review of the Tennessee Pass Cookhouse

Some experiences you book because they’re objectively fine-dining perfection. Others you book because they’re unique, atmospheric, and you’re willing to pay a premium for the memory. The Tennessee Pass Cookhouse, just outside Leadville, Colorado, falls firmly into the second category for us — and that distinction is the most important thing to know if you’re […]

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Key West Southernmost Bouy

3 Full Days in Key West

Key West is more than just the end of U.S. 1—it’s a pocket-sized island crammed with more history, literary legends, and iconic bars than almost anywhere else in the country. Planning a full three-day escape (plus 2 travel days) here requires a good strategy, balancing the must-see historical tours with the necessary Key West traditions,

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Pensacola

24 Hours in Pensacola, Florida

Pensacola Day Trip: How to Maximize 24 Hours of History and Adventure with two places to eat Sometimes, the best adventures are the ones that pack a punch, and our recent Pensacola Day Trip was exactly that. In just 24 hours, we traded a lively street festival for a lighthouse climb and finished with a

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Buc-ee's

A Stop at Buc-ee’s

My First Time at a Buc-ee’s I hadn’t heard much about Buc-ee’s. Then, a store opened in Colorado in March 2024 and suddenly it seemed to be all anyone was talking about. Last fall on a road trip with Justin between Florida and South Carolina, we kept seeing the signs for a Buc-ee’s and decided

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Eating Around Ouray, CO

Well folks, this post might not be as exciting as other food posts. The simple truth is, we found ourselves gravitating toward the same two spots in Ouray, and our other culinary excursions were a bit of a mixed bag. Ouray Dinners: The Outlaw & Ouray Brewery Ouray Brewery was a highlight, largely due to

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Lunch at Casa Bonita, Lakewood, CO

Back in early 2015, not long after I moved to Colorado, A girlfriend, brimming with excitement, insisted I experience this “Colorado institution,” a “must-go.” with her and her two young kids. I walked in with an open mind, but what I found was… bewildering. It was cafeteria-style back then – grab a tray, order your

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Eating Around Fairbanks

Eating Around Fairbanks

While I liked the feel of Fairbanks, a small town, I wasn’t loving the food. I am sure there are wonderful places and menu items places, just not really what I happened to order. Bahn Thai We heard that Fairbanks had a lot of Thai restaurants, its a common cuisine there. And there were for

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Eating in Anchorage

We enjoy eating out when we travel. We tried to utilize the hotel free breakfast for 60% of the time since food in Alaska tended to cost more. These are the places we went and what we thought — of course your experience my vary. Alaska Chopped and Chowdered – Justin got the Alaskan Rustic

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Close-up of two friends toasting with cold beer glasses at a lively bar, celebrating friendship and good times.

Anchorage – Breweries we tried

We made it to five breweries while in town. Onsite Brewery Company – We walked from our hotel to this mid-town climbing themed brewery. While it had both indoor and outdoor seating, it was a nice day and we took advantage of sitting outside on a picnic table. Denise ordered the Rappel Lager and Justin

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Dill-icously Different Pizza

Dill-iciously Different Pizza

Tulsa, Oklahoma, surprised us in many ways, and one of the most unexpected (and surprisingly delightful) discoveries was pickle pizza. Yes, you read that right. Pickles. On a pizza. Now, I’m a fan of a good briny bite, so when I spotted this intriguing concoction at ZaZa’s Pizzeria inside the bustling Mother Road Market, my

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Tour of the Hammond Candy Factory

While my family doesn’t visit me that often, we’ve done a lot around Colorado. Coming up with new ideas is sometimes a challenge. But then I remembered the Hammond Candy Factory in north Denver that doesn’t require reservations and is free so it saved my tush by not planning in advance and balanced well with

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