Durango

Finding the newest gastropub in Durango isn’t all that easy, even though BReW Pub & Kitchen is right there on College Ave. — just a block from the train station. The problem is that the exterior sign is difficult to read from a distance. Dark letters on a dark background …

If you’re looking for the best special occasion restaurant in Durango, Colorado, look no further than the Mahogany Grille at the landmark Strater Hotel in downtown Durango. And while you’re at it, you might as well continue the celebration at The Office Spiritorium and the Diamond Belle Saloon at the …

After a tough day at work last week, and finding myself on my own for dinner, I decided to treat myself to some great Italian food in Durango. As it turns out, Durango has very few real Italian restaurants to choose from, and I chose Mutu’s Italian Kitchen on the …

I don’t know about you, but when I wake up on Saturday morning, I can’t wait to go out for a big leisurely breakfast at one of the three outstanding breakfast diners in Durango. Here’s the skinny (perhaps that’s not the best word) on these three diners.
CJ’s Diner
810 E. College Ave.
Durango, …

If you’re headed to Mesa Verde National Park from Durango, Colorado, chances are excellent that you’ll drive right past the best country bistro in Durango. The Kennebec Café, located just 10 miles west of Durango off Highway 160 (technically located in Hesperus) is a locals’ favorite and a well-kept secret.
Upscale …

In a small town like Durango, Colorado, the opening of a new restaurant creates much excitement with locals and tourists alike. One of the latest additions, the stylish Chimayo Stone Fired Kitchen, offers new-American food with a southwestern twist, and it has won my vote for the best new contemporary bistro in …

The best oyster bar in Durango, Colorado, is also the best-kept secret in the Four Corners area – a small local spot that you won’t find anywhere on the radar. There’s almost nothing on the internet and very little in the way of advertising.
Highway 3 Roadhouse — hiding in plain sight
Why …

When visitors ask me about the best burgers in Durango, three popular spots come to mind. You might be surprised to hear that in Durango, home of many die-hard vegans and health food fanatics, “Hamburger Night” is a wildly popular feature of many local restaurants. Here are our top three:
Olde Tymers Café
1000 …

Without a doubt, the best place to meet your girlfriends for lunch in Durango, Colorado, is the Cyprus Cafe. Tucked away off the beaten path just one block east of Main Ave., this small renovated Victorian cottage isn’t just charming and well-appointed; it’s also the home of some of the …

The Palace Restaurant, located next to the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Depot in Durango, is the most elegant historic restaurant in Durango — a local favorite for special occasions, as well as casual dining. The main dining room is lovely enough for a special evening out; the Quiet Lady …