
Winefest Opens 2027 Art Contest for Festival Poster
The Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology is accepting artist entries for the 2027 Colorado Mountain Winefest.
Across Colorado, coverage here takes in restaurant openings and closures, culinary trends, food safety recalls and the beverage industry. Reporting examines how these elements shape the experience of eating and drinking in the state.

The Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology is accepting artist entries for the 2027 Colorado Mountain Winefest.
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Would you be more likely to visit a local brewery that serves beer and wine together?
Odell Brewing Co. now lets customers buy beer, wine, cider, and other drinks together on a single check across its taprooms.

The Colorado Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for competitive grants that fund expanded wine and grape processing capacity.
Colorado West Land Trust has hired Seth Urbanowitz to lead its Water Program and added five new board members.

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Would you plan a special dinner out at a Michelin-recognized Colorado restaurant?
The updated guide brings Colorado's total to 63 Michelin-recognized eateries, including 10 starred restaurants.

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Do you think restaurant prices in your area are getting better or worse?
Colorado now has eight Outback Steakhouse restaurants after four closures in late 2026.

Regular subjects here include regional culinary movements, industry reports on restaurant health, local food production and significant safety alerts. Reporting extends from the state capital to the rural counties where agricultural output defines the regional landscape. Seasonal demand from tourism and outdoor recreation creates distinct fluctuations in the hospitality sector. Shifts in labor costs and supply chain stability currently constrain how restaurants across the state operate and expand.