Food & Drink

Rooted in innovation and locally grown ingredients, exploring Colorado’s award-winning culinary and liquid arts scene is a thrilling (and tasty) adventure. With nearly 400 craft breweries, over 100 wineries and distilleries, and a growing list of Michelin-rated and James Beard-recognized restaurants, your culinary Colorado vacation will be one to savor.

From food trucks to fine-dining restaurants, discover the innovative ways that Colorado chefs are using local ingredients to capture the attention of the James Beard Foundation Awards and Michelin Guide. Home to some of the most fertile land in the country and a thriving agriculture industry, farm-to-table cuisine comes naturally in the Centennial State. Our high altitude allows for the perfect blend of warm days and cool nights, creating the ideal temperatures for locking in the flavors of quality produce. And the fact that these crops aren’t traveling far (your average produce travels more than 1,500 miles before it reaches your table) means the freshness and nutrients are really able to shine, while minimizing your carbon footprint. 

Sample dishes inspired by the cultures that shaped our state at one of our award-winning eateries. Or savor the state’s bounty poured in a glass at one of our celebrated wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries. Either way, paired with Rocky Mountain views, you’ll taste the stunning difference of Colorado-grown ingredients.

Check out a list of must-eat local foods across Colorado.