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We tasted a lot of great food, traveled to far off places, and interviewed our partners to get to know them better. But the thing we’ll remember most from 2017 is you!
In 2017, we hosted 95 tours for 973 guests. You came from all over the globe to try southern Colorado cuisine. Thank you for making this a banner year for us – the best one yet!
As we reflect on where we’ve come, we can’t help but be excited about the future. Big announcements are coming soon – you won’t want to miss them!
If you missed a post or wanted to travel down memory lane, here’s a list of all of our blog posts in 2017:
January 25, 2017Â |Â Colorado’s Top 10 Local Chocolate Shops
Our owner, Samantha, is not coy about her daily consumption of chocolate. She will confess it without shame or reservation. If only it could constitute a well-balanced diet along with a little cheese and wine. Though…Read More!
February 8, 2017Â |Â How to Plan the Perfect Group Event
We get it. Event planning is hard! There are so many details and so much coordination. Wouldn’t it be easier if someone else planned your event, and you enjoyed it as a guest instead of as the organizer…Read More!
February 22, 2017Â |Â 9 Things to do in Colorado Springs for Spring Break
Springtime in the Rockies can be wonderful! If you’re planning a visit to Colorado Springs this Spring Break or perhaps are entertaining out-of-town guests, consider some of these fun things…Read More!
April 19, 2017 | Interview with Travis Ashing: Cacao Chemistry
Cacao Chemistry opened in 2014 as a premier chocolate shop combining ethically sourced ingredients with colorful design. We sat down with Co-Owner Travis Ashing to find out how this one-of-a-kind sweet…Read More!
May 3, 2017 | Interview with Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub
If you want traditional Irish food in a fun environment, look no further than Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub in downtown Colorado Springs. A long-time local favorite, this bustling…Read More!
May 17, 2017Â |Â International Food Tour: Haarlem, Netherlands
We’re always looking for opportunities to combine our love of travel with our love of good food. So, during our most recent family vacation, we signed up for the Dutch Food Tour offered by Haarlem Food…Read More!
May 31, 2017Â |Â 10 Summer 2017 Food Festivals in Colorado
There are a lot of things to do in Colorado Springs, Denver, and around the state over the next few months. We’ve narrowed this list to our favorite…
June 14, 2017Â |Â Interview with Richard Skorman: Poor Richard’s
Poor Richard’s Restaurant has been a loyal partner and featured destination on our Delicious Downtown Food Tour for more than seven years. As the second oldest restaurant in all of downtown, it has been a place…Read More!
June 28, 2017Â |Â 10 Lesser Known Yet Awesome Things to do In Colorado Springs
Vacationing in Colorado Springs soon? You’ll no doubt drive through Garden of the Gods, take the cog up to the…Read More!
July 12, 2017Â |Â Interview with Claudette Hutchinson: Spice Island Grill
Spice Island Grill is a veteran on our list of destinations for our Delicious Downtown Food Tour in Colorado Springs. We are the first to admit that we love their food! But we’re…Read More!
August 23, 2017Â |Â Interview with Savory Spice Shop
If you’ve never been to a speciality spice shop, you’re missing out! We know we’ve been guilty of keeping large tin spice jars in our cabinets for FAR too long. Maybe you’ve done…Read More!
September 6, 2017 | Interview with Odyssey Gastropub
This hip joint in downtown Colorado Springs opened its doors in November 2014 and is always hopping with a diverse group of grub-loving locals…Read More!
September 20, 2017Â |Â Interview with Richard Warner: Bingo Burger
Nothing beats a good burger. Mix that with our locally famous Pueblo Green Chiles and a boozy shake on the side, and culinary bliss is on its way! For the past couple of years…Read More!
October 4, 2017 | Interview with Brother Luck: Four by Brother Luck
When a chef of Brother Luck’s caliber decides to set up shop in Colorado Springs when they could easily make it big in a larger metropolitan city, we certainly…Read More!
November 1, 2017Â |Â Samantha’s Hawaiian Food Adventures
Aloha! Whenever I (Samantha) have the opportunity to savor great food while traveling, I like to share it with all of you – my fellow foodies…Read More!
November 15, 2017Â |Â Noel’s Food Tour in San Francisco’s Mission District
Hello all, Noel here! My husband and I took a vacation to California recently and marked San Francisco our first stop. With so many things to see and do, it was difficult to narrow…Read More!
November 29, 2017Â |Â 8 Reasons Why a Food Tour E-Certificate is the Perfect Gift
Holiday shopping is in full-force, and if you’re like us, you’re busy crossing items off your gift list! We’re here to help…Read More!
December 13, 2017Â |Â Video: What happens on a food tour? Watch to find out!
Still not sure what to expect on a food tour? Watch our new video to find out more! Of all the things to do in…Read More!
Thank you for joining us on this adventure, and we look forward to providing more tours, hosting more guests, and eating more delicious local food in 2018.
We hope to see you on a food tour soon!
Cheers, Your Rocky Mountain Food Tours Team
(So, what’s a food tour, anyway…?)
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Colorado Springs has some great pizza places – try them on your own or join us on a food tour! Who doesn’t love a hot, delicious slice of pizza!? Seriously… we were salivating while writing this post. It’s the Italian treat that we’ve all come to crave. And while Colorado Springs might be thousands of … Read more
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Take a trip to Mexico without leaving Colorado Springs with this in-home cooking class Book this in-home cooking class and learn how to make delicious Mexican cuisine Colorado Springs has many fun local attractions. From the Garden of the Gods to Manitou Springs to numerous cultural activities at the local museums, there are countless extraordinary … Read more
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Austin, TX has an impressive food scene, and a food tour with Austin Eats is the perfect way to explore it! Follow along with Jason as he took a food tour that celebrated barbecue, beer…and brunch!? Our Tour Manager, Jason, had the chance to hop on a food tour with Austin Eats. This post is … Read more
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Colorado Springs has many attractions and fun things to do for families this Spring Break! Let this be your personal guide for planning the ultimate Spring Break in Colorado Springs that is great for adults and kids alike! Springtime in the Rockies can be wonderful! If you’re planning a visit to Colorado Springs this Spring … Read more
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