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Teller County Guide an introduction

I brought some of my relatives from Kansas up Ute Pass to visit this area that’s become so dear to my heart. They were awestruck.

The scenic trip up the pass dotted by picturesque towns like Green Mountain Falls, Chipita Park and Cascade. The vibrancy and charm of Teller County’s largest city, Woodland Park. Lovely Divide, the portal to the mining camps. The geologic wonders of Florissant. The moment-in-time snapshot from more than a century ago that is Victor. And finally, the confluence of rich history and modern fun in Cripple Creek.

Past and present coexist seamlessly here. Few places can make such a boast. Through

the wonderment of my kinfolk, I was reminded of how much I appreciate this area myself.

Here, we cherish what was while keeping open minds and open arms to what can be.

Is it any wonder that so many people visit? Is it any wonder that so many wish to stay?

In this annual magazine, we offer visitors and locals alike a sampling of where they can eat, drink, play and even work in Teller County. Of course, there are so many options in each of these categories that it is unrealistic to try to list them all.

Remember when the Ice Festival was the lone winter attraction? When in the winter we were mostly a way stop for eager recreationalists on their

way to the ski slopes.

No more. Ice Castles, the Victor Troll and the opening of the palatial Chamonix Hotel and Casino has made the area a year-round destination.

For work, Teller County has an eclectic mix of small businesses like Anderson Enterprises and the PBJ Ranch along with larger employers like Charis Bible College and the Cripple Creek and Victor Mine. In addition, there are many jobs available among the bustling Cripple Creek gaming and hospitality industry.

There is no shortage of places to play. Natural wonders like Florissant Fossil Beds and Mueller State Park are enjoyed by thousands each year. Zeb’s

can help you with the gear to make the most of your outing in the wild. The historic Butte Theater is a treat, as-is Woodland Park’s famous dinosaur center and the Lowell Thomas Museum in Victor.

Colorado is famous for its brewpubs and other places to get a libation and relax. Teller County has a good variety of such establishments and some amazing views to go with them like 110 Reserve and Over Ice. You want food? Everywhere you turn there are amazing options. We’ve touched on a few here, but for a broader view, check out our “Teller County Guide” magazine.

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WORKING IN PARADISE

AN INSIDE LOOK AT SOME OF THE TOP BUSINESSES IN TELLER COUNTY

BY SONJA OLIVER

Anderson Enterprises, Inc.:

Innovating to meet a need

Interpretation of the old English proverb “necessity is the mother of invention’ can be construed to mean: when the need arises, one is likely to be inspired to come up with a solution.

Carl Anderson of Anderson Enterprises, Inc. identified a particular need for the efficient printing of architectural blueprints to make his construction business more responsive and, in the process, created a new company to provide multiple services for the community.

“My primary company is construction,” Anderson said, adding that 2024 celebrates his 20th year in Teller County as a full-service construction company with a commitment to the very highest building standards, quality and craftsmanship.

Anderson Enterprises specializes in custom home building, having grown to serve the needs of both residential and

commercial industry; from custom homes and commercial properties, to remodels, additions, decks and complete office rebuilds.

According to Anderson, during the planning and organization stages of design, bringing a vision to fruition requires acute attention to detail through architectural and engineering plans. Since plans are the foundation of construction and key to ordering materials, setting timelines making modifications, and determining costs, Anderson says it is crucial to have blueprints early on in the process.

“Having blueprints helps to make the construction process run smoothly and I was having trouble getting blueprints printed with a quick turnaround. When a customer sends me a PDF and wants to talk about (the project), I need the blueprints in my hands,” Anderson said.

Thus began the genesis of ABC Printing, or Anderson Blueprint and Copies Printing.

ABC Printing, located in Woodland Park at 750 E. U.S. Hwy.

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An overhead view of one of the herds at PBJ Cattle Company.

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24, provides printing and copy services for a wide array of tasks including custom print jobs including business cards, books, pamphlets, instruction manuals, posters, photo and art printing, resume’s, reports and, being key to Anderson’s ability to conduct his own construction business, blueprints. The shop also offers Notary, photo prints to digital, scanning, Email, shredding, and a growing number of other services.

“Dalton (David), is our primary person at the print shop. He figures it all out and provides artwork and design consultations,” Anderson said. Dalton has been with ABC Printing since 2021.

Another important note emphasized by Anderson is their commitment as a locally based company to the hiring and retention of local employees. Currently they employ up to 16 people.

“Our crews live, shop, and raise their families right here in Colorado. We care about the growth and health of our communities and frequently contribute our skills and services in numerous community activities and projects for the benefit and advancement of the very areas in which we live,” states the website.

Additionally, the company is “always looking for those individuals who are interested in entering the construction field and want to get started in a construction career.”

Anderson said in order to accommodate their growing business, they further deepened their roots for and purchased the building on Highway 24 several years ago for expansion.

Looking at future prospects, Anderson says “What we do is solid. We are always adapting, improving and innovating to make our company more efficient and to make our projects run more smoothly for our customers.”

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A house-sized mining haul truck deep down in the pit at Newmont Mining CC&V Mine operation.

ABC Printing associate Dalton David assists customers with printing and copy services for a wide array of tasks including custom print jobs, Notary services, scanning Email, shredding, and a growing number of other services as well as artwork and design consultations.

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PBJ Cattle Company practices ethical ranching

Before gold mining and casinos, the rural Teller County economy was rooted in agriculture and ranching, key to the state’s early history and an important economic and cultural driver. Prior to gold fever introducing the mining industry in the 1890s, ranchers were driving livestock across the terrain to get them to market.

In a hat tip to those earlier days, many locals will recall when western cowboys paraded down U.S. Highway 24, Woodland Park’s main thoroughfare.

Over 100 years ago, animal husbandry practices and treatment was considered to be less humane. It must be acknowledged that today’s feed lots and kill plants are where livestock meet the end of a life cycle and, according to PBJ Cattle Company partner Jessica Burton, represents just over one percent of the industry.

“Ninety-eight percent of the ranching industry are people like us,” Burton says of the family owned and operated Double Eagle Ranch in Divide.

Changing times drive changes in practice, and many ranching businesses have adapted; PBJ has innovated to meet today’s consumers’ demand for beef and desire for humane treatment of animals.

The PBJ Cattle Company produces “all-natural high altitude premium grass-fed beef” and “some of the finest beef and yak products in all of Colorado,” according Burton, daughter and business partner with her mother and father.

The 1,000-acre ranch accommodates happy and healthy

herds of beef and yak that are humanely and ethically raised, boasting a “ranch to table” trajectory to the consumer.

Burton says PBJ has adopted Dr. Temple Grandin’s animal welfare practices to ensure their cattle “live comfortable lives from beginning to end.”

Burton believes prioritization of animal welfare improves the quality of meat for consumers.

“We believe that it is our obligation to honor and respect our livestock by handling them in the most humane ways possible. We have done that by incorporating Dr. Grandin’s entire design into the handling facility.

“We create low-stress environments for our cattle from ranch to slaughter. This includes spacious pens with plenty of room for roaming and 100% cattle insensibility to eliminate stress and pain to the animal. We ALWAYS use effective, humane handling practices with our cattle,” Burton said.

“Cattle that experience serious levels of stress and spikes of adrenaline produce tougher meat. By eliminating animal stress, we are also improving the quality of the meat,” Burton says.

For more information about Grandin practices, visit www. grandin.com.

PBJ Cattle Company, offers retail cuts and ground beef and yak including grain or grass finished beef and grass finished yak halves or wholes. Ground meat is from one single animal, not co-mingled, and all premium primal cuts included. They also sell whole and half orders.

PBJ offers year-round market style shopping for ground

PBJ Cattle Company believes it is their “obligation to honor and respect our livestock by handling them in the most humane ways possible” providing them “room to roam” at their 1,000-acre Double Eagle Ranch in Divide.

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Newmont Mining Corporation says its success is also tied to the well-being, accomplishments and development of the people they employ.

beef and yak Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. — 5:30 p.m. by appointment only. To contact for scheduling pick up or shopping appointment call or text: 719-661-3234 or 719-661-6954 or for contact, pricing and order information go to www.pbjcattle.com.

Price fluctuations are dependent on the current market and inflation across the cattle raising industry. Current prices are posted on the website.

Newmont Mining Group

Newmont’s Cripple Creek & Victor mine (CC&V) is located on the southwest slope of Pikes Peak. CC&V was formed in 1976 as an operating company for mining, with mining at its Cresson Project starting in 1995. CC&V’s modern, hightech operations allow for responsible surface mining of various ore types. In 2021, operations were transitioned to leach-only production; the ore is processed in a zero-discharge, valley-type leach pad to recover gold primarily. Newmont’s success in building sustainable operations is based on demonstrating leadership in safety, stewardship of the

environment and social responsibility throughout all phases of the mining lifecycle.

Newmont’s success is also tied to the well-being, accomplishments and development of the people they employ. Newmont offers the opportunity to be part of a diverse workforce with operations around the globe. Their goal is to invest in and build a workplace culture that allows every person to work safely, contribute to the business, demonstrate leadership and grow.

Charis Bible College

“We equip faithful men and women for the work of the ministry by teaching spiritual truths, imparting biblical knowledge, providing practical ministry opportunities, and grounding them in the message of God’s unconditional love and grace.”

Charis made its initial impact as a bible college in Woodland Park beginning with construction of their sanctuary in 2012.

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The college provides instruction to assist students to find their purpose and to reach God’s destination in their lives with the belief that “God’s word will produce the change.”

Year one begins a transformational journey at Charis Bible College with a firm, spiritual foundation in the word of God. Year two continues as students discover purpose through the leading of the Holy Spirit and building on a biblical foundation with practical training as God’s Word produces passion, confidence, and vision, releasing God’s power.

Year three focuses on fulfillment of purpose through hands-on experience while developing skills. Charis offers a choice of seven areas of study in an environment designed to cultivate your gifts while surrounded with instructors and classmates who share your passion. Tracks include: Ministry, Business, Worship (Music), Film and Production, Global Training, Practical Government and Leadership.

Double Eagle Hotel and Casino

Since opening in September 1996, the Double Eagle Hotel and Casino has brought the essence of a Las Vegas-style casino to the cowboy town of Cripple Creek. The hotel and casino were built with a dedication to historical preservation alongside their commitment to the local community. With 158 spacious hotel rooms, you can find the right kind of lodging for your needs at an affordable rate. Enjoy over 400 slot games, weekly gaming promotions, recurring rewards, and more for an unforgettable gambling experience.

Lombard’s Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and

dinner seven days a week and offers traditional breakfast dishes and a wide selection of meals and sides at affordable prices to satisfy every appetite.

Johnny Nolons/Colorado Grande

Cripple Creek has a long history of gaming, and both Johnny Nolon’s Casino and Colorado Grande Casino remain two of the original casinos.

Together, both casinos have approximately 400 gaming devices for players to enjoy. They offer seven hotel rooms, as well as the fantastic Maggie’s Restaurant at the Colorado Grande.

Triple Crown Casinos

The Brass Ass is billed as the oldest casino in Cripple Creek where visitors find live-action blackjack, roulette, and baccarat with the most up-to-date video poker and slot machines.

McGills has the largest variety of video poker, progressive machines, and slots to choose from, along with a great view from the mezzanine full of games overlooking the main floor.

Midnight Rose has Victorian-era themed gaming rooms with many of the best gambling games around. Visitors will discover surroundings on two levels and over 300 of the hottest and newest slot machines, along with the only poker room in Cripple Creek.

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Both the Midnight Rose and J.P. McGills feature beautiful, hotels with elegant suites for relaxation in the “most comfortable rooms in Cripple Creek” with convenient access to the casinos and restaurants including the Miner’s Pick, Dynamite Dick’s and Pint and Platter.

Chamonix Hotel and Casino/Bronco Billy’s

A touch of Las Vegas in distinctive Colorado fashion. Nestled in the majestic Rockies, at the center of historic Cripple Creek, the new Chamonix Casino Hotel offers Colorado’s newest casino resort experience.

With 300 high-end guest rooms and suites, and a spectacular new casino, Chamonix is less than an hour from Colorado Springs and only two hours from downtown Denver.

As might be expected from a European-inspired space, the Chamonix team boasts a range of experience both stateside and international.

From food service, to gaming, to hospitality and more, Chamonix will proudly and enthusiastically bring the absolute best in the hotel and casino business. The Home Cafe at Bronco Billy’s is famous for juicy hamburgers, delicious sandwiches, crispy fried chicken and daily specials. Baja Billy’s Cantina offers authentic, freshly-made Mexican dishes.

Golden Nugget

Experience Vegas-style thrills at The Highest Casino in the World. Located 9,593 feet above sea-level, the elevation is almost as high as the action. The Golden Nugget is open 24/7 with the best selection of over 500 slots and table games. Higher limits with bets up to $1,000 per hand on select table games as well as new, higher denomination slot machines.

The Golden Nugget Hotel is located adjacent to the casino and offers a spacious lobby, 100 rooms with upscale amenities and suites, dedicated meeting space and hospitality suites. The Sawgrass Steakhouse offers fine dining conveniently located next to gaming and hotel amenities.

Century Casino

Century Casino has state-of-the-art slot machines, exciting table games and a top-rated hotel. With modern rooms and top-notch amenities, the hotel’s spacious and comfortable suites have been voted the Best Casino Hotel in Cripple Creek. The casino offers ample free parking behind and adjacent to the casino. The popular Mid City Grill has a mouth-watering menu of classic home cooking, fine steaks, awesome breakfasts and daily specials.

SONJA OLIVER

Winter tourism industry visitor traffic has risen immensely due to Ice Castles, the Cripple Creek Ice Festival and new hotel amenities at the Chamonix and the Golden Nugget Hotel casinos.

PLACES TO PLAY

From the Butte Theater in Cripple Creek to the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center in Woodland Park, Teller County offers a variety of entertainment options for family-friendly fun

BY PAT HILL

Visitors have long come to Teller County for recreation, and locals are no strangers to the wide variety of entertainment the area offers. Here are a few of the many options available.

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The Butte Theater is on the famed Bennett Avenue in Cripple Creek.

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The Butte Theater: Shining Star in Cripple Creek

A partnership between the city of Cripple Creek and the nonprofit organization Friends of the Butte has enhanced the performances at the historic Butte Theater.

Built in 1896 the Butte is known for the melodramas, where audiences hiss and boo the villain while cheering the heroine. Under theater manager, Zach Sztanyo, the melodramas continue in June.

The Butte features community play-

ers as well as professional actors in its schedule. In March, the Missoula Children’s Theater performed the play “Rapunzel.” The actors are a traveling theater group based in Missoula, Mont.

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It’s street theater in Victor as people try their luck with panning for gold. The activity is provided by the Victor Lowell Thomas Museum.

An outreach to others, the youthful performers spend a week with students at the Cripple Creek/Victor School, casting the show and rehearsing for the one-day show.

The schedule continues with “The Butler Did it,” a British farce to be directed and acted by community members from The Butte. Performances run from March 29 to April 14.

The community season wraps up with “Cripple Creek’s Got Talent,” where the locals get the opportunity to satisfy their inner actor. The show May 10 is a fundraiser for Friends of the Butte.

The professional season starts the second week in June with a melodrama, followed by a musical in mid-July, a Halloween show in October and a Christmas performance in December.

In a town known for gaming and the rattle of chips, the clanging of machines, the Butte provides cultural relief, an amenity that wins with a variety of shows. Concessions and a full bar are available.

For information, call (719) 689-6402 or check buttetheater.com

PAT HILL

Lynn and George Jones are the owners of Zebz Outfooter in Woodland Park.

Zeb’s helps you gear up for play

There’s a sense of outdoor adventure at Zebz OutFooter in Woodland Park. Specializing in outfitting customers for hiking, running, walking, or strolling, Zebz does business in a log cabin on the city’s main street.

The exercise vibes are in the ambience of the setting, the historic cabin, the shoes, boots, the backpacks, the beanies, each inviting a feeling of energy, evoking a let’s-go-outside sense of play.

“It’s been a crazy and fast first year,” said Lynn Jones, who with her husband George opened the store Dec. 3, 2022.

The Joneses, who also own Colorado Gear Lab, have a marketing shtick which influences how they stock the stores. “We are building our inventory by listening to our customers,” Lynn said “What products do they want us to bring in? A lot of what you see is a direct result of that.”

Zebz Outfooter is noted for hiring local high-school students, another distinguishing point for the business at 102 W. Midland Avenue.

For information, call (719) 239-7061.

Lowell Thomas Museum a treasure trove

A vibrant piece of history, the Victor Lowell Thomas Museum holds treasures that reveal the story of the famous gold camp of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. On two levels, the museum sets the scene for what life was like back in the day. Visitors can even pretend to be miners as they pan for real gold and gems. For the community, to see people panning from a trough on the street is akin to street theater, Victor style. The museum pays tribute to its namesake with displays of the famous journalist, author, and world traveler. A free video features Thomas speaking about his life.

There are rooms decorated in themes that enhance the museum’s historic memorabilia, books, historic maps and postcards, Victorian jewelry, old-time games, puzzles, gold ore, rocks, and minerals.

Throughout the summer, the museum hosts walking tours of Sunnyside Cemetery, along with other specialized programs. For information, check victormuseum.com or call (719) 6895509.

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Anthony Maltese shows off a T-Rex bone that he found in a field in South Dakota. Maltese is a curator at the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center in Woodland Park.

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Dinosaur center has achieved national fame

Along with beautiful scenery, spectacular mountains and trees, Woodland Park happens to be the place where world-famous paleontologist Michael Triebold established his laboratory and exhibit space.

Visitors come from all over the world to see remnants of the pre-historic world, evidenced in the skeletons of dinosaurs that have visitors gaping, adults and little kids.

To add to the mystique of the ancient world, Triebold brings the museum into the 21st century with discoveries that tell stories, perhaps ones with no ending.

For instance, in the summer of 2022, museum curator Anthony Maltese discovered the bones of T-Rex in a field in the Hell Creek Formation in South Dakota. The find was the culmination of a 25-year search.

A visit to the resource center incorporates exhibits and drama reflected in watching the paleontologists at work. There is also a Prehistoric Paradise Gift shop to enhance the mood inherent in visiting a prehistoric world.

For information, visit www.rmdrc.com or call (719)3943212.

Goodwill is the place to be in Woodland Park

The Goodwill store in Woodland Park thrives as a resource for people with an eye for a bargain. But bargaining, or getting a smashing deal, is only part of the allure of the second--hand store. But this one fits the new-fangled jargon for clothes, goods, furniture and decorating items. Upcycled merchandise is what Goodwill offers. You name it, they probably have it. To judge from informal conversations with dozens of people from all around Ute Pass, paying for new stuff is well, not cool. A check with fashionable women unveils pride in being dressed at Goodwill, professional wear as well as casual. Fashion boots? Goodwill has them. Scarves? Yes.

Picture frames, too. A well-known artist buys many of his frames at Goodwill while another one decorated her entire home with items from the store. She’s a regular like hundreds of others who often have to park their cars in the street, as the lot fills up fast.

Another advantage is that it’s a place to meet friends, for everybody who knows a deal when they see one shops at Goodwill. It’s a playground for people who get a kick out of sharing their latest finds, perhaps with a little grin to go with story.

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The Lowell Thomas Museum in historic Victor

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QUENCH YOUR THIRST

Teller County offers a variety of brewpubs and other places perfect for relaxing with friends

BY PAT HILL

Colorado is famous for its brewpubs and other places to get a libation and relax with friends and those who are becoming friends. Teller County has a good variety of such establishments and some amazing views to go with them.

Drop in, relax and enjoy the friendly atmosphere and the friendly people.

110 Reserve is a happening place in Woodland Park

A place to gather with a come-on-in vibe, 110 Reserve became an instant hit as the place to see and be seen.

A bar/restaurant that enhances the downtown scene in

Woodland Park, 110 Reserve is a social gathering place where everybody knows your name. Or if they don’t at first, they soon will.

The success of the establishment is chiefly due to the vision of Pam Mikesell who zeroed on the proverbial ace in the hole, one with a view of Pikes Peak. “We have this amazing courtyard which had never been utilized before,” said Mikesell, who opened the reserve in July 2021.

The bar’s specialty drinks are unique: 110 Especial Margarita, Smoky Old Fashioned, Cucumber Cooler, for instance. Draft beers recognize regional brewers such as Bristol Laughing Lab, Oskar Blues, Eddyline Summer Shandy, Red Leg and Goat Patch.

The porch area at 110 Reserve in Woodland Park.

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For the menu, Mikesell relied on the expertise of her friend, Glenda Southard. An experienced chef, Southard created a menu bonanza that includes chicken satay bowl, Caprese Panini, Pita Patty Melt and a pork sandwich with Hatch chilies. Then there’s dessert, cheesecake and chocolate cake, for starters.

If every business needs a gimmick, Mikesell has one in Big

Red, the vintage truck in the courtyard background, a landmark that distinguished the reserve. To top it off, the artist, Lois Sprague, pays tribute to Big Red with a painting inside.

The interior of the main room reflects Mikesell’s eye for design – walls of tin, the painting, guitars – sometimes people just grab one and start playing, and a community table that promotes the camaraderie.

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Four tasty strawberry margaritas are ready to be served at 110 Reserve.

Sara Hutchison has used her decorative skills to enhance the ambience of the Over Ice bar.

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Add Erica Brown as the general manager and 110 Reserve is a rockin’ place. “Erica is the best thing that’s happened here,” Mikesell said.

110 Reserve at 110 W. Midland is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days, with possible closures during snowstorms.

Over Ice is a cozy place to relax

A cozy hideaway with a view that defines Woodland Park., Over Ice is the brainchild of Sara Hutchison and Brittney Giltner. The bar/restaurant with a view to go crazy over, and patio to take it all in, Over Ice is in the Country Lodge.

“I think this is such a beautiful place I wanted to bring life to it,” Hutchison said, who opened Over Ice in January 2023.

As a result, Over Ice features live entertainment and karaoke on Saturday nights.

Hutchison has put her touch on the bar, with purple lights and an array of colorful liquor bottles on a mirror background. With Giltner as bartender, Over Ice features drinks such as Whiskey Business, She’s a Little Rumaway, and My Gin Membership, for instance. “I couldn’t do this without her,” Hutchison said. “Every-

With the snow covering the patio, the setting is magical for the photo taken inside the Over Ice bar at the Country Lodge in Woodland Park.

body knows her; she’s very popular.”

The space has a small kitchen where Hutchison puts her skills to work. The most popular menu selection is Hutchison’s specialty, an 8 0z salmon with a brown sugar glaze, served with

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The main shelter in Divide will still be a place where adoptable dogs and cats are available for adoption and where lost dogs and cats can be found and reunited with their families.

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The outdoor dining area offers great views at 110 Reserve in Woodland Park.

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The bar with a stunning view, Over Ice offers atmosphere, drink and food.

wild rice and a green salad.

In the summer, Over Ice shines with the wraparound patio where each table has a spectacular view, of lush trees as well as the city in the distance.

In the summer, the menu includes meats from the grill, hamburgers and chicken.

Hutchison leases the bar from Mark Rabaut, who owns the lodge and the adjacent Microtel whose customers include lodgers as well as locals. “I thank Mark for giving me this opportunity,” Hutchison

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From left, Pam Mikesell and Erica Brown, owner and general manager, respectively, of 110 Reserve.

It’s always a good time at 110 Reserve.

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Over Ice is open from 3 p.m. to around 8 or 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. By April, Hutchison intends to add a lunch menu. For information, call (719)728-9181.

Wines of Colorado is a restaurant on a creek You can’t miss it. The Wines of Colorado on Ute Pass in Cascade casts a signal that it’s the most popular place within miles, maybe thousands of miles. Evidence is in the constantly packed parking lot.

A venerable institution on the Pass, Wines specializes in Colorado wines and Western ambiance.

Arin and Dawn DeMay bought the bar/restaurant from Francie and Marv Parliament two years ago. The DeMays renovated the place with tables crafted of wine barrels with oak tops.

But the kicker is Fountain Creek that runs alongside the restaurant and elevates outdoor seating to luscious, heavenly, even.

The wines feature vintners such as Holy Cross Abbey in Canon City and others in Salida, Palisade, Denver, and Littleton.

The DeMays kept the popular Buffalo Burger but added items such as Buffalo Lasagna and Chicken Parmesan while featuring Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie and the favorite, Carrot Cake.

For information, go to winesofcolorado@outlook. com.

Bierwerks Brewery puts city on the beer map

Hot or cold outside, people gather on the patio at Bierwerks Brewery on Woodland Park’s main street. The obvious camaraderie reflect the city as a place where people gather for conversation and good beer.

Brewed right there on the premises, Bierwerks has been attracting a range of customers since opening in 2010. But the beer! Take the Helles, Munich syle blonde lager, or the IPA’s Crank Yanker or Grapefruit Mango, or maybe the Delirium Tremens, they’re all popular choices.

The food, too, complements the beer, with Colorado Sausage, Wisconsin cheese, warm pretzels and salami/ cheese platters, In addition to the patio, Bierwerks recently added an upstairs deck.

For information, check bierwerks.com.

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Reserve in Woodland Park.

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The Galway Hooker with pepperoni, pit ham, sausage and smoked bacon loaded with red sauce, ricotta and mozzarella at McGinty’s Wood Oven Pub.

GRAB A BITE

From Gyros to BBQ, Teller County offers a wide selelction of foods to fit any palate

BY MARIANNE MOGON

Teller County is fortunate to have a vast variety of restaurants to delight any palate. The Courier has compiled a list of a small sampling of culinary offers for your dinning pleasure.

Nestled behind the Alta Gas Station (Highway 67) on the corner of S. Chestnut St. and Browning Ave. in the old Smokehouse building, you will find Roy’s Crew BBQ, which opened in 2021. Not only do they serve a variety of BBQ dishes, slow smoked meats, and sides, they offer breakfast, chicken fry, fruit cobblers, fresh baked rolls and cornbread, and fresh salads. They are open Tuesday thru Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 720 Browning Ave., 719-323-6333. Dine in or Take Away and of course, catering.

AJ’s Pizza, a long-time staple in Woodland Park is now located at 250 E. Highway 24 and offers indoor and outdoor dining, take-out and delivery. A full menu of starters, salads,

pastas, subs, and stone oven baked pizza with a multitude of toppings. They also serve beer and wine, if you’re old enough. Come relax and enjoy while taking in views of Pike’s Peak. Open hours are Sunday – Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, they are open to 11:00 p.m. Call 719687-4505 for delivery. Don’t forget to let them know if you are locals.

If you are looking for Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, Sam’s Gyros and Kabobs is a haven for food lovers seeking a taste of the exotic flavors that the region has to offer. The menu showcases a tantalizing array of dishes inspired by time-honored family recipes passes down through generations. From juicy gyros packed with tender meat and fresh vegetables to mouthwatering kabobs grilled to

Roy’s Crew BBQ, above, in Woodland Park is a family affair. Roy and Stephanie Cassada and some of their eight children work at the restaurant. On this day, Roy and his children, from left, Madilynn, Isabella, Penelope and William were working.

Finger-lickin’ ribs from Roy’s Crew BBQ in Woodland Park.

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JERILEE BENNETT

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• Help with being a caregiver for a loved one

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To see if you qualify, please call 719-687-3330, ext. 2

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The Boiler Room at the Hotel St. Nicholas, located at 303 N. Third Ave. in Cripple Creek, where people have reported sightings of a tall male entity who wears a long gray coat and bowler hat.

perfection, each bite is a journey to the vibrant streets of the Mediterranean and Middle East. They also have hamburgers, sandwiches, and a kid’s menu. They are open every day 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and you can find them at 609 W. Midland Ave., Woodland Park. 719-687-8744.

If you like Mexican food, a visit to Casa Grande is a must. They are located off Highway 24 at 520 Manor Court in Woodland Park. They are open Sunday – Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Happy hour is daily 2-6 p.m. Dine in, take out, and delivery available 719-687-0415. Authentic Mexican dishes served every day using their very own closely guarded recipes which have been in the family for decades. They also have an outdoor patio with breathtaking views of Pikes Peak.

At 13, James Dean began his love for cooking, he studied culinary arts, and was even personal chef for the Denver Broncos. After 19 years of life and cooking, James brought

his talents to Woodland Park. The name Red Diamond Gastro Pub comes from his childhood nickname, Red Diamond for his red hair. He offers a variety of food choices described as unique and one of a kind. Red Diamond is located at 112 S. Elm St., Woodland Park and is open Wednesday – Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Monday and Tuesday 3-11:00 p.m. Reservations for parties of five or more can be made online or call 719-722-1699.

Divide is home to McGinty’s Wood Oven Pub where the charm and feel will make you believe a bit of Ireland exists in the “center of the known universe.” You can dine in either inside or on the patio. Take outs are also available. The menu is packed with delicious entrees, appetizers, and wood oven baked pizza. On Friday and Saturday, they serve McDonough’s Fish Fry; Irish ale battered deep fried haddock

The well-stocked bar at McGinty’s Wood Oven Pub in Divide.

PAT HILL

From left, Ola, Solomon and Sam Ayaad, inside Sam’s Gyros & Kabobs.

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James Deimling, owner and chef of Red Diamond Gastro Pub in Woodland Park.

COURTESY OF CAROLYN STALNAKER Kimchi Reuben at Red Diamond Gastro Pub in Woodland Park.

McGinty’s

filet. McGinty’s is located at 11115 Highway 24 or call 719-686-7703. They are open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily except closed on Tuesday.

The Boiler Room Tavern in the Hotel St. Nicholas in Cripple Creek only serves soup and bread on Saturday night, as they are mainly a bar, but with great ambience. History abounds throughout the Hotel and they even have a relaxing parlor with a fireplace and piano. The Boiler Room is open Wednesday – Saturday 4 p.m. to midnight and Sundays 5-9 p.m. As an added attraction, Hotel St. Nicholas is said to be haunted so you never know what or who you could run into. You’ll find them on the hill at 303 3rd St. or call 719-689-0856.

Gold Camp Bakery Cafe & Deli in Victor has a wide selection of German and American items. For breakfast they offer, ham and cheese filled crescent rolls, cinnamon rolls, fruit filled turnovers, muffins, biscuits and gravy, etc. For lunch they offer, sandwiches on our freshly baked breads, salads, soups, and chicken pot pies. They also have miner’s pasties, a traditional miner’s lunch from Cornwall, England region. And they have cakes, pies, cookies, etc. Located at 112 S. 3rd St and are open Monday – Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For orders, call 719689-9300.

McGinty’s Wood Oven Pub — “McDonough’s Friday Fish and Chips” Irish ale battered deep fried haddock fillet served with chips and chowder, cole slaw, tartar sauce, and fresh lemon in this photo taken on February 5, 2016.

PHOTOS BY JEFF KEAERNEY

Wood Oven Pub “Galway Hooker and McDonough’s Friday Fish and Chips” in this photo taken on February 5, 2016.

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