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Food,

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FOOD & DRINK

The ‘Best’ Burger in Town

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HEALTH

Hold the Alcohol?

FARM DINNERS REDEFINE FARM-TO-TABLE

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INFLUENCER Longmont is Delish!

I like food. I LOVE good food. I have permanently instated a “nocook Friday” in my household just so I can try out different restaurants—even though I do enjoy cooking. I even tailor my vacation plans around where the good restaurants are. And honestly— it’s summer, the last thing I want to do is fire up the oven when it’s 98 degrees outside. I’m perfectly happy to let someone else take the reins on that one.

Luckily for me, here in Longmont, you can’t throw a rock without hitting a great restaurant, brewery, or bar and I don’t even have to drive far—bonus. In this edition we dish on foodie fare from the classic to the complicated. Think great burgers to Pacific island infused menus. If you’re into it, you can probably find it around here.

Speaking of summer, our favorite events are back! Finally, after entertaining ourselves for two years, we can just show up and let other people do the work. That really makes this summer something to look forward to.

Behind the Scenes with Sean Gafner

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BEER, WINE AND SPIRITS —LONGMONT TASTING ROOMS

OUTDOORS

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BUSINESS

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How SkyPilot Farm in Longmont is Leading in Regenerative Agriculture

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

El Comité de Longmont brings social change to the community

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2022 DINING GUIDE

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ENTERTAINMENT

Beat the Heat with These Classic Summer Events

COMMUNITY

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‘BEST’ BURGER in Town

BY DARREN THORNBERRY for LONGMONT MAGAZINE So what’s the best burger in town, Lo ongmont? Is it the onee you grill yourself with the caramelized onion ns, garlic mash and a whopping half pound of bison chuck? Too complicated? Perh haps you just succumb to the tim meless joy of a Big Mac attacck and call it good.

It’s kind of a ridicu ulous question. How can n anyone say what the best local burger is—or the best way to make one— —when everyone’s tastes and preferences and co ooki king i styles differ? Exhib bit A: Sam Sifton of the New York Times says, sure, grill outside but don’t put that burger directly on the grill.

Instead, the burger should be in a heavy cast iron pan heated by the fire of the grill. Why? Becausse it lets beef fat gather aro ound the patties as they coo ok. Now 8 LONGMONT MAGAZINE

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Here’s fu urther grilling guidance from thee Chicago Tribune: “The best waay to cook an averagesizeed burger patty is straight fro om the fridge. By cookingg from cold, you allow the burger the chance to dev velop a lovely crust while gettiing the center to that desirable medium-rare.”

If you want someone else to do the cooking, there are a few burgeers in and around town thaat should be mentioned when speaking about the besst because of their creativ ve ingredients, gorgeous preesentation and, most of all, utter succulence.

Pumphouse Brewery has a true champion in the Rocky Mountain High ($$17), which includes a fried egg, peanut butter, bacon jam, fresh jalapenos, bb bq aioli, cheddar, lettuce, tomato o and onion on a brioche bun. Iff you don’t like to think outside the bun, as they say, this LongmontMagazine.com

Sauce and arugula combine to let you live the burger dream you didn’t realize you were dreaming.

might seem like a little much, but these flavors throw a party on your taste buds that you won’t soon forget.

Bad Daddy’s has taken a classic sandwich meat and elevated it with a lead role in the aptly named Pastrami Burger ($12.75). A seven-ounce Angus patty rightly keeps things grounded and Boar’s Head® thinly sliced pastrami, Swiss cheese, sliced pickled jalapenos, Bad Daddy’s

The Pumphouse Rocky Mountain High burger packs in the flavors. (Courtesy The Pumphouse)

Niwot Tavern has a true classic that’ll make you want to grab a Stetson and get ready to ride.

The Cowboy Burger ($15.95) dazzles with a juicy ground beef patty (or bison for a few extra dollars), Applewood smoked bacon, smokey barbeque sauce, and cheddar with a stable full of available add-ons like

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Whatever your burger pleasure, there are plenty of local joints serving up some good ones. And of course, no self-respecting grill master is going to be outdone by a restaurant. We click our tongs to you in respect.

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So what makes the perfect burger? “First is the flavor of the beef seasoning. Use fresh lettuce, tomato and red onion for toppings to bring a crispy texture and flavor. Add pickles and a good sauce. Cook it medium rare. A burger should develop a nice sear to keep all the juices inside. Finish with classic crispy homemade fries.”

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HEALTH

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ALCOHOL? know, I think back to first tasting liquor, and it didn’t taste good at first either.

Kava has a relaxed calm effect and it’s the effect people really like.”

BY LINDA THORSEN BOND for LONGMONT MAGAZINE Dry. Sober.

And fun?

The upand-coming approach to nightlife in Longmont is stone cold sober. Yes, you heard me. It’s bars with no alcohol, no way, no how.

But is it fun?

Apparently, if the growing number of fans is an indicator.

Mountain Kava Bar carries two types of Kava tea and both are genuinely mild, rrelaxing and good forr de-stressing.

If your cat has become less active or withdrawn they may be experiencing anxiety. (Shutterstock)

Dry or sober bars are popping up all across the nation. Longmont’s Colorado Mountain Kava Bar co-owner Sam Monastra said the biggest job has been informing people that there’s something new to try. “People are kind of surprised, but they’re having a good time and telling their friends about it. It’s nice because we have a mix of people having great conversations, genuine conversations without alcohol,” he said.

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Colorado Mountain Kava Bar gives Longmont a sober alternative to the bar scene canic soil of the South Pacific such as Fijian, Tongan, Vanuatu. Kava like caffeine and is the same family as the coffee tree. Like coffee, it’s not psychoactive or narcotic.

Monastra said kava is an acquired taste. “It has a bitter taste at first, and it looks like mud water,” he explained, l i d llaughing. hi “The traditional “Th di i l drink doesn’t taste good, but it has an earthy peppery taste that kind of makes your mouth tingly. But you

They also offer Kratom, another kind of tea. There are three different strains, each with different properties. Monastra said the Kratom red is relaxing, white is energizing, and green is a happy mood booster. He added that it won’t impair you or keep you from doing your daily chores.

There are three partners in the Kava Bar; Sam, his father Joe who lives in Ohio, and Longmont resident Tobin Osteen. Tobin has been in Longmont a little less than five years and felt that it was hard to find a place that’s somewhere between coffee shops and bars, especially at night.

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“People are happy to have something that’s open late at night but doesn’t serve alcohol,” Sam said.

“There’s less hassle, less trouble. It’s especially good for young people who are maybe going to college or in the work force but want to go to a safe, positive spot. We are a chill bar. It’s not super loud, so you can talk or read a book; there’s a pool table and everyone is really nice. It’s a good place to meet people, an awesome place to socialize with no triggers like alcohol.”

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BEHIND the SCENES with Sean Gafner

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sponse said it all, “I love the restaurant industry.”

Sean Gafner, owner of The Roost, Jefes, Swaylo’s Tiki, and a local bakery. (Jonathan Castner/Longmont Magazine)

BY ELISE OBERLIESEN for LONGMONT MAGAZINE Sean Gafner, owner of Swaylo’s Tiki, Jefes, The Roost, and the beloved Smokin Bowls, which he closed and converted into a bakery—undeniably, is one of the hardest working humans in the restaurant industry.

Considering his accomplishments running several successful restaurants in Longmont, it’s a wonder whether he sleeps. When asked why he does what he does, his candid re16 LONGMONT MAGAZINE

No stranger to putting in a hard days’ work, Gafner attributes his work ethic to earlier days working long hours on a dusty, heat soaked 40-acre farm—in California.

Here, Gafner shares the makings of his successful restaurant operation that many Longmont locals have come to adore.

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uestion—With three restaurants and a bakery, what drives you to continue adding new restaurants and growing your business?

First, I just feel super fortunate that, at 41 years old, I’ve been able to

really identify what exactly I want to do with my life. And second, I’m surrounded by the people that want to do this with me—an with people who are great at it. I’ve realized after 25 years of just doing nearly everything, mostly in restaurants, I have it narrowed down to two things and that’s all I’m doing. These two things for me are creating and developing.

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What do you like to create and develop the most?

And how do you do that?

I create food and beverage concepts and develop the leaders who run them. That’s it.

I’m not a believer of multitasking.

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body to do everything. Tasks like paying invoices, setting up employee schedules, data entry. So I brought this concept of doing the top two tasks to our whole company, [so it can run more efficiently.]

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What is it you most love about your job running restaurants?

I love to create. I write every recipe and every menu. I love designing the kitchen. I love designing the kitchen brigade and everything about creating a restaurant. But I’m not great at being a restaurant manager five days a week for the rest of my life. I also really love seeing other people become great leaders. I’ve always been passionate about development and leadership.

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whether it’s time management or restaurant management. And I get to do what I love to do.

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What has made you so successful, given the times we’re living in, coupled with the tumultuous nature of the restaurant and food service industry?

It’s the people, our amazing staff. The whole world had a really hard time between 2020-2021, but the way we went through it as a team made a difference. We had about 130 employees at the time and laid off 130 employees at the time. But we sat in it with them. We sat there for weeks helping 100 employees apply for

The Roost established Gafner’s success in the Longmont restaurant scene.

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unemployment. My wife and I also made Christmas gifts for all the

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employees in December 2020. We drove around to all our employees’ houses to deliver Christmas gifts.

When we came out of the pandemic and restaurants re-opened in 2021, we were so much stronger as a team.

And we had plenty of staff, despite other restaurants that struggled with staff. People always tell me we have such great staff.

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On your recent travels to Costa Rica, what was the tastiest food and drink? And did it inspire any new creations for the menu at Jefe’s?

My favorite food there is also my favorite here, ceviche and fresh fish, like Pacific red snapper and shrimp.

When you’re hot and on the beach, there’s just nothing better than good ceviche. Every time I go there,

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I definitely grew up working really hard on a farm, so transitioning into restaurants, it hasn’t really felt like hard work.

How is the bakery coming along?

We have two great pastry chefs and this big bakery. We’re baking tons of desserts and breads and making all the ice creams, like our fried ice cream. It’s what we serve in our restaurants.

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Out of all your restaurants, do you have a favorite?

No way. I love them all, they’re all so unique. Each restaurant is so

another favorite food is octopus.

We also drink Ron Centenario rum, shaken with a little bit of pineapple juice. When I return from traveling, I usually make some menu changes, so I’m going to start making ceviche mixto—which has octopus in it.

different. It just depends what I feel like that day. I love all our food, that said, my soul food is Mexican. I grew up three miles outside a farm town in the middle of California, an all-Hispanic town with taco trucks and Mexican food.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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BY ADAM GOLDSTEIN for LONGMONT MAGAZINE A pair of tragic deaths sparked El Comité de Longmont’s decadeslong push for justice, equality and civil rights.

In 1980, Longmont police officers shot and killed two Latino teens, and the violence sparked outrage across the local Hispanic community. Latino leaders organized protests, grassroots action and candlelight vigils; hundreds marched on El Comité de Longmont assists community with resources for a wide variety of need.

(Jonathan Castner/Longmont Magazine Longmont’s city hall, community leaders collected more than 1,000 within the local Latino community. they really feel like they’re undersignatures on petitions stood, listened to and respected.

For more than 40 years, El Comité that demanded police reform and Many of our clients say they don’t has steadily built up an array of improved community relations. feel that sense of respect at other services, programs and community It was a moment that echoed the agencies.” resources, all designed to serve a Civil Rights movement of the 1950s clientele that’s overlooked and unand 60s, and one that presaged the derserved far too often.

Under the guidance of Executive push for social justice that bloomed Director Donna Lovato, El Coacross the state, the country and mité has remained true to the core “We provide bilingual and bicultural the globe after the death of George mission of the organization that services to the Longmont commuFloyd in 2020. emerged in 1980, after the comnity. All of our case managers speak munity came together to demand Spanish and English; the majority of That push for social justice, reform better circumstances and improved our clients are monolingual Spanish and change ultimately gave birth to resources. speakers who have recently immiEl Comité de Longmont, an organigrated,” said Rylie Ezzell Nelson, zation that has since worked to build communication and understanding grant writer for El Comité. “Here, Currently, El Comité de Longmont’s 22 LONGMONT MAGAZINE

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menu of services includes educational opportunities like English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, citizenship processing, citizenship test preparation classes and family learning sessions. The nonprofit also strives to help their clients increase self-sufficiency, offering case management services, partnering with attorneys who provide pro bono or

All of these programs, resources and work are designed to benefit El Comité’s clients, many of whom rely on the agency to build bonds and ties in the community.

“All of our case managers put themselves in our clients’ shoes.

The people we serve really relate to that. There is a connection between

over the past two years. The COVID-19 pandemic posed plenty of challenges to El Comité de Longmont’s work and advocacy across the region. Like other public facilities and services, the agency’s physical headquarters had to shut down at the outset of the pandemic, a step that affected many clients who weren’t versed in remote communication or other technology.

Nevertheless, El Comité persisted and remained true to its mission, and incorporated some important lessons for its clients along the way.

“A lot of our clients don’t have access to technology, or don’t understand how to use all of it. Doing things virtually makes it more difficult,” Nelson said. “Moving forward, we want to offer learning sessions on technology to help our clients more easily connect.”

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low-cost consultations and helping clients through the process of renewing their Green Cards.

El Comité’s work also extends beyond their clientele and their headquarters on Kimbark Street in Longmont. The agency strives to forge deeper change across the entire northern Colorado community, with an advocacy arm for laws and initiatives that promote social justice. They also host local events designed to build bridges and create communication.

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them,” Nelson said. “It’s connection, respect and advocacy – those are our big values. When clients come in with issues with their employer or the police department or any agency, we’ll reach out to them and find out what’s going on and advocate to try to get the issue resolved.”

That work has hardly been simple

The pandemic also waylaid the agency’s annual fundraiser, but that critical event is coming back this year.

“The Ties That Bind Us,” a fundraising dinner slated for Aug. 20, will mark an important milestone in El Comité’s return to normal.

“It’s going to be our first fundraising event since 2019,” Nelson said. “We are a Latina-led agency, and it’s really great that we’re able to do these community events again.”

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CAN’D AID’S

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

People-Powered Approach Grows a Nationwide Movement

The national nonprofit empowers local volunteers to become catalysts for change in their communities Longmont— Can’d Aid, the people-powered nonprofit with a national footprint, is creating a movement that rallies people from all walks of life to become catalysts for change in their communities. At the core of Can’d Aid’s mission is a sense of community and a genuine belief that everyone has the ability to give back and do good. Since its inception in 2013, the organization has built meaningful relationships with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, volunteers and corporate partners to drive real change.

Through a unique and integrated approach that incorporates sustainability, disaster relief, physical health and mental wellness, Can’d Aid’s programs provide critical resources to communities in need and are July / August 2022

SunSquabi helps Can’d Aid promote music education. (Courtesy Can’d Aid)

creating transformational impacts across the country.

While those impacts are tangible, you can see them throughout communities in murals, on kids biking with Can’d Aid logos on their helmets, and in parks where volunteers help clean up outdoor spaces, the movement that Can’d Aid is building is more abstract. The movement, and the feeling of doing good that Can’d Aid makes accessible to volunteers nationwide, is woven into the hearts of communities.

Paying It Forward One of Can’d Aid’s core programs is disaster relief, where the nonprofit works to deliver emergency drinking water to communities in need.

In 2016, at the height of the water crisis in Flint, Mich., Can’d Aid delivered 200,000 cans of drinking water to the community.

Five years later in 2021, a Flint resident who had received and relied upon Can’d Aid’s clean drinking water for several months became a part of the movement again, when they volunteered with their emLONGMONT MAGAZINE 25

“Can’d Aid works to empower people to make change where they need it most,” said Diana Ralston, executive director of Can’d Aid. “We are inspiring more and more people to become catalysts for change, and this inclusive park project is one example where we’re seeing the movement encourage people to take action and build inclusivity and wellness into their community.”

Empowering the Next Generation of Musicians

Can’d Aid in Austin, TX. (Courtesy Can’d Aid)

ployer Journeys to build skateboards for children in need through Can’d Aid’s Treads + Trails program. This pay it forward moment reinforced the power of what a single act of kindness can do, and how easily the ripple effect of goodness grows.

“Working with Can’d Aid on building skateboards was a full circle, surreal experience for me,” said Shelby Coleman, Journeys employee and Can’d Aid volunteer. “Can’d Aid donated water to my city when we were in dire need during the beginning of the water crisis and it felt so good in my soul to help them out by working on boards for kids.”

Inspiring an Inclusive Park

In 2021, Can’d Aid partnered with a Colorado-based company to provide volunteer opportunities for employees. As the company worked with Can’d Aid to build and distribute bicycles and skateboards for youth in the area, one employee was determined to continue the mission to provide healthy outlets for all children.

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That employee was Lauren Bowling.

Lauren and her husband Richard are the parents of six -year-old Braxton and five-year-old twins Mack and Miles. Miles has cerebral palsy and is dependent on a wheelchair for his mobility. Lauren’s family does not have access to an accessible playground in her community, and she had a dream to build one that would provide inclusive opportunities for all children in the area.

Once Lauren was introduced to Can’d Aid’s mission to provide underserved youth with the tools they need to lead healthy and active lives during the work-sponsored volunteer project, she became a part of the movement. Lauren brought her idea to build an accessible park to the Can’d Aid team, and the nonprofit is now working to make this park a reality. The Berthoud Adaptive Park Project is well underway with the goal to build a fully inclusive park that will provide access to healthy play for all children in the area.

In communities nationwide, Can’d Aid’s programs also provide an opportunity for people to share their love of the arts and to foster creativity and joy. The nonprofit creates community murals, where neighbors volunteer to help paint and create on a local wall. These murals not only allow individuals to tap into their inner artist, but also act as meeting places for neighbors to connect and learn more about one another.

Through its Music + Arts program, Can’d Aid also facilitates instrument donations to support music programs in underserved school districts. On the day of the donations, Can’d Aid works with awardwinning professional musicians, like the Steep Canyon Rangers, to provide inspiring live performances for students. Artists stop in classrooms across the US while on tour – sharing their experiences as professional musicians, providing hands-on musical interaction and often introducing students to new genres of music like bluegrass, funk and Americana.

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for America’s youth continues to play an important role in combating skyrocketing rates of mental illness, anxiety and depression.

“It’s really beautiful to see the pure joy of kids. They are clapping and cheering about getting to play their new instruments with us. It’s what music is all about,” said Josh Fairman, who plays bass and synth for the electrofunk band SunSquabi.

After years of partnership with Can’d Aid’s Music + Arts program as TUNES Ambassadors, Josh and the band joined Can’d Aid in Colorado this spring for a donation of instruments in their hometown.

“I was so excited to work with Can’d Aid to give the students in Longmont, Colo., new instruments. It

Can’d Aid works to empower people to make change where they need it most.

— Diana Ralston,

executive director, Can’d Aid

was really meaningful to give back to a school in my hometown where I was also introduced to a love for music,” said Kevin Donohue, guitarist and keyboardist for SunSquabi.

The Can’d Aid Movement With help of Can’d Aid volunteers nationwide, more than 2 million

cans of water have been distributed, over 9,600 skateboards and bikes and 4,000 art kits have been built for underserved youth, more than 3,000 instruments have been donated and the equivalent of 73 million aluminum cans have been recycled.

“It turns out that doing good also feels good, and people are excited to share that feeling,” says Ralston.

“That’s what keeps our volunteers and partners coming back to Can’d Aid. Whether they were introduced to us at work, were the beneficiaries of one of our programs, or from a friend that is a part of the movement already, we’re seeing that people are looking for ways to be part of something larger than themselves and are continuing our mission in ways that are most meaningful to them.”

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DINING GUIDE

A guide to the area’s favorite restaurants, their menus and what you should know before you go.

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BASKIN ROBBINS Baskin Robbins Baskin Robbins is located at 1844 Hover St. and moved to this location in 2018 from 17th and Pace St. The new location provides a higher visibility to traffic on Hover as well as providing customers with a Drive Thru.

Tell us about the inspiration behind your menu and what’s special about it?

Baskin Robbins has been around since 1945 and is the largest ice cream chain in the world with over 7,500 locations. We offer 40 flavors of ice cream at our Longmont location in addition to custom made cakes and novelties.

Describe your most popular dish.

Since our Longmont location has a drive thru, milkshakes are probably the most popular item sold.

What’s new to your summer menu?

We are offering new creature creations this summer in addition to our Mangonada and ice tea freeze drinks. We also have three new flavors for summer (beach day, blackberry hibiscus and triple mango).

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Do you have vegetarian/ vegan menu options?

We do have some vegan/non dairy options: non-dairy chocolate chip cookie dough, raspberry sorbet, daiquiri ice.

Kid-friendly options?

Since we are a brand built around families, we have many options for kiddos: chocolate chip cookie dough, wild-n-reckless sherbet, cotton candy, pink bubblegum, Oreo, beach day, mom’s making cookies and rainbow sherbet, just to name a few.

Do you offer outdoor dining?

Since we are a grab and go item, we do offer some outdoor benches for our guests in addition to our large lobby that has several soft seating areas as well as a fireplace.

Baskin Robbin 1844 Hover St., Longmont (303) 774-0310 baskinrobbins.com HOURS: Standard hours are 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily, however, during the summer (May – August) we are open from 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sunday - Thursday and 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

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ICE CREAM

SUNDAES

CUP, SUGAR CONE OR CAKE CONE KIDS $3.39 l SINGLE $3.99 DOUBLE $5.69 l TRIPLE $7.19

1 SCOOP $4.79 l 2 SCOOP $5.79 3 SCOOP $7.49

CUPS & CONES

FRESH BAKED WAFFLE CONES CONE/BOWL $1.29 CHOC DIPPED $1.79 FANCY $1.99

FRESH PACKED ICE CREAM PINT $7.19 QUART $9.69

CLASSIC SUNDAES

TOPPINGS HOT FUDGE, CARMEL, MARSHMALLO, STRAWBERRY, PINEAPPLE, CHOCOLATE SYRUP, REESES’S PEANUT BUTTER SAUCE WET TOPPINGS $1.09 CANDY AND OTHER $1.09

PREMIUM SUNDAYS

BEVERAGES

BANANA ROYALE $6.99 WARM BROWNIE $6.99 BANANA SPLIT $8.29

MILKSHAKES

LAYERED SUNDAES

CAPPUCCINO BLAST®

OREO® COOKIE $7.29 REESES® PEANUT BUTTER CUP $7.29 SNICKERS® $7.29 CHOC CHIP COOKIE DOUGH $7.29

SM $6.19 l MED $7.19 l LG $8.19

ORIGINAL, CARMEL, MOCHA, TURTLE, OREO® N COOKIES SM $5.89 l MED $6.89 l LG $7.89 ADD A BOOST $1.09

SMOOTHIES

TROPICAL BANANA, STRAWBERRY BANANA MANGO BANANA SM $5.89 l MED $6.89 l LG $7.89

DAILY SPECIALS MONDAY Free Waffle Cone Upgrade

With double or triple scoop purchase

TUESDAY Family Night 5pm-10pm $2.00 Regular Scoop WEDNESDAY Buy a 2 scoop Sunday Get one Free!

THURSDAY $1.00 OFF any reg. or lg. frozen beverage FRIDAY $5.99 Banana Split SATURDAY $2.99 sm. Cappuccino Blast SUNDAY 2 pre-packed quarts $10.99

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BLUE AGAVE Blue Agave

BLUE AGAVE is a small family owned business, first opened as Hacienda Jalisco in 2018, and later changed to Blue Agave.

They offer fine dining for the whole family, and excellent dishes for everyone to enjoy, where guests can truly enjoy their time and food. There is something for everyone, served with great and professional service.

Tell us about the inspiration behind your menu and what’s special about it?

Our menu offers something for everyone. We have family dishes and food you will find in other Mexican restaurants, such as enchiladas, burritos, tacos etc. Our menu is special because we find a way to make things unique to us. We offer classic plates from Guadalajara. Some being our Birria, Torta Ahogada and Tacos de Carne Asada.

Describe your most popular dish.

Our most popular dish is the Pierna De Cordero. It’s a savory lamb shank cooked in a slightly spicy sauce, sliced

red onion, tomatoes and spices. Served with fresh onion, cilantro and fresh lime.

One of our most popular drinks is our Jalisco Perfect Margarita. It’s a margarita made with Orange Curacao, triple sec, fresh-squeezed lime juice and Lunazul.

What’s new to your summer menu?

We offer our Mazatlan salad. It is a fresh summery food. It’s a salad topped with Tilapia or shrimp.

Do you have vegetarian/ vegan menu options?

We do not have vegetarian or vegan dishes.

Kid-friendly options?

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dog, enchilada, grilled cheese, hamburger, quesadilla and taco.

Do you offer outdoor dining?

We do not have outdoor seating at the moment.

Blue B Bl l0 Kue u Agave 203lu en Pe ratt BA lvd.,g Loa ngmv ont (303)776.1747 blueagaverestaurant.net Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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DINNER AperitivosAppetizers NACHOS DELUXE Our delicious nachos topped with refried beans, cheese, tomato, green onion, sour cream and guacamole. 8.84 Your choice of chicken or ground beef. Add 2.08 Your choice of steak or shrimp. Add 4.16

QUESADILLA Flour tortillas filled with monterrey jack, cheddar cheese. Topped with tomato, green onion, sour cream and guacamole. 9.88 Your choice of shredded chicken or ground beef. Add 2.08 Your choice of carne asada, shrimp, chicken or steak fajitas.

Add 4.16

TAQUITOS MEXICANOS Three crispy corn tortillas filled with your choice of shredded chicken or shredded beef. Served with lettuce, pico de gallo, queso fresco, sour cream and guacamole. 9.88

CAMARONES TAPATIOS Large shrimp wrapped in bacon and deep-fried. Served with lettuce, tomato, avocado and tartar sauce. 14.04

QUESO DIP Made with red and green bell peppers, jalapeño, green onion and melted American cheese. 6.24

GUACAMOLE SALAD Ripe avocado mixed with tomato, onion, jalapeño and cilantro.

Served in a crispy flour tortilla bowl. 9.36

QUESO FUNDIDO Sautéed chorizo (Mexican-style pork sausage), tomato and onion, topped with a generous layer of melted monterrey jack cheese. Served with tortillas. 9.36

FavoritosFavorites

The Favorito dishes are served with rice, beans and tortillas upon request, unless otherwise indicated.

SOPES Traditional handmade corn tortillas, small but thick in size and deep-fried. Filled with your choice of shredded chicken, shredded beef, ground beef, or pork.Topped with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and queso fresco. (This dish is not served with additional tortillas.) For two $13.52, For three $16.12

Pierna De Cordero

CHIMICHANGA

A Chef Special, savory oven-braised lamb shank cooked in a slightly spicey sauce, sliced red onion, tomatoes and spices.

Served with fresh onion, cilantro and fresh lime. 20.28

A flour tortilla folded with your choice of shredded chicken, shredded beef, ground beef or pork, and deep-fried until golden brown.Topped with sour cream, guacamole and ranchero sauce. Served with Mexican-style coleslaw. (This dish is not served with additional tortillas.) 13.52

BLUE AGAVE PLATTER*

MEXICAN HAMBURGER*

Grilled skirt steak, grilled chicken and our savory Camarones Costeños made of large shrimp wrapped with bacon and deep-fried. Served with lettuce and tomato. 22.36

A hamburger served in a flour tortilla with refried beans, folded and topped with green chile and shredded monterrey jack cheese. Served with rice and lettuce. 14.02

TORTA

FLAUTAS

A traditional Mexican Sandwich. A white warm bun with a spread of butter, filled with refried beans, mayonnaise, avocados, lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeños and your Choice of al pastor, grilled chicken, grilled steak or carnitas. Served with french fries. (This dish is not served with additional tortillas.) 12.48

Rolled corn tortillas filled with your choice of shredded chicken or shredded beef, and deep-fried atop a bed of lettuce. Served with tomato, sour cream, guacamole and ranchero sauce. (This dish is not served with additional tortillas.) For two $11.44, For three $14.04

PIERNA DE CORDERO

All Dishes: Add Green Chile 1.56

Add Cheese 1.04

Add Sour Cream and Guacamole 2.34

*These menu items are cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked eggs and meats may increase your risk of food borne illness.

Please direct any food allergy concerns to your server prior to placing your order.

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GOODFELLA’S DINER Goodfella’s Diner Goodfella’s Diner is a family-owned favorite among locals, serving the community since 2013. They offer breakfast, lunch and dinner menus and serve their delicious breakfast dishes all day!

Tell us about the inspiration behind your menu and what’s special about it?

Our menu has a great selection.

We offer diner-inspired classics like chicken fried steak, meatloaf and liver and onions, but also have Italian or Mexican options, as well as burgers and salads.

Describe your most popular dish.

Breakfast favorites would be the German pancakes and the breakfast burrito. The Jefe Burger is popular at lunch and dinner: made with USDA Angus beef patty, topped with bacon, swiss cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato and onion on Parmesan encrusted sourdough.

Chicken fried steak and chicken parmesan are also very popular options.

What’s new to your summer menu?

We always offer lighter menu options and 34 LONGMONT MAGAZINE

refreshing salads, perfect for summer.

Do you have vegetarian/ vegan menu options?

We offer many different salads, Impossible burgers as well as gluten-free pancakes, waffles and burger buns.

Kid-friendly options?

We have a separate kids menu.

Do you offer outdoor dining?

Yes. We have a patio with music, misters to keep you cool during the day and cozy lighting for evenings.

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or visit eatatgoodfellas.com .

Goodfella’s G f 623 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont Diner i0n (303)D 485-7 00 EatatGoodfellas.com Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 7 a.m. -8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 7 a.m - 9 p.m.

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GOOD FOOD and GOOD PORTIONS at GREAT PRICES Fella’s Favorite Menu Items

For full menu visit: www.eatatgoodfellas.com Starters FRIED PICKLES

A basket of battered dill pickle chips fried, served with ranch dressing $8.00

Soups and Salads THE CHEF

Cakes, Waffles and More GERMAN PANCAKE

$11.50 Add blueberries, strawberries or peaches $2.50

Italian Favorites CHICKEN PARMESAN

Surf and Turf SALMON STEAK Grilled salmon steak with zesty orange glaze. $14.00

OVEN ROASTED PRIME RIB

10 oz of prime rib, served with horseradish and au jus $18.00

A melody of crisp greens, ham, turkey, Tender parmesan breaded chicken Burgers and Sandwiches cheese, egg, cucumber, carrot, onion breast, served over spaghetti noodles and marinara sauce $13.50 and tomato $12.00 JEFE BURGER A local favorite, topped with MANDARIN WALNUT CHICKEN LASAGNA bacon, avocado and Swiss cheese, Tender strips of grilled chicken, served on our garlic parmesan mandarin orange and walnuts served Hearty blend of meat and cheeses. crusted sour dough bread $13.00 on a bed of crisp greens, topped with Served in layers of ribbon pasta and tomato and provolone cheese $13.50 marinara sauce. $13.00 FELLA’S HOUSE BURGER Topped with h oney cured bacon, Burritos & Benedicts sautéed mushrooms and cheddar cheese, served on a grilled knotted THE ULTIMATE BURRITO brioche bun $12.00 Eggs, your choice of bacon, chorizo, ham or sausage, hash browns and cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla, smothered with pork green chili and sausage gravy $12.00 Substitute Steak $1.50

Breakfast Served All Day!

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THEThe ROOST Roost

The Roost is committed to a local and sustainable menu. Purchasing from local ranchers and producers is not only good for the variety of their menu, but also for the local economy.

Tell us about the inspiration behind the menu and what’s special about it?

The menu is inspired by a Farmto-Fork mentality. That decision is far from just a trend. Born and raised on a farm, owner Sean Gafner understands the relationship of the farm to the community.

The menu showcases local meats, produce and dairy in unique ways that make the individual elements, come together and shine.

Describe your most popular dish.

Favorite dishes are as varied as the individuals who enjoy them. Guests are encouraged to come find their own dish to love.

Short rib tacos, the smoked quinoa bowl, shrimp and bacon mac and cheese, and even the classic burger (make it vegan with an “Impossible” or falafel patty!) all hold their own. Try a different craft cocktail and or decadent dessert each time for a winning combination.

What’s new to your summer menu?

Every summer we replace a lot of our produce with local, seasonal items.

We also replace some heavier winter dishes with lighter, more refreshing dishes like our grilled avocado appetizer, our grilled 60 South salmon with red curry sauce, arroz on polio and many others.

Do you have vegetarian/ vegan menu options?

Absolutely. Part of having a locally sourced menu is providing the freshest in produce. Dietary options for vegetarians, vegans and even those who prefer to eat gluten-free are noted on the menu. Waitstaff are always happy to help customize a dish as well.

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Kid-friendly options?

The owners of the roost have a lot of kids of their own, so creating a scratch-made, healthy kids menu has always been a priority.

Do you offer outdoor dining?

The Roost is known for its extraordinary rooftop dining. Guests can enjoy the view of downtown Longmont from on high.

The T he R Roost 526 Main St., Longmont (303) 827-3380 theroostlongmont.com

HOURS: Sunday - Thursday, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

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MENU SIGNATURE FRIES & TOTS

SUB SWEET POTATO FRIES FOR $1

SHORT RIB POUTINE SHREDDED BEEF SHORT RIB IN A RICH DEMI, CHEESE CURDS & SCALLIONS

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CHIPOTLE QUESO DIP – GF WHITE MEXICAN CHEESES, CHIPOTLES, BACON AND PICO DE GALLO AHI POKÉ NACHOS WILD HAWAIIAN TUNA IN ZESTY POKÉ MARINADE, WONTON CHIPS, SRIRACHA AIOLI, CILANTRO, BASIL, SCALLIONS AND JALAPEÑOS

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KATSU CURRY – GF/V JAPANESE CURRY SEASONING, PONZU SAUCE, CILANTRO & SCALLION

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GARLIC-PARM STYLE – GF FRESH GARLIC, SHAVED PARM, CHIVES & ROOSTER SAUCE

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BUFFALO Blue – GF FRANK’S BUFFALO WING SAUCE, STILTON BLUE CHEESE & CHIVES

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MUSHROOM DEMI HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN GOAT CHEESE, ROASTED MUSHROOMS, RICH DEMI & SCALLIONS

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RED BIRD WINGS – GF 13 RED BIRD FARMS CHICKEN WINGS FRIED IN SEASONED CORN FLOUR. BUFFALO BLEU | BBQ | THAI | DRY RUB

BACON & QUESO – GF CHIPOTLE-WHITE CHEDDAR QUESO, BACON & PICO DE GALLO

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HAND HELDS

SALADS & SOUPS

PLEASE LET YOUR SERVER KNOW IF YOU’D LIKE TO ADD SOME PROTEIN TO YOUR SALAD!

HOUSE SALAD WITH CHEDDAR, TOMATOES & CROUTONS

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CAESER SALAD WITH PARMESAN & CROUTONS

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TOSSED COBB – GF BACON, AVOCADO, STILTON BLUE CHEESE, GRAPE TOMATO, BOILED EGG, CUCUMBER & CHOPPED ROMAINE ALL TOSSED IN RANCH DRESSING

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POWER SALAD – GF ROASTED RED AND GOLD BEETS, CARROTS AND PARSNIPS, SLICED FIG, HAYSTACK MTN. GOAT CHEESE, ORGANIC RED QUINOA & GREENS TOSSED IN BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE, GARNISHED WITH HOUSE DUKKAH

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PABLANO SALAD 14 GRILLED COTIJA, PICO DE GALLO, CHARRED POBLANOS, CORN TORTILLA STRIPS & ROMAINE LETTUCE TOSSED IN CHIPOTLE RANCH DRESSING TOMATO BASIL SOUP – GF/V ROASTED TOMATO, GARLIC, BASIL & COCONUT MILK

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SCALLOP CHOWDER BAY SCALLOPS, AROMATIC VEGETABLES AND CREAM WITH CROUTONS & CHIVES

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STARTERS HUMMUS BOWL 13 OLIVE OIL HUMMUS SERVED WITH WARM NAAN BREAD AND CHOICE OF CHICKEN SHAWARMA OR VEGAN FALAFEL SMASHED FINGERLINGS – GF 11 CRISP FINGERLING POTATOES WITH HOUSE “RANCH” SEASONING, CHARRED POBLANO PUREE, CILANTRO-LIME CREMA, PICO DE GALLO & COTIJA BLISTERED SHISHITOS – GF/V “THE GAMBLE PEPPER”TOSSED IN SALT AND LIME

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FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS – GF/V WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE & HOUSE DUKKAH

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BANGIN’ CAULIFLOWER – GF 9 CRISPY CAULIFLOWER TOSSED IN BANGIN’ SAUCE WITH SCALLION POLENTA BITES – GF 9 CRISPY PARMESAN POLENTA, HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN GOAT CHEESE, SMOKED TOMATO PUREE AND BALSAMIC REDUCTION ROASTED BURRATA – GF 13 FIG & CARAMELIZED ONION COMPOTE, CANDIED PECANS, GOOEY BURRATA MOZZARELLA AND GRILLED FOCACCIA BEEF TOTCHOS – GF SEASONED TOTS PILED HIGH WITH CHIPOTLE QUESO, GROUND BEEF, GUACAMOLE, PICO DE GALLO & CHIPOTLE AIOLI

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ROASTED ROOTS – GF 11 RED AND GOLD BEETS, PARSNIPS AND CARROTS, ROASTED WITH ALMONDS, GOAT CHEESE & CHARRED POBLANO PUREE

LETTUCE WRAPS – GF 13 LIVING LETTUCE, SPICED CASHEWS, SPICY THAI VINAIGRETTE, CRISPY RICE NOODLES AND FRESH HERBS. BRAISED PORK | ROASTED SQUASH | GRILLED CHICKEN

ALL OF OUR DELICIOUS BREAD IS BAKED DAILY

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THAI PORK TACOS 14 TWO FLOUR TORTILLAS FILLED WITH GINGER-CHILI BRAISED PORK SHOULDER, CILANTRO, BASIL, MINT, FRESH CABBAGE AND GINGERLIME CREMA SHORT RIB TACOS – GF 15 FOUR CORN TORTILLAS FILLED WITH BEEF SHORT RIB BRAISED IN SPICY CHILES, CORIANDER AND CUMIN, PICO DE GALLO, COTIJA, CILANTRO-LIME CREMA AND FRESH CABBAGE. TRY THESE WITH MUSHROOMS INSTEAD OF BEEF! ASADA BURRITO CHOICE OF GRILLED STEAK OR CHICKEN, MELTED PEPPER JACK CHEESE, CRISPY TOTS, FRESH GUACAMOLE, PICO DE GALLO, SHREDDED CABBAGE AND CHIPOTLE AIOLI IN A LARGE FLOUR TORTILLA. TRY WITH BANGIN’ CAULIFLOWER!

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THE ROOST BURGER 15 GRASS-FED BEEF PATTY OR “IMPOSSIBLE”VEGAN PATTY, APPLE WOOD SMOKED BACON, MELTED WHITE CHEDDAR, CRISPY ONION STRINGS, HOUSE PICKLES, GARLIC AIOLI AND BBQ SAUCE ON A POTATO BUN KIMCHI BURGER 15 GRASS-FED BEEF PATTY OR “IMPOSSIBLE”VEGAN PATTY WITH BULGOGI GLAZE, KIMCHI, BLISTERED SHISHITOS & GINGER AIOLI ON A GRILLED MARKETPLACE BAKERY POTATO BUN 15 VEGAN FALAFAL BURGER – V GOLDEN FALAFEL PATTY, GARLIC HUMMUS SPREAD, PEPPER JAM, LETTUCE, TOMATO & RED ONION ON A GRILLED POTATO ROLL CALIFORNIA BURGER 15 GRASS-FED BEEF PATTY OR “IMPOSSIBLE”VEGAN PATTY, ROASTED GREEN CHILE, MELTED PEPPER JACK, GUACAMOLE, RED ONION & LETTUCE WITH CHIPOTLE AIOLI ON A POTATO BUN MOJO PORK CUBAN 15 ANCHO CHILE AND ORANGE BRAISED PORK SHOULDER, BLACK FOREST HAM, MELTED WHITE CHEDDAR, HOUSE PICKLES, GARLIC AIOLI AND YELLOW MUSTARD ON CRUNCHY TALERA BREAD GRILLED AHI TORTA 16 GRILL-SEARED RARE TUNA, GUACAMOLE, ROASTED GREEN CHILE, PICO DE GALLO, CHIPOTLE AIOLI AND FRESH CABBAGE WITH CILANTRO CREMA ON TALERA BREAD CHICKEN STRIPS 13 CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS FRIED IN SEASONED FLOUR SERVED WITH ROOSTER FRIES OR TOTS AND YOUR CHOICE OF DIPPING SAUCES HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH 15 RED BIRD CHICKEN BREAST POUNDED AS BIG AS YOUR FACE, PANKO BREADED AND FRIED WITH BUFFALO-STYLE HOT SAUCE, CHIPOTLE QUESO, HOUSE PICKLES & SRIRIACHA AIOLI ON A GRILLED MARKETPLACE BAKERY POTATO BUN

ADD SOME PROTEIN! GRILLED CHICKEN + 3 | STEAK +6 MUSHROOMS +2 | BRAISED BEEF +4 | 60 SOUTH SALMON +8 AHI SASHIMI +7 | SHRIMP +5

BURRITO BOWL – GF 13 GUACAMOLE, PICO DE GALLO, WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE, SHREDDED CABBAGE, BLACK BEANS, TORTILLA STRIPS, STEAMED RICE & CHIPOTLE-LIME AIOLI SMOKED QUINOA BOWL – GF ORGANIC RED QUINOA SAUTÉED WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH, SPINACH AND SMOKED TOMATO PUREE, GARNISHED WITH HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN GOAT CHEESE

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POKÉ RICE BOWL – GF/V STEAMED JASMINE RICE, ROASTED MUSHROOMS, CARROTS, SWEET PEPPERS, BASIL, CILANTRO, CASHEWS, KIMCHI & PONZU SAUCE

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BUCKNER PORK STEAK – GF 15 GRILL-BRAISED 10 OZ PORK SHOULDER STEAK WITH PEPPER JAM, DUKKAH-CUCUMBER SALAD, SESAME RICE & GINGER SAUCE

RIGHT UP THE STREET BY “THE BREAD LADIES” AT MARKETPLACE BAKERY. ALL HAND HELDS SERVED WITH SOUP, SALADS, FRIES OR TOTSTOTS; ALL OTHER SIDE OPTIONS ARE AN ADDITIONAL $2 SHORT RIB SANDWICH RICH BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB, DEMI-GLAZED ROASTED MUSHROOMS, MELTED WHITE CHEDDAR, MIXED LETTUCES AND GARLIC AIOLI ON A GRILLED POTATO ROLL

ENTREES

HAITIAN CHICKEN – GF SMOKED CHICKEN LEG SIMMERING IN AN IRON SKILLET OF CARIBBEAN BLACK BEAN SAUCE, TOMATO-CUCUMBER SALAD, WHITE RICE & CILANTRO

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STEAK FRITES – GF 16 A ROOST FAVORITE OF MARINATED BISTRO FILET GRILLED AND SLICED OVER A PILE OF GARLIC-PARM FRIES WITH CANDIED BACON AND BROWN BUTTER SAUCE 60 SOUTH SALMON – GF 23 GRILLED SALMON FROM THE “NEW” SOUTHERN OCEAN, CHARRED POBLANO PUREE, CRISPY PARMESAN-THYME POLENTA & BRUSSEL’S SPROUTS SHRIMP AND BACON MAC 15 SAUTÉED SHRIMP, APPLE WOOD SMOKED BACON AND MACARONI SHELLS SIMMERED IN CHIPOTLE-WHITE CHEDDAR SAUCE TOPPED WITH GARLIC BREAD CRUMBS G = Gluten Free | V = Vegan Consuming undercooked meat may increase the chance of food borne illness…but its delicious!

DESSERT

PASTRY CHEF, SHELLEY KATZ. ALL ICE CREAM IS MADE IN HOUSE OF CREAM, EGGS, SUGAR…THAT’S IT!

THE BROWNIE SUNDAY 8 IT’S GLUTEN FREE! FRESHLY BAKED GLUTEN FREE BROWNIE, SHELLEY’S DELICIOUS VANILLA BEAN ICE CREAM, CHOCOLATE SAUCE, CARAMEL SAUCE, RASPBERRY CHAMBORD SAUCE, WHIPPED CREAM & CARAMELIZED ALMOND. VEGAN PANNA COTTA IT’S GLUTEN FREE! HALF VANILLA-BOURBON, HALF CHOCOLATE, PORT-BRAISED CHERRIES, TOASTED COCONUT, AGAVE-PISTACHIO BRITTLE FALLEN CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ CAKE IT’S GLUTEN FREE! BLOOD ORANGE MOUSSE, SHAVED MILK CHOCOLATE, GRAND MARNIER CRANBERRIES

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PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE IT’S GLUTEN FREE! RICH SPICED PUMPKIN, HONEYCOMB BRITTLE, GINGER-PEAR COMPOTE

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APPLE SPICE CAKE APPLE-DATE COMPOTE, CINNAMON STREUSEL, ALMOND BRITTLE, APPLE CIDER CARAMEL, BROWN SUGAR ICE-CREAM

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CRANBERRY & PEAR TART CRUMBLE TOPPING, CANDIED GINGER, CRANBERRY REDUCTION, VANILLA BEAN ICE-CREAM

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WARM CARROT CAKE VANILLA BEAN ICE CREAM, CARAMEL SAUCE & CANDIED PECANS

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LONGMONT LongmontDAIRY Dairy

Longmont Dairy delivers fresh milk and products to homes throughout the Front Range area.

Tell us about the inspiration behind your product and what’s special about it?

In addition to milk, we offer additional, locally sourced products families want every day.

We believe in delivering Great Taste and Wholesome Products to our customers.

Home delivery is convenient, saving gas and trips to the store.

Our milk comes fresh from our cows. Our cows receive the best care and quality feed, with no supplemental rBST growth hormones.

We bottle the milk at our own local dairy to control the quality of the entire process, and deliver the best in nutrition to our customers.

The fresher the milk, the better the taste, and that means families love our milk. Our customers say that milk in glass bottles tastes like oldfashioned milk. And, because we pick up the empty bottles, right from your doorstep, and recycle them for new deliveries, you’ll never have to throw away empty containers again.

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Describe your most popular item.

Chocolate and white milk—classics are always a favorite.

What’s new for summer menu?

We will be carrying peaches as they come into season.

Do you have vegetarian/ vegan menu options?

Milk is naturally vegetarian and gluten-free. We also offer juices, tea and lemonade and other products.

Kid-friendly options?

We have contests for kids. In the spring they write poetry about cows and farms, and in the summer they design our annual Christmas Eggnog bottle.

Longmont g Hours: MondaD y-Thu Dairy arsdiary: 8ya.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Online ordering cut-off, for next day delivery, will end at 5 p.m.

Sunday through Thursday.

Visit longmontdairy.com to sign up for service, and to receive the latest information on products, recipes, and events.

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TA ASTE OUR MILK FOR FREE

Call today to try a free bottle of milk.

(303)) 776-8 8466

Or go online to sign up. www.LongmontDairy.com

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JEFESJefes

Jefes is a vibrant, modern taqueria and tequila bar located in the heart of Longmont. Locally and sustainably sourced whenever possible, they present traditional Mexican favorites with a unique, yet accessible, twist.

Describe your most popular dish.

Jefes is all about the tacos, from traditional options like carne asada & birria, to more modern offerings like seared ahi or squashacado. Chips & Queso is also a must on every table!

Tell us about the inspiration behind your menu and what’s special about it?

Handcrafted margs are also at the top of the favorites list with the locals. All margs are made with 100% blue agave tequila and fresh squeezed lime juice..

Jefes was born out of a deep love for authentic Mexican food as well as a passion for fresh, local, sustainable ingredients prepared in a unique way.

What’s new to your summer menu?

The menu boasts great seafood like wild Hawaiian yellowfin tuna, Dungeness crab, wild Pacific snapper and bay shrimp as well as locallysourced beef and pork.

Every Summer Jefes makes delicious Ceviche with Pacific Snapper, shrimp & avocado served with their famous thick-cut tortilla chips. Another fresh addition this Summer is a Mexican style Coctel with shrimp & crab.

Jefes’ bar also offers up 100 amazing tequila and mezcals. Customers can order a flight or try them in one of their original signature cocktails. Jefes also has 16 draft beer lines pouring incredible local beers as well as imported Mexican favorites.

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Do you have vegetarian/ vegan menu options?

Jefes’ vegetarian/vegan choices are popular even with those who don’t strictly adhere to a plant-based diet.

With options like Squashacado and Bangin’ Cauliflower, it’s no surprise.

You can even order your tacos in a lettuce wrap and forgo the tortilla entirely.

Kid-friendly options?

Aren’t tacos always kid friendly?

Do you offer outdoor dining?

Yes. Outdoor seating is available through the spring and summer.

Jefes J Je efe ef fes es

246 Main Street, Longmont (303) 827-3790 jefeslongmont.com HOURS: Sunday - Thursday, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

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MENU FOOD

STARTERS YOUR FAVORITE NACHOS! GF

Jefes chips, queso blanco, refried beans, melted jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, crema & house-pickled jalapeños – regular 9 • large 13 add any meat $4 add any seafood $6

CARNE ASADA FRIES

MEXICAN PIZZA

14” fried flour tortilla topped with ancho chile sauce, refried beans, queso blanco, choice of meat, white onion & fresh cilantro • 15

CHIPS & GUAC

GF V

avocados, sweet white onion, cilantro & lime crushed daily • 9

GF

crispy hand-cut fries smothered in choice of sauce, choice of meat, guacamole, pico de gallo & crema – regular 11 • large 15

CHIPS & SALSA

BACON WRAPPED JALAPEÑOS

CHIPS & QUESO GF

GF

a Jefes MUST! 5 roasted jalapeños stuffed with rich & smoky cheeses, wrapped in 5 strips of crisp bacon • 9

TEQUEÑOS RELLENOS

5 crispy flour tortillas rolled with pepper Jack cheese & roasted hatch green chiles over lettuce with cilantro-lime crema • 11

melted Mexican cheeses with roasted chiles & garnished with Buckner Family chorizo, cotija & fresh cilantro • 9

CHIP & DIP QUATRO GF

queso with chorizo, guacamole, salsa fresca & refried beans with our fresh made chips • 11

CHIPOTLE QUESADILLA

ESCABECHE GF V

choice of meat & Jack cheese grilled in a large flour tortilla, with chipotle crema, guacamole & pico de gallo • 12 try it with seafood $2

house-pickled jicama, carrot, jalapeño & onion • 5

TEMPURA AVOCADOS GF

5 fresh avocado wedges in crispy rice flour tempura, spiced tortillas strips, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo & cotija • 11

ENCHILADAS

GF V

fresh made, thick cut tortilla chips & our family’s 40 year old salsa recipe • 4

ASK ABOUT OUR SOPA DEL DIA! GRANDE SALAD GF

GF

three enchiladas loaded with choice of any meat or seafood smothered in choice of sauce, melted cheese, Mexican crema and cilantro served with Jefes rice and choice of beans • 15

fresh avocado, roasted corn, black beans, toasted pepitas, Jack cheese, pico de gallo, tortilla strips & romaine lettuce tossed in smoked jalapeño ranch dressing • 14

TACOS your choice of soft corn, fried corn, or flour tortilla, lettuce wrap or make it JEFES STYLE for $1

PORK CARNITAS

GF

rich braised pork shoulder, roasted tomatillo salsa, crispy chicharrones & fresh cilantro • 4

AL PASTOR

GF

grilled pork steaks marinated with pineapples and ancho chiles, topped with white onion, cilantro & fresh pineapple • 4.5

CHORIZO & EGG

GF

Buckner Family chorizo, fried potatoes, & cilantro-lime crema topped with a sunny side up egg • 4.5

CARNE ASADA

GF

marinated steak, guacamole, salsa fresca, pickled onion & cilantro • 4.5

SHORT RIB BARBACOA

GF

chipotle and toasted cumin-braised beef short rib, fresh cabbage, cilantro-lime crema, pico de gallo & cotija • 4.5

BIRRIA! GF

griddled taco of braised beef, Jack cheese, onion & cilantro with rich dip’n sauce • 4

CHICKEN TINGA

MANGO SHRIMP GF

crispy tempura shrimp, fresh diced mango & basil tossed in honey glaze and topped with sweet red pepper • 4.5

CHIPOTLE CRAB CAKE

fresh Blue crab braised with peppers & herbs, chipotle crema, fresh cabbage & pico de gallo • 5

FRIED FISH

GF

wild caught Pacific Snapper in a crispy rice flour tempura, house-pickled veggies, chipotle-lime crema, fresh cabbage & cilantro • 5

SEARED AHI GF

sushi grade Hawaiian tuna seared rare with ginger-lime slaw, fresh sliced avocado, sriracha aioli & cilantro • 5

MARISCOS GF

grilled Pacific Snapper and shrimp, sriracha-lime aioli, pico de gallo & shredded cabbage • 5

BACON WRAPPED JALAPEÑO

GF

stuffed with smoked cheeses over lettuce, cilantro crema & roasted corn • 4.5

GF

chipotle and herb braised chicken, fresh avocado, pico de gallo & cotija • 4

SQUASHACADO GF

fried chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, with lettuce, crema & scallion • 4.5

a Jefes favorite! diced butternut squash roasted in Mexican spices with fresh avocado, cilantro crema, pico de gallo & roasted pepitas • 4.5

STREET TACO GF

BANGIN CAULIFLOWER GF

BUFFALO CHICKEN

choice of mild or spicy salsa, white onion, cilantro, lime & corn tortilla loaded with choice of carnitas, al pastor, chorizo, carne asada, barbacoa, chicken tinga, squash, avocado or black beans • 3

fresh cauliflower fried in a crispy rice flour tempura & tossed in a sriracha-citrus glaze with fresh basil & pico de gallo • 4

BURRITOS Smother your burrito in choice of sauce, melted Jack cheese & fresh cilantro • 3

MARISCOS

grilled Pacific snapper & shrimp, guacamole, fried potatoes, black beans, chipotle sauce & Jack cheese in a grilled flour tortilla • 15

THE LEGEND

choice of meat or veggies, choice of beans, rice, pico de gallo & Jack cheese in a grilled flour tortilla • 12

THE STREET

choice of “street taco” meats or veggies, Jack cheese, guacamole, fresh cabbage, onion, cilantro & lime with choice of mild or spicy salsa • 11

CHORIZO & EGG

Buckner Family chorizo cooked with eggs, fried potatoes, salsa, crema & Jack cheese in a grilled flour tortilla • 10

RICE, BEAN & CHEESE

choice of beans, Jefes rice & melted Jack cheese in a large grilled flour tortilla • 8

CHIMICHANGA!

fry any burrito golden brown, topped with guacamole & pico de gallo • 2

MAKE IT A BOWL GF

replace your tortilla with shredded cabbage for a delicious burrito bowl

SIDES SPANISH RICE • 3 SMALL SALAD • 7 RICE & BEANS • 5

BOMB FRIES • 5 VEGAN BLACK BEANS • 3

REFRIED BEANS • 3 3 GRILLED TORTILLAS • 2

246 Main street Longmont, CO. 80501 | E-mail: contact@jefeslongmont.com | Phone: (303) 827-3790

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NIWOT TAVERN Niwot Tavern

Niwot Tavern was established in 2005. Purchased by Stacy Szydlek & Tara Shaheen, employees, January of 2020, right before the pandemic hit. We survived doing take-out for 18 months and turning our patio into a music stage for the parking lot. Not ideal, but we made it! We love Niwot and try to do what we can for our and surrounding communities.

Tell us about the inspiration behind your menu and what’s special about it?

We make food that we love to eat!

We get inspiration everywhere. From TV and magazines to pow wows with our chefs. We make things try it as a special, and if people love it as much as we do, it usually makes the next cut. We try and change the menu up every six months. A new one launched on June 9!

Describe your most popular dish.

Most days our Blackened Salmon Sandwich is actually the top seller; blackened salmon with avocado, onion, spicy remoulade, lettuce and tomato on a brioche bun.

However, as I am writing this, our new menu is not yet published so this could change.

What’s new to your summer menu?

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wine, tomato and basil. Served with Ciabatta • Meatball Sub Sandwich • Elote • Fried Mushrooms • Bruschetta • Carnitas Tacos • Grilled Artichokes • Cheese sticks We’re also offering a Happy Hour small plates menu from 2-5 p.m. daily for $6.95 New summer drink menu examples Bees Knees, Honeysuckle, the Erma Turtle and Mocktails!

Do you have vegetarian/ vegan menu options?

Yes, we have several options for everyone. And what is HUGE about our kitchen is they have no problem modifying for our customers. We offer gluten-free buns, and we have a wide variety of vegetables. We strive to make all happy.

Kid-friendly options?

Yes we have a kids menu $6.95 Choose from: Fried or grilled chicken

Pasta with marinara or butter and cheese, mac and cheese or a cheeseburger slider.

Do you offer outdoor dining?

We have a beautiful outdoor patio, that overlooks many key events in Niwot, like the Jazz Fest, Dancing under the Stars, The Niwot Friday Night Car Show, parades, Tom riding around on Bert’s tractor, Clydesdale horses. You never know what you might see on our patio!

We love our Tavern, it is our baby.

It is a local fixture in Niwot. It is our home and home to many of the people that come here. Come on down.

Niwot 79T 60 Na iwot vRde., Nriwotn Tavern (303) 652-0200 niwottavern.com

HOURS: Open daily at 11 a.m. The kitchen closes at 9 p.m.. The bar closes when we are done.

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SAMPLE MENU

SO MUCH TO CHOOSE FROM, HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVORITES SEE OUR FULL MENU AT WWW.NIWOTTAVERN.COM

APPE APP ETIZERS Chicken Wings GF Buffalo, Asian, BBQ, or Jamaican dry rub. Served with carrots & celery.

Pound 15.95

Mussels Steamed with garlic, basil, tomato, & white wine. Served with Ciabatta bread. 16.95

Irish Nachos GF Kettle-chips, corned beef, mozzarella, cheddar-jack, scallions & stone ground mustard sauce. 13.95

Hummus Platter GF V House-made with veggies, kalamata, feta, tabbouleh & grilled pita 11.95

SALADS Mahi Wraps GF Grilled Mahi with pineapple salsa & spicy remoulade in lettuce cups. 14.95

Iceberg Wedge GF Quarter wedge iceberg lettuce bleu cheese crumble, bacon tomato & bleu cheese. 9.95

Steak Salad* GF Steak, greens, bleu cheese, onion, egg, cucumber, tomato & basil pesto dressing. 14.95

Strawberry Spinach Salad GF V Baby spinach,candied pecans onion, strawberries, bleu cheese crumble & citrus vinaigrette. 12.95

BURGERS, ETC* Ground Beef Patty, Chicken Breast, or Garden Burger Impossible Patty or Bison Burger + 5.95 | Make it a double + 5.95 CREATE YOUR OWN WITH OUR TAVERN BURGER TRY ONE OF OURS - COWBOY, FIRESTARTER, MUSHROOM-SWISS BACON, EGG & CHEESE, PATTY MELT OR BLEU BURGER Cuban Sandwich Beer-braised pork, Swiss, ham pickle & mustard on grilled pressed bread. 14.95

Blackened Salmon Sandwich* With avocado, onion, spicy remoulade, lettuce& tomato on brioche. 16.95

* Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness Open Daily at 11am | Happy Hour 2 pm - 5 pm July / August 2022

MAC & CHEESE made to order 11.95 | 1/2 - 8.95

+ $1 Bleu/Goat Cheese Jalapeños, Mushrooms + $1.5 Bacon, Broccoli, Tomatoes + $4.95 Chicken, Beef, Pork + $6.95 Shrimp or Steak

ENTREES The Codfather A 10-oz cod filet in thin tempura batter Two sides. 20.95 New York Strip 10oz grilled to order with chimichurri Two sides. 29.95 Mahi with Mango Salsa Blackened served with two sides. 19.95 Chicken Piccata Chicken breast with lemon caper sauce. With rice pilaf & mixed vegetables. 16.95 Substitute salmon. 18.95

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WINGWing SHACKShack

Goodfella’s Diner is a family-owned favorite among locals, serving the community since 2013. They offer breakfast, lunch and dinner menus and serve their delicious breakfast dishes all day!

Tell us about the inspiration behind your menu and what’s special about it?

Chicken wings are a food item that brings people together – it’s a great way to build community through food. Plus— is there any better combination than hot wings and cold beer?!

With 16 different homemade sauce and dry rubs, you can customize and craft a perfect meal for the whole group. We have a flavor for everyone.

Describe your most popular dish.

Our traditional wings tossed in garlic hot is what we like to think put us on the map. But, our retro classic crinklecut fries and our shack salads have a special place in a lot of hearts.

What’s new to your summer menu?

We are excited to launch a new meatless chicken sandwich for all the buffalo loving vegetarians out there.

Do you have vegetarian/ vegan menu options?

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menu also features a veggie wing which are a blend of non-GMO soy protein, ancient grain flour and seasonings; add them to one of our salads for the perfect lunch.

Kid-friendly options?

Lil’ Chicks (ages 10 and under): Wings or boneless wings, corn dog, Shack Mac (n cheese), French fries, kids drink.

Do you offer outdoor dining?

We are happy to offer patio and outdoor dining at our West Greeley, Johnstown, and Windsor locations.

Download our app on Google Play or the Apple App Store to join our rewards program.

Wing g Shack Loveland—158 E. 29th St. Windsor— 1261 Main St. FORT COLLINS—1011 S. Lemay Ave. GREELEY— 2704 8th Ave. 4318 W. 9th St., 1815 65th Ave. wingshackwings.com HOURS: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. DAILY LongmontMagazine.com

WINGSHACKWINGS.COM Visit our website to see all 9 locations

MILD • BARELY HOT • HOT • GARLIC HOT • GOLDEN HOT • HOTTER • BEAR HOT • BBQ • TERIYAKI • BUFFALO BBQ • HOT TERIYAKI • THAI

TRADITIONAL WINGS

Seerved with ranch or bleeu cheese.

50¢ charge per additional flavor.

BONELESS WINGS

SIDES

5ct .......................................... $5.29 10ct ...................................... $10.39 15ct ...................................... $15.29 20ct ...................................... $19.99 25ct ...................................... $24.49 30ct ...................................... $28.99 40ct ...................................... $37.49 50ct .................................... $45.99 75ct ...................................... $65.49 100ct .................................... $86.99

Sidee Salad ............................. $33.59 Shisshito Pepppers .................. $55.19 Onion Rings .......................... $55.19 Cheese Stickks ...................... $7.229 10 Piece Vegggie Wing Pack .... $77.29 25 Piece Veggie Wing Pack ....$$17.999 Breeaded Musshrooms ............ $66.29 Shaack Mac ............................. $66.29 Roccky Mounttain Oysters .... $122.49 All--Beef Cornn Dog ................ $4 4.19

Served with ranch or bleu cheeese.

50¢ charge per additional flavor.

5cct ......................................... $5.99 100ct .......................................$111.29 155ct ..................................... $16.59 200ct ..................................... $221.29 255ct ..................................... $25.99 300ct ..................................... $331.39 400ct ..................................... $39.49 50ct .................................... $49.49 755ct ..................................... $70.99 1000ct ................................... $94.99

CREATE YOUR OWN $9.49 | SALAD, WRAP OR FRY BOWL Choice of boneless wings, grilled chicken, or veggie wings.

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Sauce It Up!

Choose one of our homemade sauces.

2

Veg It Up!

Choose your veggies: lettuce, tomato, red onion, black olives, celery, cucumber, yellow pepper, pickles, fresh jalapenos.

CHICKEN SANDWICH

Classic crispy chicken chhicken breast served on a toasted toaasted bun with a side of fresh chips. chhips..

Chicken Classic Chic cken Sandwich $8.49

Served with le lettuce, pickle.Choice ettuce, tomato, onion, and pic ckle.Choice off ard. mayo, ranch, blue cheese, or honey musta mustard.

Buffalo $9.49 Buff ffalo Chicken Sandwich $9 9.49

Kick itt up with your favorite sauce.

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Dress It Up!

Choose between: ranch, bleu cheese, italian, wasabi ranch, honey mustard.

EXTRAS Sauce ...................... Sm. $1.29 Lg. $2.49 Cheese Sauce .......... Sm. $1.49 Lg. $2.99 Green Chili ................ Sm. $1.49 Lg. $2.99

FRIES CCooked ooked ffresh resh to to order order and seasoned to pperfection! erffectionn!

Bottle of Sauce or Dressing $7.99

Frresh Potatto Chips Classic Crinkle Cut Seeasoned Waffle Friess Sw weet Potatto Tots Grreen Chhili Chheese Frries

LIL’ CHICKS

Assk about ouur shack paack family portions!

Reg. $2.699 Reg. $3.4 49 Reg. $4.199 Reg. $4.199 Reg. $5.999

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Lg. $4 4.399 Lg. $4.999 Lg. $66.999 Lg. $66.999 Lg. $9.999

Yoour choice of fries smoothered in our cheese sauce and poork green chhili.

DESSERTS

Funnnel Cake Frries $5.49 | Fresh Donut Holes $3.99

DRINKS

(10 and Under) Includes french fries and kids drink.

5 Wings ........................ $6.49 5 Boneless ......................$5.99 Corn Dog ...................... $5.49 Shack Mac .................... $5.49

(P Pepsi Produucts) Reg. $2.49 | Lg. $2.99 | Fam mily $4.99

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SWAYLO’S TIKI Swaylo’s Tiki

Swaylo’s Tiki was created for you to escape to a tropical paradise without leaving Colorado. Enjoy a family dinner in a beach bungalow or sip exotic cocktails with friends inside a pirate ship; either way it’ll be an experience to remember!

Tell us about the inspiration behind your menu and what’s special about it?

As a chef raised on the beaches of California, the rich seafood of the Pacific Ocean became my “soul food” and my desire to create a vibrant coastal dining experience has grown fierce.

The menu focuses on the sweet and savory flavors of the Pacific islands— something you won’t find anywhere else in Longmont.

Describe your most popular dish.

Mahi Mahi tacos are a hit, with mango salsa, avocado sauce and cabbage in

crisp corn tortillas served with Thai basil rice and black beans.

The Big Bowls are a unique feature on the menu. Choose from salads, ramen or rice and customize with your chosen protein.

The cocktails are also reminiscent of something you would order on a Hawaiian vacation, complete with whimsical tiki glasses.

What’s new to your summer menu?

Swaylo’s offers a Summer Specials Menu with items like Coconut Shrimp, Mahi Mahi Ceviche, Fried Fish Basket and Hawaiian Nachos with Kalua Pork.

Do you have vegetarian/ vegan menu options?

Yes. Most of the Big Bowls are vegan to begin with and fried tofu can be added as a protein.

Kid-friendly options?

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as well as Pacific-infused choices like chicken teriyaki bowls.

Do you offer outdoor dining?

We have a large outdoor patio — perfect for happy hour or anytime at all.

Swaylo’ S y s 1315 Dry Creek Road, Longmont Tiki iki (303) 651-0527T swaylostiki.com HOURS: Sunday - Thursday,11 a.m.

- 9 p.m.,Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

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MENU STARTERS

ENTRÉE PLATES

BIG BOWLS

GRIDDLED HAWAIIAN BREAD

MAHI-MAHI TACOS

Make Your Bowl Bigger with:

CHILI CRUNCH EDAMAME

GF V

whole pods with tamari & chili crunch 7

RED CURRY FRIES

AHI NORI

GF

twice cooked fries with furikake seasoning, red curry cheese sauce, Fresno chilis & scallions 9

SPAM MUSUBI

GF

PACIFIC CRAB RANGOONS

crispy wontons filled with creamy Pacific Rock Crab, served with sweet chili sauce & refreshing purple orchid 15 GF

Humboldt calamari strips in light potato starch with Fresno chilis, avocado-coconut cream & red curry sauce 15

POISSON CRU

GF

marinated swordfish “Tahitian Salad” with lemon, coconut milk, cucumber, cabbage, cilantro & chiles 16

AHI POKÉ

SMOKED OCTOPUS TOSTADAS

GF

ISLAND CHEF SALAD

GF

KA KALUA A PORK

banana leaf braised pork, orange squeeze, sweet potato puree, black beans & a Hawaiian roll 17

LUAU CHICKEN

GF

Red Bird Farms chicken thighs simmered in turmeric luau sauce, served with baby bok choy & fried fingerling potatoes 16

CHICKEN TERIYAKI STICKS

GF

grilled Red Bird Farms chicken skewers in teriyaki marinade, coconut jasmine rice & mango-cucumber salad 16

Buckner Family beef or vegan Impossible patty, ginger-basil slaw, avocado-coconut cream, grilled pineapple, gochujang aioli on grilled potato bun with twice cooked furikake French fries & red curry cheese sauce 16

Available After 5pm

MANGO SHRIMP

TEPPANYAKI FILET MIGNON*

KA KALUA A PORK SLIDERS

ginger-basil slaw, gochujang aioli, Hawaiian rolls 11

PU-PU PLATTER

Pacific Crab Rangoons with sweet chili sauce, Kalua Pork Sliders, Poisson Cru, Fried Calamari, Furikake Fries with red curry cheese sauce, Mango-Cucumber Salad & Seaweed Salad 49

GF V

CRISPY SKIN BARRAMUNDI

smoked table side with avocado-coconut whipped cream, Fresno chiles & lime on three fried corn tortillas 15

tempura fried shrimp, honey glaze, mango & basil over crispy rice noodles 15

TROPICAL SPINACH SALAD

mango, pineapple, strawberry, toasted coconut, cashews, Haystack Mountain goat cheese & baby spinach in Liliko’i vinaigrette 14

TIKI BURGER & FRIES*

line-caught Hawaiian tuna in Thai basil marinade with avocado, sesame seeds & wonton chips 16

Fried Tofu 5 | Grilled Chicken 6 | Ahi Sashimi 9 | Kalua Pork 6 | Broiled Octopus 8 | Fried Calamari 9 | Grilled Spam 5 | Grilled Mahi Mahi 7

line-caught Hawaiian tuna rolled in nori then crispy tempura with squid ink butter sauce, jasmine rice, baby bok choy & seaweed salad 19

South Pacific Sea Bass with citrus-vanilla bean sauce, Thai basil rice & mangocucumber salad 23

grilled Spam, rice, nori, teriyaki & pickled ginger 9

FRIED CALAMARI

GF

grilled Pacific Mahi-Mahi, mango salsa, avocado sauce & cabbage in crisp corn tortillas with Thai basil rice, black beans & lime 17

with whipped butter 5

GF

8 oz of Choice beef tenderloin medallions grilled teppanyaki style, citrus hollandaise sauce, chargrilled asparagus & fried fingerling potatoes 29 Top with buttered crab +13

HULI HULI RIBS

GF

tender baby back ribs glazed with pineappletamari Huli Huli sauce, Hawaiian mac salad, ginger slaw and Thai basil rice 17

COCONUT OOLONG TEA BASS

GF

Corvina Sea Bass marinated in Coconut Oolong tea & nested in wok-fried asparagus, shitake mushrooms & spinach with Jasmine rice 25

GF

diced ham, white cheddar, macadamia nuts, grape tomatoes, cucumber & chopped Romaine lettuce tossed in your choice of dressing 14

POKÉ RICE BOWL

GF V

avocado, seaweed salad, cucumber, Fresno chiles, marinated shiitake mushrooms, edamame, steamed rice & tamari-ginger sauce 13

SHOYU RAMEN

V

fresh ramen noodles in a mushroom-soy broth, shiitake mushrooms, scallions & nori 11

RED CURRY RICE NOODLES

GF V

wok-fried bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, scallion, chiles, basil, cilantro, cashew & thin rice noodles simmered in red curry-coconut milk broth 14

HAWAIIAN FRIED RICE

GF

wok-fried ham, pineapple, scallions, Thai basil, Fresno chilis, smashed egg, jasmine rice & tamari sauce 15

SMALL BOWLS All of our Small Bowls are both Gluten Free AND Vegan!

SPICY MISO SOUP 6 THAI BASIL RICE 6 JASMINE RICE 3 BLACK BEANS 3 FINGERLING POTATOES 6 BABY BOK CHOY 5 CHARGRILLED ASPARAGUS 6 GINGER-BASIL SLAW 6 MANGO-CUCUMBER SALAD 8 SEAWEED SALAD 7

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THEThe PUMPHOUSE Pumphouse

The Pumphouse opened in May of 1996 as an independently-owned, single-unit brewpub housed in a Historical Landmark building. The Red Zone was opened in October of 2004 as an expansion to the established Pumphouse, with sights set on providing Longmont a first-rate sports bar.

Tell us about the inspiration behind your menu and what’s special about it?

At The Pumphouse, you’ll find an eclectic environment with something for everyone, a theme we carry through to our food and beverage menus as well.

Pub-style dishes with flare are served up with a beer selection that can’t be topped, delivering comfort foods in a casual yet lively environment.

Describe your most popular dish.

Burgers are always a guest favorite and the extensive burger menu offers something for any burger lover. Order a classic or get fancy with fried mozzerella and marinara, bacon fondue or jalapeno poppers and raspberry jam. And what goes better with a burger than your favorite beer?

The Pumphouse has a selection of inhouse brews as well as an impressive roster of guest beers to compliment your meal.

Do you have vegetarian/ vegan menu options?

Yes. There’s a featured Sweet Potato Cauliflower Burger or choose an Impossible Burger patty.

Chili rellenos, fajitas can be made vegetarian and the vegetable risotto is hearty and delicious.

Kid-friendly options?

Yes, our kids menu means the entire family can find something to enjoy.

Do you offer outdoor dining?

Our large patio is a favorite, featuring a misting system to help beat the summertime heat, and radiant heaters to warm up cooler days and nights.

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Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

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= Food = SAVORY SANDWICHES

= Food = A LA CARTE

Any Sandwich Available as a Lettuce Wrap

OR

COMBO

Freddy’s Original Double

= Custard = SPECIALTIES

Two Steakburger patties with mustard, pickles & onion

Single Steakburger Triple Steakburger

Include whipped cream & a cherry

Sundae or Concrete | MINI, REGULAR OR LARGE Signature Turtle

Vanilla custard, hot fudge, hot caramel, toasted pecans

PBC & B

Double Steakburger California Style

Two Steakburger patties with Freddy’s Sauce, cheese, sliced onion, lettuce & tomato

Single Steakburger California Style

SIDES Freddy’s Shoestring Fries Regular Large

Cheese Curds Regular Large

Cheese Fries Regular Large

Vanilla custard, Reese’s® Peanut Butter Cup, banana

Triple Steakburger California Style

Onion Rings

Dirt ’N Worms

Freddy’s Original Patty Melt

Chili Cheese Fries

Vanilla custard, Oreo® cookie pieces, gummi worms

Hawaiian Delight

Vanilla custard, pineapple, strawberry, coconut, macadamia nuts

Chocolate Brownie Delight

Two Steakburger patties with Swiss cheese & grilled onions on rye

Chili Cup

Bacon & Cheese Double Steakburger

Applesauce

Two Steakburger patties with American cheese & Bacon

Chocolate custard, hot fudge, brownie

Crispy Chicken Breast Sandwich

CONCRETES, SHAKES & MALTS

Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich

Your choice of premium frozen custard & any single topping or mix-in*

MINI, REGULAR OR LARGE SINGLE, DOUBLE OR TRIPLE

Sundae MINI, REGULAR OR LARGE One topping included* Oreo® or Nutter Butter® Custard Cookie Sandwich Carry-out Cartons*

TOPPINGS

Hot Fudge Hot Caramel Salted Caramel Chocolate Syrup Butterscotch Peanut Butter Marshmallow Coffee Syrup Mint Syrup Cookie Dough Chocolate Chips

Cheesecake Strawberry Pineapple Cherry Banana Coconut Peanuts Cashews Almonds Pecans M&M’s®

Grilled chicken breast with lettuce & tomato

Veggie Burger

Freddy’s Sauce, cheese, sliced onion, lettuce & tomato

OTHER CLASSICS

Dish/Cake Cone Wafe Cone

Crispy chicken breast topped with pickles

SINGLE OR 6-PACK PINT OR QUART Oreo® Snickers® Butterfinger® Heath® Toffee Reese’s® PB Cup Reese’s® Pieces Gummi Worms Brownies Rainbow Sprinkles

*Additional toppings and mix-ins are an additional charge.

DELICIOUS DOGS

Baked Lays®

KIDS COMBOS (12 & UNDER) Includes choice of fries, applesauce or Baked Lays® & small drink Burger Cheeseburger Chicken Tenders

Vienna Beef hot dogs on a perfectly toasted bun

Hot Dog

Hot Dog

Grilled Cheese

Chicago Dog - Freddy’s Style

CONDIMENTS

All-beef hot dog with mustard, relish, diced onions, sport peppers, celery salt, tomato & pickle

Chili Cheese Dog

Mustard, Ketchup, Freddy’s Sauce, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions, Diced Onions, Grilled Onions, Sauerkraut, Pickles, Relish, Sport Peppers & Jalapeños

FABULOUS FAVORITES

Extras: Cheese, Cheese Sauce, Bacon & Chili

All-beef hot dog with chili, shredded cheese & diced onions

Chicken Tenders

Choice of honey mustard, ranch or BBQ sauce 3 Piece 5 Piece

Chili Bowl

All-beef chili with shredded cheese, diced onions & crackers

DRINKS

Small, Medium or Lwarge Pepsi®, Dr. Pepper® and Luzianne® Tea Products Menu items may vary per location. Nutrition information available on request or online.

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COMMUNITY Y

Themes

STICKING WIT TH THE

The sci-fi theme at Outworld Brewing includes “escape pods” or private booths for enjoying your food and drink.

(Jonathan Castner/Longmont Magazine)

BY SHELLEY WIDHALM for LONGMONT MAGAZINE

C

hain restaurants have much of the same décor, dishes, drinks and vibe, so going into one is like hitting the next.

But small, local businesses defy expectations with fun, food and, yes, a theme.

Outworld Brewing

Outworld Brewing reinvents the brew pub scene with a sci-fi/fantasy theme, telling the story of an intergalactic and interdimensional 50 LONGMONT MAGAZINE

trading post in the 150- to 200-seat restaurant and brewery.

“A chain restaurant is a highly corporatized structure, and we are just a site of a lot of creative spontaneity, elevated beer making and cuisine, and storytelling,” said Nicc Fuller-Elgh, cofounder, co-creator and general manager of Outworld Brewing, a black woman- and LGBTQ+-owned and -operated business. “We wanted to brew, but we also felt like the experience of drinking beer was lacking something. … We wanted an immersive world where people can come to where strange things can happen.”

The story of Outworld Brewing, a family-friendly restaurant, brewery and event venue that opened in February 2020, is that Earth, or Terra, is an outer-lying planet or off-planet location for tappists, an intergalactic order of brewer-trader monks. The word “tappists” plays on beer taps and Trappists, monks who brewed Belgian beer.

Outworld Brewing serves 16 original brews with mostly local ingredients in traditional styles and rotating and seasonal offerings that “explore the boundaries of experimentation,” as stated on the website. The beers are Archetype LongmontMagazine.com

Outworld produces 16 in-house brews, including standards and rotating seasonals. (Jonathan Castner/Longmont Magazine)

(brewed true to style) and Voyager (brewed in creative variations) and served as brülinary/brewlinary, an integrated approach pairing them to cuisine for a heightened gustatory and historical experience.

The cuisine is in Belgian, Bavarian and Creole/Cajun styles and features appetizers, entrees, sandwiches and salads, with the favorite sausage platter soon returning. There’s also a kids menu and at least one to two desserts.

Carrry Out, Drive Thru and Door Dash Delivery.

Patrons, or travelers, trying out the drinks and menu also get an ongoing story.

“When you walk into Outworld, you’re walking into a speculative universe and walking into a story,”

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Collision Brewing takes guests back with classic car decor while they rebuild hot rods in the actual garage.

(Courtesy Collision Brewing Company)

Fuller-Elgh said. “We are telling various episodes of our back story.”

societies and the elements that we need to make beer.”

The tappists’ trading vessel broke down on Earth, specifically in Longmont. The tappists remained invisible until their density camouflage generator failed, so they turned their trading vessel into a trading post.

The bar front is carved with tappist elements in bold, and the décor has those elements, glyphs for the Outworld alphabet, symbols for the speculative universe and the four elements of Earth. The main symbol is the Armilliary sphere, symbolizing being stranded on Earth and the main component of the Outworld logo.

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Collision Brewing Co., which opened in Longmont in September 2018, combines a passion for beer with a passion for building cars in what looks like a ’50s style garage. The front of the garage is the restaurant, bar and brewery, plus event space, and in back is an automotive shop, where the co-owners rebuild classic hot rods.

“We absolutely love cars and automobiles, and when the concept was created, it was a collaboration of our passions,” said Eric Blythe, co-owner of Collision Brewing with his father, Kent, and brother, Jason.

The car theme shows up in multiple places, such as the names for food, beer and cocktails, like a kolsch called Blinker Fluid and an IPA with the name Road Rash.

Behind the bar, there is a classic Chevy grill that lights up. The tap handles are tools, the overhead lights are made to look like car headlights, and classic car logos are engraved in cutout metal on top of the bar.

“When you sit down, they’re right in front of you,” Blythe said. “People love the cars and see the old logos. And they think it’s cool.”

The bar has 20 beers on tap, including eight staples and 12 that rotate, along with cider from four local

Hot rods are just a part of the fun at Collision Brewing. (Courtesy Collision Brewing Company)

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New to town, Swaylo’s brings a touch of the tropics to southwest Longmont with tiki themes and a pirate ship that takes guests above the building.

(Jonathan Castner/Longmont Magazine)

cideries. The food is upscale pub fair and vegan with favorites like burgers and mac ’n cheese, and it’s made in a scratch kitchen, so the menu is always changing.

“With a lot of our food names, the car names dropped off,” Blythe said.

“Most of the car names stuck with the beer.”

The restaurant is family-friendly with a kids menu, and the patio is dog-friendly. Car shows and car club visits are welcome and can include tours of the garage and restored cars in back. There are even large carthemed murals down the hall and gas pumps in front.

“It’s pretty much the whole building,” Blythe said. “It’s very upbeat, friendly and welcoming.”

Swaylo’s Tiki Restaurant and Bar Swaylo’s Tiki Restaurant and Bar, which opened in southwest Longmont (SWLO) in March, has a Tiki and Polynesian theme with much of the décor authentic and hand-carved.

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“It’s a pretty wild thing we’re doing,” said Sean Gafner, executive chef and owner of Swaylo’s. “We’ve gone way over the top with this thing.”

The focal point of the restaurant is a hand-built, 1,000-foot pirate ship rising 13 feet above the roofline. The ship, made out of Colorado pine, has seating inside with additional seating surrounding it in the form of beach bungalows and Tiki huts against a tropical beach paradise made to look like Hawaii or another Pacific island.

“It’s family friendly on the outside and dark inside. There are skulls, mermaids and lots and lots of rum,” Gafner said. “The entire bar is in the entire ship.”

The bar has 50 seats, there’s 150 seats in the dining room, and another 50 are on the patio. The roof is covered in palm thatch, large decorative fish hang from the ceiling, and weaved banana leaves cover the walls.

“Think ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ or ‘Goonies.’ There are treasure chests, gold doubloons and topless mermaids,” Gafner said. “Everything is fantasy and escapism.”

The décor includes more than 100 handmade Tiki mugs, and there are 100 rums from 16 different countries, including three from Longmont. The menu features 20 types of seafood from the Pacific.

“We spent a lot of time researching Tiki bars and the heart of Tiki, Hawaii and tropical locations,” Gafner said. “We embrace the theme of Tiki and all things Pacific island.”

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A Modern Taqueria & Tequila Bar In The Heart of Longmont, Colorado

LOCAL & SUSTAINABLE We believe that a vibrant future for Longmont relies heavily on sustainable practices of local business. At Jefes we are committed to purchasing from local ranchers & producers that share our commitment to quality and the environment; we’re also committed to no single use plastics.

Chef/Owner Sean Gafner combines the authentic Mexican food of his upbringing with modern cuisine and a love for Longmont in everything he does at Jefes. Whether you’re looking for street tacos with a local beer or seared ahi tacos with a Kombucha-rita, Jefes has what it takes to please every palate.

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Watch the most exciting games and biggest sporting events in the Red Zone, the region’s premier sports bar.There’s no need to choose between great food, hand-crafted beer & the big game – we have it all right here!

OUTDOOR DINING!

Enjoy the beautiful spring and summer weather in Longmont’s largest outdoor dining area. Plenty of room to spread out, pooch-friendly, heaters for when it’s chilly, misters for when it’s hot, and an outdoor bar with a view of your favorite sporting events.

OUR BEERS

You won’t find Pumphouse brews in your local liquor store, nor will you find them on tap at any restaurants or bars. Our comparatively-small brewing facility allows us to meet the demand of our thirsty brewpub patrons, and that’s it.Therefore, our focus centers upon quality over quantity, embracing the spirit of a locally-owned & operated brewpub serving only the local community in which we do business.

PUMPHOUSE BREWERY Since 1996

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Farm-Style Dining

Creates Adventure

OUTDOORS

BY ELISE OBERLIESEN for LONGMONT MAGAZINE

Summer dining on a local farm is one way to get outside and make new friends. Not to mention, nibbling on foods that literally sprung up from the ground beneath your feet. It’s a culinary adventure where you meet local chefs and learn about sustainable agriculture practices.

Realize when you look up at the star drenched sky--there’s no comparison to this type of open-air dining experience. Here we share local farm-to-table events sure to take all the foodies on a tasty journey.

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The Lyons Farmette farm dinners give guests a beautiful and unique outdoor dining experience. ( Above: Tables by Harvest Table Company handmade rental tables—harvesttablecompany.com; Centerpieces by Plume and Furrown featuring flowers grown at The Lyons Farmette —plumeandfurrow.com, Photo by Jamie Fischer Photography— @JamieFischerPhotography )

The Lyons Farmette

Around sunset, when cocktail hour winds down, the aromas change from fresh air—to farm fresh food fare.

That’s when dinner is served up with an expansive view of the Colorado horizon – and all that Front Range eye candy.

“The orchard is really pretty. Nature is amazing backdrop. We put the tables near the creek under the cottonwood trees.,” said Betsy Burton, who runs the farm with husband, Mike Whipp.

“You won’t forget the memories from an evening at the farm.” Burton said.

“You get to experience farm life for at least a meal.”

Unless you grew up on a farm, or spent summers on your Aunt Connie’s farm, then perhaps you’re wondering—why all the buzz about farm-to-table dinners? Four words: Unforgettable experience—and goats.

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Farm dinners at the Lyons feature rotating local chefs, each with their own unique menu. (Courtesy The Lyons Farmette)

Menus continually change, depending on the harvest, Burton said.

She stays in communication with all the chefs who prepare the meals and menus. Each dinner features a different local chef and non-profit fundraiser.

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“We send out what we are harvesting two weeks ahead of time and the chefs make the menu from that. And we also get produce from other local organic regenerative farms.”

At the dinners, chefs enjoy meeting

guests, Burton said. They are enthusiastic when it comes to educating people about how regenerative agriculture works—and ways it could mitigate atmospheric carbon while improving food production and sustainability practices.

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Black Cat Farm provides smaller tables and cabanas for a more intimate setting. (Courtesy Black Cat Farm)

Farm dinners are notorious sellout events, said Burton. Try to book early if you want to snag seats.

Chances are, you may be waiting until September.

“September 14 through October 5 dates are not sold out yet, so check the website,” Burton said.

Lyons Farmette dinners run Wednesdays, from July through October.

—lyonsfarmette.com/dinners

Black Cat Farm

Ever eaten at Bramble and Hare, in Boulder? No doubt, Owners Eric and Jill Skokan have put their hearts and souls into food—and providing locals with farm fresh locally sourced fare. This includes both at their restaurant and the farm. During the pandemic, they made some impressive upgrades to the farm dining experience.

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sold out every night for a year and a half,” he said.

And now, the construction updates continue, which means the farm table dinners are on pause.

“Boulder County is asking us for more construction,” Skokan said.

“The construction process has been arduous.”

Construction efforts include more ADA-approved restrooms and commercial plumbing updates with some recertifications, he said. Keep in mind, these farm buildings were built in 1883.

As the Skokans wait for approval seals from Boulder County, their plan is to bring memorable farm-totable dining experiences back this fall. Check their website to stay up to date on the grand re-opening.

In the meantime, the farm continues doing what farms do—grow and produce food—over 8,000 pepper plants and 10,000 tomato plants, to be precise, Skokan said.

Once they re-open, the farm can accommodate about two dozen guests per night. Guests can choose the pergola area or a cozy cabana.

— blackcatboulder.com

Ollin Farms

Enjoy farm-to-table dining at Ollin Farms, where these farmers practice regenerative agriculture. Farm-style dining runs from August through September. The two-hour dining event includes local food from the farm—and a special music guest that provides a lively dose of entertainment.

Guests can bring their own wine.

Glasses and openers are provided.

Check the website for prices, dates and times.

DINING DATES August 20—Dinner— music by Scott Von August 27—Dinner— music by Danny Shafer September 17—Dinner— music by Antonio Lopez LongmontMagazine.com

Ya Ya Farm and Orchard lets guests schedule their own private events for 10 or more on their farm. (Courtesy Ya Ya Farm and Orchard)

September 25—Brunch— music by Thomas Gronberg October 15—Dinner— music by The Danny Shafer and Chris Ramey Duo — ollinfarms.com/dinners.html

Whistling Boar

Wondering about the Farmhouse Supper Club? When guests sign up, it includes a three-course meal, appetizers and a splash of kombucha to wash it down. But you are also encouraged to bring your own beverage of choice.

Before diving into the foods—like the beet hummus appetizer--wander around the farm to take in all the sights and sounds. That’s how you lock in the memory of a farm-totable dining experience. And while visiting, remember to ask how a Meta Carbon Organic Farm works in real life. Visit Whistling Boar online to book reservations.

DINING DATES July 14 August 11 September 22 Special Event--September 8--Suicide Prevention Fundraiser—Colie’s Closet Harvest.

Tickets, $150 each —whistlingboar.com/ farm-dinners

Ya Ya Farm and Orchard

No matter which special occasion you’re planning—the first step is setting a date and finding a unique venue. Instead of the usual preplanned farm-to-table dinner, Ya Ya Farm and Orchard provides private farm-style dining for groups of 10 or more.

Private events range from wedding parties and rehearsal dinners to corporate events and family get togethers, says Owner Sharon Perdue. She calls it a Zen-experience and sensory event. Choose from plated meals, with waitstaff, to family-style dinners.

you’re experiencing a farm, it’s a whole different atmosphere. It’s a wide-open space with draft horses, miniature donkeys and chickens.”

Even though guests may think it’s all about the food, Purdue says it’s much more. That’s because Mother Nature transcends the experience far beyond our tastebuds.

“It’s like when you go camping, you forget reality, even if it’s only 10 minutes down the road. When you’re in nature, you reground yourself. Food tastes better outside, I don’t know why, but it does.”

Dinners at the orchard run from July through October--in three-hour time blocks. Keep in mind, sunsets start earlier in the fall and chilly temps require warmer clothing at night. To book a private event, go online to Ya Ya Orchard and Farm for more details.

— yayafarmandorchard.com/ your-event/ farm-to-table-dinners/

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BUSINESS

HOW SKYPILOT FARM IN LONGMONT

is Leading in Regenerative Agriculture

BY BRITTANY ANAS for LONGMONT MAGAZINE

SkyPilot Farm pays attention to the quality of the grass and soil to better the nutrition of their animals. (Courtesy SkyPilot Farm)

AT SKYPILOT FARM IN LONGMONT,free-range pigs,

sheep and chickens frequently move from pasture to pasture with mobile fencing, water transport and shade relocating alongside them. The idea is that by paying such close attention to the grass and soil, better nutrition is passed on to the animals.

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wood smoked bacon and green chile pork links as well as Frenched rack of lambs and tomahawk pork chops. SkyPilot also offers subscriptions and variety bundles and you can find their offerings at the Boulder and Longmont Farmers Markets. Urban Field Pizza and Market in Longmont and Nude Foods Market and Fresh Thymes Eatery in Boulder sell some of the farm’s products as well.

The regenerative agriculture

principle that husband-and-wife farmers Chloe Johnson and Craig Scariot have embraced at SkyPilot comes with a slate of benefits. For one, it mimics the animals’ natural habits and provides them with a lot of fresh forage. By paying such close attention to the grass and soil, better nutrition is passed onto the animals, Johnson explains. It also is a boon for the environment because spreading the animals out over the expansive acreage fosters plant growth and water retention, and soil LongmontMagazine.com

Animals roam from pasture to pasture allowing for room to move and graze naturally.

(Courtesy SkyPilot Farm)

sheep, 10 cows, 200 pigs and 500 laying hens across about 800 acres, 43 of which they own and the rest they lease.

It’s quite an impressive operation considering that just a decade ago Johnson and Scariot weren’t farmers. In fact, they were living in a loft and they’re quick to joke that, back then, they didn’t know whether you needed a rooster for eggs and they definitely had no idea how to shear sheep. scientists say regenerative agriculture practices can help remove carbon from the atmosphere and put it back in the soil. The animals live on pasture year-round and the farm is GMO and soy-free.

In 2016, Johnson and Scariot opened SkyPilot Farm at the site that was previously the Haas Family Farm. Located on Airport Road and across the street from a regional airport, the couple thought SkyPilot was a fitting name (and it gave them an opportunity to dress up a fictional sheep as Amelia Earhart for their logo). They’re raising 800 July / August 2022

Then, what happens next almost sounds like the plot of a children’s book. They wanted more space for their dog Charlie. With more space, they got a couple backyard chickens.

Then a goat because he seemed nice. And then another goat because goats need friends. Then they thought “why not sheep, too.” Soon they had a 128 square-foot organic garden with 30 chickens, a couple dozen sheep plus four dogs and a couple barn cats.

Then, they decided they needed a real farm and in 2016 they opened SkyPilot, a GMO and soy-free farm

where animals live on pasture yearround.

“It was a hobby that quickly escalated,” says Johnson. “We figure that people eat three times a day so there’s got to be a way to make this work.”

A challenge for farmers, she says, is finding land to farm. The land where SkyPilot farm is located has been a farm for more than 100 years.

It was placed under a conservation easement in 1977 to preserve local farmland.

The land where we are located has been a farm for over 100 years. It was placed under a conservation easement in 1977 to preserve local farmland.

“People are so passionate about local food here,” Johnson says. “It’s amazing. That’s why we can do this here.”

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH

PASTURED PORK CARNITAS TACOS

Sky Pilot Farms provides unique ingredients, like this Fennel Salami, to local restaurants and the farmer’s market. (Courtesy SkyPilot Farm)

got cooking this summer. Here’s some dishes you can try at home!

Coleslaw with fresh ingredients.

“There’s nothing better than a really fresh coleslaw with a sandwich or barbecue,” says Johnson, who prefers the vinegar-based ones over cream sales.

She uses finely shredded cabbage and carrots for her coleslaw, with a little fennel. Add in some ground mustard and apple cider vinegar. With a little imagination, it’s a crunchy, versatile summer dish, she says.

Make your bacon in a cast iron. Pop it in the oven. It’s easy to clean, plus you can save the fat that comes off the bacon, she says. Use the reserved fat on green beans or in root veggie dishes for bacon-flavored goodness.

Make pork carnitas for your next Taco Tuesday. Use canned roasted diced green chilies and pork or vegetable stock for braising. You can find a full recipe at skypilotfarm.com/blogrecipes

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Taco Tuesday is a time-honored Colorado tradition, and when long hot summer days call for pork carnitas tacos with a crunchy refreshing salsa, a little planning ahead makes taco night a pinch. Head to the Longmont Farmer’s Market on Saturdays to find Colorado melons at the peak of freshness (we like Monroe Farm’s musk melons), and support your local ranchers by choosing SkyPilot chopped pork sirloin or pork shoulder.

Marinate your meat, throw together your salsa and let both sit overnight, so when it’s Taco Time, simply roast, pull, and build your carnitas tacos for a surprisingly easy, mouth-watering, budget-friendly Taco Tuesday at home (margaritas optional).

YEILD: 3.5-4 lbs carnitas for tacos EQUIPMENT: oven, cast iron pan TIME: 1-3 days

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oil salt and pepper to taste Braising Liquid Pork or vegetable stock Canned roasted diced green chilies (preferably Hatch) Melon Salsa 4 cups ripe melon, cleaned and diced (we like Colorado muskmelons) 3/4 cup red onion, diced 1/2 cilantro, chopped 1/2 pepper, diced 4 jalapeños, diced 4 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon olive oil salt and pepper to taste 2 pounds tomatoes, diced

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Make marinade by combining oil, salt and pepper, onion, celery, garlic, mushroom and cilantro with raw pork and let marinate for 1 to 3 days. Then when ready, remove marinated pork from fridge, gently wipe off marinade, and sear pork in a pan with hot oil, being sure to caramelize all sides of the meat. Then, combine the braising liquid with seared pork and braise until pork is tender, approximately 4 hours at 275°F. Let pork rest to room temperature, then shred pork to desired consistency. To reserve, cover in braising liquid and refrigerate for up to one week.

To make salsa, combine ingredients and let sit overnight.

When ready to make tacos, warm tortillas on cast iron griddle with a small amount of fat, frying tortillas on both sides until hot. Add carnitas meat, melon salsa and cotija cheese (optional) to serve.

—source, https://www.thehonestkitchen.com/recipes/category/treats

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BEAT THE HEAT with These Classic

Summer Events

BY EMMA CASTLEBERRY for LONGMONT MAGAZINE Summer is in full-swing and, after a few less-than-perfect seasons due to the pandemic, some of our favorite classic events are back in action.

Whether you’re looking to eat a funnel cake and play some quintessential carnival games or enjoy a picnic and some live music, there’s something for you on thee regional calendar this summeer.

Boulder County Fair

The Boulder County Fair will be a four-day event this year running from Thursday, August 11 through Sun nday, August 14. The fair has seen many manifestations in its 153-year history, from a weekend of horse racing and agricultural shows in Roosevelt Park in the 1920s to the 150th celebration in 2019 which spanned 10 days. This year’s theme is “Meet Me Back at the Fair,” as it is the first time the fair has been a public, in-person event in two years because of the pandemic. “We wanted to focus on providing a quality experience for our fairgoers with traditional ele64 LONGMONT MAGAZINE

The Ferris wheel gives fairgoesrs a birds-eye view of the fairgrounds while livestockk is judged and sold.

(Courtesyy Boulder County Fair)

ments such as the carnival, live entertainment and fair food, while still focusing on family-oriented activities and events, our agricultural heritage and tradition, and showcasing the outstanding work and projects of 4-H and FFA youth and the community at large,” says Melanie Bohren, president of the Boulder County Fair Board.

Parking and admission to the fair are free. For more information, visit bouldercountyfair.org.

Sunflower Farm Acoustic Jamboree

Sunflower Farm will highlight local musicians in an open mic bluegrass Acoustic Jam on Friday, July 15 and Friday, August 12. The event opens with a host band that plays for 45 minutes – in July, the host is Geoff Union of Ragged Union Bluegrass Boys, and in August, the host is the Cerise Sprague Band.

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bands who get to perform up to three songs in any genre.

“Sometimes they even end up jamming together for a few songs and it’s truly a magical experience watching this unfold, as the sun sets and the peacocks squawk in the background,” says Liz Napp, farm manager and program administrator at Sunflower Farm. “All musicians are now being paid as well, to be sure we are supporting the local music scene. This is so important to the local music scene in the community, because with the pandemic many musicians were unable to play in person, so this provides a safe space for them to play. It also gives smaller musicians a chance to be seen

and heard and can promote themselves. It also builds a stronger, wider reaching community around the farm.”

Acoustic Jamboree starts at 4 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m.

Advanced sign-up is required to play.

There will also be access to animals and farm activities during the event, as well as a food truck on site. Attendance requires a reservation which can be made at sunflowerfarminfo.com/summermusic.

Sunflower Farm delivers on the acoustic jams in a relaxed outdoor environment, perfect for family fun.

(Courtesy Sunflower Farm)

Leftapalooza

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Leftapalooza once again brings tribute bands together to compete for the title of the best in the area. (Courtesy Left Hand Brewing Foundation)

fun ndraiser, on Saturday, July 16. This is the first time this event has been held in two years and it was also rescheduled from May due to weather. The band line-up includes Halfway There covering Bon Jovi; T Stteel Monkey covering Jethro Tull,, Fire and Ice covering Pat Benetar, TEN covering Pearl Jam, Benetar Rooster covering Alice in Chains, Those Crazy Nights covering Journey, and headliner Guerrilla Radio, the 2019 Leftapalooza winner, covering Rage Against the Machine.

Music starts at 11:30 a.m. and Guerrilla Radio hits the stage at 7:30 p.m. The family-friendly event is free for children under 12 years old. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit lefthandbrewing.com/event/leftapalooza-1.

Rock and Rails

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another summer standard that runs every Thursday night through August from 5–9 p.m. at Whistlestop Park. Genres range from funk and blues to country and southern rock.

Bands in July include Chris Daniels & The Kings with Freddi Gowdy; Sammy Mayfield Blues Band; Eagles tribute band d The Long Run; and Twenty Hands High.

Picnics are welcome but no outside alcohol is permitted at the event. Food trucks and local beer vendors will be on hand.

Dacono Music & Spirits Festival

The Dacono Music and Spirits Festival is back for the first time in two years on Saturday, August 6 from 2 to 10 p.m. Live music drifts through the air as you join the judges in tasting some of the best cocktails around, and the spirits that make them.

Rock and Rails in Niwot, entertains music lovers with a wide range of musical styles every Thursday night through August.

(Courtesy Niwot Business Association)

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tasting glass and five tasting tickets. Pick your favorite spirit or cocktail and see how it stacks up to the judges final choices. There will also be beer garden serving craft beer, hard lemonade and wine available for those who prefer them.

If you need to refuel between tasting, plenty of food trucks and vendors will be on hand to keep your tummy from rumbling. Of course you won’t want to miss the fabulous music line-up including Chris Daniels & the Kings, Mojomama, Halfway There (a Tribute to Bon Jovi), Whiskey Road and Mojo Music Academy and headlines by ska-kings Cherry Poppin’ Daddies.

Dacono Music and Spirits Festival pits some of Colorado’s favorite sprits against each other with a backdrop of great local and national bands.

(Courtesy Niwot Business Association)

Kids won’t be disappointed either with a slew of kid-friendly activities like bouncy castles, bungee trampolines and more; all for free.

To cap off the evening, stick around for the fireworks display after dark!

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Want to know where to go and what to see in Longmont? Look no further! We’ve gathered events of all varieties in one place, just for you.

Queer & Nerdy Game Nights

Wednesdays, every 2 weeks; Summit Tacos, 237 Collyer St., Longmont

Hosted by Prideful Wellness Self Care Center, Queer & Nerdy Game Night is a fun way for Longmont and BoCo LGBTQQA+ adults to make new friends and connect within the community.

Board games, cards, dice...they play them all. (pridefulwellness.com/events)

America’s Pub Quiz Trivia

Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m.; Outworld Brewing, 1725 Vista View Dr., Longmont Show off your knowledge at Outworld’s American Pub Quiz night every Wednesday. (outworldbrewing.com/)

Village at the Peaks Concert Series

Wednesdays, now - August 3, 6:30. - 8:30 p.m.; Village at the Peaks Lawn, 1250 S. Hover St. Longmont Some of the area’s favorite bands entertain and get you on your feet under the summer sunset.

Don’t miss your chance to shake a tail feather. (villageatthepeaks.com) July / August 2022

Longmont Farmers Market

Saturdays now - November 19; 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; Boulder County Fairgrounds,9595 Nelson Road, Longmont

Enjoy a wide variety of artisan vendors, samples, live music, snacks in the newly expanded food court, kids’ art activities created by The Firehouse Art Center and of course, plenty of fresh produce—but do leave your pets at home. (bcfm.org/longmont-saturday/)

Summer Concert Series

Tuesdays, now - July 28, 6:30 - 8 p.m.; Longmont Museum & Cultural Center, 400 Quail Rd., Longmont Enjoy some free live tunes from some of your favorite locals in the museum’s courtyard. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome. Alcohol and concessions available for sale (only alcohol purchased on site is allowed). (longmontcolorado.gov/ departments/departments-e-m/museum/events-performances/summerconcert-series/-toggle-allupcoming) LONGMONT MAGAZINE 71

Dancing Under the Stars

Fridays, now - September 23; 7 - 9:30 p.m.; Cottonwood Square, Niwot Road and 79th St., Niwot

Out Boulder— The Pool Party

July 16, 6-9:45 p.m.; Sunset Pool,1900 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont Your favorite sober

Swing to salsa to ballroom and back; take a dance lesson and then dance the night away— for free! (niwot.com)

pool party is back!

Out Boulder has reserved Sunset Pool again for our LG-

Longmont Bike Night

Wednesdays, now - October 16; 6:30 p.m.; Roosevelt Park, Longmont Colorado’s oldest and largest weekly familyfriendly cruiser ride! Rides meet on Wednesdays at Roosevelt Park. All skill levels welcome. Weekly themes are announced via Facebook. (bikelongmont.org)

Tipi to Tiny House: Hands-on Homebuilding

Now - January 8, 2023; Longmont Museum & Cultural Center, 400 Quail Rd., Longmont In this family-friendly exhibit, explore, experience, and even build different types of homes from Colorado’s history in our gallery including a tiny house, log cabin, shepherd’s wagon,

BTQ+ and Allied communities. This is a sober event and a potluck. Please bring food to share.

This is an all ages event and the full facility is reserved, which includes lots of room for socializing for those who don’t want to swim. A $10 suggested donation that will benefit Sara Thompson Magical Mermaid Scholarship, but no one will be turned away. (outboulder.org/pool-party)

Berthoud Open Studios Studio Tour

August 6-7, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Various locations throughout Berthoud Come see where the magic happens—an artist’s studio. Local artists allow guests a glimpse into their process and work in this self guided tour. Visit the Berthoud Arts and Humanities website for more information. (berthoudarts.org)

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Honeybee Harvest Festival

August 27, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Downtown Niwot Niwot is abuzz about bees! Enjoy live music, bee-themed family fun and a hive of food, art, and bee related products to celebrate the pollinators! (niwot.com)

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The Longmont area is fortunate to have so many wonderful businesses and activities to choose from. Here’s a comprehensive at-a-glance guide to the advertisers you see in this edition, helping make our city a wonderful place to live.

A Aesthetic Flooring & Hard Surfaces, Inc. 4350 CO-66 Longmont, CO 80504 aestheticflooring.com

B Baskin Robbins 1844 Hover St. Longmont, CO 80501 baskinrobbins.com Berthoud Open Studios Berthoud Arts and Humanities Alliance (BAHA) PO Box 1442, Berthoud, CO 80513 berthoudarts.org Blue Agave Fine Mexican Cuisine 2030 Ken Pratt Blvd.

Longmont, CO 80501 blueagaverestaurant.net Boulder County Fair & Livestock 9595 Nelson Rd. Longmont, CO 80501 bouldercountyfair.org Brown’s Shoe Fit 373 Main St. Longmont, CO 80501 brownsshoefitcompany.com

C, D Carpet Masters of Colorado 618 S. Sunset St. Longmont, CO 80501 carpetmastersofco.com

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CCAcupuncture 1317 Vivian St Suite B Longmont, CO 80501 christaacupuncture.com Conder, Wendy 600 5th Ave. Ste. D Longmont, CO 80501 Crossroads Dermatology 2350 17th Ave., Ste. 100 Longmont, CO 80503 crossroadsdermatology.com

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N, O Nicastro, Loren Longmont, CO Niwot Business Association PO Box 92 Niwot, CO 80544 niwot.com Niwot Tavern 7960 Niwot Rd., Unit D12 Niwot, CO 80503 niwottavern.com

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Stonum Automotive 1812 Sunset Pl. Longmont, CO 80501 stonumautomotive.com

Ron R. Fine Jewelry 452 Main St. Longmont, CO 80501

Swaylo’s Tiki Restaurant & Bar 1315 Dry Creek Dr. Longmont, CO 80503 swaylostiki.com

The Roost 526 Main St. Longmont, CO 80501 theroostlongmont.com

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