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Grand Junction,
Fruita, Palisade, Collbran, DeBeque & surrounding areas
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Spotlight on Gelato Junction Gelato Junction is a fabulous choice when looking for your next sweet treat! Family owned and operated by Jim and Paula Hawkins, it carries a variety of flavors of both gelato and ice cream, as well as specialty coffees. Established over 3 years ago, Gelato Junction get’s the majority of their produce for their gelato from local orchards in order keep the ingredients fresh, as well as support other local businesses. In addition, they get their ice cream base from Graff Dairy and their coffee from Colorado Legacy Coffee.
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According to Denise, daughter to owners Jim and Paula and also the manager of the downtown location,gelato is an Italian dessert, much like ice cream, however a bit healthier. American ice cream has a minimum of 16% milk fat, whereas dairy based gelato has less than 4% milk fat. Popular in European countries for centuries, it is becoming increasingly popular here in our country for that reason. Gelato Junction carries more than 90 flavors of Gelato, rotating them, and offering up to 16 at a time in their downtown location, along with 16 flavors of ice cream. 9 flavors of gelato are offered at their new location off Patterson in Grand Junction. Some flavors are seasonal, such as Palisade Peach, which is a favorite! Gelato Junction has created several flavors of their very own, including Avocado, Sweet Corn, and Lavender to name a few. Their most popular gelato flavors at Gelato Junction are Lemon, Peach, and Chocolate. Ice cream favorites are Jack Daniels Chocolate Chip, Yellow Cake, and Candy Land. Look for Gelato Junction’s products in many local restaurants, as well as markets and festivals! Gelato Junction now has two locations in Grand Junction. The downtown location is open 7 days a week and is located at 449 Main Street. The new Patterson location is open select hours Monday-Saturday at 2913 F Road next to Safeway. gelatojunction.com
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Montrose,
Maher, Naturita, Nucla, Olathe, and Paradox.
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Saturday,September 3rd
[Gates open at 12:00pm | Music from 2:00pm-10:15pm]
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Delta,
Cedaredge, Crawford, Eckert, Hotchkiss, Orchard City, and Paonia
Tickets $20 in advance | $25 at gate Tickets on sale August 1, 2011 at City Market Stores, Cumulus Broadcasting or at 970.931.2458
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Eagle,
Avon, Eagle-Vail, Edwards, El Jebel, Gypsom, Minturn, Red Cliff, and Vail.
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Glenwood Springs, Battlement Mesa, Carbondale, New Castle, Parachute, Rifle, and Silt.
Telluride,
Mountain Village, Norwood, Ophir, Ouray, Placerville, Ridgeway, and surrounding areas.
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Breckenridge,
Blue River, Dillon, Dyersville, Frisco, Heeney, Keystone, Montezuma, Silverthorne, and surrounding areas.
Steamboat Springs,
Granby, Grand Lake, Hayden, Hot Sulpher Springs, Kremmling, Oak Creek, Walden, Winter Park, & surrounding areas.
Aspen, Ashcroft, Basalt, Meredith, Redstone, Snowmass, Snowmass Village, and Woody Creek.
Gunnison,
Almont, Crested Butte, Marble, and Somerset.
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Durango, Cortez, Dove Creek, Mesa
Verde, Pagosa Springs and surrounding areas.
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And surrounding areas.
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Establishment Ale House • 970.242.7253 2531 North 12th Street, Grand Junction Open daily 11a - 2p breckbrew/food/alehouse.com
American: Calamari strips and potato skins to signature sandwiches, salads, and steaks. Also know for their famous handcrafted pizzas.
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Bin 707 Foodbar • 970.243.4543 2225 N 5th St #105, Grand Junction Open everyday 10a-10p bin707.com
American: Specializing in seasonal American cuisine, featuring domestically and locally sourced ingredients. They have both great food and amazing drinks!
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Blue Moon Bar & Grill • 970.242.4506 7th and Main St, Grand Junction Open Mon-Sat 11a-2a
American: With the new addition of an outdoor area this is an amazing place to eat great food such as the famous monte cristo, and relax with friends.
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Boston’s Gourmet Pizza• 970.248.7654 2404 F Rd, Grand Junction Open Daily 11a-2a
American: No matter if your in the mood to chill with friends in the bar or enjoy a nice delicious meal with family, this is a restaurant that has it all.
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Carino’s Italian • 970.241.7444 248- Hwy 6 & 50, Grand Junction Open Sun-Th 11a-10p, F-Sat 11a-11p carinos.com
Italian: Start off an amazing meal with some Italian nachos or calamari, then enjoy entrees like spicy romano chicken, spicy shrimp, or the skilletinies!
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Dos Hombres • 970.434.7654 3245 I-70 B, Grand Junction Open M-Th 11a-9p, F-Sat 11a-10p
Mexican: Burritos that makes your mouth water, enchiladas that sizzle, and spicy cheese dip to die for. All this and more in a friendly environment.
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Einstein Bros Bagels • 970.245.0266 2546 Rimrock Ave, Grand Junction. M-F 5:30a to 4p, Sat-Sun 6:30a to 4p einsteinbros.com
American: One of the finest bagel shops in town! Has not only a huge range of bagels such as cinnamon and onion but also a great lunch menu and fantastic coffee!
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Enzo’s Pizzeria & Italian Cafe • 970.255.8500 759 Horizon Dr, Grand Junction Open Mon-Sat 11am-9pm enzospizzeriaandcafe.com
Italian: This is a local gem that offers a friendly environment and a great selection of Italian Favorites.
Famous Dave’s BBQ • 970.245.8227 2440 US Hwy 6 & 50, Grand Junction Open M-Th, Su 11a-10p, F-Sa 11a-11p
American: So many choices, so little time. Big portions of a huge variety of dishes. And don’t forget that this place is famous for the incredible BBQ sauces.
Feedlot Restaurant & Bar • 970.858.9899 456 Kokopelli Blvd, Fruita Open Su-Th 8a-9p, F-Sat 8a-11p
American: With award winning BBQ and Prime Rib, this place reigns king in Fruita. They have big portions and great prices to go along with a huge variety of dishes.
Fiesta Guadalajara • 970.255.6609 710 North Ave, Grand Junction Hours Vary, please call
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Mexican: No place is more authentic then Fiesta when it comes to atmosphere, food, and drinks. Delicious food and a great, friendly staff.
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Fins Grill • 970.986.3474 681 Horizon Drive, Grand Junction Open Mon-Sat 11a-8p, Sun 12p-4p
American: If you are in the mood for some high quality sea food the Fins in the place for you. Come enjoy dishes like Scallops, Salmon, Fish Tacos, Halibut and others!
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Hot Tomato • 970.858.1117 124 North Mulberry St, Fruita Open Tue-Sat 11am-9pm
American: Specializing in seasonal American cuisine, featuring domestically and locally sourced ingredients. They have both great food and amazing drinks!
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Mexican: This place has been open for La Bamba • 970.256.0800 over 30 years, and a customer following 546 Main Street, Grand Junction Open M-Th 8a-9p,f-Sa 8a-10p,Su 8a-2p as well. Some of the best food in town and a friendly staff as well.
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GJ’s favorite for 16 years! The highest quality bakery, espresso, sandwiches, soups, salads, and fresh juices. “Where truly great food, coffee, & people meet.”
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Main Street Bagels / Artisan Bakery Cafe 6th & Main and 10th & North Ave in GJ Open M-Sat 6:30a-6:30p, Sun 7a-3:30p gjmainstreetbagels.com • 970.241.2740
American: This is one of the most friendly Main Street Cafe • 970.242.7225 504 Main Street and Open M-Sat 7a-4p, places to eat in town. It has great Dishes such as sandwiches and burgers and a Sun 7a-3p smiling, and friendly wait staff. Naggy McGee’s • 970.424.5840 359 Colorado Ave, Grand Junction Open Sun-Thu 11a-11p, Fri-Sat 11a-2a facebook.com/naggymcgees
Irish: Great authentic Irish grub! Enjoy the friendly atmosphere while indulging in the brats and burgers, and sipping the Irish Ale.
Old Chicago • 970.244.8383 120 North Ave, Grand Junction Open Daily 11a-2a
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American/Italian: With two happy hours comes two opportunities to enjoy inexpensive delicious drinks and amazing food like, pizza, nachos, and pasta!
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Pablo’s Pizza • 970.986.4344 319 Main Street, Grand Junction Open M-Th, Su 11a-8:30p, F-Sa 11a-9p
Italian: This place has one of a kind recipes and very creative concoctions or unique ingredients. And this is one of the few places that offer gluten free Pizza!
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Palisade Brewing Company • 970.464.1462 200 Peach Ave, Palisade Open Daily 11a-11p palisadebrewingcompany.com
American: This brewery is a must see when in Palisade! The staff is friendly and the handcrafted beer is award winning!
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Pantuso’s Ristorante • 970.243.7736 755 Horizon Drive, Grand Junction Open Daily pantusos.com
Italian & Greek: Your favorite itallian dishes every day and a Greek Night every Monday! Located in the Clarion Inn on Horizon Drive in Grand Junction.
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Red Canyon Grille • 970.243.7736 2325 W Ridges Blvd., Grand Junction Open Daily 6a-9p
American: If an elegant, low key, beautiful meal is what you are after then look no further then here! Great food in a great setting, what could be better?
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Rib City Grill • 970.245.1742 2830 North Ave #C-6, Grand Junction Open daily 11a-9p
American: With a huge variety of food dishes and an even larger variety of BBQ sauces, this is a local dining favorite!
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The Egg and I • 970.245.2527 120 W Park Dr #107, Grand Junction Open M-F 6a-2p, Sa-Su 6a-2:30p
American: Eggs, eggs and more eggs! If you are looking for a great place to have a delicious breakfast then you have found it in the Egg and I.
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Judy’s Family Restaurant • 970.858.8351 435 US Hwy 6 & 50, Fruita Open Daily 6a-2p
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J’s Philly Steaks • 970.424.5490 936 North Ave #100, Grand Junction Call for hours
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