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>> CLIFTON | FRUITA | GRAND JUNCTION | PALISADE <<
2024 Restaurant Guide
Featuring the finest Restaurants, Lounges, Lodging,
Wineries, Orchards, Farm Stands and more
Eat
Drink
Eat
Drink
& Play & Stay
>>Inside Front Cover<<
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Clifton
Homespun Inside Front Cover
Fruita
Copper Club Brewing 28 • • •
El Mescal Family Restaurant 43 • • •
Mike’s Famous Chicken 58 • • •
Wave Drinks 51
Grand Junction
Asian Market 1
Aztecas 19 • • •
Bistro 317 Elevated Flavors 42 • • •
Blue Moon Bar & Grill 6 • • •
Bualo Wild Wings 57 • • •
Citrola’s Italian Restaurant 13 • •
Cold Stone Creamery 42
Einstein Bros Bagels 54-55 • • •
Enstrom 10
Enzo’s 34-35 • •
Game Day Billiards 36
Garden of Eatin’ 23 • • •
Las Marias Mexican Restaurant 4-5 • • •
Legacy Carts 50
Liquid Carriage 32
Main Street Bagels 22 • • •
Mama Ree’s 46-47 • • •
Mary’s Restaurant 4-5 • • •
Mi Mexico Family Mexican Restaurant 37 • • •
Nature’s Revival Inside Front Cover
Nothing Bundt Cakes 58 •
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Ocatillo/Redlands Mesa 38-39 •* • • •
(*Sunday brunch)
Ponchos 60
Ristorante Pantuso 31 • • •
Rockslide Restaurant & Brewery 36 • • •
Ru’N It 51
Sang Garden 1 • • •
Scotland Yard 15
Showstoppers 57
Suehiro Japanese Restaurant & Sushi 9 • • •
Tepanyaki Japanese Steakhouse
& Sushi Bar 64 • •
Tequila’s Family Mexican
Restaurant 16 • • •
Thai Chili & Pho 61 • • • •
Thai Smile Restaurant 17 • • •
Wave Drinks 51
Palisade
Carolines Restaurant 12 • •
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The Happy Camper 7
Lodging
Courtyard Grand Junction 29
Fairfield Inn 26-27
Gateway Canyons Resort 40
Hampton Inn 26-27
Quality Inn 56
SpringHill Suites 26-27
Wine Country Inn 11
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Great Food
in Downtown Grand Junction
All Day Anytime
Breakfast & Lunch
DINE IN • TAKE-OUT • CATERING
118 S 7th St. • Grand Junction
(Across from the Avalon)
970-241-2398 • lasmariasmexican.com
Open
Tues.-Thurs. 7am-9pm • Fri. & Sat. 7am-10pm
Sun. 7am-3pm (closed Mondays)
DINE IN • TAKE-OUT • CATERING
230 E. Lynwood St. Unit G
Grand Junction
(Across from City Market,
next to Library in Orchard Mesa)
970-628-4361
marysamericanrestaurant.com
Open
Open Mon-Fri 7am-2pm
Sat-Sun 7am-3pm
Mary’s proudly oers
some of Las Marias Mexican Special dishes!
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Great Food
in Downtown Grand Junction
All Day Anytime
Breakfast & Lunch
DINE IN • TAKE-OUT • CATERING
118 S 7th St. • Grand Junction
(Across from the Avalon)
970-241-2398 • lasmariasmexican.com
Open
Tues.-Thurs. 7am-9pm • Fri. & Sat. 7am-10pm
Sun. 7am-3pm (closed Mondays)
DINE IN • TAKE-OUT • CATERING
230 E. Lynwood St. Unit G
Grand Junction
(Across from City Market,
next to Library in Orchard Mesa)
970-628-4361
marysamericanrestaurant.com
Open
Open Mon-Fri 7am-2pm
Sat-Sun 7am-3pm
Mary’s proudly oers
some of Las Marias Mexican Special dishes!
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Grand Junction’s BEST Bar & Grille…
serving our customers for 35 years…
It’s a TRADITION!
Where Friends Meet Friends
• Open at 11am every
Monday-Saturday
• Serving Lunch & Dinner
• Happy Hour
Mon.-Fri. 4:00-6:30pm
1/2 price appetizers
Seasonal Patio Dining
7th and Main Street • Downtown Grand Junction
970-242-4506
BlueMoongj.com
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>>10 FAVORITE<<
Local HikesLocal Hikes
From short walks to moderate hikes, we’ve listed
ten favorite local hikes.
1. Canyon Rim Trail; 1.5 miles roundtrip
2. Coke Ovens Trail; .9 miles
3. Devil’s Kitchen Trail; 3 miles roundtrip
4. Liberty Cap Trail; 3 miles
5. Lunch Loop Trails; several trails vary by length
6. Monument Canyon Loop; 4.5 miles
7. Mt. Garfield; 4 miles roundtrip
8. Riverfront Trail System; 22 miles
9. Serpents Trail; 3.5 miles roundtrip
10. Window Rock Trail; 1.8 miles
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»Explore our menu of Sushi
and traditional Japanese
dishes & dinners…
»Full bar with an extensive
list of saké, wine and
signature drinks.
MONDAY – SATURDAY
LUNCH 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
DINNER 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
541 Main Street | Grand Junction | 970.245.9548
www.
SuehiroSushi
.com
~ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ~
•LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN GRAND JUNCTION FOR OVER 30 YEARS •
Celebrating 37 Years!
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Family-owned • Everything made by hand, fresh every day!
Full bar & wine list • Enjoy our seasonal patio
Open Monday-Saturday 4:30pm to 9pm
759 Horizon Drive
Grand Junction • 970.639.9789
www.citrolasgj.com
Grand Junction’s favorite Italian restaurantGrand Junction’s favorite Italian restaurant
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>>COLORADO<<
National National
MonumentMonument
The world is full of beauty and wonder, diverse landscapes,
and many national parks protecting and showcasing
them. Western Colorado is home to such a place known
as the Colorado National Monument. Spanning a distance of
32 square miles, beginning in Grand Junction and ending in
Fruita, this spectacular landscape of sandstone and granite is
full of unique rock formations, dozens of hiking trails, and out-
door activities such as horseback riding and rock climbing.
For the less adventurous or active, the scenic drive from
one end to the other showcases the best views the Monument
has to oer, including the Coke Ovens, Devil’s Kitchen, and of
course, the Independence Monument. For the avid outdoor
enthusiast, there are so many trail systems at varying degrees
of diculty, that it is easy to find a trail to one’s self. There are
trails short and easy enough for small children, as well as chal-
lenging enough to give the more advanced hikers a worthwhile
experience. If visiting the Grand Valley for the first time, The
Monument is a must see.
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Buy One Cocktail,
Get One Free!
With this ad • Limit one per person per visit
2454 Hwy. 6 & 50 #112
Grand Junction • (970) 314-9152
scotlandyardcigars-spirits.com
Open: Mon. through urs. 4pm-11pm
Fri. & Sat. 4pm-midnight • Sun. 2pm-10pm
Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for exclusive deals!
Let us host your next event or party,
or come in early for your business meetings.
>>15<<
2454 Hwy. 6 & 50
Grand Junction • 970-241-3100
TequilasGrandJunction.net
Buy One, Get One
FREE
16 oz. House Margarita
with this coupon
Tequila’s Family Mexican Restaurant
2454 Hwy. 6 & 50
15% off
Entire Check
with this coupon • 1 per table
Tequila’s Family Mexican Restaurant
2454 Hwy. 6 & 50
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>>COLORADO<<
RiversRivers
Western Colorado has so many beautiful landscapes
and corresponding activities. The rivers, for exam-
ple, provide both calm stretches for paddle boarding
and rapids for the more adventurous kayaker or rafter. Grand
Junction itself, is named for the area in which the Colorado
River joins the Gunnison, while the western slope as a whole
has many other rivers, including the Yampa, White River and
San Juan.
Many reservoirs have also created areas for an abundance
of outdoor activities such as water skiing or tubing. Blue Mesa
is by far the largest of these, outside the town of Gunnison at
a size of over 940,000 acre-feet – nearly twice as large as the
next largest. And always remember to stop and enjoy the scen-
ery around the river valleys. Some are absolutely gorges!
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A HOME COOKED MEAL SO BIG A HOME COOKED MEAL SO BIG
YOU’RE GONNA NEED A BOX!YOU’RE GONNA NEED A BOX!
FAMILY MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Aztecas is a local, family owned restaurant. Miguel and Blanca
have been apart of the Grand Valley since 2005 they work
hard to make every meal just like abuela used to make
TWO LOCATIONS:
2615 Broadway
Grand Junction • 970-241-1712
603 S. US Hwy. 50
Grand Junction • 970-241-4343
aztecas-GJ.com
December & January
Sun.-Thurs. 11am-8:30pm
Fri. & Sat. 11am-9pm
February-November
Sun.-Thurs. 11am-9pm
Fri. & Sat. 11am-10pm
(Closed Easter Sunday, 4th of July,
Thanksgiving & Christmas)
Open 7 Days A Week
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Local VintersLocal Vinters
Wineries, cellars, mead makers,
vineyards and more...
13° Brix Cider Bistro
130 W 3rd St, Palisade
(970) 464-2073
Avant Vineyards
3480 E Rd, Palisade
(970) 216-9908
BookCli Vineyards
670 39 Rd, Palisade
(970) 261-0071
Carboy Winery at
Garfield Estates
3572 G Rd, Palisade
(970) 464-0941
Carlson Vineyards
461 35 Rd, Palisade
(970) 464-5554
Carlson Vineyards
(Downtown GJ Tasting Room)
545 Main St, Grand Junction
(970) 424-5827
Colorado Cellars Winery
3553 E Rd, Palisade
(970) 464-7921
Colorado Vintner’s
Collective
3674 G Rd, Palisade
(970) 464-2222
Colterris at the Overlook
3548 E 1/2 Rd, Palisade
(970) 464-1150
Colterris Winery
3907 N River Rd, Palisade
(970) 464-1150
Deroco Cellars
785 Elberta Ave, Palisade
(970) 464-2094
Grande River Vineyards
787 Elberta Ave, Palisade
(970) 464-5867
Graystone Winery
3352 F Rd, Clifton
(970) 434-8610
Gubbini Winery
3697 F Rd, Palisade
(970) 270-7185
Hermosa Vineyards
3269 3/4 C Rd
(970) 640-0940
Mafia Princess Wines
221 31 3/10 Rd, Grand Junction
(970) 314-9565
Maison La Belle Vie Winery
3575 G Rd, Palisade
(970) 464-4959
AREA WINERIES & VINEYARDS
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Peachfork Orchards
& Vineyards
281 33 Rd, Palisade
(970) 216-7662
Red Fox Cellars
695 36 Rd, Palisade
(970) 464-1099
Restoration Vineyards
3594 E 1/2 Rd, Palisade
(970) 985-0832
Sauvage Spectrum
676 38 1/4 Rd, Palisade
(303) 828-8107
Shiras Winery
449 Colorado Ave, Grand Junction
(970) 242-2419
Talbott’s Cider Company
3701 G Rd, Palisade
(970) 464-1300
Talon Wines at the Meadery
3701 G Rd, Palisade
(970) 464-7899
The Blue Beryl Winery
3587 G 7/10 Rd, Palisade
(970) 712-0679
The Colterris Collection
3708 G Rd, Palisade
(970) 464-1150
The Ordinary Fellow
202 Peach Ave, Palisade
(970) 464-2185
Two Rivers Winery
2087 Broadway, Grand Junction
(970) 255-1471
TWP Wine & Farmhouse
3334 F Rd, Clifton
(303) 875-9609
Varaison Vineyards
405 W 1st St, Palisade
(970) 464-4928
Vines 79 Wine Barn
3839 G Rd, Palisade
(970) 589-0417
Whitewater Hill Vineyards
& Winery
220 32 Rd, Grand Junction
(970) 434-6868
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listing courtesy of CAVE
Downtown At 6th & Main St.
(970) 241-2740 • gjmainstreetbagels.com
Monday – Saturday 7:00 am to 2:30 pm
• All-Natural Baked Goods
• Hand Rolled Bagels
• Sandwiches Soups,
Salads & Espresso
• Breakfast & Lunch
Where great food, great coee
& great people meet
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Open 10:30am-3pm Monday-Friday
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Coulis Ingredients
• 3 cups Palisade peaches
• 1/4 cup basil
• 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
Brine Ingredients
• 3 cups tamari sauce
(gluten free soy sauce)
• 3 qts. Palisade peaches, peeled
and pitted
• 1 cup fresh basil
• 1 tbls black pepper
• 3 cups Canola oil
In Preparation
Marinate chicken using brine method below for 24-48 hours in advance. Make
coulis in advance or to order and serve hot.
Brine Method
Place all ingredients in 2 gallon container and blend until smooth. Pour brine
over chicken quarters and coat completely. Marinate for 24-48 hours.
Coulis Method
Blend all ingredients until smooth. Heat to 165º and serve plated, beneath chicken.
>>COVER RECIPE<<
Tamari PeachTamari Peach
brined chicken brined chicken
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courtesy of Wine Country Inn
Recipe Method
Remove marinated chicken from refrigerator and bring to room temperature.
Preheat oven to 350º F. Place chicken in shallow pan and bake for 45 minutes
until internal temperature reaches 165º F. Liquid should run clear when chicken
is punctured. Plate rice, chicken quarters and baby carrots. Garnish chicken with
hot peach basil coulis. Serve immediately with rolls artisan bread and Grande
Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc or Riesling.
Recipe Ingredients
• 4-6 chicken legs and thigh quarters
(or 2-4 Cornish hens halved)
• Tamari Peach Brine
• Peach Basil Coulis
• Baby carrots
• Cooked rice or other grain
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Quality Small Batch Craft Beer
Local Wine & Spirits
On-Site Food Trailer
Large Outdoor Beer Garden
Live Music
Trivia Night
Copper Club Brewing Company
is now a
Full Service Brewpub
153 N. Mulberry St. • Fruita • 970-858-8318
copperclubbrew.com
Open 7 days a week: Mon-Thurs 2pm-9pm
Fri & Sat 12pm-11pm • Sun 12pm-8pm
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BISTRO
CLASSICS WITH A TWIST
FRESH START
TO YOUR DAY
EVENINGS
BEGIN HERE
www.marriott.com/gjtcy | 970-263-4414
765 Horizon Drive
Grand Junction, Colorado 81506
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BookcliffBookcliff
>>EXPLORING<<
by Amy Bradley
The amount of hiking trails in the Grand Valley is exten-
sive. The monument has dozens, the Mesa has dozens…
but the bookclis can sometimes be underrated. Aside
from Mount Garfield, a staple hike for locals, the bookclis
have trails on the back side where wild horses are often spot-
ted more frequently than other humans.
The trails can wind for as long as you feel like exploring,
with little distraction and plenty of views. While Mount Gar-
field is a steep challenge with a great valley-view payo, the
other side is a bit more of a relaxing experience. Not as steep
as the front side, this area is more accessible to people of all
skill levels and can be as long or short as desired. Make sure
not to try to touch the wild horses however, should you spot
them! They are lovely at a distance but are definitely wild.
Come in for the nest
Italian dining experience
Family-owned since 1958
NEW LOCATION! 421 Brach Drive • Grand Junction
Call for reservations (970) 225-0000 MyPantusos.com
Hours: Tues.-Thurs. 11am-9pm • Fri. & Sat. 11am-10pm Sun. 3pm-9pm • (Closed Mondays)
Happy Hour
3-6pm
6 days a week
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>>MOUNTAIN BIKE<<
HeavenHeaven
Fruita puts the “rad” in Colorado
For a mountain biker, Fruita, Colorado has some of the
best trail systems in the states. People travel from all over
to bike this outdoor playground. From 18 Road to Chutes
and Ladders, Joe’s Ridge to the Kokopelli area, Furita and the
Grand Valley as a whole have dozens of trails that are any
mountain biker’s dream. Spectacular views of the valley and
varying degrees of diculty await anyone with a need for a
little two-wheel excitement in Western Colorado.
For the small town of Fruita, biking has become a way
of life - and livelihood. Biking brings in an extremely large
amount of tourism for this area, something the town has
embraced with many bike shops, bike festivals, bike races, etc.
Many establishments thrive on biking tourism all year around,
providing both the tourists and locals with a plethora of great
watering holes, after an all-day ride. It’s truly a way of life on
the Western Slope and you can never be “two tired” for it!
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Daily Happy Hour • 4-6pm
Bar Opens at 4pm • Dining from 5-9pm
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Daily Happy Hour • 4-6pm
Bar Opens at 4pm • Dining from 5-9pm
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2460 Patterson Rd #3
Grand Grand Junction
(970) 628-1251
ComeCome OUT OUT
PLAY!
PLAY!
and
Open 7 Days A Week
Sun.-Thurs. 11am-12am • Fri. & Sat. 11am-2am
Sun. - urs.11am-10pm
Fri. & Sat. 11am-11pm
624 Rae Lynn Street • Grand Junction
970-241-3354 • mimexicofood.com
AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Happy Hour
Special
3-6 & 9-close
$3.95
EVERYDAY
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Change the way you live.
redlandsmesa.com
#1 Golf Course National Park Locale Pristine Amenities
Redlands Mesa Golf Course was ranked #1
public access golf course in the State of
Colorado by Golf Digest and Golf Week and
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Tucked into the Colorado National
Monument, enjoy an experience not found
elsewhere. Location is just one of the
reasons a visit to Redlands Mesa is part of
many tourists’ itineraries.
Redlands Mesa is commited to customer
service and providing the best golf
experience possible through pristine course
conditions, attentive managment and
exceptional amenities.
Treat Yourself to a Unique Golf Experience at Colorado’s #1 Golf Course.
Now oering Discounts to Mesa County Residents.
970.255.7400
#1 VIEWS DETAILS
IN THE STATE STUNNING! ENJOY
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GOLF
Award Winning!
Discover
Our restaurant, Ocotillo oers
an Upscale Casual Dining
experience with the beautiful
views we have always enjoyed
at Redlands Mesa.
Contact us
We are the #1 Public Golf
Course in Colorado.
Picturesque National Park
Location.
Pristine Course Conditions
with Attention to Every
Detail.
Locally owned and
operated.
What makes
us different?
Experience the beauty of
Redlands Mesa everyday. Ask
us about current realestate
options in our community.
Live Here!
Play everyday! Mesa
county residents, get your
membership today and enjoy
our amazing course everyday.
Memberships
970.255.7400
redlandsmesa.com
2325 W Ridges Blvd
Grand Junction, CO 81507
Change the way you live.
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Winter SportsWinter Sports
>>GRAND MESA AREA<<
The Grand Mesa is the largest flat top mountain in the
world, with an area of roughly 500 square miles. It has a
maximum elevation of over 11,000 ft. It is home to over
300 lakes, a national forest, and Powderhorn Resort for the
winter sports lover. Come wintertime, Western Slope residents
and tourists alike can enjoy an abundance of activities oered
by the Mesa.
There are places to ice fish, snowshoe and cross country
ski trails that loop the many lakes, skiing and snowboarding
at Powderhorn, and even sledding at the “old powderhorn” - a
well-maintained old hill that is perfect for smaller children.
Mesa Lodge and Powderhorn Resort are always full of people.
With its evergreens and aspens, the Mesa is a drastically dif-
ferent landscape from all the other surrounding mountains in
the Grand Valley such as the Book Clis as well as the Monu-
ment which are more sandstone and dry. This is just another
demonstration of the wonderous diversity and outdoor acces-
sibility the western slope oers year around.
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317 Main St. • Grand Junction
970-257-1777 • Bistro317.com
Open Tuesday - Saturday
Lunch 11am - 3pm
Desserts & Charcuterie 3-5pm
Dinner 5pm - 9pm*
*Open until 10pm Friday & Saturday
Happy Hour 3pm to 6pm
Reservations suggested
Elevate Your Dining Experience
2474 Hwy 6 & 50 Unit B
Grand Junction • 970-257-0100
ColdStoneCreamery.com
2210 Hwy. 6 & 50
Grand Junction • 970-549-1892
439 Highway 6 & 50
Fruita • 970-639-2369
Open Sun.-Thurs. 10am-10pm • Fri. & Sat. 10am-11pm
Homemade Food • Locally-Owned Family Restaurant
Authentic Mexican Food
Mezcal is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from maguey.
It is considered a drink of artisan origin. The word mezcal
comes from the Nahuatl mexcalli and means “oven-cooked
agave.” In Mexico, mezcal is generally consumed straight
and has a strong smoky avor.
WE
CATER
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Pickled Red Onion Ingredients
• 2 quarts thinly sliced red onions
• 1 oz. Kosher salt
• 1 oz. rice vinegar
• 1 tbls. chopped basil, thyme
and tarragon
Pickled Red Onion Method
Thinly slice red onions. Toss onions with salt, vinegar and herbs. Mix until
onions are well coated. Store for 3 days to pickle before serving.
>>BONUS RECIPE<<
Vegan ParadiseVegan Paradise
courtesy of Wine Country Inn
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Anasazi Beans Method
Soak beans in water overnight. Drain beans. Small dice vegetables and add to
beans in large pot. Cover with water and bring to a simmer. Add herbs.
Simmer 90 minutes or until beans are tender. Don’t rush them! Add salt and
pepper to finish. Cool, label and date.
Anasazi Beans Ingredients
• 2 cups Anasazi beans, dry
• 1 carrot
• 1 large onion
• 2 stalks celery
• 1/2 tsp. basil
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 2 tbls. Kosher salt
• 1 tbls. black pepper
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Vegan Paradise Recipe Method
Brush fresh cauliflower with olive oil. Grill over hot flame. Set aside. Plate
beans and cauliflower. Garnish with pickled onions. Serve with hot rolls,
cornbread or Artisan bread.
Vegan Paradise Ingredients
• Fresh Cauliflower
• Pickled Onions
• Anasazi Beans
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>>47<<
Market Fresh
Fruits, vegetables, local products
and so much more...
AREA ORCHARDS & FRUIT STANDS
Alida’s Fruits
3402 C 1/2 Road
Aloha Organic Fruit
3525 G Road
Anita’s Pantry & Produce
625 37 ¼ Road
Bikki’s Ranch of Liberty
3848 G ¼ Road
Blaine’s Farmacy Farms
3419 Font Street
C & R Farms
620 F Road
Clark Family Orchards
3887 G Road
Cole Orchard
3800 G 7/10 Road
Davis Family Farms
3673 G 7/10 Road
DeVries Farm Market
3149 C Road
Helmer’s Produce
384 34 ½ Road
High Country Orchards
3548 E ½ Road
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Horns Orchard
750 35 3/10 Road
Just Peachy
3704 G 7/10 Road
Kokopelli Farm
I-70 Cameo, Exit 46
Morton’s Organic Orchard
3651 E ½ Road
Mt. Lincoln Peach Co.
3703 F Road
Palisade Peach Co.
3675 G 4/10 Road
Palisade Produce
753 37 8/10 Road
The Peachfork
281 33 Road
Pear Blossom Farm
3376 C Road
Red Fox Run Orchard
3715 G Road
Sage Creations
Organic Farm
3555 E Road
Talbott Farms, Inc
3782 F ¼ Road
Z’s Orchard
33 ¾ Road
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We are Grand Junction
Colorado’s premiere golf
cart dealer. Our Carts
come fully equipped,
with many options and
upgrades to choose
from. Special financing
options available to get
you in to a new golf cart
TODAY!!!
Selection
Your new golf cart
should stand out .
Whether you want
it lifted, seats added,
aftermarket stereo
installed, or custom
paint, Legacy Golf Carts
has got you covered. Custom
(970)426-6276
2526 Broadway, Grand Junction
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>>51<<
Two Locations!
132 W. McCune Ave. • Fruita
1122 N. 12th St. • Grand Junction
Follow us on Socials for specials!
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Insta: WaveDrinksFruita and
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with this coupon
We are the leading social Dog
Daycare, Boarding & Grooming
facility on the Western Slope. A
small family-owned business,
we will love your pup as much
as you do!
Your Dog Will Love Ru’n It!
Your Dog Will Love Ru’n It!
584 1/2 N. Commercial Dr.
Grand Junction • 970-623-0085
ruffn-it-resort-daycare.business.site
Open 7 days
a week
Traces of Paleo Indians in the
Grand Valley date back to
11,000 B.C.E.. Ute Indians
occupied territory in Colorado well
before Spanish padres and ultimate-
ly surveyors came to explore the
region. Colorado was coined the
Centennial State in 1876.
Grand Junction was established
in 1881. Industry and popula-
tion grew rapidly with the Grand
Valley hosting railroads and main
highways. Successful agriculture
production included the neighbor-
ing towns of Fruita and Palisade…
and the area flourished.
The “Grand” in Grand Junction
speaks of the historical Grand River.
It was renamed the upper Colorado
River in 1921. “Junction” refers to
the confluence of the Colorado and
Gunnison Rivers.
Mesa County has become a
major thoroughfare, where Inter-
state 70 and Highway 50 meet.
Today, the population of Grand
Junction is nearly 70,000 and it’s
not slowing down.
>>GRAND JUNCTION<<
COLORADO
How it all How it all
began...began...
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Colorado Mesa University plays
an important role in the community.
The campus brings young blood to
town, as well as opportunities for
residents of the Grand Valley.
Colorado National Monument is
one of the most beautiful landscapes
in the west. It brings thousands of
visitors to the areas to enjoy the
majestic views.
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LUNCH
SIGNATURE
Nova Lox & Bagel
Tasty Turkey
Turkey, Bacon & Avocado
Hummus Veg Out
HOT SANDWICHES
Italian Chicken
Green Chile Club
Spinach & Artichoke Chicken
Pizza Bagel
BREAKFAST
FRESH-BAKED BAGELS
EGG SANDWICHES
Applewood Bacon & Cheddar
Turkey-Sausage & Cheddar
Ham & Swiss
Spinach, Mushroom & Swiss
French Toast Egg Sandwich
EGG WHITE SANDWICHES
Southwest Turkey-Sausage
®© Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. all rights reserved 2017.
Y
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BEVERAGES
HOT, ICED, FROZEN
Vanilla Hazelnut Latte
Vanilla Latte
Caramel Macchiato
White Chocolate Mocha
Hazelnut Mocha
Mocha
Latte
Cappuccino
Chai Tea Latte
SMOOTHIES & JUICE
Mixed Berry Smoothie
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Orange Juice
Lemonade (Strawberry or Blackberry)
RIMROCK AVE. IN FRONT OF WAL-MART
2546 RIMROCK AVE. • GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81505
970.245.0266 • EINSTEINBROS.COM
FULL MENU AVAILABLE ONLINE OR IN STORE
BRUNCH
BOX!
>>54<<
>>55<<
LUNCH
SIGNATURE
Nova Lox & Bagel
Tasty Turkey
Turkey, Bacon & Avocado
Hummus Veg Out
HOT SANDWICHES
Italian Chicken
Green Chile Club
Spinach & Artichoke Chicken
Pizza Bagel
BREAKFAST
FRESH-BAKED BAGELS
EGG SANDWICHES
Applewood Bacon & Cheddar
Turkey-Sausage & Cheddar
Ham & Swiss
Spinach, Mushroom & Swiss
French Toast Egg Sandwich
EGG WHITE SANDWICHES
Southwest Turkey-Sausage
®© Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. all rights reserved 2017.
Y
O
U
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W
E
L
C
O
M
E
,
BEVERAGES
HOT, ICED, FROZEN
Vanilla Hazelnut Latte
Vanilla Latte
Caramel Macchiato
White Chocolate Mocha
Hazelnut Mocha
Mocha
Latte
Cappuccino
Chai Tea Latte
SMOOTHIES & JUICE
Mixed Berry Smoothie
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Orange Juice
Lemonade (Strawberry or Blackberry)
RIMROCK AVE. IN FRONT OF WAL-MART
2546 RIMROCK AVE. • GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81505
970.245.0266 • EINSTEINBROS.COM
FULL MENU AVAILABLE ONLINE OR IN STORE
BRUNCH
BOX!
>>56<<
2412 Highway 6&50 • Mesa Mall • Grand Junction • (970) 242-3151
homemade Chicago-style
pizza & bakery
on wheels!
970-628-5508
showstopperspizza@gmail.com
Take
and Bake!
>>57<<
Voted #1 in the Valley
233 E Aspen Ave . • Fruita • 970-639-2015
facebook.com/mikesfamouschicken
instagram.com/ mikesfamouschicken
• Authentic Southern style BBQ,
Hand-Breaded Fried Chicken
• Ice Cream
• Cocktails & Beer
• Family-Owned & Operated
>>58<<
ThriftyThrifty
>>GJ<<
by Amy Bradley
Abundance and wastefulness is becoming increasingly
more of a problem as the years go by. Clothing and
home décor can be some of the most prolific items
that end up in the dump. Fortunately, thrifting in the Grand
Valley has several options now! The variety of second-hand
shops not only house all manner of hidden gems but often at
a much lower price point and are a great way to recycle rather
than buy brand new.
For clothing, the options include ARC Thrift, Encore, Run-
way Fashion Exchange, Fashion Junkie, and Ritz Consignment
as well as Good Will which also has a huge assortment of
home furnishings, books and more. For vintage furniture and
home décor, also try exploring Heirlooms for Hospice, Robin’s
Nest Antiques, Habitat for Humanity, and Gear Junction
where quality used outdoor gear can be found. It might take
a little patience to look through the huge assortment of items
but that is half the fun of thrifting!
www.GrandValleyGuide.com | >>59<<
Get ready forGet ready for
ENDLESS COMPLIMENTSENDLESS COMPLIMENTS
Add these fashionable statement pieces to your wardrobe.
Dress up a casual outt and add a splash of color to your
look. These versatile, high quality ponchos complete an
outt. Dozens of colors are available.
Only $32 each + shipping
Spend $65 and receive FREE SHIPPING
Order yours today www. ILoveYourPoncho.com
>>60<<
ai
Satay Chicken
Tom Kha Gai
Pad ai
Pad Kee Mow
Kang Masaman
ai Beer
ai Tea
970-242-3299
2536 Rimrock Ave., Suite 700
Grand Junction, CO 81505
Only Grand Junction
Restaurant named
in ‘Top 100 Asian
Restaurants in the USA’
Chinese
Kung Pao Chicken
Sesame or Orange Chicken
Egg Foo Young
Vietnamese
Bun Dac Biet
Pho Dac Biet
Goi Guon Tom it
... and much more.
>>61<<
Saddlehorn Campground
1750 Rim Rock Drive
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 858-2800
Monument RV Park
607 Highway 340
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 858-4405
Junction West Grand
Junction RV Park
793 22 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 245-8531
Moondance RV and
Campground
774 23 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 245-0769
Travelers with RVs or tents need not worry about a hotel in the Grand Valley!
There is an abundance of options between Fruita and Palisade with room
for all sizes of recreational vehicles. Starting at the Fruita end of the valley
and ending in Palisade, some options are listed here.
>>GRAND VALLEY<<
RV Parks RV Parks
&& campgrounds campgrounds
by Amy Bradley
>>62<< | www.GrandValleyGuide.com
www.GrandValleyGuide.com | >>63<<
Canyonview RV Resort
746 23 1/2 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 730-2600
Mobile City
2322 Highway 6 & 50
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 242-9291
Paradise Valley Park
585 25 1/2 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 242-0049
Grand Junction KOA
2819 Highway 50
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(800) 562-1510
RV Ranch at Grand Junction
3238 I-70 Business Loop
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 434-6644
Palisade Basecamp
RV Resort
985 N River Rd
Palisade, CO 81526
(970) 462-9712
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>>COLORADO AGRICULTURE &<<
Wine CountryWine Country
Western Colorado has other appealing qualities for
tourists and locals alike besides just outdoor recre-
ation. It also has an abundance of agricultural oer-
ings. Peaches are certainly one of the most popular items in
the valley, inspiring a festival that brings in many people from
all over the states, and rivals the peaches in Georgia itself.
Tomatoes from Blaine’s Tomatoes in particular, will be some
of the best you ever eat. And for the wino in us all, the Valley’s
thriving business is of course, wine!
Palisade is a prime spot for wine. It is home to over a
dozen wineries and the Fruit and Wine Byway: a road that
winds through Palisade and East Orchard Mesa, lined with
wineries, shops and fruit stands. Colterris, Maison le Belle
Vie, Two Rivers, Red Fox Cellars, and many others have been
producing Cabs, Merlots, Malbecs and more that rival Cali-
fornia. And over the years, they’ve only been getting better.
The community in Palisade is also very supportive of each
other. The winery employees and owners are always quick to
suggest other wineries to visit. They know the success of one,
is the success of all. So when you’ve finished a day of hiking,
horseback riding, or skiing, and are ready to wine down, look
no further than Palisade!
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