Outstanding in the Field Offering Farm to Table Fare

3 Chefs, Outstanding in the Field 2010

Colorado is blessed once again as Outstanding in the Field, the roving culinary tour returns to Vail Valley's Copper Bar Ranch for the second consecutive year on July 20. A five course meal will be prepared at the ranch by acclaimed Vail Chefs Jeremy Kittelson of Restaurant Avondale and Armando Navarro of Larkspur. 

The farm to table event was started by California chef Jim Denevan, when in 1999 began bringing local farmers to his restaurant as special guests at his "farm dinners." It wasn't long before he thought of hosting dinners on their farms. 

Outstanding in the Field tours the U.S. from May 1 through December 4, stopping at 90 farms, and has local farmers, food artisans, chefs, and winemakers create a feast at its source. A single signature long table draped with linen is set for all guests to sit together and break bread in a beautifully rustic setting. The tour is currently making its way through California, where it's already sold out half of its remaining dates.

Tickets are now on sale for its stop at Copper Bar Ranch for $200 per person. For those who've sampled the fare at either Larkspur or Restaurant Avondale, you know it's more than worth it to go. For purchase tickets and for more info, visit www.outstandinginthefield.com.

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Hotel Teatro Named One of the Ten Best in the World by Expedia

Hotel Teatro, Denver, Colo.

Last week, the Hotel Teatro in Denver, Colo. was named among the top ten hotels in the world on its  2011 Insiders’ Select™ list, which recognizes hotels worldwide for their consistently excellent service, notable value, and  great overall experience. It's the second consecutive year that the hotel has earned the distinction. The full list ranks the top 500 hotels selected from more than 130,000 offered on Expedia®. 


The evaluation process for this year's Insider Select program were more rigorous than in previous years. Expedia required more reviews for each hotel and higher score per review to make the list. Other factors in this year's rankings included input from local market managers employed by Expedia, and a value rating scored by comparing rates with other similar properties.


Having stayed there, it is a well deserved honor for the hotel. It's boutique status makes the service more personal. It's architecture and decor capture the elegance, beauty, and spirit of the Denver theatre scene. The food served at Prima and Kevin Taylor are beyond fabulous. Definitely a hotel consider when staying for a night,  or a week in Denver.

Free Day Pass for Mom at Royal Gorge Bridge and Park

Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, located near Cañon City, Colorado, is offering a free day pass on Mother's Day, a $25 value, and includes a majority of the attractions and activities in the park. Dads will also get a free day pass on Father's Day.

May is also Military Appreciation Month, where members of the military and their families get half-off general admission and individual season passes.

New this year is the Royal Gorge Bridge Visitor Center, located about three miles from the its parent attraction. The 4,000 square foot facility will provide visitors a convenient place to get tickets to Royal Gorge,  stop, eat, and shop as well as provide info on the area's attractions, activities, accommodations. 

Royal Gorge Bridge and Park features one of the highest suspension bridges in the world, hanging almost 1,000 feet high over the Arkansas River and spanning a quarter mile across a three million year-old natural wonder that is Royal Gorge. Attractions and rides also featured at the park include an incline railway, an aerial tram, skycoaster, and wildlife park.  

Visit www.royalgorgebridge.com for more info on tickets and the park. 

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