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    Fine Dining in therustic ambiance of a1920s log homestead

    CompletelySmoke-Free

    Open Daily at 5 p.m.

    Reservations & Information970-586-9344www.TwinOwls.net

    Located at the Black Canyon Inn800 MacGregor AvenueJust One Mile from

    Downtown

    Wedding & BanquetPackages Available

    All this and much more,complimented by an array of

    fine wines, delectable desserts anda unique mountain

    atmosphere

    Fine Dining in therustic ambiance of a1920s log homestead

    CompletelySmoke-Free

    Open Daily at 5 p.m.Reservations & Information

    970-586-9344www.TwinOwls.net

    Located at the Black Canyon Inn800 MacGregor Avenue

    Just One Mile from Downtown

    Wedding & Banquet

    Packages AvailablePhotobyW

    altHester

    House Specialties~Filet Mignon Lobster

    Elk Ruby Red TroutNew York Strip RibsSalmon Duck Pastas

    House Specialties~Filet Mignon Lobster

    Elk Ruby Red TroutNew York Strip RibsSalmon Duck Pastas

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    One Beautiful Riverside Location

    Barlow Plaza ~ Downtown on the RiverwalkBarlow Plaza ~ Downtown on the Riverwalk

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    Burgers Salad Bar

    Classic SandwichesVegetarian & Vegan Items

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    Come Home to MamasHomemade Pastas

    Vegetarian Options

    Gluten Free Items

    342 E. Elkhorn Ave.

    970-586-8282

    Open Daily at 11 am

    338 E. Elkhorn Ave.

    970-586-3330

    Open Daily at 4 pm

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    We carrye carry Schmidtschmidts Bakery Treats!akery Treats!510 Moraine Ave.10 Moraine Ave.

    Estes Park, COstes Park, CO970-586-518170-586-5181

    www.CoffeeInEstes.comww.CoffeeInEstes.com

    We carry Schmidts Bakery Treats!

    510 Moraine Ave.Estes Park, CO970-586-5181

    www.CoffeeInEstes.com

    Indoor/Outdoor Seating(Lakeside or on the deck)

    Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Grilled Panini Sandwiches

    Salads Soups Smothered Burritos

    Organic Free Trade Coffee

    Smoothies and More!

    Featuring Local Artists WorkMeeting Room in BackOpen Year Round!

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    DINING ROOM

    OPEN DAILYFeaturing:

    Soup & Salad BuffetHomemade Breads

    & Desserts

    Serving 11:30 am - 8 pmReservations Recommended

    Drive 7 miles South ofEstes Park on Hwy 7

    BED & BREAKFAST4900 South Highway 7

    P.O. Box 700Estes Park, Colorado 80517

    www.BaldpateInn.com970-586-KEYS (5397)

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    Steaks (Carne) Combination Plates (Casados)Menu Para Ninos586-3686 160 1st St. Estes Park

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    R E S T A U R A N T

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Rocky

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    (970) 577-0043

    Adjacent to Fall River Visitors Center Hwy 34 @ North Entrance to Park

    Gift ShopSouvenirs Outdoor Deck Dining

    with Great Views Family Dining in

    Warm Atmosphere Takeout for the Park

    Snacks, Sandwiches, Candy Bar, Wine & Beer Public Rest Rooms Buses Welcome Large Parties Welcome

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    The Romeof the

    Rockies

    LocallyOwned &Operated

    THEDUNRAVEN INNGREAT FOOD! GREAT SERVICE!me and enjoy our riendly, warm and relaxed atmosphere. See why wea avorite o the locals! We proudly serve resh fsh, classic Italiansine, and prime-grade steaks. We also oer several vegetarian entrees.memade sauces, soups and awesome desserts!

    joy a cocktail rom our copper-topped bar, or perhaps

    ottle o wine rom our excellent wine list!

    servations are appreciated. Open all year.ildren are welcome.nner served nightly at 5 p.m.

    470 Hwy. 66 970-586-6409 www.DunravenInn.com

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    pen at 11 a.m. Daily 470 Prospect Village Drive Between Riverside & Moraine

    Full Lunch & Dinner Menu

    FREE Tastings

    Pool Tables

    Video Games

    Estes Best Sou-venirs

    Across fromFun Trax

    (970) 586-5421

    BrewFestSaturday, June 14

    Noon to 5 pm21 & over only

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    TWOOUTSTANDINGRESTAURANTS INONEBREATHTAKING

    LOCATION

    Grandmaisons Chalet RoomWorld-class cuisine in an elegant ambiance. Our award-winning chefhas created an extraordinary menu featuring exquisite seafoods,steaks, veal, lamb, pasta, vegetarian and vegan entrees.

    The TavernCasual comfort and hearty meals in a fun-filled atmosphere.The Tavern is the only one to offer live entertainmentSEVEN NIGHTS A WEEK. LOUNGE OPEN UNTIL 2 A.M.

    Luxurious Suites& Beautiful Con-dos Available

    The Escape Spa & Salon

    Pamper yourself with one of the many services includingfacials, body treatments, massage, Hot Stone Therapy, mani-

    cures, pedicures, full service hair care & much, more!

    970-577-9495

    2625 Marys Lake Road3 Miles South on Highway 7

    www.maryslakelodge.comLodge: 970-586-5958

    Restaurants: 970-586-4777Toll Free: 877-442-6279

    Both restaurants have spacious seat-ing, as well as the best outdoor heateddeck with views of Marys Lake and theRockies. Located just three miles from downtown Estes Park.

    Sunny Pub Room Huge Shaded PatioOld West Atmosphere

    Succulent Steaks - Beef, Buffalo & Elk Trout Juicy Burgers - Beef, Buffalo & Elk Chicken

    BBQ Baby Back Pork Ribs BBQ Buffalo Ribs Pastas Sandwiches Salads Cocktails Curb Side Take-Out

    Omelettes Smiley Bear Pancake Noahs Ark

    $3.99 Breakfast Special Two Eggs, Potatoes & Toast

    Serving Lunch & Dinner Year-RoundBreakfast in the Summer

    Parking lot in the rear

    134 W. Elkhorn 970-586-8838

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    Estes Park Dining, Food, Treats & BeveragesBaldpate Inne 91st year we welcome you to our historic lodge to experienceurself our tradition of an unparalleled dining experience. As aalty restaurant, we invite you to enjoy our award-winning Soup &buffet with homemade breads and pies. At 9,000 ft. on the side

    n Sisters mountain, our Sunporch Dining Room undeniably has

    est view in the area. Daily 11:30 am 8 pm. Reservations alwaysmmended. 4900 S. Hwy 7, Estes Park. 980/586-KEYS (5397)

    a GrandeGrande features a complete selection of traditional Mexican dishesordable prices. We serve dinner combinations, steak platters,urgers and fries. Our specialties are sizzling fajitas with choice ofen, steak, shrimp or a combination. We have a childrens menu,r menu and full bar menu. Relax on our streamside patio (Summer)njoy the best margaritas in town. Dine in our carry out. Open at 1120 E. Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park. 970/577-0799.

    fee on the Rocksre the coffee is as great as the views! Marvel at the beautifultain views as you enjoy our organic free-trade coffee, tea,thies and other cold drinks. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinneraked goods from the famous Schmidts bakery, lunches-to-go, sandwiches, salads, soup du jour, smothered burritos and more!

    Wi-Fi! Indoor/Outdoor seating (Lakeside or on the deck). Featuringartists. Meeting room in back. Large flat-screen TV. Plenty ofng. Located on Hwy 36 on the way to RMNP, next to Red RoseShop & Dicks Rock Museum. Open year-round. 510 Morainee. 970/586-5181.

    eos Park Theatre Cafe & Deliher youve visited us in person before, heard about us by word ofh, or learned about us from The Food Network, were delighted toyou here. Youre invited to stop in for some of the finest,hwatering Italian deli youve ever encountered. Sit inside with us ore along the Fall River (weather permitting), or take a feast to goead into Rocky Mountain National Park, which is just up the road.ill find us at the entrance to the Historic Park Theatre, the oldestuously operating movie theater west of the Mississippi, and just aeps from the exact center of downtown Estes Park. If you have anhappening in town, you can share great deli with your guests. Tryll-service World Class Catering! 132 Moraine Avenue, Estes Park.577-2234

    ut Hausly serving handmade donuts and other baked goods for over 30Come and enjoy an Estes Park tradition. We are locally owned

    perated. Open Daily 6 am to 1 pm. 342 Moraine Avenue, Estes970/586-2988. www.donuthaus-estespark.com

    raven Downtown

    erve fresh, homemade Italian cuisine in the heart of downtownDunraven Downtown has the feel of an open-air bistro with a inviting dining room with hand-painted murals of the Italianryside. Whether you feel like an in-house cut sirloin steak, shrimppi, or pasta favorites such as our famous lasagna or chicken

    primavera, weve got something youll love! We have an extensive winelist that compliments our menu. Save some room for our spumoni ortiramisu. There is a public parking lot conveniently located behind ourrestaurant. Dunraven Downtown is open for lunch every day at 11 am.We start serving dinner at 4 pm. 101 W. Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park.970/586-3818.

    Dunraven InnThe Rome of the Rockies. Estes Parks most romantic restaurantfeaturing Italian cuisine, great steaks and wonderful seafood. Dinnerserved nightly at 5 pm. 2470 Colo. Hwy. 66, Estes Park. 970/586-6409.

    Estes Park BreweryCome for a free taste of our many beers. Open at 11:00 am daily. Wehave a wide variety of food along with pool tables, video games andTVs. Deck seating with views of Longs Peak. 470 Prospect Village Drive.970/586-5421.

    Grandmaisons Chalet Room atMarys Lake LodgeWe offer world-class cuisine in an elegant ambiance. Award-winningChef Marc Grandmaison has created an extraordinary menu offering aculinary tour of Europe, with specials from Lisbon, Barcelona, Milan,Munich, and Athens, as well as exquisite seafood, steaks, veal, lamb,and pasta, just to name a few. Vegetarian and vegan entres are alsoextensive! Located just three miles from downtown Estes Park on Hwy7. 2625 Marys Lake Road. 970/586-5958.

    The GrubsteakWe feature fantastic Burgers, Steaks, Buffalo Steaks and Elk Steaks.We also have Rocky Mountain Trout, Baby Back Pork Ribs, Buffalo Ribs,Pastas, Sandwiches and Salads. Home of the $3.99 Breakfast Specia(two eggs, potatoes & toast.) Full breakfast menu in summer. Servinglunch and dinner year-round. Largest shaded patio, sunny pub room,and an Old West atmosphere. Take out available. Public parking lot inrear. 134 W. Elkhorn Avenue 970/586-8388.

    Kind Coffee

    Kind Coffee is Estes Parks exclusive organic coffee roaster, roastingdaily on the West End of town. We offer two full-service espresso barslocated on the East and West Ends of the River Walk featuring our freshroasted coffees. Fruit smoothies, milkshakes, and frozen drinks aremade to order! Fresh bagel sandwiches and breakfast items, lunchsandwiches to go, along with local baked goods and desserts round outour offerings. Pounds of fresh roasted coffee, t-shirts and mugs aregreat souvenirs and gift items! As a locally owned business and amember of 1% for the Planet, Kind Coffee is committed to both ourcommunity and our environment. KIND is what coffee should be.

    LeahsLEAHs (formerly Spirits of the Rocks) is now featuring espresso coffeedrinks and fine teas! We are located in downtown Glen Haven, justacross from the Inn of Glen Haven. Come for a drink and shop in ourfun gallery! Were open daily 9 am to 6 pm. 970-586-3831,www.leahshop.com

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    igans Saloon Nightclub & Grillsh Pub. The best in live music and entertainment. Greatsphere, fun, food, and drink. Serving Appetizers, Burgers,, Reubens, Fish & Chips, and other great tavern fare. Happy hour& drink specials. Downtown at 110 West Elkhorn. 970-586-. www.lonigans.com.

    gzA Mountain GrillFamily Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner daily with& Saturday dinner buffets and breakfast buffets on the weekends

    y day in the summer). Longz Mountain Grill offers extendedado Regional Cuisine after 5 pm, and Longz Lounge has dailyy hour specials & an extensive martini menu. Located in Rockytain Park Holiday Inn, 101 S. St. Vrain. 970/586-2332.

    ma Roses Homemade ItalianTraditional Italian food at its best, in a casually elegant

    sphere. Enjoy great wine, or relaxing beer in the dining room ornal riverside patio. A varied childrens menu is available for the

    ones. Open daily at 4 pm for dinner. 338 E. Elkhorn Ave. (Barlow, Estes Park. 970/586-3330.

    pys Pizza & Grillne. Create. Eat. Soup, salad, sandwiches and pizza created asant! Fun, casual dining area or seasonal riverside patio. Menusvailable for kids 12 and under. Open daily at 11 am. 342 E.rn Avenue (Barlow Plaza), Estes Park. 970/586-8282.

    a VidaRican Cuisine. Salads, Soups, Seafood, Steaks, Combination

    s. Plus a childrens menu and an American menu. 160 1st St.,586-3686.

    midts Bakery & Delicatesseny and Fresh Coffee Cakes, Signature & Wedding Cakes, Tortes,s & Rolls, and Delicatessen. You cant visit Estes without tryingidts! Located in Country Market at 900 Moraine Avenue. Openday.

    deck Restaurantg the best food under the sun for the last 60 years. Known for ourfresh trout, steaks, chili rellenos and other excellent dishes.

    vations recommended for dinner. Non-smoking dining room. FullOpen mid-May to early October. Amex, Discover, Visa, MasterCard.Moraine Ave. (2 miles west of downtown, at the junction of Hwy.arys Lake Road and High Drive.) 970/586-9832.

    sundeckrestaurant.com

    Tavern at Marys Lake Lodgefer casual comfort and serve a hearty meal in a fun-filled

    sphere. The Tavern is the only establishment in the area to offerntertainment SEVEN NIGHTS A WEEK from May October, andNIGHTS A WEEK from November April. Located just three milesdowntown Estes Park on Hwy 7. 2625 Marys Lake Road.586-5958.

    Trailhead Restaurant at

    Rocky Mountain Gateway(Fall River entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park.) Relaxed diningnestled just outside the Park with spectacular views of mountainscenery. Visit us for either breakfast, lunch or dinner and enjoy eithertraditional menu favorites or our selections of wild game, Buffalo and

    Elk. Enjoy a glass of wine or beer with your dinner whether seated inour cozy dining room or at a table outside on the deck. Open daily 8:00am 9:00 pm seasonal. 3450 Fall River Road, Estes Park. 970/577-0043.

    Twin Owls Steakhouse at the

    Black Canyon InnWe have a warm candlelight feel accompanied by culinary skill andimpeccable service that is unparalleled in the Estes Valley. We serve avariety of entres from steaks and chops to pastas and seafood. 800MacGregor Avenue (Devils Gulch Road). 970/586-9344.

    VegaCome join us on our huge rooftop patio in the heart of downtown withviews of Estes in every direction! If you prefer indoor dining you can sitin our bright, sunny dining room or relaxing full bar. Try a pitcher of oneof our eight beers on tap, wine, or a refreshing sangria. Enjoy Spanish-style tapas, pizza, salads, local fare such as trout and elk, and deliciousgrilled entres. Vega opens every day at 11 am. See us on the rooftopat the Courtyard Shops, 205 Virginia Drive, Estes Park. 970/586-9494.

    The View Restaurant at The Historic Crags

    LodgeSurround yourself in the rustic charm of this Historic Lodge that hostsviews of the entire Estes Valley! The menu offers steak, fresh fish,pasta, and vegetarian entres. Wine, beer, and cocktails are availableto accompany your meal. Call for reservations. 300 Riverside Drive,Estes Park. 970/586-6066

    The Wild RoseFamily Friendly with a Taste of Europe. The Wild Rose Restaurant, theStaff and Chefs have always felt to please their guests and make themcomfortable. The Continental Cuisine with fresh Seafood. Hand-cutSteaks and homemade Sauces are a delight and rewarding for thepalate. We open at 11 am and serve all day Lunch or Dinner (until 10pm in the Summer Season). Please join us for a delightful meal andgreat selected Wines in our two Dining Rooms or enjoy the sunshine onthe Patio. If you have special needs, please let us know and we will tryour best to serve you. Old Church Shops, 157 W. Elkhorn Avenue, EstesPark. 970/586-2806.

    Wine & CheeseCheese is a wine bar and restaurant in downtown Estes Park. We areopen 11 am to 9 pm every day (10 pm after Memorial Day) and

    feature beautiful platters of imported and local meats and cheeses aswell as over 20 wines by the glass or tasting flight. 330 & 332 E.Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park 80517. For reservations, please call970/586-6611.

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    ARA) - A lively backyard bar-ue is the quintessential kick-off tom-weather months, but its notys the most nutritious way to

    brate. With the right mix of freshtasty ingredients, its possible toe savory grilled specialties thatenliven guests taste buds with-

    derailing their efforts to maintainalthy lifestyle.hef Scott Uehlein, corporateof the renowned Canyon Ranch,urages home chefs to enhance

    nutritional value of common bar-ue favorites by replacing not-so-thy ingredients with more nutri-dense foods and beverages. Culi-trends this year are focusing onshingly bold flavors and naturalto sweeten dishes; using orangeis one way to achieve this

    d, explains Uehlein. Mosthens contain everyday items, likepercent Florida orange juice,

    which can be used to add regionalflair and nutrients to mouth-wateringdishes.

    To bring a hint of Florida sun-shine to your table during a Memori-al Day celebration or graduationfeast, fire up the grill and serve citrus-inspired fare. Chef Uehleins easy-to-

    prepare Quick Orange BBQ sauceadds zesty flavor to grilled chicken orpork.

    Quick Orange BBQSauce (Makes

    approximately 2cups)

    Ingredients:1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup diced onion (yellow or

    white)2 teaspoons minced garlic1 pinch ground cloves1 pinch ground cinnamon1 tablespoon chili powder

    1 cup orange juice1 cup ketchup2 tablespoons molasses1/4 tablespoon liquid smoke1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

    Directions:

    Heat olive oil in medium-sizedsaucepan. Add onion and garlic andsaut until onions are translu-cent.

    Add cloves, cinnamon, chili pow-der and orange juice to saucepan andbring to a boil. Add remaining ingre-dients and simmer until sauce thick-ens, five to 10 minutes. Baste grilledmeat with Quick Orange BBQ Sauceduring last five to 10 minutes ofcooking. Serve remaining sauce onthe side.

    For more nutrient-rich, sunshine-inspired recipes by Chef Uehlein, vis-it www.floridajuice.com/backtothe-grove.

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    Add Bold Florida FlaAdd Bold Florida Flavor andvor andNutrition to YNutrition to Your Next Barbequeour Next Barbeque

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    ARA) - Do summer schedulesyou scrambling for quick, on-

    go meals? Although summergs longer days, time is of thence in warm weather months.re seems to be even less time forfamily to sit down and enjoy a

    together. However, just because

    family is going a dozen differentctions, it doesnt mean that nutri-s meals need to be over looked just need to be portable.

    nstead of stopping for fast food,k your refrigerator with versatile,itious foods, like eggs. Eggs con-all-natural, high-quality protein,they go well with many others. Scrambled eggs take just min-to prepare. Add some garden vegetables, pack them in pita

    kets or roll them in tortillas, andhave a hand-held meal that yourly can take with them to theball game or soccer practice.youre looking to grab a quick

    k after an afternoon at the pool,ure that you have vitamin-richs washed and ready to go alongprotein-dense foods such as-cooked eggs. These hand-held

    dies are sure to offer cool pleasure

    ungry snackers.eres a recipe for a portable mealwill be sure to a family favorite.any garden fresh toppings thatfamily may like such as onions,

    n peppers, chopped tomatoes ordded lettuce.

    crambled Egg andChicken Wraps

    Makes: 3 servings)

    ngredients:eggstablespoons skim or low-fat milk(7- to 9-inch) flour or whole-

    at tortillasooking spray/2 cup (about 3 ounces) choppedked chicken/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili powder,siredtablespoons shredded reduced-

    Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

    alsa, taco or pizza saucePreparation

    reak eggs into a bowl. Add the. Beat the eggs and milk until

    blended. Set the bowl aside.Heat tortillas according to package

    directions. Cover tortillas with a tow-el to keep them warm.

    Coat a 9-inch pan with cookingspray. Heat pan until a few drops of

    water sizzle in the pan.Add chicken and chili powder, ifdesired. Cook and stir the mixtureuntil the chicken is heated all the waythrough to the middle of each piece,about 1 to 2 minutes.

    Pour the egg mixture into the panover the chicken. The eggs will startto set. Hold a pancake turner upsidedown and gently pull it across thebottom and sides of the pan. Keeppulling the pancake turner through

    the eggs and chicken until the eggsare thick and you cant see any moreliquid eggs in the pan. Dont stir allthe time or the eggs will break intotiny pieces. When the eggs are thick

    and there is no more liquid egg in thepan, remove the pan from the burner

    Spoon the eggs into a 1/3 cupmeasuring cup. Spoon the eggs intothe center of each warm tortilla.Sprinkle each tortilla with 1 table-

    spoon cheese. Spoon the salsa or tacoor pizza sauce on top of the cheese.Add any other toppings you like.Roll up each tortilla.

    Nutrition information per servingof 1/3 recipe using 8 inch flour tor-tilla, 3/8 teaspoon chili powder andCheddar cheese without salsa or oth-er topping: 273 calories; 12 gm totalfat, 243 mg cholesterol, 321 mg sodi-um, 212 mg potassium, 21 gm pro-tein and 10 percent or more of the

    RDI for vitamins A and B12, niacin,calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc.

    For more egg recipes and quicksummer meal ideas visit www.incred-ibleegg.org.

    Scrambling for Quick Summer Meals?Scrambling for Quick Summer Meals?

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    Scrambled egg and chicken wraps provide a quick, nutritious snackthat is not difficult to prepare.

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    ARA) - Grilling isnt just for sum-celebrations anymore. No mattert your culinary preferences

    m traditional mega-cookouts atpark to health-conscious quicksgrilling has something deli-s to offer for everyone.

    More than 75 percent of Ameri-say they own at least one grill,an increasing number of house-s boasting two, according tone Hayes, a nationally recog-d magazine food editor, TVe developer and food historian.

    husiasm for the traditional warm-her cookout has carried over intoming popularity for indoor built-nd portable-countertop grillings, as well as simple in-ovenng and rotisserie techniques.ing has become a popular optionfor those who cook one-persons or have living arrangementsdont lend themselves to outdoorng.

    n response to this trend, new

    ties of seasonings, rubs andnades have arrived on store

    ves, adding convenience, versatili-o-mess food preparation andst flavors to grilled dishes. Many

    onings can be rubbed on prior toking or shaken on over the grilldding succulent flavor in mereutes, or even seconds, of prepara-time.or cooks who like the deep,

    ed-in flavor of marinades,ing Seasons marinade mixesm Simply Organic require just 30utes of flavor-absorption timee the rest of the meal preparationder way. Organic flavor selec- include Lemon Pepper, Zesty

    b, Steak, Mesquite Barbeque, andic Herb.rganic grilling? Hayes points outconsumers are pickier about thet, fish and poultry theyre select-for the main course, often look-for free-range, grass-fed,d-caught and organic items forfirst time. Overall, organic meat,try and seafood sales grew 32

    percent last year. More health-con-scious consumers are choosing meat-less and vegetarian options, too and theyre not about to be left out of

    the grilling experience.The experts at Simply OrganicGrilling Seasons offer this recipe toadd to any summer barbeque reper-toire:

    Barbecue Bell PepperSpread/Dip

    3 cups finely diced red and yellowbell peppers (one large pepper of eachcolor)

    1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese2 packages Grilling Seasons

    Mesquite Barbecue Marinade MixCrackers or chips of your choice

    Directions

    Place a sheet of foil on grill. Brushwith oil and add peppers. Grill for

    five to 10 minutes, until peppers startto turn golden brown. While peppersare grilling, place cream cheese in alarge bowl. When peppers are ready,pour grilled peppers (no need tocool) over cream cheese and add theMesquite BBQ Marinade Mix. Stiruntil completely blended. Serve

    warm or chilled with crackers orchips. (Makes 8 servings)

    As prepared, each serving contains70 calories, 3.5 g of fat, 15 mg of

    cholesterol, 270 mg of sodium, 4 g ocarbohydrates and 2 g of protein.

    For more recipes, visithttp://www.simplyorganicfoods.com/simplyorganic/eat.html.

    OrOrganic Grilling Spicesganic Grilling SpicesUp Outdoor FUp Outdoor Fararee

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    Grilling has become a popular option for many.

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    ongz Family Restaurant

    Longz Lounge

    01 S. St. Vrain Estes Park, Colorado 970-586-2332

    in the Rocky Mountain Park Inn970-586-2332

    Featuring Regional Colorado Cuisine

    Estes Parks Best Breakfast Buffet onweekends includes Homemade Pastries &Fresh Fruit (every day in summer) plus fullbreakfast menu including a breakfast burritoand breakfast skillets.

    Appetizers including Nachos, Chili CheeseFries, Crab Cakes, Buffalo Tacos,& Rocky Mountain Oysters.

    Lunch includes the Elk Salad, FettucciniAlfredo, Reuben Sandwich andHomemade Soups.

    Dinner served nightly after 5pm.& on Fri &Sat nights serving our famous Prime Rib andChef Selected Buffets.

    Happy Hour, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.with Wine, Beer, Well Drink and Appetizer Specials.Extensive Martini Menu

    eakfast 7:00 - 11:00 a.m. Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.nner 5:00 - 9:30 p.m. Kids Menu for children 12 and under

    11:00 a.m. Daily. Extended evening hours in summer.

    Reservations Recommended for Longz Mountain Grill

    Featuring Colorado Regional Cuisine,

    including Elk Tenderloin,

    Ruby Red Trout, Alaskan Salmon, Bison Rib Eye

    and More!

    Extensive Wine List and Fresh Desserts.

    20-16949

    www.ForeverResorts.com

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    60 YearsServing the

    best food &drink underthe sun.

    915 Moraine Ave.Estes Park, Colorado

    970-586-9832

    Full Bar

    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

    Fresh TroutHomemade Soups Prime RibChili Buffalo Bratwurst

    Hot Jalapeno Chili Rellenos

    Viennese Goulash Steaks

    970-586-983270-586-9832970-586-9832Reservations Recommended for Dinner

    Hwy. 36 Next to Alpine Trail Ridge Innwy. 36 Next to Alpine Trail Ridge InnHwy. 36 Next to Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

    www.SundeckRestaurant.com20-16967

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    Open Daily for Dinner

    Banquet Facilities Wedding Receptions

    Night or Weekly Suite Reservations

    Conference/Business Meetings

    The Historic Crags Lodge

    Officially placed on the

    National Register of Historic Places.

    Located at 300 Riverside Drive, Estes Park

    970-586-6066www.cragslodge.com

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