Ask a local business: One of Colorado’s oldest premium wineries is in Olathe
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Ask a local business: One of Colorado’s oldest premium wineries is in Olathe
By Jen Wolfe for the Montrose Business Times 
February 20, 2025
Located outside of Olathe at 5482 CO-348, Cottonwood Cellars was established in 1994. One of Colorado’s oldest premium wineries, Cottonwood Cellars, is an old-world style, family-owned winery with a vineyard, Cottonwood Vineyards. The owners are Keith (the Winemaker) and Diana (Marketing) Read. The ...
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Baan Thai food truck closes, citing operational challenges
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Baan Thai food truck closes, citing operational challenges
By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
February 13, 2025
Baan Thai, a popular food truck serving authentic Thai cuisine in Montrose, has closed. Owners Loren and Tui Stout, who launched the business in February 2023, cited a combination of personal and operational challenges as reasons for shutting down. “It’s been an incredible journey, and we’re gratefu...
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Layered serves big salads, huge burritos and more inside new home at The Association
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Layered serves big salads, huge burritos and more inside new home at The Association
By Justin Tubbs Montrose Business Times 
February 7, 2025
After months of building her menu and catering to a growing clientele, Candice Stanek, owner of Layered Restarurant, has found a permanent home at The Association in downtown Montrose. The new space, at 39 W. Main St. will serve as a base for her fresh, organic food offerings and bustling catering b...
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Ask a Local Business: Montrose Donuts and Deli owner Cesar Hernandez
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Ask a Local Business: Montrose Donuts and Deli owner Cesar Hernandez
By Jen Wolfe for the Montrose Business Times 
February 7, 2025
Located at 1011 S. Townsend Ave., Montrose Donuts and Deli opened in 2017. Cesar Hernandez and his wife purchased the business from his wife’s cousin — the original owner — at the height of the pandemic in 2020. The shop, which is open from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m., offers fresh-baked donuts, pastries, brea...
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Ask a Local Business: Wild Horse Wine and Whiskey
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Ask a Local Business: Wild Horse Wine and Whiskey
By Tonya 
January 24, 2025
Located at 439 E. Main Street in Montrose, Wild Horse Wine and Whiskey was created as a direct result of COVID-19 according to owners Scott and Julie Mijares. “The previous owner of our building became exasperated with the challenges that COVID and online shopping and shut the doors,” says Scott. “J...
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Floating Lotus Brewery brings good beer and entertainment to Ridgway
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Floating Lotus Brewery brings good beer and entertainment to Ridgway
January 22, 2025
When Kenny and Savannah Conley moved to Colorado’s Western Slope in 2020, they were looking for a change of pace. Little did they know that a hobby would turn into the Floating Lotus Brewery, a gathering spot for craft beer enthusiasts and music lovers alike. The brewery, which opened in August 2024...
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Snack shop Ay! Chabela expands into adjacent unit, adds new menu items
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Snack shop Ay! Chabela expands into adjacent unit, adds new menu items
By Gunnison Clamp for the MBT 
January 9, 2025
Local snack shop Ay! Chabela has expanded into an adjacent unit, bringing exciting new opportunities and offerings for the Montrose community. A quick turnaround of just 18 days allowed the shop to more than double in size, creating an even more welcoming social spot. They have new menu items, addit...
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City Council denies City Market liquor license with 3-2 vote; opposition cites increased competition as problem
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City Council denies City Market liquor license with 3-2 vote; opposition cites increased competition as problem
By Justin Tubbs Montrose Business Times 
December 19, 2024
In a closely watched decision, the Montrose City Council voted 3-2 on Tuesday evening to deny a liquor license for the south City Market at 16400 S. Townsend Ave. The discussion, while it centered on a single liquor license, reflected local debate over grocery stores selling alcohol and also broader...
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Community: Recipe for Dave Frank’s really good chicken pot pie
Community, Food & Beverage
Community: Recipe for Dave Frank’s really good chicken pot pie
By Dave Frank for the Montrose Business Times 
December 6, 2024
There’s a chill in the air, trees are putting on their fall finery, sunrise is later- sunset is earlier. It’s the time of year when you wear a sweater in the morning and hot coco is sounding better and better. It’s the time of year when comfort food is on the menu, and what could be more comforting ...
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