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New food trailer offers Philly cheesesteaks with provolone, Whiz and more

By Justin Tubbs | MBT

June 13, 2024

Ericka Donaldson was nervous as she prepped for lunch rush on Saturday morning. Close to a year of work led to the opening of her new food trailer, Colorado Philly, and she wanted to make sure everything went right. To help, she brought along her boyfriend, her mother and another friend. “I just wan...

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Coffee chain has plans for Montrose location

By Montrose Business Times

June 13, 2024

Dutch Bros Coffee is opening a Montrose location, according to signage and the company’s website. The store will be located at 2619 S. Townsend, and the land is currently under construction. A spokesperson for Dutch Bros said the project is in the early phases and didn’t offer additional information...

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Distiller, originally from Montrose, earns award for brand of gin

By Gunnison Clamp for the MBT

June 6, 2024

Montrose High School graduate Wes Panther has accomplished a lot since he left high school, and has now earned an award for his brand of gin, Ancestors Distilling, which is based in Denver. Ancestors earned the distinction of a Double Gold Medal winner at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition,...

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First look at inside of Shelter, new distillery, brewery and restaurant on the river

By Justin Tubbs

May 16, 2024

Editor's Note: Photos at end of article. The grand opening for Shelter Distilling is almost here, and a short tour of the new building at the Colorado Outdoors revealed a gigantic distilling and brewing facility (10,000 square feet), workers hustling to get ready and contractors putting the finishi...

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Local brewers celebrate beer for American Craft Beer Week

By Tonya

May 16, 2024

Behind every craft beer is a brewer. And Montrose is home to plenty of brewers. This week (May 15 - 21) is American Craft Beer Week, and brewers, whether they brew from home or manage a commercial brewery, are celebrating. Phil Freismuth, owner of Horsefly Brewery with his wife, Melanie, remembers t...

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Telluride’s Steamies Burger Bar owners have plans to open new Montrose restaurant

By Justin Tubbs | MBT

May 9, 2024

The owners of Steamies Burger Bar in Telluride are planning to open a new restaurant in Montrose this summer. The restaurant, named Urban Hip-E Fresh Kitchen, is a combination of healthy, fresh eating options. Owners James and Stanya Gorraiz spoke at Montrose City Council’s regular meeting on Tuesda...

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Kroger, Albertsons plan to divest 39 more Colorado stores in latest merger development

By Justin Tubbs

April 23, 2024

Kroger and Albertsons have increased the number of stores they plan to divest to grocery company C&S Wholesale Grocers as part of a new package the companies put together in efforts to get regulatory approval for their planned merger. In the latest divestiture package, the company plans to sell off ...

Entertainment, Food & Beverage

Olathe Sweet Corn Festival is moving to Montrose… again

By Tonya

April 10, 2024

The Olathe Sweet Corn Festival will not take place in Olathe this August, according to the festival’s Facebook page. An area-favorite event, the Olathe Sweet Corn Fest will be held at Cerise Park in Montrose instead of Olathe Town Park. According to the page, holding the event in Olathe was too expe...

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Ladybird officially opened, providing a nice stop-off for Hwy 550 travelers

By Justin Tubbs | MBT

March 21, 2024

Ladybird, a new bakery and coffee shop in Colona, officially opened March 8. The building at 22 Hotchkiss Avenue, which formerly housed another coffee shop, was recently renovated by Heather Crane, a Montrose resident who purchased the 750 square-foot building and plot of land. (Crane is also the o...

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Chopped Montrose Style will pit three local chefs against each other

By Justin Tubbs

March 21, 2024

If you’re a foodie, there’s an event you may not want to miss, coming up April 13. The Montrose Center for Arts is hosting its first-ever Chopped food competition, which is sure to be fun for competitors and visitors alike. The event will feature the chefs of three area resorts: Arrowhead Mountain L...

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New ‘SMART’ bus route will take Montrose commuters to and from Telluride

By Justin Tubbs | MBT

November 20, 2024

Commuters to and from Telluride will likely soon have a new way to get to work. The San Miguel Authority for Regional Transportation, or SMART, has in...

Business, News

Kevin Saff offers Montrose an Un-Garnished menu

After two decades managing kitchens across the country, chef and Ridgway resident Kevin Saff is introducing his own mobile kitchen, Ungarnished Kitchen and Catering Limited.

By Cassie Knust | MBT

November 12, 2024

Kevin Saff was only 15 when he worked his first kitchen job washing dishes at a local bar and grill in Bradenton, Florida. While the now-chef and Ridg...

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County unearths 100 years of history and community with time capsule

By Cassie Knust | MBT

November 12, 2024

Montrose County unveiled a time capsule capturing a century of local history from the historic county courthouse last Thursday. The capsule was origin...

FFA students push for agriculture awareness at Business and STEMposium

By Cassie Knust | MBT

November 13, 2024

Montrose High School’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter advocated for agricultural awareness and career pathways at last week’s 7th Annual MEDC...

Tacos and Beer expands with second location on Main Street

Tacos and Beer’s new Main Street location is open seven days a week at 1135 East Main Street in Montrose.

By Cassie Knust | Montrose Business Times

November 6, 2024

Tacos and Beer has been a prime hotspot in Montrose for taco enthusiasts since opening in 2020. Now, co-owners Patricia Marquez and her husband, Marti...

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