HOPPY DAYS
THE SCENE | DINING
The Telluride Brewing Company is well known for its artisanal craft beers. Now, TBC’s many fans have new options. First, in December, the company will open a taqueria and brewpub next to Black Iron Kitchen at the Madeline Hotel and Residences in Mountain Village. In addition, TBC has relocated the tasting rooms of its Lawson Hill brewery, offering access to neighbors Aemono. It’s a set-up that allows customers to sample new beers and bring in food from yummy Aemono. Both locations will offer merchandise and to-go beer for purchase.
COZY CONFECTIONS WINTERTIME FAVORITES
FRESH + FAST
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AND MORE HOPPINESS Newly opened Stronghouse Brew Pub is located in a historic stone building on South Fir Street and promises a rotation of craft beers brewed on site, plus a casual menu comprised of alpine comfort food.
This winter, a fresh and fast refuel can be found on Heritage Plaza in Mountain Village with food cart favorites like the Grilled Cheese a la Cart, Place de Crepes, the Food Cart at the Madeline and Wok of Joy.
COCOA BOMB A chocolate sphere filled with cocoa and marshmallows. Just add hot milk. Wow. Telluride Truffle
IRISH COFFEE Grown-ups-only classic with whiskey, Cointreau & coffee liquor, topped with cream, coffee beans & cinnamon stick.
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TEA FOR TELLURIDE
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Aficionados who know their oolong from their Early Grey can celebrate their love of Camellia sinensis, or tea, at Mountain Gate Teahouse and Art Gallery, located behind the Free Box on north Pine Street. The establishment, which opened in July, was founded by Colin Hudon, a clinical herbalist, acupuncturist and practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine who moved to Telluride in 2019. Having lived in Asia and run a tea business, Hudon knows his stuff, and says Mountain Gate is “a place for the local community to gather, connect and share in the ancient practice of tea.”
‘CINNABLISS’ LATTE Traditional espresso-andfrothy-milk combo, served with white chocolate & cinnamon syrup. Coffee Cowboy
TURMERIC COCONUT CHAI House-made coconut milk & golden turmeric warm this chai latte. Ghost Town Grocery — Compiled by Cecelia Taylor and Erin Spillane telluride.com | 855.421.4360
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