Melissa Plantz
Melissa Plantz
Melissa Plantz
George Mays
George Mays
THE SCENE | DINING
STRONGHOUSE With distinctive menus and spaces, new eateries share focus on exquisite food, friendly vibe
George Mays
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heck out the intersection of Pacific Avenue and South Fir Street and you may be surprised by this little corner’s culinary and artistic renaissance. Along with the opening of the new Ah Haa School for the Arts building and buzz of the Telluride Transfer Warehouse come two new eateries that have quickly become hubs for local gathering. Enter Stronghouse and LittleHouse. Juxtapositions between old and new, historic and modern, abound in this town — and these two establishments continue that storied dynamic. LittleHouse, on West Pacific Avenue, is a new concept by Telluride’s own Ross Martin and Erich Owen, owners of the National. Best friends for over 20 years, Martin and Owen are on a mission to fill all the gaps in Telluride’s foodie map. Housed in a brand-new building with a sleek, glass exterior, LittleHouse boasts a casual but contemporary feel. The restaurant, with its delicious deli-style menu, makes for an all-day
cafe that caters both to the busy local on a lunch break and the family of visitors seeking an easy dinner beyond pizza and burgers. The menu, developed by Executive Chef Will Nolan, features European influences and a bit of South‘I WANTED ern flair. Dishes like TO PRESERVE shrimp & grits, mac THIS PIECE OF ‘n’ cheese du jour, TELLURIDE and vegan butternut HISTORY.’ squash lasagna round out grab-and-go-style Vi cto ri a Chapus salads and sandwiches. This winter, the team is upping their homestyle takeout selection. Martin notes that visitors to Telluride (and local families alike) can place orders for large-format, group dinners like Caesar salad, meatloaf and au gratin potatoes to enjoy at home. The building’s front features a retractable
