Best Homegrown Crew Podcasts (2024)

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Playing with Fire, "the Grillinator" Chef Cuso Exclusive 9:57

10M ago9:57

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🔥🍔 Get ready for a sizzling interview with the Grillinator himself, Jack Mancuso, aka Chef Cuso from CusoCuts! This outdoor grilling and BBQ sensation didn’t start out as a chef but as an engineer. However, when the BBQ bug bit him, there was no turning back.Join us as we delve into Jack’s journey from college campus cookouts to a social media sens…

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EP 23 - Patrick Gnerlich 1:15:43

1y ago1:15:43

1:15:43

Introducing the one and only Patrick Gnerlich! WARNING: This episode was previously recorded and discusses mental health fairly in depth so listening discretion is advised. We get really deep into how men in America today need to be able to be self aware and assist themselves in getting mental health assistance where needed. Whether that lies in ge…

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Ep 22 - Annette Alatorre 1:31:39

1+ y ago1:31:39

1:31:39

This episode is heavier than a Led Zeppelin... I may have wanted to start it out light, cause we get deep with Annette Alatorre about her personal experiences with suicide and mental health as well as the overall stigma surrounding the topic. From calling the police to help her sister whom she watched down an entire bottle of sleeping pills, to che…

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Lavender, Chickens and Honey! Smells like Paonia Spirit 32:47

1+ y ago32:47

32:47

Day five of TME’s 5th annual Colorado road trip landed us in Paonia, Colorado. Paonia is favorite to be sure featuring rich agriculture and amazing people. Upon or arrival at our lodging, Big B’s Delicious orchards, we were fortunate to meet Kori Stanton. Kori is a local gal and her family owns a farm down the road.The Stanton family, Campbell and …

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The Big Apple Ain't in New York 20:33

1+ y ago20:33

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When you hear “The Big Apple,” New York City probably comes to mind. But not anymore! Once you watch this episode of The Modern Eater’s 5th annual Colorado Road Trip to Big B’s Delicious Orchards in Hotchkiss, CO. you won’t look at an apple the same way again.Big B’s boss, Jeff Schwartz has taken Colorado farming to a whole new level. Sustainable f…

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Ep 21 - Adam Gharib - Part Deux 1:10:00

1+ y ago1:10:00

1:10:00

This is our second time with good friend Adam Gharib on the podcast. This time we wanted to take a specific look into working too hard and burning out, setting up boundaries for yourself and the wellbeing of the people around you and general mental health. Whether it's bosses asking more out of you than they are willing to communicate, to not getti…

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Episode 20 - Michael Medall 1:29:16

1+ y ago1:29:16

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Episode 20 is with our great friend, professional skateboarder, hip hop artist, and Wave Gods entrepreneur Michael Medall. We go into the details of growing up in Monona Wisconsin by his Swedish Mother and Father who came from Los Angeles. To his roots starting in hip hop by being introduced to sing some lyrics while the guys were banging on the lu…

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Give me my Carboy! This is Palisade with a View 14:01

2y ago14:01

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A Colorado wine powerhouse with locations in Denver, Littleton and Breckenridge, Carboy Winery’s location in Palisade is breathtaking. With an assortment of wines and one of the best views in the Valley, partner James Melling has a smile on his face. This brand new facility has a perfect patio setting and tasting room that includes paninis and char…

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Episode 19 - Adam Gharib 1:27:30

2y ago1:27:30

1:27:30

This episode we dive deep in with our good friend and colleague Adam Gharib. Chicago born and Belvidere raised in Illinois, Adam is from Palestinian background and has done Camera, DP, and video work for the likes of Sugar Shane Mosley, Wiz Khalifa, Nelly & Florida Georgia Line, and has even had meetings with the one and only Kanye (he doesn't like…

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Fidel’s Cocina and Bar… Tacos and Margaritas on the Patio, please! 24:06

2y ago24:06

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Located at the old location of the Palisade Cafe, Fidel’s Cocina and Bar is the new spot to be at. Jeff Snook and Jody Corey with help from their dog, Fidel, started this place with two things in mind, energy and flavor. Tacos and margaritas on the patio are just an added bonus. Whether it is their spicy cucumber margarita or a plate of their pobla…

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Nice Guys Pizza: Some Like it Hot, Big Mick, and a Vampire Margarita 40:57

2y ago40:57

40:57

If you are in southwest Florida, your first stop has to be Nice Guys Pizza. Located in Cape Coral, Nice Guys Pizza gives you pizza and cocktails that are carefully crafted by two service industry pros and their skilled team. Greg Gebhard and his wife Jovana invite you to step into their punk rock labyrinth for a food and beverage escape. Nice Guys …

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Peace, Love and Organic Farming 12:09

2y ago12:09

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Palisade, Colorado here we come! Unapologetic organic soil farming is what it’s all about at Field to Fork Farm. Scott, Jessica, and Clive Washkowiak are seemingly living the American dream. This multipurpose family farm strives to grow delicious produce along with raising some animals in order to not only feed themselves but their surrounding comm…

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The Chefs, The Road Trip, The Grand Valley, The Modern Eater Show is Back 1:05:25

2y ago1:05:25

1:05:25

Check out our episode of The Modern Eater Show from The Salty Crab Bar and Grill in Fort Myers Beach, Florida.We spoke to our chef friends Zuri Resendiz, Jeff Gebott, and James Doxon about our first day of the 5th annual road trip.We previewed our stop in Minturn at Helen’s House where chef Lauren Ridout of Slapped Wood Fired Pizza made us some per…

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Beachside at The Salty Crab... Erin Boyle, Chef Mark Henry, and Florida Unplugged 1:26:50

2y ago1:26:50

1:26:50

The Modern Eater Show is back from the Salty Crab Bar & Grill in Fort Myers Beach, Florida.We started the show with a look at some of our finer moments in Florida from the views to the amazing food and beverages we’ve had up and down the coast.There was one story that we had to get into regarding ‘restaurant etiquette.Erin Boyle, Executive Director…

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Palisade Growers Guild: The Market that has your Everything 14:25

2y ago14:25

14:25

Palisade Growers Guild is a local farmers market that is showcasing local talent from around the region. Started by Kaibab Sauvage, from Sauvage Spectrum, he wanted to establish a presence in the area where local small businesses could come together to offer products and services. They have produce, coffee, local products, food trucks, and wine.Kai…

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Local Spirits with Local Fruit….take your palate to new limits at Clark and Co.’s Distilling 16:46

2y ago16:46

16:46

Chris and Mackenzie Schmalz are one of the seven generations that made Clark Family Orchards a Palisade staple. Now they run the beautiful facility at Clark and Co.’s Distilling. You can sit and enjoy one of their 35 locally distilled spirits in their brand new tasting room or head outside and relax by the Colorado River. They offer agave, rum, vod…

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Sandwiches, Charcuterie, and Candy….the one stop shop in Grand Junction 17:34

2y ago17:34

17:34

At the Hog and The Hen, Cooper and Mary Hall are the brains and knives behind this amazing market in downtown Grand Junction. You can get one of their fantastic sandwiches, a custom made charcuterie board, and some mouth watering candy. Their market is also a hub for Colorado made products.Their market emphasizes local meats/cheeses, local beer/spi…

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Ep 18 - Rachel Blau 1:36:46

2y ago1:36:46

1:36:46

This episode we get deep into it with fellow colleague of Jonathan Schaub at Adler University in Rachel Blau. We go through her story of coming up in Lake Zurich Illinois with a big family and how she got into studying mental health. From having a marriage that ended due to 3 major deaths in both families within 14 months of each other, to finally …

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Ep 17 - Anthony Jaramillo 1:29:09

2y ago1:29:09

1:29:09

This Episode we introduce a great friend to the show in Anthony Jaramillo. We discuss his coming up in The San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles County, from being bullied for being a small kid, finding a love in playing hockey, to being blamed for his block's mischief as a child due to the color of his skin once they moved out to Lancaster, CA (still…

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What's It Like To Own 20 Pubs? Class Starts Now! 33:23

2+ y ago33:23

33:23

Let's catch up with Mark Berzins over a friendly game of shuffleboard. Mark owns the Little Pub Company which currently operates 20 pubs in Colorado. Mark’s seen it all. Or has he? Class Starts now!This episode of The Modern Eater Show Mark shares what current business challenges he is facing. Labor shortages, supply chain issues, skyrocketing food…

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Whats Your Wiener Taste Like? Make Our Mouths Water. 20:58

2+ y ago20:58

20:58

Hotdogs! Get your hotdogs! The Modern Eater Show hits the streets and sets up shop outside of Coors Field to do some “man on the street” reporting with one simple question in mind. Well, two questions. If you could name a wiener that would go in stadiums everywhere, what would you name it and what toppings would you choose to be one it?You can watc…

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Ep 16 - Asime Ibraimi 1:32:31

2+ y ago1:32:31

1:32:31

This episode is all about the story of Asime Ibraimi. From migrating from her birthplace in the country of Macedonia to Ripon, Wisconsin, to dealing with being Albanian and Muslim within a mostly White and Christian town of Lodi Wisconsin where her parents settled and she went through public schooling. There's a lot of great stories in this episode…

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Episode 15 - Melody 1:48:10

2+ y ago1:48:10

1:48:10

This episode we are very happy to introduce Melody! We discuss with her the culture shock of growing up in Madison, and then being in an interracial marriage and moving to Lodi Wisconsin to raise her own children. Discussions of the intricacies that come with her moving to a small town only a half hour away from one of the most diverse cities in Wi…

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Is the new Casa Bonita chef “Loca?” 39:46

2+ y ago39:46

39:46

When Cardi B sang about making money moves in Bodak Yellow, she must have had chef Dana Rodriguez in mind. Chef Rodriguez is plenty busy with her two existing concepts in Work and Class and SuperMegaBien as well as the highly anticipated January opening of her newest project Cantina Loca. That would be more than enough for most people but chef Dana…

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Ep 14 - JR Weise 1:35:13

2+ y ago1:35:13

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This episode we enjoy the company of our good friend and amazing artist in JR Weise. We cut up everything from where he came up in Deforest Wisconsin, to how he made it out to Los Angeles. Coming up a mixed race person in today's society, how he had to deal with multiple displays of racism. The burden of racism in this country as well as being a pe…

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Ep 13 - David Reiling 1:28:30

2+ y ago1:28:30

1:28:30

Homegrown Podcast has a great guest this episode in David Reiling! Expert Photographer, game designer, and friend. As usual we get into David's upbringing and how that's molded him into the man he is today. How success tastes just as sweet at 45 as it would have at 25. Realizing friends can help find your identity and his story of coming up in Rock…

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Ep 12 - Craig "Sincere Life" Smith 1:33:40

3y ago1:33:40

1:33:40

We dive in with our good friend and great person all around in Craig "Sincere Life" Smith. Everything from his top 5 and the state of Hip Hop today, to how he came up in Hip Hop as an artist and has taken a pivotal turn into comedy. Where that inspiration came from to go that route and start a podcast on top of it. Mixed in with a good amount of fu…

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Ep 11 - Faith Hatch 50:01

3y ago50:01

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Amazing conversation and great insight from our guest Faith Hatch. We discuss everything from growing up mostly in Lodi Wisconsin, to her newfound research on her ancestors history in America, and representation in predominantly white towns for people of color, and much much more. Including but not limited to her other projects and getting back int…

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Ep 10 - Corey Whitmore 1:52:46

3y ago1:52:46

1:52:46

This episode we have our colleague and "Pick Up The Mic Podcast" Creator, Producer, and Host - Corey Whitmore. - We go over how he grew up in many places, code switching, his love of helping teens in his community and starting his podcast. -Discussing how courageous teens are these days, how social media makes a difference in their lives today, and…

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Grey Wolf Resort is a unique getaway destination, today is foraging! Victor Colorado. 43:47

3y ago43:47

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This place is great for your mind, body, and soul, and it's right here in beautiful Victor Colorado!Grey Wolf Resort is a unique getaway destination that you have to experience to fully understand.In this video chef Nathan Rockwood and Michelle Kardokus take you on a foraging hike through Grey Wolf Resort's incredible property! Not only do you lear…

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Raising lamb the right way at Harper Feeders in Eaton Colorado Mike Harper, Colorado Lamb Processors 24:53

3y ago24:53

24:53

Learn something about lamb and Colorado agriculture today!We're driving around Harper Feeders to get an inside look at the lamb raising and processing here in Eaton Colorado.By The Modern Eater

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If you need a place to get away, look no further, Grey Wolf Resort in Victor Colorado, truly unique. 31:12

3y ago31:12

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This resort will reconnect you to Mother Nature and true Colorado agriculture, but without the bug spray! Cows, pigs, chickens, goats, greens and more!Take a tour of this "one of a kind" resort in Victor Colorado with chef and owner Nathan Rockwood!By The Modern Eater

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Fish in Colorado, you think Seattle Fish Company! What a cool tour! with chef Peter Rauen. 21:18

3y ago21:18

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This is why when you think about getting fish in Colorado, you think Seattle Fish Company! What a cool tour!Chef Peter Rauen takes us on a fishy tour of here in Colorado. Some people think you can't get fresh fish from the ocean in CO, but we're here to tell you.....YES YOU CAN!By The Modern Eater

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World famous melons here in Rocky Ford Colorado! Hirakata Farms is no stranger to deliciousness. 10:45

3y ago10:45

10:45

How cool is it to be in the fields where all the magic happens? In the watermelon fields, Hirakata Farms with Michael Hirakata and Rick Robbins from Colorado Mills Sunflower Products. And we're talking Colorado agriculture!By The Modern Eater

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We’re at Cheese Importers in Longmont Colorado! Wow! Cheese & so much more! 24:48

3y ago24:48

24:48

We’re at Cheese Importers in Longmont! Wow, have you seen this place?!?!Take a tour with us and owner Samm White of this iconic Colorado business! You'll see great local brands like Blonde Beard's Buffalo Sauce, Chile Crunch, Haystack Mountain cheese, Bibamba Chocolate, Table Mountain Farm, Moon Hill Dairy, Nita Crisp Artisan Flatbreads, and so muc…

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This is sexy property! Learn about Colorado beef today! Centennial Cuts with Luke and Kate Larson! 7:15

3y ago7:15

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Wow this is beautiful land in Fowler and Walsenburg Colorado! Luke and Kate Larson from Centennial Cuts show The Modern Eater their land and their beef! What a special treat for us to see where our Colorado beef is coming from up close!By The Modern Eater

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Have you had a "spud nut"? They are delicious! with Landline Doughnuts in La Salle Colorado! 8:26

3y ago8:26

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Some people call them “Spud Nuts” We just call them delicious!We love to see local businesses working together to create delicious magic!What a fun afternoon in La Salle Colorado with Landline Doughnuts & Coffee and Strohauer Farms!with chef Justin Brunson from River Bear American MeatsBy The Modern Eater

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Is there really a trick to cutting onions and not crying? Fagerberg Produce Eaton Colorado. 33:01

3y ago33:01

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Is there really a trick to cutting onions and not crying?When you've been doing something for over 100 years, that usually means you're pretty good at it!Fagerberg Produce Eaton Co. is home to the big three in onions, Red, White, and Yellow!Take a tour of Fagerberg Produce with Ryan and Colby and you'll definitely learn something you didn't know ab…

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Over 100 years growing Colorado produce! Hungenberg Produce in Greeley Colorado is fresh baby! 9:07

3y ago9:07

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Talking Colorado agriculture in Greeley Colorado with some of the best in the business. Hungenberg Produce with Jordan Hungenberg and with Amber Strohauer from Strohauer Farms, and with Brian Freeman, produce expert.By The Modern Eater

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If you eat food, then you need to hear this, Colorado agriculture producers have a hard conversation 50:07

3y ago50:07

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If you care about the food you put in your body and where it comes from, then you should watch this video.Wow what a treat for The Modern Eater to be invited to the Larson Family Ranch with Bill, Luke and Kate Larson from Centennial Cuts and have a conversation with some of Colorado's agriculture producing families!with Brooke and Matthew Proctor f…

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It's simple to catch trout in Del Norte Colorado, with Simple Foods and Frontier Trout Ranch. 23:02

3y ago23:02

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Catching some trout in Del Norte with Kermit Krantz! Frontier Trout Ranch Our buddy Kermit met up with us at Simple Foods Market & Deli to talk trout! Kermit grows some the best fish in Colorado, and we love it when he brings us some!Simple Foods Market is an awesome place for local and artisan everything! Make sure to get a sandwich while you're h…

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Durango Colorado is home to James Ranch, & some of the best cheese on planet earth, among lots more! 1:17:08

3y ago1:17:08

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When in Durango Colorado, you MUST stop at James Ranch Market and Grill for lunch and a little bit of agriculture!James Ranch Market and Grill is truly one of our favorite stops on TME Road Trip and after you watch this tour and interview with Jenn and Joe Wheeling you'll know why.And don't miss the MOVIE!! Yup, they even hit the big screen at Jame…

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So many local businesses are supported here! Sunnyside Farms Market, Durango Colorado 14:11

3y ago14:11

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If you love supporting local small business as much as we do, then Sunnyside Farms Market is the place to be!Check out all these awesome products from local businesses under one roof, just WOW!By The Modern Eater

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Big B's Delicious Orchards is so cool! You don't want to miss this tour! 50:17

3y ago50:17

50:17

Summer Solstice is here baby! No better place to be than Big B's Juices and Hard Cider.Let's take a tour with owner Jeff Schwartz, you don't want to miss this!What an amazing tour, and great example of sustainable Colorado agriculture!By The Modern Eater

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Do you know why Palisade peaches are the best on earth? 51:49

3y ago51:49

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Man, being a farmer isn't easy or glamorous, but it's honest and rewarding when you do it right! The Modern Eater sits down with some of the best in the Colorado agriculture business with Bruce, Charles, and Joe Talbott! with Kaibab Sauvage from Sauvage Spectrum.Support your local agriculture, no matter where you are!…

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Chrysalis Barrel Aged Beer in Paonia Colorado with owner Shawn Larson. 23:53

3y ago23:53

23:53

It takes real dedication to barrel age all your beers, and it takes even more time!Catch up with this "one of a kind" brewery in Paonia Colorado and see what they're all about!By The Modern Eater

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Littlehouse is serving big shrimp in Telluride Colorado! 20:17

3y ago20:17

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Live in Telluride at the LittleHouse with chef Will Nolan and Erich Owen!What a cool local restaurant for the folks in Telluride to enjoy! Absolutely delicious. Thanks for the tour and the shrimp!By The Modern Eater

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Such a cool place for food and wine. Root and Vine Market Paonia Colorado with owner Julie Bennett 6:07

3y ago6:07

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Colorado is home to so many incredible food and wine markets, and here's a little gem that we found in Paonia Colorado! Take a little tour with owner Julie BennettBy The Modern Eater

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Palisade Peach Shack is local, fresh, and delicious! Best peaches on earth you guys! 39:13

3y ago39:13

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C'mon fruit lovers! Here's a great way to start your Colorado vacation baby!Palisade Peach Shack in Palisade Colorado has some of the sweetest fruit you'll ever put in your mouth! We love supporting local, and we love the fruit in Palisade!By The Modern Eater

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Mesa Winds Farm and Winery in Hotchkiss Colorado is beautiful and delicious! 14:22

3y ago14:22

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Take a tour of this unique destination winery and cafe. If you love wine, food and the Colorado outdoors, this is a spot you need to put on your calendar! Meet owner and head chef Angelina Rice. This is what happens when talent and passion collide!By The Modern Eater

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