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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 sensation with millions of followers on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. Discover his secret sauce of diligence, natural culinary know-how, and artistry that has made him a “license to grill” for life. Find out where he draws inspiration for his delicious and creative recipes that come to life in his fast-paced, entertaining videos. If you’re a fan of Chef Cuso’s mouthwatering creations, you won’t want to miss this exclusive interview on The Modern Eater. Fire up the grill, grab a seat, and tune in for some grill-tastic insights from the one and only Grillinator! 🔥🍔 Watch more great content at themoderneater.com.
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 Susan, and their daughter Kori work daily to provide the best products for the community of Paonia, Colorado. Their farm has lavender front and center. They distill it for use in lotions, soaps, and oil. They also make their own honey, mints, and medicinal herbs. Kori asked us if we wanted to tour the farm Btw, you can visit Paonia Lavender at Stanton Farms too as they offer tours on Airbnb experiences and get the in-depth process in harvesting and distilling lavender products. Check out this video where we learn how lavender makes it from farm to oil. Don’t forget to check out other episodes of The Modern Eater’s 5th Annual Colorado Road Trip to get an insiders perspective of all things Colorado food production, service and hospitality. https://themoderneater.com/category/5... Named Outstanding Media Professional in 2020 by the Colorado Restaurant Association, The Modern Eater continues to highlight the issues that affect the women and men of Colorado who produce and serve our food. Advocating for small business since 2017, TME could not provide this local programming without the support of our partners. Please take a moment to recognize these amazing small business who brought you this content. Support local when you can! If you are interested in applying to be a partner just email greg@themoderneater.com Bruz Beers – Colorado Mills Sunflower Products – Elevation Reps – Royal Crest Dairy – Swick & Associates, LLC – The Spice Guy – Sawatch Artisan Foods – Shamrock Food Service – Pueblo Chile Growers Association – Carboy Winery Here are the episodes from the TME 5th Annual Colorado Road Trip The Hog and the Hen – Grand Junction – RELEASED Clark and Co’s Distilling – Palisade – RELEASED Palisade Growers Guild – Palisade – RELEASED Fidel’s Cocina & Bar – Palisade – RELEASED Field to Fork Farm – Palisade – RELEASED Carboy Winery – Palisade – RELEASED Stanton Farms – Paonia – RELEASED Big B’s Delicious Orchards – Paonia – RELEASED The Storm Cellar Winery – Paonia – COMING SOON Paonia Farmers Market – Paonia – COMING SOON Valley Organic Growers Association – Paonia – COMING SOON Honey Moon Mesa – Paonia – COMING SOON Sunshine Beef – Crawford – COMING SOON Motherlode Liquors – Rico – COMING SOON Petite Maison – Telluride – COMING SOON Chef Will Nolan – Rico – COMING SOON Brightwood Farm – Durango – COMING SOON James Ranch – Durango – COMING SOON James Ranch Market – Durango – COMING SOON Frontier Trout Ranch – Del Norte – COMING SOON Blue Roof Hydro Farm – Eads – COMING SOON Colorado Mills Sunflower Products – Lamar – COMING SOON Mauro Farms – Pueblo – COMING SOON Musso Farms – Pueblo – COMING SOON Twenty One Steak – Pueblo – COMING SOON
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 farming and vertical integration aren’t just buzz words to Jeff. You’re about to learn from the best on how to take a piece of farmland and turn it into a vital business and community hub that produces apple juice, cider, vinegar along with camping, a music venue, a restaurant and a farm store that are all fueled by the glorious apple. Don’t forget to check out other episodes of The Modern Eater’s 5th Annual Colorado Road Trip to get an insiders perspective of all things Colorado food production, service and hospitality. https://themoderneater.com/category/5th-annual-road-trip/ Named Outstanding Media Professional in 2020 by the Colorado Restaurant Association, The Modern Eater continues to highlight the issues that affect the women and men of Colorado who produce and serve our food. Advocating for small business since 2017, TME could not provide this local programming without the support of our partners. Please take a moment to recognize these amazing small business who brought you this content. Support local when you can! Bruz Beers – Colorado Mills Sunflower Products – Elevation Reps – Royal Crest Dairy – Swick & Associates, LLC – The Spice Guy – Sawatch Artisan Foods – Shamrock Food Service – Pueblo Chile Growers Association – Carboy Winery Here are the episodes from the TME 5th Annual Colorado Road Trip The Hog and the Hen - Grand Junction - RELEASED Clark and Co’s Distilling - Palisade - RELEASED Fidel’s Cocina & Bar - Palisade - RELEASED Field to Fork Farm - Palisade - RELEASED Carboy Winery - Palisade - RELEASED Stanton Farms - Paonia - RELEASED Big B’s Delicious Orchards - Paonia - RELEASED The Storm Cellar Winery - Paonia - COMING SOON Paonia Farmers Market - Paonia - COMING SOON Valley Organic Growers Association - Paonia - COMING SOON Honey Moon Mesa - Paonia - COMING SOON Sunshine Beef - Crawford - COMING SOON Motherlode Liquors - Rico - COMING SOON Petite Maison - Telluride - COMING SOON Chef Will Nolan - Rico - COMING SOON Brightwood Farm - Durango - COMING SOON James Ranch - Durango - COMING SOON James Ranch Market - Durango - COMING SOON Frontier Trout Ranch - Del Norte - COMING SOON Blue Roof Hydro Farm - Eads - COMING SOON Colorado Mills Sunflower Products - Lamar - COMING SOON Mauro Farms - Pueblo - COMING SOON Musso Farms - Pueblo - COMING SOON Twenty One Steak - Pueblo - COMING SOON
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 charcuterie boards. Watch James take us around the facility to show us the process from start to finish. Also, him and Greg enjoy a taste of straight from the tank! To follow he rest of our 5th annual Colorado road trip click here https://themoderneater.com/category/5th-annual-road-trip/
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 poblano fries, you are in store for quite an experience at Fidel’s. They also offer an array of tacos, greens, and an impressive stable of spirits at their cozy bar. In the video below Jeff and Jody tell us how Fidel’s started and what it takes to run a restaurant in a day and age of skyrocketing inflation, labor shortages and food costs that are through the roof. Chef James Doxon from Vibe Concepts joins the discussion to add how his Denver based restaurant group is handling these very same issues.
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 number one goal is to impress. You can get a ‘Some like it Hot’ which has chorizo, calabrese, salami, basil, and habanero aioli. ‘Hot Honey’ has salami, prosciutto, garlic, and hot honey drizzled on top. The pizza choices are endless. They even have pinball machines and trivia nights for an all night experience. Check out the Gregs as they give us a tour around Nice Guys Pizza. Greg makes us three different pies and a couple cocktails.
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 community. Check out this video as the TME crew spends the afternoon at Field to Fork with the Washkowiak clan while they bust out some next level wood fired pizza made with ingredients from the farm. Get ready to hear Scott and Jess throw down some knowledge as they talk about farming in a world of inflation and skyrocketing food production costs. We think you will find what they have to say relevant and fascinating. Let us know what you think! Reach us here on our website, Facebook, instagram, and YouTube. themoderneater.com and @themoderneater
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 perfect vegan dishes. From Minturn, we were in downtown Grand Junction with Cooper and Mary Hall of The Hog and The Hen. There were plenty of laughs and pictures along the way. We continued on to Clark and Co.’s Distilling with Chris and Mackenzie Schmalz showing us the ropes. We end the show with a quick tour around the beach behind The Salty Crab. Stop in when you come down here. As always, this great content is brought to you by our partners listed below. First in class brands in Colorado food service. If you are interested in applying to be a partner just email greg@themoderneater.com Bruz Beers – Colorado Mills Sunflower Products – Elevation Reps – Royal Crest Dairy – Swick & Associates, LLC – The Spice Guy – Sawatch Artisan Foods – Shamrock Food Service – Pueblo Chile Growers Association – Carboy Winery
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 of CHOW (Culinary Hospitality Outreach and Wellness) came on to discuss the mission and how mental health is important to the entire industry. We share back and forth and let the industry know where and how to seek help when needed. Chef Mark Henry from Roosters House of Ramen in Colorado Springs hops on and gives us a quick rundown from the Shamrock Food Show as well as some new insights into vegan lifestyle and cooking. We are booking our trip south to go see him in action at Roosters House of Ramen. As always, this great content is brought to you by our partners listed below. First in class brands in Colorado food service. If you are interested in applying to be a partner just email greg@themoderneater.com Bruz Beers – Colorado Mills Sunflower Products – Elevation Reps – Royal Crest Dairy – Swick & Associates, LLC – The Spice Guy – Sawatch Artisan Foods – Shamrock Food Service – Pueblo Chile Growers Association – Carboy Winery
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. Kaibab invited us down for some wine tastings paired with his amazing fruit. Greg and the chefs put the pairings to the test and pick their favorites. As always, this great content is brought to you by our partners listed below. First in class brands in Colorado food service. If you are interested in applying to be a partner just email greg@themoderneater.com Bruz Beers – Colorado Mills Sunflower Products – Elevation Reps – Royal Crest Dairy – Swick & Associates, LLC – The Spice Guy – Sawatch Artisan Foods – Shamrock Food Service – Pueblo Chile Growers Association – Carboy Winery
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, vodka, bourbon, and a butterfly pea flower gin. They also serve burgers, flatbreads, salads, and some peach desserts that will make you want more. Come visit one of the best community spots around. Watch us go through their tasting room, patio, and a glimpse at where the magic is made with head distiller, Tyler Blackwelder! See more The Modern Eater content https://themoderneater.com/
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/spirits, ice cream, and an assortment of fudge, toffee, and jelly beans. Watch us take a tour around the market….and a special sandwich made by Mary! See more The Modern Eater content https://themoderneater.com/
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 costs and the reality of shrinking profits, Mark explains why he continues to fight his way forward. Have you ever built a business with your heart and soul only for it to end up failing? Mark shares stories of failure that ultimately led him to other successes. It’s always a pleasure to listen to this Denver legend talk business. We hope you enjoy the show! If you want to watch this show check it out here. https://youtu.be/9iIq_1qKp1k
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 watch this video and see what baseball fans had to say. Some of the responses are priceless. Check out our website! https://themoderneater.com/.../whats-your-wiener-taste.../
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 isn’t like most people, she is “loca,” as her nickname describes her. But we think she’s crazy like a fox. “Loca’s” most recent move is to team up with the new owners of Casa Bonita. The creators of the TV show South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, know talent when they see it. Making chef Rodriguez an offer she couldn’t refuse to be executive chef/partner of the “Disney Land of Mexican restaurants” was an easy decision for duo. Revamping the defunct Casa Bonita won’t be an easy task though, but chef Dana is up for the challenge. In this episode of The Modern Eater chef Dan Rodriguez visits with Greg Hollenback to talk about what it’s going to take to put Casa Bonita back on the map as a destination Mexican Restaurant in Colorado. “Change nothing and improve everything” seems to be the motto as this dream team barrels forward with lofty goals for the end of summer or fall reopening of Casa Bonita. But with all the changes in the works one goal remains clear for chef Dana… MAKE THE FOOD BETTER. How is she going to do that? You should probably tune in and find out. Huge shout out to The Modern Eater's partners who make this programming possible. If you support local, start with one of these great businesses below! Elevation Reps, The Spice Guy, Bruz Beers, Aspen Baking Company, Swick & Associates, LLC, Ardent Mills, Leavitt Group, Colorado Mills Sunflower Products
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 learn about what wild plants are edible, you learn which wild plants are poisonous. The foraging hike is just one of many amazing offerings they have at Grey Wolf Resort, from taking a steam in the sauna, to having chef Nate cook for you and your family and friends! Check out the awesome lodging and all the cool activities you can do at greywolfresort.com
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.
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!
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!
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!
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 much more!!
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!
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 Meats
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 about onions! with Amber Strohauer from Strohauer Farms, Carley Smith the Fairy Gutmother, and chef/butcher Justin Brunson from River Bear American Meats
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.
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 from Proctor Produce and the Rocky Ford Growers Association. with Nick Rusler from Rusler Produce, with Bryan Crites from Crites Produce, and more!
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 here!
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 James Ranch! It's called "To Which We Belong". Info at towhichwebelong.com
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!
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!
