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Sarah Kuta

Sarah Kuta is Colorado-based writer and editor. She writes about travel, lifestyle, food and beverage, fitness, education and anything with a great story behind it.

Articles By Sarah Kuta

Bartender Jo Troisi pours Dry Land Distillers’ malted straight rye whiskey

Dry Land Distillers’ New Organic Rye Whiskey Is A Love Letter to Sustainable Agricultural Practices

This summer, the Longmont-based distillery released a new 100 percent malted straight rye whiskey made from rare Regenerative Organic Certified grain grown in southern Colorado.

How To Make the Most of Your Stay at the Crawford Hotel, Which Just Got a Makeover

Spend a night (or two) in a recently renovated room inspired by the golden era of train travel.

Eat Your Way Through 8 Restaurants at Longmont’s First Food Hall

Pizza, barbecue, and Japanese street fare are among the specialties on the menu at the Front Range’s newest food hall.

Denver Burger Battle.

10 Denver-Area Food and Drink Festivals to Help You Make the Most of Summer

You don’t have to go far to sip and sample the best flavors of the Centennial State.

The Frisco Barbecue Challenge. Photo by Todd Powell

16 Colorado Food and Drink Festivals Worth Planning a Trip Around

From Colorado brews to Palisade peaches, these annual gatherings celebrate the best of food and drink in the Centennial State.

A ribbon cutting ceremony at the Boulder Bitty and Beau's location.

This Boulder Coffee Shop is Run by People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Bitty & Beau’s Coffee, a self-proclaimed “radically inclusive” workplace, opened this past September off the Pearl Street Mall.

Noble Riot

The 9 Best Colorado Gifts for Wine Lovers

From award-winning bottles to wine club memberships, these gifts are sure to please any oenophile in your life.

Building in dusk

3 Adventurous Ways to Dine in the Mountains this Winter

When it comes to some of Colorado’s most iconic mountain town restaurants, how you get there is just as memorable as what’s on your plate.

Exterior of the Carlin in Breckenridge, a white house with brown trim.

The Hottest New Place to Eat (and Stay) in Breckenridge

The Carlin, a new “restaurant with rooms” in Breckenridge, houses a seafood-forward eatery, a tavern, and four luxury suites under one roof.

Apples in bucket

6 of the Best Colorado Apple Varieties, According to Local Growers and Chefs

We asked local experts about their favorite Colorado apples and how best to prepare them in the kitchen.

Mark DeRespinis over an Esoterra garden.

Meet the Man Growing Specialty Veggies for Some of Denver’s Hottest Restaurants

Mark DeRespinis launched Esoterra Culinary Garden in 2018 and now grows produce for upscale restaurants all over the city.

Host of Stoned Appetit Kip Wilson's shot of Little Arthur's Hoagies' buffalo chicken cheesesteak cut in half, dripping.

The Best Sandwiches in Denver, According to Colorado’s Favorite Stoner Foodie

Kip Wilson, the host of the Stoned Appétit podcast, dishes on the dankest spots to grab a sub.

The Definitive Guide to Brunching in Denver and Beyond

Give your Saturday or Sunday funday the delicious start it deserves.

A photo of Banff Sunshine resort. Photo courtesy of Reuben Krabbe, SkiBig3

Want a Change of Scenery? Here’s Why Banff Is the Perfect Winter Getaway for Coloradans

Easy access from Denver and three resorts on the Ikon Pass make Banff a travel-worthy ski destination.

Forget Me Not's green machine cocktail. Photo courtesy of Forget Me Not

5280’s Guide to Dry January

Starting the year off sober? Follow 5280’s guide for staying on the wagon all month long with local free spirited bars, cocktails, and home recipes.

Five cans of various non-alcoholic beer brands against a colorful backdrop

5 Nonalcoholic Beers to Sip During Dry January

This month and beyond, quench your thirst with these tasty lagers, ales, IPAs, and other N/A beeresque beverages.

3 Dude Ranches With Amazing Culinary Programs to Visit This Winter

At these all-inclusive properties, comforting and refined cuisine is on the menu.

5 Squashes to Buy This Fall and Winter

We asked Colorado farmers and one chef about their favorite varieties of the late-season heroes and how to prepare them.

Dining at Noisette Is Like Visiting Your Chic French Grandmother’s House

The stunning new restaurant opened in LoHi in August, with an adjoining bakery to follow soon.

Beer Students at MSU Denver Are Getting a $1 Million Equipment Upgrade

The new Charlie Papazian Brewing Education Lab, set to open in 2023, is named for the ‘godfather’ of homebrewing and one of the driving forces behind the craft beer movement.

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