Carvers Bakery Cafe
Carvers Bakery Cafe has been feeding people early morning and lunch favorites for over 30 years. Homemade breads, bagels, pastries, soups, sandwiches and a great cup of coffee are served every day. Carvers has survived since its beginning as a bakery in the 1970s, through several owners, a fire and multitudes of customers. Carvers fits the ideal of a "mountain town" cafe for the casual customer to read a paper while enjoying a hot, fresh breakfast and a cup of coffee in a little "cottage" setting. Carvers also offers vegetarian options. Open at 7 a.m., Carvers is the perfect place to start your day before hitting the slopes.
Carvers Bakery Cafe
93 Cooper Creek Way
Winter Park, CO
(970) 726-8202
carvers-wp.com
Deno's Mountain Bistro
To call Deno's Mountain Bistro a mere bistro would be a misrepresentation. This restaurant has been open for "38 seasons." It has been owned and operated by Deno Kutrumbos and family since 1976 and is one of the distinctive experiences of Winter Park. Located in a historic downtown location that used to cater to loggers, fisherman and railroad workers, the atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable. Deno's offers huge portions of steak, pastas, seafood, handmade pizza and burgers. Add to that a wine list of over 300 wines, a full bar, Colorado micro brew on tap, sports and music--Deno's is a restaurant you won't want to miss. Prices in 2009 seldom go over $25 (except possibly for crab legs depending on market). Open seven days a week, 365 days a year, Deno's serves food from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., with the bar open "until it closes" at 2 a.m. or earlier.
Deno's Mountain Bistro
78911 Highway 40
Winter Park, CO
(970) 726-5332
www.denosmountainbistro.com
Smokin' Moe's Rib House & Saloon
Finish the day off with a beer and some steaming St. Louis-style ribs at Smokin' Moe's Rib House & Saloon. Smokin' Moe's is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. With award-winning barbecue, burgers, salads and appetizers for dine-in, take-out or catering, along with monthly blues shows, Smokin' Moe's is a favorite after a day on the slopes or trails. The atmosphere is relaxed and fun, and prices range from $7 to $20, as of 2009.
Smokin' Moe's Rib house & Saloon
78930 U.S. Highway 40
Winter Park, CO
(970) 726-4600
smokinmoes.com
Article Written By Darcy Sautelet
An avid writer since writing her first book at age 19, Darcy Sautelet has written for various publications both in print and online, including articles on Golflink, eHow, and Trails.com. She has authored four books, including a soon-to-be-released travel guide for Ireland. She studied creative writing and journalism at Cal State Irvine.
