Arts + Culture

Get Your (Non-Alcoholic!) Drink On

Local Watering Holes Share Specialty Mocktail Recipes for a Sober Night Out Photography by Brenden Moorehead Over the past two decades, the trend of "mocktails" — non-alcoholic craft drinks — has become popular throughout the country, and, yes, right here in Greeley, too! "One mocktail we make is a 'Non-Alcoholic Mule,'" explains Patrick's Irish Pub (909 8th Ave.) bartender Roman Garcia. "I muddle the lime and the ginger with a little bit of simple syrup. Then I top it off with ginger beer...

Life + Culture

Fresh Twist on Chicken & Waffles

Oak and Maple Whiskey & Waffles Opens for Culinary Adventure Photography by Edgar Morales Photography Greeley is giddy over its newest culinary sensation, Oak and Maple Waffles & Whiskey, which is now open to the public! From classic, sweet waffles dripping with syrup to savory chicken and waffles and adventurous cornbread waffles smothered in chili, Oak and Maple promises a waffle for every craving. But Oak and Maple is not just about waffles. Its menu also includes refreshingly...

Travel

Off to Italy

Pellegrini Cucina Inspires Greeley to Seek Out Puglia and Beyond Article by Mathew Klickstein It's easy to dream about being transported to the breathtaking sights, warm Mediterranean breezes, and enticing scents of southern Italy. Jessica Morse and Carlo Pellegrini, the owners of the local, authentic Italian bistro Pellegrini Cucina Italiana, turn this dream into reality. Every few years, the couple escapes to the idyllic beachfront city of Bisceglie and its surrounding areas. In Bisceglie...

Arts + Culture

Cheers to WeldWerks' Matt De Miranda

WeldWerks Brewing Co.'s Quality Assurance/Control Manager on What it Takes to Brew Up the Goods Article by Matt De Miranda | Photography by WeldWerks Brewing Co. My journey toward becoming the QA/QC (Quality Assurance/Control) Manager for WeldWerks Brewing Co. started with a visit to my cousin, who was a pilot brewer at New Belgium Brewing. Those visits in the ‘90s and early 2000s made a lasting impression on me. I loved the relaxed vibe of the brewery and thought, “Why not mix my science...

Food + Beverage

Kneading that Delicious Tradition

A Family Recipe is Proudly Kept Alive at The Coffee Bar at Charley & CO. Article and Photography by At The Coffee Bar at Charley & CO. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, you'll find Dorothy Wiedeman, a beloved fixture there long before current co-owners Lisa Shelley and Tammy Kidwell took over in early 2023. Dorothy's presence is a cherished connection to the shop's past and enduring charm. While the coffee remains a staple, Charley & CO. continues to expand its baked goods, which...

Food + Beverage

What's This? Why, It's Wagyu!

Tateyamu Premium Wagyu Beefs Up Greeley's Meat Market Article by Aidan Schuttler | Photography by Photos by Diandra A quiet night interrupted by raucous laughter; the scent of steak; its sizzle mixing with the buzzing of cicadas; clinking glasses and the taste of wine. Such experiences are only made all the better with even higher quality food. And when it comes to steak, nothing beats Wagyu. Local aficionados Tanner Tateyama and Casey DeHaan are now proudly stepping up Greeley's beef game...

Food + Beverage

Serving Up Recipes That Sizzle

Article and Photography by Roasted Wagyu Bone Marrow Ingredients: 1 pack of Tateyama Wagyu Marrow Bones 1/8 cup chopped fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon garlic 1 teaspoon Himalayan salt 1 teaspoon black pepper Blackberry Jam Crostini Cooking: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Place the beef bones with the marrow facing up.   3. Season with salt, pepper and garlic 4. Bake at 375 degrees at 8-10 minutes or until bubbly.   5. Remove from...

Arts + Culture

Fashioning a New Arc

The Arc's Upcoming Fashion Show Goes Beyond Stereotypes Article by Mathew Klickstein | Photography by John Robson The Arc of Northeast Colorado is preparing to try on something entirely new — both for this longtime nonprofit advocacy organization and foundational resource for the regional disability population and for the community at large. And, as The Arc is excited to reveal, new for the area's avid fashionistas. Through its upcoming “Styles Beyond Stereotypes” fashion show, local...

Arts + Culture

Greeley's Super Spooky Style

Local Creative Outlets for all Things Spooky! Photography by Provided and Mathew Klickstein

Life + Culture

Your Color Palette & You

Charley & CO. Market Now Offering Professional, Personalized Color Analysis Article by Mathew Klickstein | Photography by Roxanna Carrasco For the sophisticated clothing and beauty supply enthusiasts (as well as newbies!) seeking to buy, stylize and accessorize according to their unique color scheme, Greeley's Charley & CO. Market has you covered! The hybrid boutique and coffee shop is expanding its scope of offerings to the community to include onsite (and remote) color analysis provided...