I remember the first time my grandmother took me to a restaurant where the owner knew her by name, and suddenly I understood what it means when food feels like home.
Colorado is blessed with eateries that have been passed down through families, each generation adding their own touch while keeping the recipes and traditions that made them famous in the first place.
Walking into these restaurants feels like stepping into someone’s kitchen, where the love is as thick as the gravy and the stories are as rich as the desserts.
1. Buckhorn Exchange (Denver)
Colorado’s oldest restaurant opened its doors when Grover Cleveland was president, and somehow it still draws crowds like it’s opening night. Walking through the entrance feels like time travel, with mounted game on every wall and a liquor license that’s literally number one in the state. The place smells like history mixed with sizzling steaks, and that’s exactly what keeps people coming back…