There’s a moment of pure anticipation when you pull into the parking lot of Seasoned Swine BBQ in Golden, Colorado – that magical second when the smoky perfume of slow-cooked meat wafts through your car windows and your stomach starts performing an interpretive dance of joy.
This unassuming barbecue sanctuary, with its rustic wooden exterior and welcoming deck, has quietly become the epicenter of smoked meat excellence along the Front Range.
I’ve consumed enough barbecue in my lifetime that my cholesterol levels probably deserve their own zip code, but what’s happening at Seasoned Swine makes every extra minute of cardio worthwhile.
Nestled in Golden, a town that’s traditionally raised its profile through barley and hops, Seasoned Swine has established itself as a culinary destination that’s changing the conversation about Colorado’s place in the barbecue universe…