Gushing in a provocative broth that would make gods salivate, a plated trifecta of oxtail, beef cheeks and short ribs was plunked onto the bar by Chef Barry Dobesh. Though light fixtures were dimmed for a perfect romantic evening, there were no customers. Instead, the earthy interior dining room was full of empty tables. With […]
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Commercial recycling in Carbondale explained
The Sopris Sun recently received an anonymous news tip from a resident in the Valley expressing concern about a local business failing to separate its recycling. The tipster wanted to know: what are the regulations around commercial recycling in Carbondale? The Sopris Sun spoke with Kevin Schorzman, the Town’s public works director, to get some […]
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Sampling some simple salads
Since soup and salad often go together, it probably shouldn’t come as a surprise that Ming’s Cafe just pulled off the first repeat victory in our taste test series. The Asian eatery’s coconut chicken soup was a hit with last year’s soup tasting panel, and their house salad was roundly praised in our latest competition. […]
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Help Wanted: A sign of the times
Seemingly everywhere you look in the Roaring Fork Valley, a permanent “Help Wanted” sign greets customers at the entrance of many beloved restaurants. While the constant employee turnover brings uncertainty and inevitable stress for Carbondale restaurant owners, they are adapting to the times and continuing to deliver high-quality culinary experiences for locals and tourists alike. […]
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A big phat buy in Bonedale
On Jan. 1, 2022, a year of talks culminated in the sale of Mark Fischer and Lari Goode’s Phat Thai restaurant to local Eric Mitchell and his talented but silent business partner. An alluring anchor on Main Street since December 2003, Phat Thai has long been a congenial, social crossroads; a place to gather over […]