The Siberian American: Rocky Mountains
Showing posts with label Rocky Mountains. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rocky Mountains. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Where to Eat in Breckenridge, Colorado

One of my favorite things to do on vacation is try new places to eat. I was really impressed by the food we had in Breckenridge, so I decided it deserves its own post! If you ever decide to visit Breckenridge (and here is why I think you should even if you don’t ski!), I hope you enjoy these places.


Breakfast
We mostly ate breakfast at the condo, but on our first day in Breckenridge, we decided to try out a breakfast place.

The Blue Moose
We loved The Blue Moose. I got the Ham Scram, which was a ham and cheese scramble. It was absolutely delicious. Chris got the Alaska Pipe Line omelet, which was seriously incredible. Who knew an omelet with snow crab, avocado, tomatoes, and cream cheese would be so amazing?


Lunch
Like breakfast, the convenience of living in a condo right off a ski slope is you can have lunch there in between runs. We did have a delicious lunch on the day everyone didn’t ski, though!

Blue River Bistro
I really loved the gorgeous modern interior of Blue River Bistro, but the food was even better. I had a spicy tomato chicken pasta they had on special, and Chris enjoyed his chicken walnut sandwich.


Dinner
Dinner was our big meal of each day, and we had fun deciding where to eat. Every single dinner we had was super good!

Salt Creek Steakhouse
Salt Creek has a great variety of items on its menu. We had a calamari appetizer, which was good, though we didn’t like the sauce. Chris got barbecue (a brisket and pulled pork plate), and I had a tasty bourbon-glazed salmon.


Kenosha Steakhouse
Kenosha also has a huge variety on its menu. We split a pretzel appetizer that was so good. I was in the mood for a burger, so I got the Kenosha Style burger, and Chris got some delicious nachos from the appetizer menu.


South Ridge Street Seafood Grill
Yes, we had seafood while in Breckenridge, and it was delicious! I had the seared sea scallops, and Chris loved the butternut squash ravioli. I also had a taste of my father-in-law’s shrimp and cheese grits, which was super delicious!


Bonus: We also had dinner one night in Vail, where we at at Bully Ranch Bar and Restaurant. It’s worth trying if you’re in the area.

Snack/Dessert

Crepes a la Cart 
If you pick one place to visit from my recommendations, I would highly recommend Crepes a la Cart. I had the berry swirl crepe for dessert one night, and it included white chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, blueberries, and raspberries. They also have savory crepes if you are looking for a snack. The crepes can get expensive, but they are huge and worth every penny.


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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Five Reasons You Should Visit Breckenridge, Colorado

We recently visited Breckenridge, Colorado, and I fell in love with this adorable ski town in the Rocky Mountains. The best part, though, is Breckenridge isn’t only a ski town. Today, I wanted to share a list of five reasons I think everyone should visit Breckenridge.


Amazing Views
What’s better than a town surrounded by gorgeous mountains? I’m still dreaming of the incredible view from our condo. We were so close the the mountains you could actually ski up to our condo!


Good Food
I never thought I would come back from Breckenridge raving about the food, but I am! We had so much good food on this trip that I’m going to write a whole post about it. Look out for that in the next week or two.


Fun Events
Breckenridge does a great job of hosting small-town events. We happened to be there during the Mardi Gras parade and had a blast, even in the freezing temperatures!


Shopping
The town is full of fun shopping, whether you are looking for cold weather gear or just cute boutique items. I got a cute winter hat to match my coat!


It’s Adorable!
The whole town is full of cute, colorful building that just made me happy. I loved walking around at dusk with all the sparkling lights they turn on at night. The snow falling slowly around us just made Breckenridge a true winter wonderland.


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Have you visited Breckenridge? Are you interested in going?
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Monday, March 6, 2017

Quick Thoughts: Colorado Trip


Hello, friends! We are back from our trip to Colorado. This was an unusual vacation for us because we actually spent some time relaxing. We've been so busy lately that it was nice just to wander the streets of Breckenridge and Vail. Just like I like to leave town in the fall to see fall color, I love going to places with snow in the winter. A bunch of snow fell on our first day in Breckenridge, so we got to enjoy it for the rest of the week. It was beautiful, powdery, and pretty magical. Of course, we did do a few things worthy of posts, which I can't wait to share with y'all!