About Regional Flavor
Breakfast is especially delicious in Colorado, whether it’s an elegant Duffeyroll in Denver or a mountainous trucker’s feast up north at Johnson’s Corner. Carnivores will delight in the beef (and more) at the Buckhorn Exchange and in creative true-west fare at the one-of-a-kind eatery known as The Fort.
Colorado Regional Specialties
Rocky Mountain Oysters
Out of embarrassment, sexual panic, or a sense of humor, virtually no eater calls a testicle a testicle. Whether harvested from a rooster, sheep, pig, or bull, edible balls go by such names as prairie oyster, calf fries, cowboy caviar, and – most popular – Rocky Mountain Oysters. They're a favorite hors d'oeuvre in diners and steak houses throughout Colorado.
Buffalo Stew
Loaded with resonant buffalo tips and served in a rich demi-glace with just enough green chiles for an underlying bite, buffalo stew is a modern gloss on vintage frontier food.
Sweet Roll
Colorado is a land of excellent sweet rolls, both truck-stop large and artisan elegant.