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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Food

The serving counter at FoCo Cafe has chalk-written menus hanging from the ceiling, a mug wall, a sign with “community needs,” a calendar and a full kitchen behind it, with staff cleaning up for the day Aug. 29. FoCo Cafe allows customers who don’t have a means to pay for their food with money to complete chores and tasks in return for a meal.

FoCo Cafe nourishes Fort Collins 1 meal at a time

Gracie Douglas, Staff Reporter September 15, 2025

Inside FoCo Cafe, a restaurant in downtown Fort Collins, sits a donation box in place of a cash register. It is a nonprofit organization that serves food under the acronym and motto, “Feeding Our Community...

A banner on the building formerly occupied by The Post Chicken & Beer announces the opening of Limonata, an Italian restaurant on College Avenue started by the owners of the now-closed Panino's Italian Restaurant July 13.

FoCo gem Panino’s transformed to Limonata following relocation

Chloe Waskey, News Editor September 11, 2025

After 25 years, the Fort Collins classic restaurant Panino’s got a citrusy rebrand and a makeover. Now known as Limonata by Panino’s, the restaurant has relocated to the unique building on 1002 S....

Members of the Fort Collins community walk in City Park next to a long row of food trucks and sit in the nearby grass, enjoying food at the weekly FOCO Food Truck Rally Aug. 26.

FoCo Food Truck Rally showcases local business, creativity

Carlee Elders, Staff Reporter September 10, 2025

Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct the misspelling of a name and also a correction of pronouns. Huddled under a small Mishawaka-branded tent, local Fort Collins cover band The Honey...

A black building with large windows with an orange sign reading "Edison's."

Edison’s Ice Cream brings local dessert charm to FoCo

Aubree Miller, Life and Culture Editor September 9, 2025

With a line seemingly always out the door and a charming, retro-inspired atmosphere, newly opened Edison’s Ice Cream may be close to solidifying itself as a Fort Collins staple. Replacing a Starbucks...

A brick building with blue doors and big windows reading Rainbow above the doors.

These brunch restaurants are the best in FoCo

Aubree Miller, Life and Culture Editor September 3, 2025

Fort Collins has no shortage of restaurants and cafes, with many offering a breakfast and brunch spread. Next time you’re looking to try something new, check out these local options.  Silver Grill...

Learn to make simple Japanese curry

Learn to make simple Japanese curry

Abby Flores, Staff Reporter April 11, 2024

There’s something about Japanese food that warms the heart. Among Japan's many national staples is curry: a beloved medley of veggies, meat and spices. Typically served with white rice, this dish is...

Just Love Coffee Cafe on the corner of W. Elizabeth Street and City Park Avenue in Ft. Collins April 3.

Just Love Coffee Cafe builds community through charity

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter April 9, 2024

With delectable food made with a waffle iron and the desire to bring positivity to Fort Collins, Just Love Coffee Cafe works to create a unique and heartfelt atmosphere that actively reaches out to meaningful...

Chef Su Wong demonstrates how to prepare dough for pork cha siu bao during a Cantonese Dim Sum class at the Cooking Studio located in downtown Fort Collins, April 4.

The Cooking Studio teaches culinary mastery in Old Town

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter April 8, 2024

The perfect place for any date night, kid’s birthday party or new experience is The Cooking Studio, located off of College Avenue and catering to all. “It’s a very fun, stress-free, safe, nonjudgmental...

Learn to make kalaczki, atta sheera with 2 CSU students

Learn to make kalaczki, atta sheera with 2 CSU students

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter February 21, 2024

Cooking is a gratifying experience of bringing people together to make memories they will cherish for a lifetime. Families hold recipes near and dear to their hearts, representing their identity, culture...

Yellow Crunch is a new Colombian restaurant that serves breakfast, empanadas, pastries, and much more traditional Colombian food Jan 25.

New Yellow Crunch brings delicious Colombian eats to FoCo

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter January 30, 2024

With fresh and culturally vibrant flavors, Yellow Crunch has grown in significant popularity since its opening earlier this year. Serving Colombian food favorites, this restaurant strives to share dishes...

food, meals, comfort, pot, cooking

How to make 2 international CSU students’ favorite home dishes

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter December 8, 2023

Food is profoundly ingrained in one’s cultural identity, allowing people to express themselves, connect with others from different walks of life and share their rich cultural heritage. For international...

The Farmhouse at Jessup Farm restaurant, owned and operated by Jesse Doerffel, offers farm-to-table dining.

3 queer-owned businesses to support in Fort Collins

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter November 30, 2023

Fort Collins is known for its restaurants, window shopping and businesses that give back to the community. Here are just three of many queer-owned businesses worth checking out in town.  1. The Farmhouse...

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