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The Fox Den: No Waste Cafe & Roastery on Laporte uses reusable mugs and has no trash cans in the seating area May 4.

The Fox Den brings a zero waste future to Fort Collins

Kadyn Thorpe, Arts and Culture Reporter • May 4, 2022
As one of the newest additions to the Fort Collins food and drink scene, The Fox Den has created a unique dining experience.
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Food Feuds: The Post Chicken & Beer vs. Comet Chicken

Katrina Leibee, Editor in Chief • May 3, 2022

Alright folks, for my last article at The Collegian, I feel it is only right that I review one of my favorite foods.  I have had chicken tenders from almost every place you can get them in Fort Collins....

The Union Bar & Soda Fountain is a good place for a late breakfast to a late dinner Sept. 28, 2019. The very modern style of The Union makes it a great hangout spot that comes with a nice patio with cornhole. Located off Jefferson Street, this is a good place to meet new people.

5 date spots to try in Fort Collins this summer

Sierra Grimm, Arts and Culture Reporter • May 2, 2022

Congratulations: The spring semester is coming to an end, and while the summer semester and summertime are approaching, it’s time to celebrate all the hard work you’ve done with a delicious date night. Whether...

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Beer Edition: Going from cocktail to mocktail doesn’t have to be hard

Kadyn Thorpe, Arts and Culture Reporter • April 13, 2022
Just because you want to take a break from alcohol doesn’t mean you need to stop enjoying the delicious drinks. Believe it or not, there are options for non-alcoholic beers. If you love beer but don’t want the beer belly, try out some of the non-alcoholic beers available in stores and at certain restaurants. 
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Beer Edition: Understanding the history of beer in Fort Collins

Hailee Stegall, Arts and Culture Reporter • April 12, 2022

Brewing in Fort Collins has a rich history, and the story does not begin where one might think. According to Fort Collins History Connection, the town was “dry” until 1969, meaning alcohol was not...

A man in a red shirt plays keyboard at the Awake Sober Bar. Behind him is a plant and a glowing yellow sign that says, "Together, we wake up," and next to him is a table with two non-alcoholic beverages.

Beer Edition: Denver’s Awake sober bar offers a creative escape from alcohol culture

Ivy Secrest, Arts and Culture Reporter • April 12, 2022

For many 20-somethings, a large part of socialization is local nightlife. It is the essence of the college experience, and with bars reopening and mask mandates being lifted, it stands to reason that many...

Mugs Coffee lounge across from the oval. Mugs is having a night market on March, 6th 2020 they will be having art, music and handmade goods Feb. 23, 2020.

Food Feuds coffee competition: Everyday Joe’s vs. Mugs at CSU

Sierra Grimm, Arts and Culture Reporter • March 21, 2022
When it comes to coffee spots in Fort Collins, it can be a bit overwhelming to figure out the best one. I have narrowed it down to two spots for your next coffee craving. 
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Simply Cooking: Fried rice ground turkey kimchi

Sierra Grimm, Arts & Culture Reporter • February 28, 2022
Growing up, we all had that one dish that defined our childhood. For me, that dish was fried rice. It will forever be one of those dishes I can keep changing and modifying but will always come back to the original recipe to have a handful of home in a small bowl to consume. 
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Simply Cooking: Stuffed ricotta and spinach shells

Sierra Grimm, Arts and Culture Reporter • February 16, 2022
I’ve always loved getting stuffed shells when I am out to eat, as they seemed nearly impossible to make at home … until they weren’t.
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Simply Cooking: Totally terrific tortellini soup

Sierra Grimm, Arts and Culture Reporter • February 2, 2022

Tortellini soup is on today’s menu, and it offers a nice middle ground for when you can’t decide what you want to eat. When it comes to food, sometimes choosing what you want can be a process, and...

(Graphic Illustration by Trin Bonner | The Collegian)

Simply Cooking: Soy sauce fish with lemon

Sierra Grimm • January 19, 2022
This recipe is a perfect leeway into that. New year, new you with a new recipe to add to your book. Did I mention that I cook this habitually now? It’s a great meal prep recipe or just one to cook at the last minute. Or perhaps you just want to be healthy in an easier way, well look no further as this Soy Sauce Lemon Fish recipe is here to stay and could just in fact be your go-to meal as well. 
(Graphic Illustration by Trin Bonner | The Collegian)

Simply Cooking: Gluten-free dark chocolate peppermint cookies

Sierra Grimm • December 8, 2021
It’s already that time of year again– the holiday season. It’s the time of year where the invites to holiday parties can start to overload your calendar, especially since the world has been at a halt for some time now. Having that be the case you cannot show up to the holidays empty-handed. 
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