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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Food

(Graphic illustration by Robbie Haynes | The Collegian)

Food Feuds: Comet Chicken vs. Music City Hot Chicken

Renee Ziel March 16, 2021

Fact: Fort Collins is known for its food. People have even heard that we have the most restaurants per capita in the country — which isn't true, but the rumor speaks to our rampant foodie community....

(Graphic illustration by Charlie Dillon | The Collegian)

In Defense Of: Rocky Mountain oysters, beloved bovine balls

Scott Powell March 15, 2021

We Coloradans are a strange breed. No other state welcomes its air-traveling visitors with a red-eyed hell-stallion or holds summer festivals celebrating cryogenically frozen corpses. Now, the Centennial...

A box of loaded Lebanese fries at Yum Yum Social Club March 4. This version of fries is based on Lebanese street food culture which consists of coleslaw as the additional topping with various spices. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

Restaurants cling onto community despite the pandemic

Kailey Pickering March 11, 2021

As one walks through Old Town Fort Collins, they can see that restaurants have taken a new form with outdoor seating, highly sanitized tables and masked servers. Amid the buzz that continues to fill...

(Graphic illustration by Abby Flitton | The Collegian)

Taste of Philly offers authentic Philadelphia flavor from Colorado

Alexandra MacDonald March 1, 2021

In a college town like Fort Collins, it is often difficult to discern which stores are local favorites and which are bigger chains, jumping at the bit for a location in a busy city full of hungry students....

Raska International Cuisine & Sauce is located at 128 Laurel St. and provides Ethiopian cuisine to the Colorado State University and Fort Collins communities. (Luke Bourland | The Collegian).

Black-owned restaurant brings rich Ethiopian flavors to FoCo

Alexandra MacDonald February 11, 2021

Black History Month presents itself as an opportunity to reflect on history and celebrate the accomplishments of Black Americans. Within this annual event, there is an opportunity to embrace global...

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Simply Cooking with Sierra: Quinoa Cowboy taco salad

Sierra Grimm February 2, 2021

We've heard of and probably consumed the regular salad, the Caesar salad and, heck, maybe even the Nicoise salad. But have you done the Quinoa Cowboy taco salad? I came up with this a while back when...

(Graphic Illustration by Charlie Dillon | The Collegian)

Simply Cooking with Sierra: Fresh year, fresh pizza

Sierra Grimm January 20, 2021

We can happily say goodbye to 2020 and warmly welcome 2021. We can also say hello to your New Year resolutions. It's the age-old "New Year, New You." We're all trying to achieve the goal of...

(Graphic Illustration by Charlie Dillon | The Collegian)

Simply Cooking with Sierra: Holiday pumpkin cookies

Sierra Grimm November 30, 2020

The holidays are officially here with Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror and the long-awaited winter break on the horizon. Before we know it, it will be the new year, 2021 — heck yes. I figured...

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Scotty’s Snacks: Top 5 cheesy snacks in Fort Collins

Scott Powell November 19, 2020

It’s amazing just how many wonderful things our innate human idiocy has birthed over the years. Popsicles were discovered after 11-year-old Frank Epperson left a glass of water mixed with sugary...

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Simply Cooking with Sierra: Cake in a cup

Sierra Grimm November 19, 2020

Sometimes I crave a sweet treat, especially when the holidays roll around. Speaking of the holidays, they're right around the corner. COVID-19 may have put a halt on your plans, so if you are going...

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The Collegian reviews: Fort Collins’ hidden BBQ gem, JoJo’s

Kadyn Thorpe November 12, 2020

West Campus is no stranger to the food scene, with a vast array of restaurants and takeout joints that cater to college students. JoJo's Colorado BBQ and Sandwiches, a new barbecue restaurant located...

(Graphic illustration by Rachel Macias | The Collegian)

Scotty’s Snacks: Top 5 pies to try in Fort Collins

Scott Powell November 11, 2020

There is nothing more comforting on a chilly fall day than a nice slice of warm pie — except perhaps for doing a belly-flop into a king-sized bed made of cotton candy clouds. Unfortunately, that method...

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