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The Post Chicken and Beer resturaunt located at 1002 South College Avenue in Fort Collins Colorado Nov. 30.

The Post Chicken & Beer proves one of the best in the nest

Scott Powell December 2, 2021
With so many ornithological eateries constructing their nests around Northern Colorado, it can be difficult for a new chicken restaurant to carve out a name for itself. However, between the homey atmosphere, distinctively textured chicken coating, and the wide array of unique menu options, The Post Chicken and Beer off College and Laurel, has more than earned itself a spot on the podium of FoCo’s finest feathered-friend diners.
(Graphic Illustration by Trin Bonner | The Collegian)

Simply Cooking: Comforting homemade pizza

Sierra Grimm December 1, 2021
Comfort food– we all have that one craving that we jump to when we are looking for something easy, familiar, and delicious.
Pickle Barrel restaurant located in Fort Collins Nov. 14. The restaurant was created as a CSU class project by Robert Piccaro and Brenda Smith 30 years ago. (Milo Gladstein | The Collegian)

The roots of 122 W. Laurel St.

Bella Eckburg November 17, 2021
In the building now home to The B&B Pickle Barrel Deli at 122 W. Laurel Street, which was purchased by Robert 'Bob' Piccaro and Brenda Smith in 1988, lies a history enveloped with musicality and international connection.  Chris Eala, who was born in the Philippines, came to Fort Collins in the late 1950s at the urging of the Colorado State University music department, which recognized his gift of repairing musical instruments. The little shop became Chris’s Music store. 
(Graphic Illustration by Trin Bonner)

Top 3 caffeinated drinks to buzz up your mid-autumn blues

Scott Powell November 11, 2021

If there’s one thing Freddy Krueger taught us, it’s that sleeping is a dangerous experiment that leads to you, your Walkman and your portable plug-in lap TV getting swallowed alive by your bedsheets.  And...

(Graphic Illustration by Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

Food Feuds: Rush Bowls vs. Nekter Juice Bar

Renee Ziel November 2, 2021

Greetings, fellow Food Feuds foodies! This week, I take on one of mankind’s best and most compact forms of nutrition: smoothie bowls. Admittedly, I was unable to get two local places this time since...

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