Q: More specifically, the Boulder to Denver area. For instance I'm from the gulf coast, so we mostly specialize in fresh seafood. Can anyone answer this for me? I'm very curious.
A: The Denver area is really getting quite culturally advanced and we have some amazing restaurants serving everything. I would say regional cuisine is pretty heavy into red meat as it's cattle country. Colorado lamb and peaches are very highly rated. Buffalo is pretty big here (and yummy) as are other game meats like elk and venison, you'll see quail at a lot of game oriented places too. The Rocky Mountain Oysters everyone refers to are a Western delicacy to be sure and everyone has to try them, but they are not oysters by any stretch. On the Boulder end of the area you'll find a lot of organic and natural foods. We're not known for BBQ, most meat is prepared pretty simply to focus on the quality of the meat. Southwest cuisine with a Mexican focus is also very big. We eat a lot of Mexican food and have a large Mexican population. You can find anything to eat here, but if you are planning a visit and want to try the best of CO, send me an email and I can tell you some great restaurants for CO cuisine and atmosphere.