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Council tables URA plan
The Steamboat Springs City Council put off approving a plan for the newly formed urban renewal authority, preferring to ease the concerns of other government agencies first.
Autism group helps at home
Jack English, 5, wants a waffle, and tells his mother, Denise English, and teacher, Diane Schaefer, by handing them a picture of a waffle.
Hazie's
One of the best views in town can be had by sitting down to a meal at Hazie's, located at the top of the gondola at the Steamboat Ski Area.
Ski area reports early hours
The Steamboat Ski Area will crank up the lifts 30 minutes earlier than usual next week to help lighten the rush of holiday skiers headed up the mountain.
Giovanni's Ristorante
For those seeking a distinctive Northern Italian dish, a premier wine selection and an intimate setting, Giovanni's Ristorante is the perfect choice. Steamboat Springs has plenty of options for traditional Italian dishes such as lasagna and spaghetti and meatballs. Giovanni's is not among them.
Steamboat Smokehouse
An abundant feast with several extended families gathered around a big table can be one of the most memorable parts of a ski vacation. However, busy ski town restaurants can't always accommodate a table for 16.
Lucile's Creole Cafe
New Orleans may be miles away, but Lucile's Restaurant brings the hearty, flavorful taste of that unique Southern city to Steamboat Springs.
Roadhouse reopens
Lights once again are shining in the Olde Milner Roadhouse -- enticing commuters' grumbling stomachs, while offering a dinner option for Hayden residents and others looking for an affordable meal outside the high-season bustle of downtown Steamboat.
Second run makes difference
Paul McDonald wasn't happy with his fifth-place standing after the first run of Tuesday's Rocky Mountain Trophy Series slalom, but he wasn't going to let the run ruin his day.
Old West Steak House
Consistency is at the center of the Old West Steak House at 1104 Lincoln Avenue. It is found in the way the steaks come sizzling off the grill, in the smiles of the wait staff and in the display of Western art on the restaurant's walls.
Azteca Taqueria/Gobi Grill
Some of the most flavorful ethnic food in Ski Town USA is also the least expensive anywhere above 7,000 feet. The guy in Carhartt overalls, the government office worker on her lunch break from the courthouse and the high school kids in baggy cargo pants all stream into Azteca Taqueria and the Gobi Mongolian Grill for one reason -- they know they'll get the freshest lunch in Steamboat Springs at the fairest price.
Griffith sentenced to 12 years
A 38-year-old Steamboat Springs man was sentenced to 12 years in prison for kidnapping and beating his ex-girlfriend and breaking into her bother's house and damaging his belongings.
First Impressions awarded $42K grant
A $42,000 grant from the Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation is expected to help improve the quality of early childhood education offered in Routt County.
Official wants more ESL help
The Steamboat Springs School District could be doing more to meet the needs of its non-English speaking students, director of curriculum and instruction Kelly Stanford said Tuesday.
Questions in skier's death
State patrol: Information was released prematurely
The Colorado State Patrol on Tuesday acknowledged that some information about 13-year-old skier Ashley Stamp's death was released prematurely and as a result, may be inaccurate.
The Tap House Sports Grill
The Tap House sports grill in the heart of downtown Steamboat Springs between Seventh and Eighth streets presents the best of both worlds.
The Cabin
The Cabin offers visitors to and residents of Steamboat Springs the chance to sample the tastes of the Rocky Mountains in a truly Colorado atmosphere.
Braun's Bar & Grill
The long wooden front desk from the old Harbor Hotel now serves as the Braun's bar. All restaurants offer choices on their menus, and some, like Braun's Bar & Grill in downtown Steamboat Springs, also offer a choice when it comes to atmosphere.
Steamboat Yacht Club
When longtime Steamboat Springs chef Morten Hoj began looking to open his own restaurant, his wife and business partner, Ellen, had a piece of advice. "I said, if you are going to get a restaurant, you better make sure to get a pretty one," Ellen said. "If you are going to spend your days there, why not get the best view you can."
Students spread cheer
Residents' moods were cheery at The Haven Assisted Living Center on Friday, where they played Yahtzee and crossword puzzle games with Hayden Middle School students.
Elementary students take generosity, send it to Iraq
For Hayden Valley Elementary School students, the school's monthly virtue -- generosity -- was more than just a word on paper. It was a way to make the holidays special for U.S. troops in Iraq.
Vail skier goes for no regrets
Despite leading the first run of Tuesday's slalom, Vail skier Julia Littman wasn't about to be conservative on her second attempt of the day at Howelsen Hill.
Avalanche danger rated low
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center issued a "low" avalanche danger rating Tuesday for much of the backcountry surrounding Steamboat Springs. But there also is evidence that snow slides are possible.
Butcher Shop
Many things have changed in Steamboat Springs during the past three decades. One thing that hasn't is quality of food and service at the Butcher Shop, one of Steamboat's premiere restaurants.
Antares
Age dulls the taste buds, something Paul "Rocky" LeBrun has come to realize firsthand. In response, LeBrun, the executive chef and co-owner of Steamboat's Antares restaurant, has adopted a fresh approach to his work, incorporating bolder flavors and spices into the eclectic variety of dishes he prepares.
Black Mountain Tavern
Tucked away on the streets of Oak Creek is a rustic tavern with great food. Black Mountain Tavern, where portions are big and the food is affordable, specializes in Italian cuisine with an authentic Southwestern twist.
Outlaws - The Restaurant
Tucked into the back of Thunderhead Lodge in Ski Time Square, it takes a little bit of looking to find Outlaws the Restaurant. But the search is well worth it. Located in the back of the Thunderhead Lodge, just past Torian Plum Plaza in Ski Time Square, Outlaws diners walk through the main lobby to get to the restaurant.
Riggio's Fine Italian Food
There's something unique about traditional Italian cuisine that separates it from the culinary styles of other countries and regions of the world. For Rich Most, owner and executive chef of Riggio's Fine Italian Food, passion is the defining characteristic of the Italian people and their food.
Mazzola's Italian Restaurant
After living in Steamboat for more than a decade, Rex Brice knew what was missing: an affordable restaurant with a casual atmosphere that served homemade food. When Mazzola's Italian Restaurant came up for sale this summer, 37-year-old Brice saw an opportunity to fill a niche.
Chelsea's Szechuan/Cantonese Restaurant
It takes 20 minutes to drive to Oak Creek and a lifetime to forget the dining experience you had there. Chelsea's Szechuan Restaurant is an unexpected find on the main street of a small Colorado town with a population of 800.
