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5 days ago | 
gjsentinel.com | Christine Gallagher
As always, the food scene in the Grand Valley is dynamic and changing. New restaurants open, others leave, menus change and music and food continue to be a great combination. Mother’s Day is Sunday and the season of festivals has begun! Here’s a roundup of some of the happenings. Be sure to check directly with the businesses as information changes regularly. Have fun out there!Angelo’s and the British Baking Co. — This dynamic duo is teaming up for a special pottery and treats event.
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5 days ago | 
gjsentinel.com | Christine Gallagher
CHRISTINE GALLAGHER/Special to the SentinelChrysanthemum tea and a delightful lemongrass jelly with an avocado cake made for a perfect ending to our meal at Yun House. CHRISTINE GALLAGHER/Special to the Sentinel She is a former Mesa County Valley School District 51 teacher who is teaching at a university in Indonesia. We thought it would be fun to meet in Malaysia and explore.
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2 weeks ago | 
gjsentinel.com | Christine Gallagher
METRO CREATIVE CONNECTIONFood-borne illnesses are something to consider both when dining out and when cooking at home. METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION Food safety is an important topic. No one really likes to think about food-borne illnesses, but it really is critical. There are an estimated 48 million people in the United States who are sickened by food-borne illnesses each year, according to the Food and Drug Administration. As you know, I love to dine out and support local businesses.
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1 month ago | 
gjsentinel.com | Alex Guarnaschelli |Marcus Samuelsson |Christine Gallagher
In February, I attended the Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival (SoBeWFF), a four-day extravaganza with talented chefs from all over the country. Held in Miami, this festival benefits culinary students from the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University. It is a major fundraiser for the school and has raised more than $40 million dollars.
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1 month ago | 
gjsentinel.com | Christine Gallagher
This week, the James Beard Foundation announced their finalists for the prestigious culinary James Beard Awards. Grand Junction’s Josh Niernberg is one of five chefs in the United States to make the list for Outstanding Chef. This is an extraordinary achievement. The talented Niernberg and his wonderful team have created something truly terrific with the new Bin 707. Located in downtown Grand Junction at 400 Main St., the restaurant features a beautifully renovated interior in an historic building.
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1 month ago | 
gjsentinel.com | Christine Gallagher
CHRISTINE GALLAGHER/Special to the SentinelThis egg-free banana bread is now the favorite for Christine Gallagher’s family. CHRISTINE GALLAGHER/Special to the Sentinel As egg prices continue to be high, I wanted to share an eggless banana bread recipe and breakfast idea with you. While I do not follow a vegan diet, I love to learn new cooking techniques and have a variety of vegan cookbooks. I find most vegan cookbook authors are very creative and talented.
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2 months ago | 
gjsentinel.com | Christine Gallagher
Photos by Christine GallagherExplore local vineyards at the annual Barrel into Spring event. Springtime is just around the corner and here’s a roundup of some local western Colorado events, new menus, new restaurants and new food trucks to check out. Enjoy!Barrel into Spring — Have fun exploring local wineries and food pairings at this delicious annual event. Get your tickets online at www.eventbrite.com for April 18 or 19.
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2 months ago | 
gjsentinel.com | Christine Gallagher
CHRISTINE GALLAGHER/Special to the SentinelThis smoky grilled tiger shrimp, foreground, and delicious “dragon whiskers” are from Hop Alley, 3500 Larimer St., in Denver. CHRISTINE GALLAGHER/Special to the Sentinel Many of us in western Colorado travel to Denver to visit family and friends, for work, sporting events and more. While I’m there, I enjoy checking out the delicious dining scene. Here are some restaurants I’ve tried recently, listed in alphabetical order.
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2 months ago | 
gjsentinel.com | Christine Gallagher
CHRISTINE GALLAGHER/Special to the SentinelThis smoky grilled tiger shrimp, foreground, and delicious “dragon whiskers” are from Hop Alley, 3500 Larimer St., in Denver. CHRISTINE GALLAGHER/Special to the Sentinel Many of us in western Colorado travel to Denver to visit family and friends, for work, sporting events and more. While I’m there, I enjoy checking out the delicious dining scene. Here are some restaurants I’ve tried recently, listed in alphabetical order.
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2 months ago | 
gjsentinel.com | Christine Gallagher
A hummus wrap with fantastic fries made to order and a fresh Southwestern Quinoa bowl were some of the many items available at the airport. (Photos by Christine Gallagher) Michael Wells with Tailwinds Concessions was a great host and everyone there made me feel very welcome. (Photo by Christine Gallagher) I recently had a great time exploring the food scene at the Grand Junction Regional Airport.
