Topic: Food & Drink

The snow is melting quickly, the elk are roaming and the locals are itching for warm weather and sweet vacations. Yep, this town is slowing down for spring.

But Plum's here to keep you informed of what's open and closed around town, and what to do during the off season. Plus, we've got tons of videos to keep you occupied until the wildflowers bloom, the trails dry and the groovin' summer festivals begin.

Telluride Truffles
101 Elkhorn Court
Telluride, CO 81435
1-866-543-0108 

Telluride Truffle owner and chocolatier Patty Denny talks with Jeb Berrier about making and selling delicious chocolate truffles.

Head brewer John Hiiva tells Plum about Steamworks Brewery, established in 1996, and located in Durango and Bayfield, CO. Steamworks sells beer regionally and out of state, and shows up at many of the Telluride festivals, providing locals and visitors with a quality, frothy cold one on gorgeous summer days.

 

 

Winery owner John Sutcliffe came from the green hills of England to the golden crags and valleys of southern Colorado, and now makes wine in that unlikely spot.

For this Reed College graduate, the secret to good wines is adding the creative and inventive parts of his personality into the winemaking process. And with a past like Sutcliffe's, that's quite a personality. He went from serving in the British Army to working as a cowboy in Carbondale, CO. He then delved into the restaurant business, reopening Tavern on the Green in New York City, traveled around America and settled down on the beautiful farm that is now Sutcliffe Vineyards.

The winery produces pinot gris, cabernet franc, syrah, viognier, gewurtztraminer, riesling, petit verdot and various blends.

 

Founder of Sutcliffe Vineyards, John Sutcliffe discusses his past, present and the future of winemaking.

Does bundling up for a sleigh ride up to Gorrono's and dining on ahi tuna, elk, salmon and blackberry cobbler sound good? If so, hop on board the snocat-drawn sled for an elegant, uniquely Telluride experience, offered by Telluride Ski Resort every Friday and Saturday night.

The 13th Anual Chocolate Lover's Fling was a chocolate lover's dream. It had everything from truffles to cake, from delicious beignets to chocolate covered bacon, and even chocolatey udon noodles.

After everyone sampled the goodies and got a sufficient sugar high, DJ Harry drew the costume-clad and dressed-up crowd to the dance floor – where there was even an imprompt breakdancing circle!

The 2008 Chocolate Lover's Fling was all about chocolate, costumes and dancing.

With memories of the 2008 Chocolate Lovers' Fling fond in our minds, it's time to take a look back at last year's event. Ramona Bruland takes you through what may possibly be one of the most delicious events ever to come to Telluride. Strap on that beautinere or that corsage, put on that old Prom Dress (just for old times' sake), and join Plum for a look back at the 2007 Chocolate Lovers' Fling: the Prom.

Telluride residents got to take off their winter jackets and slip into something a little feathery at the annual Beaux Arts Ball thrown by the Telluride Council for the Arts and Humanities. The Red Hot and Rio Brazilian Carnivale had everything -- the 10,000 Feet Dance Company, tunes from the Hazel Miller Band, featuring the First Lady of Soul herself, dancing, friends, and a silent auction. And Plum was there to catch it all.