> Mario and Kelly Crobu bring nearly 30 years of combined restaurant experience to their family business, with Mario hailing from Sardegna (Sardinia). Kelly describes their signature dish: 'They originate from a tiny, tiny region in Sardinia, and we worked with a woman when we were there one year to learn how to do the closing process, so those are super special.' The culurgiones feature potato purée filling with pecorino cheese and mint, closed with delicate pleats. The couple emphasizes their commitment to hospitality, believing that shared meals represent 'no better way to spend time with family, get to know a new culture, or to make new friends.'

"Denver-based mushroom farm aiming to educate and connect our community through mycelium." Offering shiitake, lion's mane, and other gourmet mushrooms.

The name Treehouse Collective fits their shared vision. “It connotes a place where kids make the rules and we all create our own reality — a place where we can imagine and dream,” Skiba said.

> Founded in April 2021 by Noelle Trueheart, Phil Cordelli, and Betzi Jackson on three acres in Lafayette that have been continuously farmed for nearly 150 years, Common Name Farm practices regenerative agriculture with a social justice mission. Cordelli explains their philosophy: 'Every small farm is an act of rebellion to the food system that is so often oppressive.' The name itself reflects their values, as Trueheart notes: 'Common Name' honors 'humble farming practices and community spirit' rather than scientific nomenclature. The farm represents 'a belief in art, in magic, in folklore, in community, in feeding,' while donating harvests to Warren Village, Metro Caring, and Kaizen Food Rescue alongside maintaining a 40-member CSA program.

Basically we're serving each person half a chicken,

The LOCAL lives up to its name, housing more than 80 local vendors with handmade gifts galore.

Bruna Piauí Graf started Bruna's Cheese Bread because she couldn't find good pão de queijo in Denver. The Brazilian cheese bread is 'meant to be eaten fresh out of the oven,' made from fresh tapioca flour that's gluten free. When the pandemic ended plans for her food truck, Graf pivoted to selling pre-made frozen dough—just as it's found in Brazil—ready to be baked at home, recreating the warm café culture she remembers from childhood.

Part bakery, part general store, part gathering place, The Mountain Fountain has found a way to harken back to a simpler time

Interview with Alex Zeidner about founding Folks Farm & Seed, focusing on seed-to-seed growing and regenerative agriculture practices. Source: VoyageDenver

> Based in Longmont and managed by Doug Farrar, Crooked Roots Farm is a small-scale Boulder County operation specializing in vegetable production alongside pasture-raised eggs, lamb, and heritage pork. The farm maintains strict organic standards, emphasizing that they 'never spray pesticides ever.' Beyond avoiding chemicals, Crooked Roots implements regenerative techniques including cover crops, compost application, and compost tea to enhance soil health, while integrating livestock grazing into their rotation before vegetable planting. Their mission centers on delivering 'high quality meats and vegetables' to Boulder County while prioritizing land stewardship through sustainable agriculture that balances productivity with environmental care.