Business, Food & Beverage
Sushi on the Roll moves into The Association
By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
October 23, 2024
Imam Nawawi has been perfecting the craft of making sushi for close to 20 years, and all that hard work has paid off. Soon, Nawawi will be serving sushi from his own sushi bar inside The Association at Storm King Distillery. Most locally know him from his sushi trailer he wheels around town, cleverl...
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Sweet & Meat: Gelato, espresso and charcuterie coming to Storm King Distillery’s ‘Association’
Historic Montrose Potato Growers building set to open at the end of October
By Tonya 
October 16, 2024
As Storm King Distilling Company nears completion of its historic preservation project inside the Montrose Potato Growers building, a vendor for the space is already moving things in. The building, which Storm King Distilling is calling “The Association” is a two-floor open space concept, the bottom...
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New hotel and restaurant planned for former city buildings; project partners with CMU
By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
October 9, 2024
The sale of the former City Hall building goes through on Thursday, Oct. 9, and the new owner has big plans, which include a hotel and restaurant, as well as a partnership with Colorado Mesa University. That developer, Alia Eyres, is former CEO and current senior advisor for Mother’s Choice, a chari...
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Friends of the Black Canyon resurrected, birthday bash coming soon
By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
October 9, 2024
After going inactive and dissolving over the past two years, the Friends of Black Canyon National Park is relaunching with new leadership, and the fundraising organization is looking to kick things off with a bang. “Because it went dormant for more than two years, (former president Joel Evans) basic...
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Business, Community
Turner Automotive celebrates 50 years in business this weekend
By Montrose Business Times 
October 3, 2024
To celebrate 50 years of sales and service, Turner Auto is holding a free community event for the public. On Saturday, Oct. 5, Turner will have music by Neon Sky and will provide food and beverages for everyone in attendance. The event will last from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can even stop by and enter ...
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Rustic Italian meets fun foods and entertainment at restaurant opening this month
By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
October 2, 2024
If you like food and fun, then a new restaurant might be the place for you. Endless Pastabilities, which plans to open this month, will feature “fun” foods according to owners Richard and April Fitzgerald, like a giant meatball and tic-tac-toe focaccia bread. “We always look for that place that you ...
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Montrose Oktoberfest on tap for this weekend at Rotary Amphitheater
By Tonya 
September 26, 2024
The 19th edition of the Montrose Oktoberfest is coming this Saturday to the Montrose Rotary Amphitheater at Cerise Park, from 1 to 5 p.m. On tap will be beers from 15 different vendors, including a couple that haven’t been to the Montrose Oktoberfest before, according to the Black Canyon Homebrewers...
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First look inside Urban Hip-E Fresh Kitchen, which will open next month
By Justin Tubbs Montrose Business Times 
September 25, 2024
A new Montrose eating option is set to open next month in the Oxbow Shopping Center on the south side of town. The restaurant, named Urban Hip-E Fresh Kitchen, is a combination of healthy, fresh eating options, many of which are inspired by European cuisine. Owners James and Stanya Gorraiz have work...
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Planned Italian restaurant approved for liquor license
By Tonya 
September 20, 2024
A planned restaurant on Tuesday received approval for a liquor license. Montrose City Council unanimously approved the license sought by Richard and April Fitzgerald, owners of the restaurant. The concept for the restaurant, which they are calling Endless Pastabilities, is to serve Italian food. “We...
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Bridging the childcare gap: City to open its own daycare
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Bridging the childcare gap: City to open its own daycare
By Justin Tubbs | MBT 
September 11, 2025
The City of Montrose is moving forward with plans to transform a former school district building into a new childcare facility, a project officials ho...

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