Let’s play a little game: When I mention a certain city or state, tell me which food item or drink first come to mind.. Philadelphia? New York? Chicago? I’m assuming you answered cheese steak, pizza, and cheesecake, right? (Just humor me and pretend I’m correct) Now..tell me what Colorado is known for. What comes to mind? How about drinks? Colorado isn’t as well known for a certain cuisine as other states, but with a little digging I was able to find 11 of the most popular food and drinks among Coloradoans. Enjoy!

1.) Trout
Flickr/Alpha
Not surprising, considering the epic fishing you'll find on the Western Slope!
2.) Colorado Snowball
Flickr/Helen K
Unbeknownst to me, the Snowball is the official state drink of Colorado (if you're interested in making it, it's 1 part vodka, 2 parts Fresca, and 1 part lime juice).
3.) Fruit & Veggies
Flickr/Rolando Mendez
Colorado has some pretty spectacular homegrown produce ranging from peaches (grown on the Slope) to melon (Southeast Plains) to chile (Southern CO.)
4.) BEER
Flickr/Quan Ha
Like the brews? Then Colorado (with its hundreds of microbreweries) is the place for you!
5.) Rocky Mountain Oysters
Flickr/jankgo
...because what says Colorado more than deep fried you-know-whats?

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6.) Lamb
Flickr/Ann Larie Valentine
This one actually came as a surprise to me, but apparently Colorado lamb is some of the best in the country!
7.) Colorado Bulldog
Flickr/WxMom
1 parts vodka. 1 part Kahlua. 1 splash cola. 100% awesome.
8.) Green Chili
Flickr/mswine
When it doubt, smother your meal in some delish green chili -- it's the Colorado way (and we're famous for our chili!)
9.) Thick, Dippable Crust
Flickr/Wally Gobetz
Beau Jo's. 'Nuff said.
10.) Bison
Flickr/Dennis Jarvis
Buffalo Burger > Beef Burger
11.) New Mexican Cuisine
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Our neighbors directly to the south know how to do it and have shown us the way (Side Note: Huevos Rancheros trump all!)

Which of these Colorado faves is YOUR fave? Tell me about it in the comments!

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