You know how you've all been wondering what on earth was going on with Matador Mexican Grill's 2nd location that's listed in the Sunday Table Talk? It's not that they hadn't been working on negotiations. There were MANY places that they were working on getting into here in Fort Collins.

Lest you forget that finding affordable, workable commercial space in Fort Collins is an epic challenge.

Well, the time has come. Leases have been signed and a 2nd location is now quickly on the way. You'll be able to find them in Centerra next to Super Target.


Matador Mexican Grill - Centerra

It's like a choose your own adventure book, but for burritos

The Sunday Table Talk has just hit your inbox!

This week we have a long list of openings and an even longer list of food and beverage events coming up in June.

That's the big chunk of it, along with links to posts you may have missed this week.

Enjoy!


Feasting Fort Collins Sunday Table Talk Newsletter - Memorial Day Weekend Edition
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Hey Feasting Fort Collins readers! We have a new blog in The Scoop Blog Network. Pedal Fort Collins launched over the weekend. Pedal Fort Collins is a blog on advocating for bicycling and other active forms of transportation in Fort Collins and northern Colorado, written by Meg Dunn who also writes Forgotten Fort Collins.

Go check it out if that piques your interest! http://pedalfortcollins.com/

Also, the Sunday Table Talk will be coming out later tonight thanks to the holiday weekend. Be on the lookout for that. It will be FULL of restaurant news this week.

There was another media tasting photographed today! You can check out the photos on Instagram. They'll end up on the blog over the weekend, just like the last media tasting photos.


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Fort Collins food writer and restaurant critic, who also spends a lot of time in the Colorado mountains. sharing those photos on @freshairfortcollins

Soooo, I was hoping this updated review on Vern's Place would be helpful before Memorial Day Weekend for those who had mountain plans.

Thanks, Colorado rain.

Anyway, whenever we dry out a bit and you're on your way to some outdoor adventures by LaPorte, Vern's is a classic. They've recently finished some upgrades, including a patio, and I think their food is better than it was 6 years ago when I wrote their initial review.

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A new Facebook feature!! You can subscribe to events so you don't miss out on fun things coming up.

We have Tuesday Taco Club every month.

I have plans to bring back a food truck festival this year.

There's also the 6th anniversary party - I'd love to have a family-friendly family-style dinner as well as an adults-only cocktail party with that.

And there will probably be more (like the Fort Collins restaurant month I'm organizing at the end of the summer - surprise!).

So, subscribe to this feature and I promise I'll use it.


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Restaurant reviews, dining guide, and Fort Collins food news! You can read reviews and stay up to date on the most recent happenings on the Facebook Page!

If you're only nice to your servers because of a national holiday, you need to rethink your life choices.


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Feasting Fort Collins brunch aficionados, tell me your favorite brunch option in Fort Collins that includes mimosas and bloody marys on the menu!

Tis the season for beer festivals! Feasting Fort Collins is a media sponsor for FRONT RANGE RALLY for a 3rd year in a row. Here's today's sponsored post to give you the scoop on what's going on and why you should check it out (hint - Food Bank for Larimer County needs your help).

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Happy Sunday, Feasting Fort Collins readers! The Sunday Table Talk is up for your viewing pleasure....

There are more restaurants on the coming soon list this week - 2 of them are food trucks (one of them is a 2nd truck for an already awesome food truck), and then a cajun restaurant.

No closures or openings this week.

There are a couple of additions on the events list, and then there are links to posts you may have missed.


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I was at a media tasting last night at Jax Fish House Fort Collins to go over some of the new dishes in their spring menu.

Media tastings were previously only available to view on Feasting Fort Collins Instagram, but now that we’ve upgraded our blog design, we have beautiful gallery post capabilities! You can click on the image to enlarge the photo and see menu descriptions.


Media Tasting - Jax Fish House - Feasting Fort Collins
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Media tastings are not reviews, but they are a great way for me to learn more about full menu offerings or dish updates from our local restaurants. Media tasting invitations are not accepted unless a restaurant has had a full review already published on Feasting Fort Collins.

The winner of the giveaway for 2 tickets to Brewers Jamboree has been randomly selected and emailed! Congrats, Aimee!

Thanks to all who entered to share their favorite brewery! Tickets are still available to purchase for 8 more hours, and then you're out of luck if you wait longer than that.


Fort Love Brewers Jamboree May 16, 2015
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The 2015 Fort Love Brewers Jamboree is envisioned as a journey through craft beer at a slower pace. Our goal is to put craft into the festival experience with a focus on the great culture of Fort Collins and Loveland breweries. This premiere event is for brewers, beer lovers and family and will have…

Do you want to win 2 tickets to Brewers Jamboree this Saturday? Well, now's your chance! Entries end at midnight and a winner will be randomly selected in the morning. Good luck, beer festival fans!


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We’re in the homestretch to Brewers Jamboree! If you’re still in the dark about what Brewer’s Jamboree is, then you need to read this post. It will give you all of the information you need to know. You can also check out their website pages to get details about:

The Sunday Table Talk is out today instead of on Sunday! I'll be spending the weekend in Steamboat, so I wanted to get this to you all earlier rather than later.

There are four new places on the coming soon list.

We had three openings - all of them food carts, including a German food cart!

There's a distillery pairing dinner to check out, as well as the final updated list for Mother's Day Brunches.

Speaking of which, if you've been slacking on a Mother's Day present, click the link in the newsletter to our blog and newsletter sponsor All Star Cleaning Services who has gift certificates available to purchase on their website. It really can't get easier than that and the mom in your life will love you for it.

Have a lovely Mother's Day Weekend and eat well!


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Missed Tuesday Taco Club? You also missed getting the inside secrets of what hasn't hit the Sunday Table Talk yet, as well as a lot of conversation about food, restaurants, and other stuff. Oh, and tacos. You missed that too.

El Monte was a great place to have our Tuesday Taco Club, so they make today's Eat Of The Week!

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Remember when you all gave feedback in the Celebrate Fort Collins Giveaway saying that you wanted more photos, larger font, and most importantly, a mobile-friendly site?

Well. It's here. A new theme was uploaded on the site tonight. I'm still tinkering with it and cleaning things up. It might take a week or so to settle into the new blog home. You know how it is after moving - you're unpacking boxes for a while.

But now if you're out and about looking for restaurant recommendations, you'll be able to search from your phone a little easier.

If you still don't know what Brewers Jamboree is, then this is the post you need to read. Today I have ALL THE DETAILS on this brand new event that is only 2 weeks away:

1. Where to get your tickets
2. How to avoid the lines
3. How to get there and where to park
4. What kind of entertainment will be there
5. What you're going to be able to eat and drink
6. What you're going to learn!
7. And how to make the most of your day at the festival

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Tomorrow's Tuesday Taco Club has been moved to El Monte! You will need an RSVP so we can make sure there's a seat for you!


Tuesday Taco Club
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Do you like eating tacos? Do you like eating tacos with other people who like eating tacos? That's pretty much what Tuesday Taco Club is all about. Each month we visit a different restaurant. We eat tacos. We hang out. We chat. We have fun. You buy your own tacos, so get as little or as many as you'…

Heads up! Food Truck Rally has been cancelled! I'm in the midst of finding a Tuesday Taco Club replacement for tomorrow night. If you got in your RSVP on Eventbright, then I'll be able to contact you directly to let you know where we'll be.

If you didn't get an RSVP in, then your best bet is to make sure you pay attention to the Feasting Fort Collins Facebook and Twitter pages and hope you catch the update.

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***IMPORTANT*** Reconsidering the severe weather warning for tomorrow, we will not be having tomorrow's rally. Please join us on 5/19 for opening day!!