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Backcountry Delicatessen
( 970-879-3617;
www.backcountry-deli.com
;
635 Lincoln Ave; sandwiches $7-10; 7am-5pm)
This Color-
ado sandwich chain is magic: the bread and ingredients are fresh, it opens early to sell
hikers and outdoorsy types box lunches, and it's staffed by a friendly crew of guys. The
Timberline is a favorite around here: peanut butter, local honey and bananas.
DELI
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The Boathouse
OFFLINE MAP
( 970-879-4797; 609 Yampa St; mains $12-20; 11am-late)
You can't beat the view from the river-
front deck and the creative menu takes you on a cruise of the continents with innovative
dishes like 'When Pigs Fly,' ( wasabi -kissed porkchops). Great for evening stargazing, it
gets moving as a favorite pub after dinner.
MODERN AMERICAN
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Sweet Pea Market
MODERN AMERICAN
$$
(
970-879-1221;
www.sweetpeamarket.com
;
729 Yampa St; mains $12-20;
9am-7pm Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm Sat
& Sun)
With a mission dedicated to local farmers and organic food, Sweet Pea is a wel-
come newcomer to Steamboat's meaty scene. It stocks tons of fresh veggies and bread and
to-go items for picnics. In summer, chefs also serve local, organic modern American
mains in a makeshift dining room.
Carl's Tavern
OFFLINE MAP
( 970-761-2060;
www.carlstavern.com
; 700 Yampa St; mains $14-31)
This local's favorite has great pub
grub, a happening patio, live music , hot staff and a raucous spirit that will get your heart
thumping.
AMERICAN
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Winona's
( 970-879-2483; 617 Lincoln Ave; breakfast $10-15; 7am-3pm Mon-Sat; )
Arriving here during the
peak breakfast hours is a mistake: Winona's creative breakfast dishes have made it the
most popular breakfast joint in town. And for good reason: gooey, monstrous cinnamon
rolls and plump French toast are balanced by savory treats, such as crab eggs Benedict.
BREAKFAST
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