Douglas County Topic Indexes
Restaurants, Bars, Food and Recipies
“Wild, Wild Bar..” Douglas County News, n.d. [photo of Castle Cafe]
“Warhorse opening day uncertain.” Douglas County News-Press, n.d.
1890 – 1899
“When you come to town …” Castle Rock Journal, May 27, 1896.
“Q. R. Quein ….” Castle Rock Journal, March 26, 1897.
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1900 – 1909
“The new building …” Castle Rock Journal, September 6, 1907.
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1970 – 1979
“Rock View Lounge.” Douglas County News, September 19, 1974.
“Sedalia’s Happiest Swordfish Hangs Out at Bud’s Bar.” Douglas County News, September 19, 1974.
“The stone building …” Douglas County News, May 15, 1975.
“The Old Stone Church.” The Express, Summer 1979.
1980 - 1989
“Immigrant couple opens China Dragon in CR.” Douglas County News-Press, July 18, 1984.
“Castle Rock café serves easy feeling.” Rocky Mountain News, March 30, 1986.
“Billy Thompson’s McDonald’s.” Colorado Business Magazine, August 1986.
“Star Deli, Too.” Colorado Business Magazine, August 1986.
"Rock Bowl offers best in sports and a quality family restaurant.” Douglas County News-Press, February 26, 1989.
“Country Bakery puts out sweet smell of success.” Douglas County News-Press, February 28, 1989.
“Castle Rock’s Pizza Hut locally owned.” Douglas County News-Press, February 28, 1989.
“Come to the B and B for the latest news.” Douglas County News-Press, February 28, 1989.
“Sedalia café has ‘world famous’ hamburgers.” Douglas County News-Press, February 28, 1989.
“Parker tradition continues excellent food, service." Douglas County News-Press, February 28, 1989.
“Hickory smoke trade secret of inn’s success.” Douglas County News-Press, February 28, 1989.
1990 – 1999
“Colorado’s Gourmet Gold.” Colorado Homes & Lifestyles, 1990.
“Where the dining is divine.” The Denver Post, January 26, 1992.
“Pegasus On Plum Creek.” Time Out Colorado, April 1994.
“Plum Creek restaurant open to public.” Elbert County News, December 31, 1994.
“New Los Amigos Mexican restaurant means good food.” Weekly News Chronicle, January 25, 1995.
“Castle Rock’s newest connection for coffee and affordable lunches.” Douglas County News-Press, March 4, 1995.
“Pizza place puts new spin on home baked product.” Douglas County News-Press, April 1, 1995.
“Popular Littleton steakhouse relocating to Douglas County.” Douglas County News-Press, May 22, 1996.
“Mountain Man opens new store.” Weekly News Chronicle, November 1996.
“Local business owners celebrate 20 ‘nutty’ years during annual festival.” Douglas County News-Press, June 11, 1997.
“Pat Bradley.” Douglas County News-Press, May 26, 1999.
“Old Stone Church is tops in cuisine, atmosphere.” Douglas County News-Press, December 29, 1999.
2000 - 2009
“Duke’s – the place for steaks.” Douglas County News-Press, February 23, 2000.
“Pegasus: a variety of foods in a family-friendly place.” Douglas County News-Press, February 23, 2000.
“Victoria’s Pantry: ‘the friendliest coffee shop in town’.” Douglas County News-Press, February 23, 2000.
“Join a Victorian-style tea party with the girls at Miss M’s.” Douglas County News-Press, February 23, 2000.
“New restaurant opens.” Douglas County News-Press, March 8, 2000.
“Celtic Crossing pub will include traditional Irish features.” Douglas County News-Press, August 9, 2000.
“Rubio’s Baja Grill opens at Crossing at Stonegate.” Douglas County News-Press, September 13, 2000.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2000/09/13/business/846039.txt
“Joong’s caters to spicy, mild palates.” Douglas County News-Press, September 27, 2000.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2000/09/27/business/899393.txt
”Coming Soon to Castle Rock.” Weekly News Chronicle, March 29, 2001.
“Krispy Kreme opens to large crowds, traffic jams in Lone Tree.” Douglas County News-Press, April 5, 2001.
“Joong’s Thai Pan wins award.” Douglas County News-Press, January 2, 2003.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2002/12/31/local%20news%20and%20features/6560823.txt
“4 restaurants in civil penalty phase.” Douglas County News-Press, January 15, 2003.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2003/01/15/front%20page/6695506.txt
“The Next Door Bar, a new ‘cowboy sports bar’.” Castle Rock Daily Star, January 16, 2003.
“Augustine Grill needs upgrades to comply.” Douglas County News-Press, January 22, 2003.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2003/01/22/business/6767314.txt
“He puts ‘South in Yo Mouth’.” Douglas County News-Press, April 24, 2003.
“Where’s the beef? Landelley’s.” Douglas County News-Press, October 30, 2003.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2003/10/30/business/10423573.txt
“Popcorn is big business for Ranch family.” Douglas County News-Press, December 11, 2003.
“Alijandro’s to open in February.” Douglas County News-Press, January 4, 2004.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2004/01/08/business/10757054.txt
“Former owners of restaurant return to rekindle reputation.” Douglas County News-Press, February 5, 2004. http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2004/02/05/business/10908168.txt
“Restaurant a family affair.” Douglas County News-Press, March 18, 2004.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2004/03/18/business/11142235.txt
“Restaurant has new take on home-based business.” Douglas County News-Press, April 1, 2004.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2004/04/01/business/11223469.txt
“Parker Station closes for good.” Douglas County News-Press, October 14, 2004.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2004/10/14/business/13122765.txt
“Jett’s Corner Café is a sandwich experience.” Castle Rock Daily Star, November 14, 2004.
“BB’s Bistro opens in Parker.” Douglas County News-Press, November 25, 2004.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2004/11/25/business/13416846.txt
“HRCA oks pub.” Douglas County News-Press, November 25, 2004.
“Newest restaurant Trapper’s Chop House opens above hotel.” Douglas County News-Press, December 9, 2004.
“Castle Creek Market is unlike any other.” Castle Rock Daily Star, December 31, 2004.
“Pre-packaging not part of package.” Douglas County News-Press, January 6, 2005.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2005/01/06/local%20news%20and%20features/13679143.txt
“Castle Rock eateries clean up after recent health inspections.” Douglas County News-Press, January 6, 2005.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2005/01/06/local%20news%20and%20features/13679143.txt
“Makeover complete for bistro.” Douglas County News-Press, February 24, 2005.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2005/02/24/business/14008213.txt
“Owner looks for way to save local brewpub.” Douglas County News-Press, March 31, 2005.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2005/03/31/business/14241816.txt
“Family-owned Mexican grill specializes in fajitas.” Douglas County News-Press, March 31, 2005.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2005/03/31/business/14241815.txt
“Dueling pianos, karaoke set Potter’s apart, owner says.” Douglas County News-Press, April 14, 2005.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2005/04/14/business/14330775.txt
“Tony’s Meats opens store in Castle Pines.” Douglas County News-Press, May 19, 2005.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2005/05/19/business/14541441.txt
“Coffee hut keeps owner percolating.” Douglas County News-Press, October 6, 2005.
“Pub brings Emerald Isle to life.” Douglas County News-Press, July 14, 2006.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2006/07/19/business/16942283.txt
“Rockyard wins two awards for its brews.” Douglas County News-Press, November 3, 2006.
“Chinese cuisine opens in Stroh Ranch.” Douglas County News-Press, November 10, 2006.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2006/11/08/business/17439769.txt
“Busty Bullfrog not your typical bar.” Douglas County News-Press, November 23, 2006.
“Appetite in seventh heaven at Old Stone Church Restaurant.” YourHub.com, January 18, 2007.
“Pizzeria builds reputation, opens second site.” Douglas County News-Press, February 22, 2007.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2007/03/01/business/18025024.txt
“Four more Parker eateries close doors.” Douglas County News-Press, April 24, 2008.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2008/04/24/front%20page/19515743.txt
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