by Mark Dodge | Nov 22, 2019 | Collections and Exhibits, Culinary History
Bill and Dorothy Harmsen named their mountain retreat Lazy Squaw and used the name in some of their early candy marketing. Following is Dorothy’s original article about the ranch which ran in the August 1964 issue of Sugar ‘N Spice. THE LAZY SQUAW RANCH...
by Mark Dodge | Sep 14, 2019 | Collections and Exhibits, Culinary History, Golden History Museum
Eat like a local in the new Touch Gallery Anyone can eat at home. But when we’re tired, or out of food, or just want something different, we go to a restaurant. More than just a fancy French word for a place to eat out, a restaurant is where we gather, relax, and...
by Mark Dodge | Sep 3, 2019 | Collections and Exhibits, Culinary History
Restaurants come and go on a regular basis, but some survive and become local favorites. While the redesigned Touch Gallery will pay homage to the Holland House, the Foss Carriage Room (later renamed the Golden Ram) is worth remembering too. When the Foss Carriage...
by Mark Dodge | Aug 15, 2019 | Collections and Exhibits, Culinary History
Our friends over at Table Mountain Inn (TMI) recently donated some old Holland House menus and TMI photographs. Apparently they were found and collected there over the years. Prior to opening in 1992, the Table Mountain Inn was home to the Holland House, a hotel...
by Mark Dodge | Jun 28, 2019 | Collections and Exhibits, Culinary History
Nothing stays the same for long around here. Touch Gallery is closing August 26, 2019 in preparation for a facelift. Clay mining and brick making are going away to make room for a dive into Golden culinary history, and several onetime favorite restaurants—most notably...
by Doug Skiba | Jun 15, 2019 | Culinary History
Do you think you know who makes the best pizza in Golden? Whether you’ve seen the Craft Beer & Pizza exhibit at Golden History Museum or not (open six days per week), this 22-minute video will be sure to get your taste buds warmed up. Let us know what you...
