Castaways Cove

"You might not have time this summer to take vacations in both the mountains and on a beach, but consider this tropical bar a nice compromise. Once you find your way into this spot right next to the Blue River bikeway, you’ll be greeted with the smell of fruity drinks and one of the best burgers in town. The rice bowls are piled high with poke, avocado, and housemade pickles, and everything from the rice to the teriyaki sauce can be swapped with alternatives like udon noodles and pineapple honey. You can’t go wrong with anything here, but you should make it a point to get a tiki cocktail sampler for $10, as well as the excellent smashburger with a side of fries or mac salad." - anne cruz

"A tropical bar semi-hidden off a snow-covered bikeway might seem out of place in a ski town, until you realize that the Venn diagram of people who enjoy surfing, snowboarding, and drinking is largely a circle. Once you find your way inside, you’ll be greeted with the smell of fruity drinks and one of the best burgers in town. The rice bowls are piled high with poke, avocado, and housemade pickles, and everything from the rice to the teriyaki sauce can be swapped with alternatives like udon noodles and pineapple honey. You can’t go wrong with anything here, but you should make it a point to get a tiki cocktail sampler for $10, as well as the excellent smashburger with a side of fries or mac salad." - Anne Cruz