It might be nearly six months since 2022 ended, but it’s never too late to share our favorite food, drinks and lodging experiences from the previous year.

Best Food (Ordered chronologically)
1. Fish Fry – Roxey’s : Ontonagon, MI
2. Brisket Ragu & Pappardelle – Officers Club : Denver, CO
3. Shrimp and Grits with Catfish – Denver Biscuit Co : Aurora, CO
4. Cheddar/Pancetta/Apple/Arugula Flatbread – Adventures Decanted : Winter Park, CO
5. Fish Tacos – The Ditch : Winter Park, CO
6. Wild Turkey Sandwich – New Moon Bakery and Cafe : Nederland, CO
7. Portobello Fries – Bird & Jim : Estes Park, CO
8. Serrano Ham – Le Bouillon : Omaha, NE
9. Sweet Potato Fries – Old Man River : McGregor, IA
10. Drunken Pork Belly Shots – Bob’s BBQ Emporium : Beer Bacon Cheese Fest, New Glarus, WI
11. Miso Cod – Mute Swan : Hampton Court, England
12. Chole Puri – Dishoom : London, England
13. Thyme Roasted Venison – Glaschu : Glasgow, Scotland
14. Scallops – Red Skye : Breakish, Isle of Skye, Scotland
15. Berry Tart – Dulse and Brose : Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland
16. Smoked Mackerel Dip – Hebridean Inn : Broadford, Isle of Skye, Scotland
17. Steak and Ale Pie – The WaterFront : Inverness, Scotland
18. Pork Ribs – The White House : Inverness, Scotland
19. Fried Brussels Sprouts & Cauliflower – Amphora Wine Bar : Green Bay, WI
20. Bison Oxtail Sugo – Trio : Jackson, WY

Best Overall Meal:
Glaschu : Glasgow, Scotland

Other Outstanding Dining:
Bird & Jim : Estes Park, CO
Le Bouillon : Omaha, NE
Red Skye : Breakish, Isle of Skye, Scotland

Best Drinks (Ordered chronologically)
1. Burnt & Smoked – Officers Club : Denver, CO
2. Recreational Therapy Hazy IPA – Hideaway Park Brewing : Winter Park, CO
3. Mighty Madison IPA – Big Trout Brewing : Winter Park, CO
4. Tyndall Porter – Rock Cut Brewing : Estes Park, CO
5. Bird & Gin – Bird & Jim : Estes Park, CO
6. Smokey Bear Latte – Kind Coffee : Estes Park, CO
7. Root Beer Chai – Hardy Coffee : Omaha, NE
8. Pine Negroni – The Chelsea Pig : London, UK
9. Barrowlands – Glaschu : Glasgow, Scotland
10. Scotch Ale – Black Isle Brewing : Fort William, Scotland
11. Allt Gleann Single Malt Scotch – Torabhaig : Teangue, Isle of Skye, Scotland
12. Tarasgeir Smoked Beer – Isle of Skye Brewing : Uig, Scotland
13. Summer Spritz – Hebridean Inn : Broadford, Isle of Skye, Scotland
14. Highlander Scottish Amber – Fyne Ales : Inverness, Scotland
15. Islay Cask Red Ale – Innis & Gunn Brewing : Edinburgh, Scotland
16. Pint – Dragonfly : Edinburgh, Scotland
17. Pickolas Cage Dill Pickle Gose – Three Bridges Brewing : Menominee, MI

Best Lodging:
1. Triangle X Ranch : Moose, WY

Other outstanding stays:
2. Upper High Drive (Airbnb) – Estes Park, CO
3. Sunroom Annexe (Airbnb) – Breakish, Isle of Skye
4. Superior Shores Resort, Cottage 11– Ontonagon, MI