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Grabbing a bite to eat with friends or having a date night with your partner is always a good time, but you don't always have to dine at the most popular eateries and chain restaurants to have a great meal. Sometimes the most delicious plates can be found hiding away in family-run establishments with secret recipes, pop-ups started by friends that grew into community staples or hidden gems with the tastiest bites for an affordable price.
Using reviews, awards and accolades, and first-hand experience, LoveFood compiled a list of the "most charming" restaurants around the country, selecting the most "delightful" spot in every state "from historic buildings turned into boutique restaurants to romantic date venues with breathtaking views."
According to the site, the most charming eatery in all of Colorado is Alpino Vino. Located in Telluride, this restaurant is only open during the winter but is worth the visit. Alpino Vino is located in Mountain Village.
Here's what LoveFood had to say about this inviting eatery:
"The cozy Alpino Vino, in Colorado's Telluride Ski Resort, is North America's highest elevation restaurant at nearly 12,000 feet, treating diners to picturesque views of the snow-capped trees and mountains. The restaurant is full of rustic charm, with a wood-burning fireplace and sheepskin throws, an outdoor wine bar and a menu of gourmet Italian comfort food, with a set tasting menu in the evening. You can ski right up to the front door or arrive by heated snow coach."
Check out the full list at lovefood.com to read up on more "charming" restaurants found around the country.