http://gjhomesbyrhonda.com/blog/categoryname_restaurants/sort_entrydatetime-desc/ Among the numerous benefits of living in the Grand Valley is our fruits and veggies.  With the climate for some of the best peaches in the country to our sweet corn, there is no shortage of delicious options in the area.  Here are three markets from the center of town to each end of the valley.Let’s start out west at Redlands Fruit.  Located conveniently for those of you west of Grand Junction, off of Star Canyon Drive, this fruit stand has everything you want and more!  Closed on Mondays and open from 8:30am-5pm the rest of the week, Redlands Fruit has sweet cherries right now! Open for almost 20 years, this location may not have a ton of veggies, but they offer a myriad of fruits throughout the year.  Stop by for your choice of fresh peaches, apricots, cherries, plums, and more!https://www.facebook.com/StarCanyonProduce/Next up is on the other end of town in Clifton.  Mt. Garfield Fruit & Vegetables has it all! From Palisade peaches to fresh garlic, they have you covered!  Located off of Front Street (also known as Hwy 6), they are easily accessible and a local favorite. Sweet corn, squash, potatoes and a bushel more of options, they have a full market awaiting your purchase.  The owner/operator has been in the business for a very long time and is friendly and extremely helpful. Unfortunately, they don’t have a website for you to peruse, but the drive is well worth the wide selection once you arrive.  For more information, you can reach Mt. Garfield Fruit & Vegetables at 970 434 7906.Our final stop on the list is Okagawa Farms.  Funny name, but they are serious about their produce.  Offering a massive selection, you are sure to find everything, but the kitchen sink in this centrally located store.  Open 7 days a week and closing early on Sundays, this local market is clean and they even toast their own chilies! Head up 29 Road for one of the largest selections in town.  From beets to cherries to tomatoes and even flowers, they have it all! Stop by today for your one-stop-shop for all your produce needs!https://www.facebook.com/OkagawaFarms/From the east to the west, the Valley is spoiled with fruit and veggie stands.  If you’re lucky, there’s probably one down the street from you. We chose three from an enormous list of vendors.  Find your favorite by visiting a local farmer’s market or even taking a Sunday drive around town. You will delight in the amount of options that supply fresh produce. http://gjhomesbyrhonda.com/blog/6066/local-fruits-and-veggies/ Tue, 24 Jul 2018 12:00:00 -0700 Whether you prefer New York Style, Chicago style deep dish, loaded with meats or vegetarian there is a pizza for everyone in Grand Junction Colorado. Here are a few of the top-rated pizza restaurants. Pablo's Pizza is in a charming historic building on down town Main Street and is a local’s favorite for its mom and pop atmosphere, quick service and delicious pies. Their menu offers a large variety of options for pizza, salads, and options for your kids and as a bonus you can even watch them make you pizza. For customers who have dietary restrictions Pablo’s offers gluten free crust. If you are in a hurry and not able to dine at Pablo’s they do offer take out or delivery.If you love deep dish pizza, then head on over to Junct'n Square Pizza in downtown Grand Junction. This pizzeria is a family owned business and been proudly serving its customers since 1977. Known for tasty deep-dish pizza with crispy corners, delicious antipasti salads, and fresh garlic bread. For diners on the go they do offer take away dining and delivery service. Diorio's is located on North Avenue is a popular place to get not only handmade New York style pizza but Sicilian style too! Plus, mouthwatering and fresh made deli sandwiches, crispy salads all in a cozy environment with an old world feel and mom and pop service. Diorio’s delivers and you can order your food to go. For great pizza in a family friendly environment a sure-fire crowd favorite is Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom on North Avenue. Known for their deep-dish pizza but having one of the largest beer selections in town Old Chicago Pizza is a popular chain restaurant with friendly service and a kid’s menu that will make even your pickiest little eaters happy. For the happy hour crowd there is happy hour twice a day everyday from 4:00pm-6:00pm and again for the late-night crowd from 10:00pm-2:00am. http://gjhomesbyrhonda.com/blog/5851/best-pizza-in-grand-junction/ Tue, 29 May 2018 12:00:00 -0700 Before a day at work or after a great hike in the surrounding wilderness, swing by one of these breakfast places in Grand Junction and enjoy some delightful cooking. Boasting organic and local options, Cafe Sol’s menu fluctuates with the seasons.  Everything is made from scratch or sourced from Colorado.  Open seven days a week, stop at Cafe Sol for anything from kombucha to dutch baby pancakes.  Feeling like you’re not quite awake yet?  Head over to the Dream Cafe and feast on a breakfast that will make you feel like you are still dreaming.  Specializing in french toast and cinnamon rolls, the Dream Cafe goes the extra distance by making their famous cinnamon roll french toast dish. If you’re looking for more of a hearty, traditional American breakfast, look no further than the Old Man Grill.  With fresh house breaded breakfast steak, carne asada and “sweet stuff”, the OMG’s delicious take on french toast, this Grill keeps things simple, but packed full of flavor.  Stop at the Main Street Cafe and you’ll think you were transported back into the 1950s diner era.  Serving milkshakes the old fashioned way and all the traditional American breakfasts, Main Street Cafe will leave you feeling nostalgic and happily full.  Perhaps you view breakfast as coffee time.  If so, check out Octopus Coffee and take your pick from a decadent and extensive espresso bar menu.  Grab a breakfast burrito or biscuit sandwich with one of Octopus Coffee’s handmade cheese spreads.   http://gjhomesbyrhonda.com/blog/5711/top-5-breakfast-spots-in-grand-junction/ Mon, 16 Apr 2018 12:00:00 -0700