I have a belief that if you feel wrong or out of sorts, you need to put yourself in the way of beauty. In other words, “Get inspired, stupid.” Putting myself in the way of well-crafted food and beer last Friday night fixed a little bit of my broken.

I was recently asked where I like to eat here in Fort Collins. I got a little stuck explaining the love I have for my top choice, and walked away from that conversation considering further possibilities. Here are my top five favorite places to eat in Fort Collins, Colorado.