Where do I start with The Yellow Carrot. Upon our arrival there wasn't many people inside so I…read moredidn't expect much. Wade was our server and greeted us right away to get us seated. He presented us with the menu and drink menu followed by the nights specials. His attention to detail was something I've never experienced, every restaurant you go to they just pour you a glass of ice water. Not here, if you prefer ice they will ask. I started with a Cherry Habanero Margarita, there is such a flavor profile of just this drink alone. You get the sweet from the Cherry, followed by just a slight bit of spice and refreshing basil notes on your nose and the finishing notes of the drink. Wade has worked with the Executive Chef on this drink menu to pair it with the out of this world flavor profiles of the entree menu. Our appetizer was the Three X Brussels and the Artichoke Zobo. My date was a fan of the lemon glazed Brussels and I couldn't stay away from the roasted garlic Brussels. The roasted garlic Brussels were paired with some sweety drop peppers from Peru that were a unique touch but delicious for the size. Our date night special was the Grouper Filet topped with lump crab meat and a corn succotash. On the side we were presented with a polenta cake that was prepared perfectly. It had an amazing creamy texture with just a touch of spice. I've never had polenta before but if this is what it tastes like then I'm all about it! I try and eat every restaurant in Durango at least once. The Yellow Carrot has an atmosphere and menu that you would expect to find in the city and service I think you'll find rare on this planet. I will most definitely be back to indulge in the atmosphere and drinks of The Yellow Carrot but mostly for the absolutely phenomenal entree menu. The staff absolutely has this place locked in.

This place is trying. To attract the beautiful people The…read moreinterior paint job gives me a headache. They take tap water & serve it from fancy bottles. The place is filthy. The menu is bizarre at best. I guess beautiful people like this. Food is yuck. The owner is very bizarre. She brings illegals in from Mexico . Spoils them treats them like they re her children The few locals she does hires she treats like crap. She forgets to pay them . If they quit. With out notice She refuses to pay by them . Quite often the police are involved.

I have worked with caterers of many sizes and types of affairs over the years. Durangourmet and…read moreJimmy Nicholson are in a class by themselves. He is a world class chef with small town friendliness and he is a professional besides. His food is the best I've ever had. We hired him for two back-to-back meals and each and every dish was exemplary. Not a disappointment among them. There was interest and differentiation in each dish without it being overdone or off-putting. I was very impressed at how gracious and kind he and his staff were during the entire evening. Jimmy was calm and relaxed in the planning stages and that evening. His staff were equally gracious and relaxed. We had one dietary concern in our family and Jimmy was thoughtful and kind about how to include appropriate food for that person. Besides all this, dealing with him in this business transaction was smooth and organized, he was on-time, and thorough in his planning, his paperwork was in order. With trade artists (even in the food business), it is a joy when you find someone who has the artistry of a master, the kindness of a neighbor, and the professional skills of a capable business person. Can't say enough about Durangourmet.

Jimmy Nicholson and his staff catered my daughter's wedding a couple of weeks ago for 200 people…read moreand it was all just outstanding. The presentation, the high-quality ingredients, the timeliness, his fantastic and conscientious staff, the abundance, the flavors and overall excellence impressed everyone. Not to mention Jimmy's confidence and professionalism put us at ease from the beginning. It all went without a hitch and I am forever grateful!

It can always be a little scary to choose a catering company, but Emily and Danaka totally take the…read morefear out of everything. They listen carefully to what you want, and the execute it with grace! And seriously, if you want to have your event in the town of Durango... ask them about holding it in the Henry Strater Theatre... it's amazing to see how they can transform the room to fit your event perfectly!

We planned a fairly last minute Anniversary party with Emily. She was awesome! She worked with us…read moreto make everything as simple as possible. The two young men who served our appetizers were great, as well. I would definitely use the space, menu and planning efforts again.

This review is way overdue due to life's craziness after our wedding, but if you're thinking about…read moreusing Thirsty Rooster for your event.... DO IT! Charlotte and Marc were amazing to work with leading up to our wedding and we were so lucky to have Charlotte at the wedding! Her attitude is amazing and she made all of our guests feel comfortable and excited at all times - she made me a very happy bride! Not to mention that Charlotte and Marc made the most delicious and creative custom cocktails with our preferences for a couple coffee based and all to be just as enjoyable as mocktails! It was a blast working with them and looking forward to using them again for future family events! Thank you thank you so much Charlotte and Marc for everything - so sorry for the delayed review! Our memories from that day live on and you are always in them!

From the owner: We specialize in providing professional and fun bartending experiences to events in the SW Colorado…read morearea! We have bartenders available for hire, portable indoor bars, and our namesake party on wheels: The Thirsty Rooster Trailer Bar. Our focus is on serving great wines, quality handcrafted drinks, and locally sourced beers from one of the great breweries in the area. We aim to provide a unique beverage service option, with professional staff, and quality libations to make the most of each event we do. We are based out of Durango, Colorado but can travel to where your event is. Cheers!