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Volario’s & Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa offer special Family, Brunch and Social Hour summer indulgences

Gather your friends, family and co-workers to enjoy summer's best culinary offerings

Photo captions: (photo 1) Volario’s in Winter Park offers brunch every Saturday and Sunday through September, with rewards for frequent diners. (photo 2) Volario’s is set to host four-course family style community table dinners the third Thursday of June, July and August. (photo 3) Toast the end of the day at Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa’s Ranch House Restaurant – new Social Hours begin June 21.

Gather your friends, family and co-workers to enjoy summer’s best culinary offerings at Volario’s and Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa. Whether it’s a family style dinner at a welcoming community table, an Italian-inspired weekend brunch, or social hour in a restored elegantly rustic saloon, these indulgences will please discerning palates of all ages.

Volario’s, a new way to wine, dine, and unwind in Winter Park, offers seasonally inspired menus full of flavors unique to the mountain regions of Italy. The innovative food is true to Italian tradition -- designed to share and enjoy with friends and family.

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Ranch House Restaurant & Saloon at Devil’s Thumb Ranch sits unpretentiously on the edge of a sweeping meadow with the Continental Divide 4,000 feet above. Located in the original homestead that was built on the Ranch in the 1930s, it’s the perfect place to relax and socialize at the end of the day.

Community Table Dinners

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June 15, July 20 & August 17

Volario’s Family Style Community Table Dinners

Giving back never tasted so good. Volario’s at Vasquez Creek Inn is hosting Family Style Community Table Dinners every third Thursday of the month through August. A four-course dinner with wine pairings will be served on Volario’s patio next to idyllic Vasquez Creek featuring unique Italian-inspired culinary themes.

A portion of the proceeds benefits Mountain Family Center. Guests are also invited to bring canned goods donations. Outdoor dining weather permitting, otherwise dinners will be served in the main restaurant.

Time: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Cost: $55/person (gratuity not included)

Reservations: Advance reservations highly recommended, which can be made by calling (970) 722-1199 or online at www.opentable.com.

Address: 78746 US Hwy 40, Winter Park, CO 80482

More info: volarioswinterpark.com

Ongoing Culinary Offerings

Volario’s Weekend Brunch

Known for its classic Italian-style street café authentic cuisine, Volario’s is celebrating one of the weekend’s most popular dining experiences – brunch! Offered every Saturday and Sunday through September, enjoy a freshly prepared a la carte menu including $5 Bloody Marys and Bellinis (one per brunch purchased), and family fun yard games by the creek. Brunch Punch Club cards also available to reward frequent diners.

Dates: Every Saturday and Sunday through September

Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Reservations: Advance reservations highly recommended, which can be made by calling (970) 722-1199 or online at www.opentable.com.

Address: 78746 US Hwy 40, Winter Park, CO 80482

More info: volarioswinterpark.com

Social Hours at Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa - Starting June 21

Toast the end of the day! Bring your friends and family to Devil's Thumb Ranch Wednesdays through Sundays through September for Grand County's best time to socialize. Enjoy Ranch House Restaurant's new Social Hours with a "Saloon Menu" featuring small and shared Chef's plates, and drink specials on a great selection of wine, beer and craft cocktails.

Dates: Starts June 21; Wednesdays through Sundays through September

Time: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Address: 3530 County Road 83, Tabernash, CO 80478

More info: 970-726-5633 or devilsthumbranch.com

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