Best Slope Culinary

05/04/2026

Good morning Friends and Supporters,

We’re proud to share that Best Slope Pizza has been named one of Pizza Today's Pizzerias to Watch for 2026.

To be recognized alongside some of the best in the country is no small thing, especially for a small, independent pop-up built from the ground up out here on the Western Slope.

We’re grateful. Truly.

This nod validates the work, the standards, and the intention behind everything we do. We’re just getting started, and we are pumped to share with you in our journey.

TASTE THE DIFFERENCE 🍕

https://pizzatoday.com/magazines/may-2026/?utm_content=376887588&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-135784216462442

02/10/2026

12/28/2025

We just want to hop on here and send a massive THANK YOU to each and every human who absolutely blew up The Yarrow Taproom yesterday!

You showed up, you ramen’ed, and you fully conquered every single bite of food we brought in an astonishing two + hour span. Truly wild.

We are humbled, deeply grateful, and honestly still a little stunned by the level of support. Nights like this are exactly why we do what we do, and we couldn’t ask for a better community to cook for.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for showing out, showing love, and crushing dumplings like nobody knows how. Until the next one. ✌️💙🍜

12/24/2025

Join us for Best Slope Culinary’s final pop-up dinner of 2025 at Yarrow Taproom.

This Saturday, December 27, we’re hosting year 3 of our Noodles and Dumplings night @ The Yarrow Taproom!

Ramen + Dumplings Menu
• Lemongrass Chicken Dumplings with scallion, shoyu, and chili crisp

• Crispy Pork Belly with sesame honey and gochujang

• Beef + Pork Paitan Ramen Bowl with long-simmered bone broth, noodles, braised pork, mushrooms, greens, and soft-cooked egg

Saturday, December 27
3:00–8:00 PM (or until sold out)
The Yarrow Taproom
As always, everything is prepared in small batches with exceptional care. Quantities are limited. Come early, bring friends, and help us make it a party!

With gratitude,
Brandt Bishop
Best Slope Culinary

Check out our event on Saturday, Dec 27, 2025.

Click here for event details from Best Slope Culinary!

12/23/2025

THE TIME HAS COME AGAIN, MY FRIENDS.
DUMPLING + NOODLE NIGHT RETURNS TO THE YARROW TAPROOM.

This winter tradition, rivaled only by Christmas itself....is back for its 3RD YEAR, and we’re rolling in hotter than ever. Rich, soul-warming ramen. Lemongrass chicken dumplings. Crispy pork belly tossed in honey, sesame, gochujang, and chili crisp. Cold beers flowing, noodle bowls steaming, and a menu built to carry you through winter.

📍 The Yarrow Taproom
📅 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27
⏰ 3–8 PM (OR UNTIL SOLD OUT)

Come hungry. Bring friends. Order boldly.
This one always goes fast.
80 orders of Ramen and Counting.

07/31/2025

Come celebrate the West Elk Wine Trail with us @ Storm Cellar Wine this weekend from 2- 7 pm both days!

We just mistakenly sent out a marketing email that highlighted dumplings in our offerings for the weekend. Our bad!

We will not be bringing the dumplings this weekend, sorry for the misleading subject line!

Come and hit us up for Poke' Bowls and Hamachi, and our composed Watermelon and Peach Salad

Cheers,
Brandt Bishop
Chef/Proprietor, Best Slope Culinary
[email protected] | 970-596-4114

Check out our event on Saturday, Aug 2, 2025.

Check out our event on Sunday, Aug 3, 2025.

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07/31/2025

Come celebrate the West Elk Wine Trail with us @ Storm Cellar Wine this weekend from 2- 7 pm both days!

Join Us for a Weekend of Wine, Seafood
& Peak Summer in the North Fork Valley!
August 2–3 | 2–7 PM | Storm Cellar Wine

We’re back at Storm Cellar Wine for another round of North Fork Uncorked, and this weekend’s lineup is one you won’t want to miss. Join Best Slope Culinary, Bonfire Oyster Co, and Storm Cellar Wine for a bold summer mash-up of coastal flavor and Colorado charm.

What’s Pouring + Serving:
🍷 Storm Cellar Wines
Chill with some of Colorado’s (America's?) top-tier wines, perfectly paired with a seafood-forward menu built to beat the heat.

🍣 Best Slope Culinary Bites
We’re coming in strong with poké bowls, a vibrant compressed watermelon & local peach salad, and a killer Hamachi special. It’s light, bright, and full of flavor.

🦪 Bonfire Oyster Co.
Fresh oysters, shucked to order. Lobster rolls that speak for themselves. Clean, briny, and straight-up addictive.

Why Roll Through?
Feast with vineyard views and mountain air.
Chat with the chefs and winemakers behind it all.
Eat and drink like you actually mean it.
We’ll be there, rain or shine. Come hungry.

Cheers,
Brandt Bishop
Chef/Proprietor, Best Slope Culinary
[email protected] | 970-596-4114

Check out our event on Saturday, Aug 2, 2025.

Check out our event on Sunday, Aug 3, 2025.

Click here for event details from Best Slope Culinary!

06/04/2025

Come celebrate the North Fork Uncorked with us @ Storm Cellar Wine this weekend from 2- 7 pm!

Join Us for a Weekend of Wine, Seafood & Summer Vibes
June 7–8 at Storm Cellar Wine

We’re back for another unforgettable weekend at North Fork Uncorked 2025, and you’re invited to join Best Slope Culinary, Bonfire Oyster Co., and Storm Cellar Wine for a culinary mash-up worth the drive.

What to Expect:

🍷 Storm Cellar Wines
Sip on some of Colorado's best wines while soaking up the views and summer air. Each pour is chosen to pair perfectly with our coastal-inspired menu.

🍣 Seafood-Forward Bites from Best Slope Culinary
We’re bringing back the favorites: poké bowls, fresh sashimi, and crispy dumplings, all crafted to pair seamlessly with Storm Cellar’s lineup.

🦪 Oysters and Lobster Rolls from Bonfire Oyster Co.
Fresh, briny, and shucked to order. It doesn’t get better than this.

Why Come?

Eat and drink in a stunning vineyard setting.
Meet the chefs and winemakers behind the magic.
Celebrate summer with food and drink that actually delivers.
We can’t wait to see you there.

Cheers,
Brandt Bishop
Chef/Proprietor, Best Slope Culinary
[email protected] | 970-596-4114

Check out our event on Saturday, Jun 7, 2025.

Check out our event on Sunday, Jun 8, 2025.

Click here for event details from Best Slope Culinary!

12/18/2024

One night only @ The Yarrow Taproom! 2-8 pm! Don't miss out!

10/18/2024

Hey friends!
Stoked to be featured in a recent interview on Bold Journey! I had the chance to reflect on the experiences that shaped my career and share more about the values that drive my work today. Check out the article to learn more about my culinary journey and what’s next for Best Slope Culinary! 🙌

08/30/2024

Our final dinner in the Soigne' Series is gonna be 🔥

Get your tickets Today!

Tickets for the final dinner in Best Slope Culinary's Soigné Series are LIVE!

Join us as we welcome back Chef Brandt Bishop here at The Storm Cellar for a multi-course dinner, celebrating the bounty of harvest in the North Fork Valley, featuring an array of our sold-out, back-vintage wines, along with new favorites.

What:
Soigné Dinner | De La Récolte

When:
Wednesday, September 18th, 5:30 p.m. – sunset

Where:
14139 Runzel Gulch Road, Hotchkiss, CO 81419

Cost:
$125, plus tax

Get menu details and ticketing link below:

https://thestormcellar.ticketspice.com/september-soign-dinner-series-de-la-rcolte