FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Samantha McKinley
Arnold Media Services, Inc.
303-863-8803
samantha@arnmedia.com
DATE: February 25, 2008
THE FORT IS DESIGNATED AS A “TWO LEAF GREEN LEADER” AND SUSTAINABLE PARTNER
Morrison, CO - The Fort restaurant, which was recognized in February of 2008 as a “Two Leaf Green Leader” and sustainable partner by the city of Denver, the Democratic National Committee, and the Environmental Protection Agency, is enthusiastic to participate in the movement to green its hometown. The Denver 2008 Host Committee of the Democratic National Convention and Mayor John Hickenlooper have called upon the city’s citizens and business leaders to “go green” for the Democratic National Convention, coming to Denver August 25th- 28th, 2008. The Mayor is optimistic that Denver will host the greenest convention to date, and he hopes that the education and practices conducted in preparation for the convention parlay into lasting environmentally friendly habits for the city.
The Fort restaurant is emblematic of Colorado’s past, present, and future methods of green living from its very foundation. The restaurant, built in 1963, is constructed of adobe bricks, made from a mixture of clay and straw that have been dried in the sun, which is also considered a passive solar building material.
A 700-foot artesian well supplies all of The Fort’s water. As a result, conservation of water has been a priority in all operations of the restaurant. Recycling all plastic, glass, and paper and donating leftover food to the Sisters of Mercy of Colorado and recycling frying oil into biodiesel fuel are standard operating procedures for The Fort.
The Fort has received the Governor’s Award of Excellence and supporting Colorado Proud companies, always buying from Colorado companies when possible. The Fort traditionally has been serving locally grown, hormone and antibiotic-free, and sustainably raised products such as beef, bison, lamb, and game since 1963.
As a Wine Spectator rated restaurant, The Fort hosts a monthly wine tasting program open to the public that has exclusively featured organic and sustainable wines from around the world to introduce wine enthusiasts’ palates to earth-friendly vintages.
Specializing in food and drink of the Early West, The Fort serves the finest bison, beef, elk, quail, seafood, and vegetarian fare. The Fort was named a “Must See” in The Rocky Mountain News’s 2007 Dining Guide, “Top of the Town: Classic Denver Restaurant” by 5280 Magazine in 2006, and is listed on the National Register of Historic places. The Fort is located 20 minutes southwest of Denver on Highway 8, just north of the Highway 285 intersection. Open seven nights a week, reservations may be made at www.thefort.com or by calling 303-697-4771.
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