Gourmet Dining at C Lazy U
Expect to work up a hearty appetite in the fresh mountain air and with so much to do. Meals here at C Lazy U are an apt reward for an adventurous day. We sit down family-style for all meals to get acquainted and share stories. The dining room is rustically elegant and the meals are delectable.
The resident Ranch Chef prepares a diverse daily menu of longtime favorites and delicious regional specialties including aged Western beef, Rocky Mountain trout and rosemary rack of lamb, rounded off with mouth watering, decadent desserts, after-dinner drinks and fireside entertainment: the perfect opportunity to swap stories, share a laugh, meet new friends and get reacquainted with old ones.
We arrange the meals to help balance time for adults and kids alike. While families share breakfast together daily, kids enjoy the company of their peers and counselors at lunch and dinner, except for the weekly family cookout. The children love the freedom of this program and it allows them to have fun and play games like capture the flag while adults enjoy fine food and wine in our formal dining room.
The best part is that every night after dinner the children and adults meet up for the evening activity where they can share their stories and have ice cream at the Patio House. Our returning families who have experienced this first-hand love this program and that is why we have been doing it this way forever; that is why it is important for new families to understand that this does not prohibit families from spending quality time together throughout the week.
Woodsy Breakfast
Guests get to experience Woodsy Breakfast on Friday Mornings June through August. A traditional cookout breakfast is prepared with fresh-made donuts, trout, eggs, bacon, sausage, seasonal fruit and our famous pancakes on the outdoor griddle. All served by a roaring fire with "Cowboy Coffee." Enjoy the majestic views of the Indian Peaks range overlooking the Willow Creek Reservoir.
Meet the Chef
Dennis Kaniger, our Executive Chef, graduated from The University of California at Los Angeles. Before bringing his talents to our kitchens, he worked at some top restaurants like Ma Maison, Spago, Trumps, Max au Triangle, and CITY. He also owned his own four-star restaurant in Kansas City named VENUE. Prior to arriving at the Ranch, Dennis held the position of Corporate Executive Chef with PB&J Restaurants.
Dennis started at the Ranch in the summer of 2011, and guests immediately noticed the quality of his cooking. So did management, and he was promoted to Executive Chef in December. The other resident foodie on the Ranch – Petey – has already convinced Dennis to share some of his recipes with us lesser mortals. You can check out his Beef and Lentil Stew recipe on Petey's blog here.