Omayra Acevedo, Lyons. Sometimes I hear something – it can be a word, a phrase, a name or a place – and I can’t help but let memories take over. I don’t remember the exact date I first drove through Lyons, Colorado, but I do recall two things: it was 2007 and the name “Oskar Blues.“ It was the second time I had seen a banner for the restaurant. I had never been, so I wasn’t sure what to think of it…yet. 

Fast forward to a few months later, I finally made it to dinner at Oskar Blues. I was with two friends and we all decided that we would order something different and share it all. It was a good idea. Between the appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, burgers, “sammies (sandwiches),” pizza and drink options, it was a bit challenging to decide what to get. 

So, yes, the food was great, the beer was tasty and the atmosphere only added to the wonderful experience I had at Oskar Blues in Lyons. It was also the things I learned about Oskar Blues, the history and its connection to the community. Curious? Good! Go and find out for yourself. I know it’s a tease, but I don’t wish to spoil everything for you. 

It was the eighth of March 2021 when I found myself at Oskar Blues again. I wouldn’t say I had forgotten my experience there, but almost. Luckily, I was in Lyons conducting an interview for one of my columns and I had time to spare. Naturally, I had lunch at the place where my appreciation for Lyons began. If you eat fish, I highly recommend the salmon. If not, I haven’t heard any complaints about anything on their menu.

What were the words I heard that made me think of Oskar Blues? It, what I could only ascertain, was a wife and husband discussing where they would go the next day, while on holiday in Colorado. The words were: mountains, small, town, food and beer. To me, those words summed up Oskar Blues.

Oskar Blues is located at 303 Main St, Lyons, CO. They can be reached at 303.823.6685. For more information about Oskar Blues in Lyons check out https://www.oskarbluesfooderies.com/lyons.