Garden of the Gods Gourmet has taken a big step up with their move to a much larger space along Highway 24 at 26th Street in Old Colorado City. Another upgrade: the market now features Callicrate Beef burgers, Bristol Beer brats, hot dogs, steaks and other Callicrate meat items along with organic Sno-Pack frozen vegetables, Zuberfizz sodas and more. (All Callicrate meat items are listed by name in the market and on the cafe menu.) Market Buyer Karrie Williams says the Ranch Foods Direct-sourced items are selling like hot cakes. And she is clearly thrilled to have the chance to shine a spotlight on Colorado foods.

"We carry more than 100 Colorado products," Williams said recently on a tour of the recently remodeled building. "It's really fun working with all of the Colorado vendors. We're only two blocks away from our old location but it's made eons of difference."

In addition to a much roomier breakfast and lunch space, there's a takeout deli, bake shoppe, and coffee, juice and smoothie bar. The adjacent market still offers the ever-popular prepared soups and frozen meals but now also boasts meat, eggs and cheeses, even in-house floral arrangements. A wine bar is also planned.

The d�cor inside includes many impressive details like the use of reclaimed wood for floorings and paneling, a two-sided fireplace that divides the dining room from a more casual grab-and-go bar area and displays of colorful local artwork.

The place was buzzing on a recent afternoon, while the crisply efficient staff was all smiles, clearly pleased to be working in such a classy, well-designed atmosphere. "It's thrilling to be a part of this," Karrie said.