Fort Collins and Loveland will be the latest Colorado cities getting to experience the "grazing" food craze that has been going on.

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When I think of ancient Greece and charcuterie, I flash on elaborate celebrations with Romans dropping grapes into their mouths. Today, it's much less of a pageant, but they do connotate "sophistication." How will Fort Collins and Loveland take to the craze?

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Graze Craze in Downtown Loveland
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I hadn't heard about Graze Craze until I found out that they'd be coming to Downtown Loveland, where I live. It's always intriguing when you find out a new business coming to the area, and this one fits the bill. The Loveland spot will be the first business at the bottom of a "high-end" condominium project, "The Collection."

The Collection Condos in Downtown Loveland
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"The Collection," at 6th Street and Cleveland Avenue, was the Loveland Library when I was growing up in Loveland; it later became the Larimer County building for many years.

What is Graze Craze Coming to Northern Colorado?

They are a shop where you go in and pick up charcuterie - small options, picnic options, and catering options. It was started by an Air Force Veteran in 2018. Less than 10 years later, they've franchised out to 16 states; as of the summer of 2025, there were two in Colorado Springs.

One Craze Gives Way to Another in Downtown Fort Collins

According to the Coloradoan, Graze Craze will also be opening in Downtown Fort Collins near College and Laurel where Edible [Arrangements] used to be.

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