Hi, I’m Natalia Story — a food & wine enthusiast, world traveler, and lifelong storyteller.

Fittingly, I married into the Story name — though storytelling has always been a part of who I am. From winning middle school poetry contests to launching my career as a copywriter in Denver back in 2011, writing has always been my creative anchor.

These days, I’m in finance — the Director of Compliance & Marketing at an investment bank to be exact — a surprising turn even to me, but one I truly love. I started this blog in 2014 as a creative outlet, and over the years, it’s grown into something much bigger: a place where I share my passion for food and help support the vibrant culinary community here in Colorado.

Food has always been at the heart of what I do — cooking it, photographing it, savoring it, and sharing it with others. Travel is my other great love, and I channel that into my boutique travel planning business at Epic Story Travels — so check that out if you’re looking for help planning your next unforgettable journey!

I’ve archived many of my older restaurant-specific posts, and this blog now focuses on current food trends and curated favorites from around Colorado. For the latest updates — from restaurant discoveries, to local events, hikes, hidden gems, and small business spotlights — follow along on my Instagram at @colorado_bites. It has expanded to cover a lot more than just the dining scene.

Thanks for being here — I’m so glad you are!

Some fun facts about me:

• If I had to pick my favorite meal, it would be a Louisiana crawfish boil. I fell in love with crawfish when I first visited New Orleans many years ago, and now I go there every year just for the food.
• Yes, my hair is yellow — my favorite color! It all started during my ballroom dancing days in college, but has recently become part of my brand, as you can usually recognize me from far away just by my hair. No, I don’t plan to change that anytime soon.
• I am in love with wine — from having a glass at home with dinner, to hosting wine dinner parties, to visiting wineries around the world. I have also recently become WSET2 certified to formalize my lifelong education.
• I love to travel, and my life goal is to see the world. I was born and raised in Ukraine, studied abroad in Germany, taught English in Brazil, and have been to more than 25 countries around the world. As I mentioned above, I am a certified travel advisor, so visit Epic Story Travels and ask me about planning your next trip!