Footprints Restaurant at Fossil Trace

Footprints Restaurant at Fossil Trace We serve delicious food with an emphasis on fresh, house-made items and seasonal ingredients.

Meet Our Director of Sales at Footprints at Fossil Trace — Elizabeth Fahnestock! ✨There’s a lot that goes into creating ...
09/30/2026

Meet Our Director of Sales at Footprints at Fossil Trace — Elizabeth Fahnestock! ✨

There’s a lot that goes into creating a great event, and Liz is one of the people making sure it all comes together.

Her story with us goes back quite a bit. Liz joined Biscuits & Berries Catering in 2008, and after more than a decade with B&B, she joined the Footprints team in 2019. Today, she oversees venue, catering, and event operations at Fossil Trace. She works closely with clients, coordinates logistics, manages restaurant operations, and makes sure every detail is handled from the initial planning stages through event day.

For Liz, the best part of the job is the people. She loves getting to know her clients, being part of some of life’s biggest moments, and watching months of planning come to life on event day. Even after all these years in hospitality, she still genuinely enjoys the fast pace, the teamwork, and the satisfaction of seeing all the little details fall into place to create something special.

Originally from the East Coast, Liz has called Colorado home for many years and loves taking advantage of everything this beautiful state has to offer. Outside of work, she enjoys getting outdoors, traveling when she can, spending time with family and friends, and catching concerts at Red Rocks. 🏔️🎶

Family is especially important to Liz. She comes from a big family of eight children, so there’s never been a shortage of people to celebrate, laugh with, or make memories alongside. She believes that when it comes to the people you love, it’s all about making the time you have together count.

We’re so grateful to have Liz as part of the Footprints family. Her experience, energy, and genuine love for what she does are a big part of what makes the events here so special.

📸 Colorado Wedding Photographer

An August wedding in Golden 🤍Such a sweet couple, surrounded by family and friends who made the day so special. We loved...
09/22/2026

An August wedding in Golden 🤍

Such a sweet couple, surrounded by family and friends who made the day so special. We loved being part of their celebration. 🥂✨

Photography Rilee 🍉
Venue + Food Footprints Restaurant at Fossil Trace
Bouquet Florals Meg
Altar Florals Jackie
Photo Booth Maggie~Colorado Elopement Photographer and Content Creator
DJ Out The Box Entertainment LLC
Videography Rilee 🍉
Hair + Makeup Kaylee Bauer

Golden, Colorado · Fossil Trace · Colorado weddings · Footprints Restaurant · Colorado wedding catering · summer weddings · wedding celebrations

09/17/2026

Looking for a great local spot in Golden? 🍽️✨

Footprints Restaurant is open to everyone in the community for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch! No tee time required—just come on in, grab a table, and enjoy the incredible views with a cold drink.

Everything tastes better when it’s made by hand. We grind our premium burger beef fresh in the kitchen every single morning, cut our own fries, and whip up all our signature sauces and dressings right from scratch.

If you’re looking for a recommendation from the menu, you can’t go wrong with the FT Royal 🍔🍳—stacked with sharp white cheddar, caramelized onions, bourbon bacon jam, poblano aioli, and a fried egg.

Come on by, check us out and and enjoy patio season while it lasts! ☀️

📍 3050 Illinois St, Golden, CO
📞 (303) 277-8755
🌐 footprintsgolden.com

Meet Our Executive Chef — Kyle Hildebrand 👨‍🍳If you’ve dined at Footprints at Fossil Trace lately, chances are you’ve ta...
09/10/2026

Meet Our Executive Chef — Kyle Hildebrand 👨‍🍳

If you’ve dined at Footprints at Fossil Trace lately, chances are you’ve tasted a little of what Chef Kyle has been up to.

Since returning to Fossil Trace in 2022, Kyle has continued to put his creativity and personality into the kitchen, developing fresh, seasonal menus that bring new flavors to the table while keeping the food approachable and fun. From elevated takes on familiar favorites to dishes inspired by the season, there’s always something new coming out of his kitchen.

But being an Executive Chef is about much more than what’s on the menu. Kyle loves the creative side of cooking, but he’s equally passionate about the people behind the food—building a strong kitchen team, mentoring younger cooks, and helping them find confidence and pride in what they do.

And these days, life outside the kitchen is just as full.

Kyle and his wife are soaking up life with their daughter, who is growing faster than they can keep up with. When he’s not creating in the kitchen, he’s busy chasing a little one around and embracing the wonderfully busy world of being a dad.

We love having Kyle at the helm of our kitchen and seeing the creativity he brings to Footprints every day.

Come hungry. There’s always something delicious happening in his kitchen. 🍽️

09/08/2026

Good food, fresh air, and a little time to slow down. 🌿🍽️🌹

Come enjoy the patio with us!

Footprints Restaurant
3050 Illinois St
Golden, CO 80401

A closer look at the matcha bar from Société Privée’s morning at Fossil Trace. 🍵Guests enjoyed matcha lattes and espress...
09/01/2026

A closer look at the matcha bar from Société Privée’s morning at Fossil Trace. 🍵

Guests enjoyed matcha lattes and espresso martinis from a beautifully curated bar, designed by Colorado Wedding Planners | Curate Events and Design with rentals from Colorado Party Rentals | Event Rentals for Every Occasion, stunning florals by Colorado Wedding Florist | Caroline Tofano, and signage by Mikayla Wilson | Luxury Wedding Stationery.

The custom bar was the perfect complement to the brunch menu, adding a little something special to the day.

Event SOCIÉTÉ PRIVÉE | Luxury Wedding Network
Photography Cat Galletti
Planning & Design Colorado Wedding Planners | Curate Events and Design
Floral Colorado Wedding Florist | Caroline Tofano
Rentals & Tenting Colorado Party Rentals | Event Rentals for Every Occasion
Draping LMD Productions
Linen Nuage Designs
Paper & Signage Mikayla Wilson | Luxury Wedding Stationery
Videography COLORADO WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHERS
Venue Host Footprints Restaurant at Fossil Trace
Catering Biscuits and Berries Catering
Cannolis Curci's Cannolis
Entertainment Colorado Wedding and Event Musician
Content sarah | colorado wedding content creator

There’s something really special about bringing a group of people together to share a meal, catch up, exchange ideas, an...
08/12/2026

There’s something really special about bringing a group of people together to share a meal, catch up, exchange ideas, and be inspired by one another.

Last week, Société Privée gathered Denver’s wedding and events community at Fossil Trace for a beautiful morning thoughtfully planned and designed by Curate Events & Design.

From the setting and tablescape to the custom paper, florals, linens, music, and all the little details in between, everything felt intentional and beautifully done.

Our brunch menu featured a hash brown bar, vanilla bean and blood orange parfait, croissant perdu brûlée, and jasmine rice pudding.

We loved being part of this morning and getting to see so many talented vendors come together. 🤍

Event SOCIÉTÉ PRIVÉE | Luxury Wedding Network
Photography Cat Galletti
Planning & Design Colorado Wedding Planners | Curate Events and Design
Rentals & Tenting Colorado Party Rentals | Event Rentals for Every Occasion
Draping LMD Productions
Linen Nuage Designs
Paper Goods Mikayla Wilson | Luxury Wedding Stationery
Videography COLORADO WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHERS
Floral Colorado Wedding Florist | Caroline Tofano
Content sarah | colorado wedding content creator
Entertainment Colorado Wedding and Event Musician
Cannolis Curci's Cannolis
Venue Footprints Restaurant at Fossil Trace
Catering Biscuits and Berries Catering

A few delicious reasons to take a closer look at what’s on our menu. 👀🍽️Made with fresh, local, seasonal ingredients and...
08/10/2026

A few delicious reasons to take a closer look at what’s on our menu. 👀🍽️

Made with fresh, local, seasonal ingredients and a whole lot of flavor, these dishes are ready to become your new favorites.

And the best part? You don’t have to be golfing to join us. Come by for a meal, enjoy the views, and try something new!

www.footprintsgolden.com

Address

3050 Illinois Street
Golden, CO
80401

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+13032778755

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