Our Story
At Sugar Salt Sand, we blend the laid-back spirit of the islands with the lively charm of Old Town, Fort Collins. From poke bowls and ceviche to handcrafted tropical cocktails, every dish is inspired by the places that have brought us together as a family. Whether it’s a date night, brunch with friends, or sunset cocktails on the rooftop, this is your little vacation from the ordinary.
Long, long ago…
John was born on Oahu
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July 2013
The whole Banis Crew (parents, siblings, aunts/uncles, cousins) heads to Kauai and visit Tunnels Beach for the first time
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January 2016
Thanks to some of our favorite Japango regulars, we are introduced to Cabo and Isla Mujeres, spending each of our birthdays there ever since
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October 2017
Jon & Erin get engaged at Dragon’s Teeth on Maui.
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August 2019
August 12th: Arrive on Kauai
August 14th: Find out we are pregnant with Isla and she spends her first twinkling of life swimming with turtles at Tunnels -
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February 2020
Visit Turks & Caicos for the first time on a baby moon, just before the world as we know it changes.
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October 2020
Isla dips her toes in the ocean for the first time in Cabo
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June 2021
The whole Banis clan finally reconvenes in St. Thomas after being separated for a whole year due to COVID.
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January 2023
January 30th: Find out we are pregnant with Charley!
February 1st: Arrive on Kauai where she too gets a sea turtle greeting at Tunnels
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January 2024
Charley takes her first trip to Cabo and dips her toes into the ocean for the first time
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August 2024
Arrive as a family of 4 on Kauai and Erin can finally have a Mai Tai!
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Today…
From Kauai to Turks and a layover in Cabo, islands and beaches have served as the backdrop for some of the most important moments in our lives. We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate this than to bring the beach to life in Fort Collins through Sugar Salt Sand. We hope your time here is a little vacation from the ordinary.
Jon & Erin Banis,
FOUNDERS of SUGAR SALT SAND
