Author: Breeanna Jent
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Colorado Cost of Living: El Paso County residents feel the crunch
When Brittany, a special education paraprofessional, moved back to Colorado Springs from Denver a decade ago, a main driver was the rising cost of living in the Mile High City. The 53-year-old, who declined to give her last name, relocated with hopes the move would improve her financial freedom and quality of life. While the…
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Don Juan’s Cocina debuts in Cripple Creek with elevated Mexican fare
A new Mexican restaurant is delivering bold flavors and elevated twists on traditional favorites in Cripple Creek. Chamonix Casino Resort and Bronco Billy’s Casino have grown their dining options with the April 17 opening of Don Juan’s Cocina inside Bronco Billy’s, connected to the Chamonix resort on the city’s historic Bennett Avenue. “We are always…
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Don Juan’s Cocina debuts in Cripple Creek with elevated Mexican fare
A new Mexican restaurant is delivering bold flavors and elevated twists on traditional favorites in Cripple Creek. Chamonix Casino Resort and Bronco Billy’s Casino have grown their dining options with the April 17 opening of Don Juan’s Cocina inside Bronco Billy’s, connected to the Chamonix resort on the city’s historic Bennett Avenue. “We are always…
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Wienerschnitzel opening inside Colorado Springs Walmart Supercenter this weekend
Wienerschnitzel is opening its third Colorado Springs area location inside a local Walmart Supercenter this weekend. The self-billed world’s largest hot dog chain, founded in Southern California 65 years ago, is expected to open the location Saturday inside the Walmart Supercenter at 3201 E. Platte Ave. It will feature Wienerschnitzel’s full menu, according to a…
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Sports bar drafts downtown Colorado Springs for expansion
Denver’s homegrown The Sportsbook Bar & Grill is bringing its immersive, high-definition, high-density sports viewing experience to downtown Colorado Springs. Located on the first floor of the Springhill Suites by Marriott at 402 S. Tejon St., facing the corner of Tejon and Costilla streets, it will be the fourth Sportsbook location in Colorado and the…
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Manitou Springs Penny Arcade owner acquires beloved longtime convenience store
Tubby’s Turnaround, a legacy Manitou Springs corner store beloved by generations of residents and visitors, is under new ownership. The Manitou Springs Penny Arcade has purchased Tubby’s, the downtown businesses announced last week in a joint news release with the nonprofit Catalyst Fund for Manitou. The store, on the west end of the town’s main…
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Shake Shack opens second Colorado Springs location
Shake Shack, the New York-based chain known for its all-natural beef burgers, chicken sandwiches and hand-spun milkshakes, opened the doors to its second Colorado Springs location on Thursday. “We take pride in operating every Shack, and hospitality is the key,” the restaurant’s general manager, Evan Gasper, said. He gathered with the restaurant’s team members for…
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Front Range Barbecue opens 2nd location in Colorado Springs
Front Range Barbecue, which in the fall temporarily closed the doors of its Old Colorado City restaurant for major renovations, has quietly opened a second location in Colorado Springs. The restaurant at 2220 Academy Place debuted on May 2, serving up the authentic, from-scratch, Southern-style comfort food and Cajun fare the business is known for.…
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Enjoy elite shopping, dining and views at The Promenade Shops at Briargate
1885 Briargate Parkwaythepromenadeshopsatbriargate.com Shopping, dining and easy access to other world-class Colorado Springs attractions await visitors of The Promenade Shops at Briargate, the upscale, open-air marketplace that opened in the northern portion of the city in 2003. The 240,000-square-foot retail center holds more than 50 merchant tenants, including a variety of national retailers. After shoppers…
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Awards ceremony honors entrepreneurs, businesses as Small Business Week kicks off in the Pikes Peak region
Eighteen entrepreneurs and businesses across the Pikes Peak region were recognized and six honored as winners of the 2026 Small Business Awards on Monday evening in a kickoff celebration and awards presentation that marked the official start to Small Business Week. Held at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, the 2026 Small Business Awards ceremony spotlighted outstanding businesspeople…