Author: By ROBIN INTEMANN features@gazettedev.gazette.com
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Gooey goodness: Grilled cheese food truck takes classic sandwich to tasty new heights | Dining review
Grilled cheese sandwiches don’t always need to be relegated to the kids’ menu, especially when they’re packed with more than just cheese. Grilled Cheese food truck puts more than gooey goodness between two slices of sourdough bread — although that is certainly available. Two menus, with photos and a list of ingredients, are posted near…
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Tender, smoky meat and creative specials elevate this barbecue spot near Colorado Springs | Dining review
When it comes to barbecue, standard adjectives such as smoky, tangy and pungent are employed, and these certainly apply to the flavors crafted at Sundance Pit BBQ in Palmer Lake. However, to say Sundance is just like every other smokin’ restaurant would do it a disservice. Yes, the usual sandwiches are available, as is the…
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Vibrant flavor, colorful entrees at this family-owned Chinese spot in north Colorado Springs | Dining review
Is it better to try something new or stick with the familiar when dining out? For me, ideally it’s both, but most often it’s the latter. This is because even that with which I’m most acquainted is rarely made the same way from one place to another. While Lanshing Cafe offered a lot of items…
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Upscale Colorado Springs tapas eatery offers global cuisine | Dining review
It’s true that cuisine from around the world is well represented in the Big Apple, which perhaps explains the intent behind the menu at Manhattan Room Tapas Kitchen featuring an array of foods not typically served as small plates. The featured fare was characteristic of such varied places as Spain, Italy, England, Japan and Boston…
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Classic breakfast fare, creative Eggs Benedict variations at brunch spot south of Denver | Dining Review
It’s easy money wagering that Benedict’s in Greenwood Village features numerous variations on the classic egg dish bearing its name; the odds are even better you’ll have a difficult time choosing from the large selection of available breakfast items. Benedict’s is only open for brunch, with a large menu consisting mainly of fare associated with…
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Find authentic Middle Eastern cuisine at this easy-to-overlook spot in Colorado Springs | Dining Review
Upon entering Arabian Nights Cafe, it was evident this was the place for authentic Middle Eastern cuisine; the display of hammered bronze and stainless-steel tea sets, vases, plates evoked another region of the world. A few American flags on the wall suggested pride in combining cultures. Still, the most perplexing part of the decor was…
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Colorado Springs restaurant whets the appetite and stirs memories | Dining review
Poor Richard’s Restaurant is a place that comes to mind when thinking about downtown Colorado Springs; it can’t be helped and there’s usually an associated smile. An easy-going vibe and longevity have a lot to do with it. So does some savvy expansion. The bookstore was followed by the restaurant, which became Poor Richard’s Feed…
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Luchals extends its Southern comfort brand to Fountain | Dining review
After success with a food truck and being part of CO.A.T.I., a downtown food hall, Luchals’ owners introduced their third venture with their own brick and mortar location in Fountain. Thus, “Soulful Seafood” is not just a catchphrase for Luchals; these two words best describe the restaurant’s well-received cuisine. The emphasis on well-prepared, Southern-influenced fare…
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Make the trek to Denver’s Hong Kong Station | Dining Review
Hong Kong Station is a must-go destination for Chinese cuisine that goes far beyond egg rolls and chop suey. Those are available at this Centennial restaurant, but they’re easy to overlook based on the extensive offerings representing several Chinese regions. For example, neither spaghetti, pork chops nor French toast are what many consider typical Asian…
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Upscale eatery in Colorado Springs is simply irresistible | Dining review
Sometimes a review can be an ax job or nothing less than a love letter. When it comes to The Margarita at Pine Creek it’s the latter. So here goes: Dear MPC, I’ve enjoyed dining at your restaurant for years. I’ve been there for lunches, many dinners and have also enjoyed summer evenings on your…