Author: Jl Fields
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Dining review: Middle Eastern delights await at Colorado Springs restaurant
Colorado Springs is fortunate to have several praise-worthy Middle Eastern restaurants throughout the city and I seek the fare out often. Partly because I’ve traveled to the region a few times and was enamored by the culture, the people, and yes, the food. And also because it’s a cuisine that naturally includes many vegan options.…
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Vegan onion rings and more to enjoy at Colorado Springs’ Yakitori # 5 & Thai Kitchen | Dining review
Let’s get right to it: Yakitori is grilled chicken, and in this vegan review of Yakitori #5 & Thai Kitchen, it’s off the table. The chicken isn’t plant-based nor do they have a vegetable version. This review is all about the Thai food and it’s worth writing about. One of the tricky things about ordering…
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Onion rings and more to enjoy at Colorado Springs’ Yakitori # 5 & Thai Kitchen | Dining review
Let’s get right to it: Yakitori is grilled chicken, and in this vegan review of Yakitori #5 & Thai Kitchen, it’s off the table. The chicken isn’t plant-based nor do they have a vegetable version. This review is all about the Thai food and it’s worth writing about. One of the tricky things about ordering…
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Colorado Springs businesses bringing fresh-baked vegan treats to your door | Dining review
An interesting cottage food industry trend is starting to take hold: home delivery of fresh-baked foods. And now two local businesses are bringing 100% vegan to your door. Four Cookie Dudes is a vegan cookie delivery service run by brothers Jacob, Jackson, Jeffrey and Joseph. Growing up vegan, they always liked cookies and set out…
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Solar Roast in downtown Colorado Springs suits many moods | Dining review
City living for me has always meant picking and choosing a downtown cafe that suits my mood: funky for a slow cup of coffee and conversation, comfy and clean for a couple of hours of work, or diner-style for a decent meal. I’m delighted that Solar Roast has joined the booming business district scene, taking…
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‘V’ is for vegan at Urban Tandoor | Dining review
Indian food — like many international cuisines — can be ideal for plant-based diners. Emphasis on “can.” Traditional Indian food often includes ghee (clarified butter) and other forms of dairy like paneer (cheese). But increasingly, Indian restaurants in Colorado Springs are catering to people avoiding dairy for health or ethical reasons. Urban Tandoor on North…
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Tasty tacos and good beer await at this Colorado Springs brewery | Dining review
I was recently asked the best place to grab a local Colorado Springs brew with good food on a patio. I did not hesitate to answer: Head east to FH Beerworks, where you can grab an Adirondack chair positioned to watch the sunset over Pikes Peak and order tacos from Twelve Thirty One Craft Kitchen.…
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Tasty ramen awaits at Monument noodle bar
Ramen is a traditional Japanese dish starring wheat noodles, flavorsome broth and a variety of toppings. Ramen Chops Noodle Bar in Monument builds on that premise with their fast-casual approach to the classic bowl and a nod to today’s dietary preferences (gluten-free and, in the case of this piece, plant-based) and the overwhelming desire for…
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Plenty of hearty plant-based options at downtown Colorado Springs Mexican restaurant
If you’re new to vegan or plant-based eating, you might not know that two seemingly vegan items at many Mexican restaurants aren’t animal-free. Beans are often made with lard, and rice may be cooked in chicken broth. And in this part of the country, red and green chili is frequently made with pork and butter.…
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Colorado Springs seafood restaurant adds tasty vegan options galore
A funny thing happened at a local seafood restaurant. They launched an additional, entirely vegan menu. English Dockside West, the seafood eatery with Southern style in Old Colorado City, recently added vegan options because, according to my server, customers were requesting it, and one of the owners eats vegan. Good news all around for area…