Author: Robin Intemann
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Sandwiches earn the spotlight at Paris Banh Mi in Colorado Springs
Sandwiches are an unglorified mainstay of many cuisines, but at Paris Banh Mi, they’ve garnered the recognition they deserve by reflecting the elements of one culture merging with another. The Menu Banh mi with a variety of main ingredients has the most prominent spot on the large menu board above the area where food is…
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Colorado Springs food truck draws a crowd with flavorful, smoky barbecue | Dining review
Finding a food truck’s location is either part of the fun or a source of frustration. Fortunately, BC’s Barbecue is almost always in the same spot; on those rare occasions when it isn’t, updates are on its website. The Menu Barbecue is the attraction with the usual offerings of brisket, sausage, pulled pork, chicken and…
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Best & Brightest: A plan to advocate for the underserved
Afifah Zeeshan readily admits she was shy when she started attending Discovery Canyon Campus as a fourth grader; it was not the way she was previously described, and not at all what her personality is today. “As a little girl, I was pretty spontaneous, but I became shy, I think, from moving here from California;…
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Best & Brightest: Future diplomat embraces servant leadership
One of Aidan Gallegos’ favorite memories is leading last year’s Harrison High School seniors in the Panther Grad Fest because it cemented not just what was ahead for him, but also where he’d been. “It’s where you walk through the different schools (in the district) you’ve gone through,” he explained. “I got to see and hear their memories and knew then that would be happening for me this year. It was…
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Best & Brightest: Busy schedule motivates student’s interest in communications and international relations
A lesson about moving forward from mistakes and challenges from her third-grade teacher is something Annika Lindemann has never forgotten; in fact, it’s been a driving force for her ever since. This helps explain her involvement in school activities while maintaining an impressive academic standing. When asked about what she considers her most challenging and…
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Best & Brightest: Combining creativity and business ventures leads to success
For Barton Li, success and satisfaction are two different things, but both have roots in the same source: making a difference. By all accounts, the Pine Creek High School senior radiates success, but he’s quick to note it’s not his goal despite impressive academic, entrepreneurial and personal achievements. “Feeling successful is not my focus. It…
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Urban Egg not all it’s cracked up to be | Dining Review
The cheerful, welcoming greetings by each staff member we encountered en route to our table at Urban Egg seemed like a good omen of what was to come; unfortunately, not everything that followed was as bright. The Menu Urban Egg was mostly all about breakfast with a smaller number of brunch items. Otherwise, eggs were…
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Savory chow fun, tender barbecue spareribs served at Chinese spot in Colorado Springs | Dining review
When chow fun is on the menu it’s a clue that there’s nothing standard about Dragon King Chinese Kitchen, even though there was also an extensive array of traditional popular dishes available. The Menu There are items representing various regions of China including Szechuan, Hunan, Cantonese, other parts of Asia and Western-adapted fusion dishes. With…
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Impressive cuisine shines at tequila lounge in Colorado Springs | Dining review
Just because the number of food items at Agave Lounge in Old Colorado City was overshadowed by the expansive list of available tequilas didn’t mean the menu offerings were an afterthought. Far from it! The Menu There was a distinct Southwestern theme to the food. Some were small-plate (tapas) options, others more sizable. Choices ranged…
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Limited but impressive cuisine at Agave Lounge in Colorado Springs
Just because the number of food items at Agave Lounge in Old Colorado City was overshadowed by the expansive list of available tequilas didn’t mean the menu offerings were an afterthought. Far from it! The Menu There was a distinct Southwestern theme to the food. Some were small-plate (tapas) options, others more sizable. Choices ranged…