Author: Robin Intemann

They’re not franchises, but restaurants named Turmeric can be found in many cities around the country. Fortunately, Colorado Springs has one to call its own. Turmeric Indian Cuisine is a family-run neighborhood eatery on the city’s northeast side. The aromas wafting from its kitchen boded well for the meal to come. The friendly, welcoming staff…

Trainwreck isn’t completely off the rails, but there were a few missed signals coming from the kitchen. More sports bar than restaurant, Trainwreck nonetheless offers a substantial dining menu. Some foods work well, others not so much. Despite a few inquiries by the manager checking on our meal, she wasn’t paying attention. Nor did she…

A visit to Julie’s Kitchen can be both disappointing and exceptional. It’s the former if you don’t get there early and you’re craving Filipino food, which quickly sells out, and the latter because plenty of Hawaiian and other options are always available.  Owner Julie Arruiza explained it’s necessary to arrive early to take advantage of…

Fillmore Pizza Kitchen has the ambiance of a hotel breakfast lounge, which means there is none. Fortunately, that’s where the similarities end, except the restaurant is inside the Best Western Plus Executive Residency Fillmore Inn in the area where guests load up on quick, convenient morning fare. At 11 a.m. it transitions to an actual…

Burnt toast is not something anyone is likely to see at the downtown restaurant named just that: Burnt Toast. Although the menu does include crisped bread. Our server said the name is meant to be clever. However, another story I’d heard was that the proprietor of a nearby diner suggested Burnt Toast. Either way, it’s…

La Rosa Southwestern Dining in Palmer Lake evokes the Land of Enchantment in its cuisine and ambiance without the need to trek to New Mexico. The exterior’s muted colors and warm interior with artwork-adorned walls transport diners from the busy highway bisecting this small community. We were met at the door by Mike, who seemed…

The Argentos Carne in Denver is an excellent example of good things coming in small packages. This five-table, order-at-the-counter restaurant is so unassuming it could be easy to miss. That would be a mistake. Occasionally, an Argentine flag is displayed outside. Otherwise, the only clues to what’s inside are the white lettering on the windows…

Never judge a food truck by its location; the hard to find ones, like Po’Brothers, are often real treasures. This purveyor of Cajun cuisine has little to offer in the way of views or neighborhood ambiance, but it provides plenty to satisfy the taste buds. Found in a parking lot north of Platte Avenue on…