Author: Robin Intemann
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Tao’s in Colorado Springs serves up variety and big portions of Asian dishes | Dining review
Walking into an empty restaurant, it’s hard not to wonder if something’s amiss. At Tao’s Oriental Cuisine in Northgate, everything’s fine; it’s just that the place does a brisk takeout business. There’s a variety of Asian dishes from which to choose, including Vietnamese, Thai and Chinese. We began with an order of eight steamed dumplings…
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5 of 5 forks for exceptional food and service at this ‘spirited eatery’ in Colorado Springs| Dining review
On the Boulevard, which identifies itself as a “spirited eatery,” is a Village Seven neighborhood sports bar on a street with more residences than businesses. Even though there’s no nearby competition, this is the kind of place where even if the staff doesn’t know your name, they sure know how to make you feel like…
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Empty Stocking Fund: Ecumenical Social Ministries combats poverty
Whether the sun is shining or frost is in the air, there is usually a line of people waiting for services, either in the form of food, clothing, financial assistance, laundry and more, outside the doors of Ecumenical Social Ministries on the east side of downtown. On a recent day when temperatures began in the…
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Nepalese restaurant in Manitou an appeal to the senses | Dining review
Nepalese and Indian food isn’t just about the taste; aromatics, colorful ingredients and bold flavors also play a role. At Babu’s Kitchen & Bar in Manitou Springs, the warm naan eaten by hand and the complex rhythms of Indian music complete the appeal to the senses. Although I would have appreciated more help with the…
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Empty Stocking Fund: Griffith Centers offers a continuum of care
Griffith Centers for Children began more than 90 years ago as place to get homeless boys off the street with the additional opportunity of providing them an education. It has evolved into a multi-faceted agency with services throughout the Front Range and in Grand Junction. “We offer a continuum of care to meet our clients’…
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BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse offers myriad options; in this case, that’s a good thing | Dining review
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse, a large and popular establishment at University Village Colorado, features one of my pet peeves: an exhaustive menu. It totals 24 pages, and that number doesn’t include several inserts. Granted, it highlights beverages from beer and wine to mixed drinks and sodas. Still, even the young man who seated us acknowledged…
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Empty Stocking Fund: YMCA builds community through connections
The Military Task Force of the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is about building relationships among those affiliated with any aspect of the armed forces, including spouses, children, Gold Star families and veterans. “Our focus is on connection,” explained Jamie Holstein, vice president of program development, which includes military programs, “and how we connect…
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Empty Stocking Fund: Catholic Charities shelters region’s families
Moving into a house or apartment can be challenging under the best of circumstances, add homelessness and unemployment to the picture and it can be downright daunting. Through Family Connections at the Helen Hunt Campus under the umbrella of Catholic Charities of Central Colorado, Thonda Hutcherson was able to achieve her goals of not only…
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Empty Stocking Fund: Care and Share distributes food throughout area
Each year, Care and Share Food Bank has experienced an increase of food distribution while its role of providing food throughout southern Colorado remains constant. Initially, the organization was the direct source for individuals in need of food; several years ago it transitioned to what is called a food bank, said Shannon Brice, chief alliance…
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Colorado’s Rib and Chophouse is a carnivore’s delight | Dining review
I know the Powers corridor of Colorado Springs is where the people are, but there are a handful of restaurants I wish were more centrally located. Colorado’s Rib and Chop House is among them. This unassuming, lively steakhouse anchors a strip mall that belies the quality of food and attentive service we enjoyed. The concept…