Author: Robin Intemann
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Dining Review: Dogs welcome at Pub Dog Colorado
Like others in the dining area, one member of our group couldn’t relax amid the aroma of food, the proximity of four-legged companions and an early afternoon thunderous hailstorm. Only the Pub Dog staff appeared at ease. “Sometimes it’s like a doghouse here,” quipped an employee at the Westside restaurant where dogs are welcome inside…
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Johnny’s Navajo Hogan serves up fresh and tasty fare
Johnny’s Navajo Hogan is as distinct as an Indian head nickel but fortunately not as rare in Colorado Springs. The neon Indian head sign above the shingled roof is eye-catching, but it belies the high-quality food, exceptional service and architectural features (wood conical ceilings) inside this popular restaurant/bar. The Hogan is large. Even with a…
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Asian bistro in Colorado Springs boasts huge menu but panang curry shines
With a continent the size of Asia, it’s no wonder the menu at Mikado Asian Bistro is expansive. It represents many familiar and not-so well-known Chinese, Japanese and Thai dishes associated with the Far East. Along with standards such as sweet-and-sour entrees and Kung Pao options, and the ubiquitous General Tso’s chicken, there are two…
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Dining critic Robin Intemann’s top 5 favorite dishes
Fresh Pasta CARBONELLA CREATIONS 1169 N. Circle Drive, 213-1097, carbonellacreations.wordpress.com The menu changes daily at Carbonella Creations, but you can count on house-made pasta being available. The repertoire includes nearly 20 pastas – typically two or three each day. Pastas, which may be purchased for $12 per pound for carry-out, are the perfect complement to…
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Dining Review: Schnitzel Fritz boasts German cooking and desserts
Some words are simply fun to say, like Schnitzel Fritz. Go ahead – say it. It’s hard to utter the name of this casual German restaurant and delicatessen on the city’s east side without smiling. Unfortunately, not everything there is as enjoyable as the name. The menu features nearly a dozen varieties of schnitzel ($9.99…
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Dining Review: Baba’s Burgers serves simple, affordable fare
Sometimes nothing’s more satisfying than a no-frills hamburger: meat, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles in a plain bun. It’s even tastier when affordable is part of the recipe. Baba’s Burgers in Manitou Springs fits the bill. Granted, there are plenty of ways to upgrade, but none that will break the bank and all that provide tasty…
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Dining Review: Mollica’s Italian Market and Deli serves it up molto bene
Red and white checkered tablecloths go together with Italian restaurants like spaghetti and meatballs. It might be a cliché, but that’s quickly overlooked at Mollica’s Italian Market and Deli because so much more is offered. It’s a delicatessen where sandwiches are assembled fresh to order; it’s a restaurant where the Italian sausage is prepared from…
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Dining Review: Meat well done a signature at Prime 25
Prime 25 may be the new kitchen on the block, but it’s likely to be a culinary favorite in the community. The emphasis is on steaks, all prime, aged cuts, but the overall vision is more inclusive: seafood, pork, and lobster macaroni and cheese, among other offerings. I started with a Basil and Maple ($9).…
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Dining Review: Standard fare anchors Hatch Cover
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In restaurant years, the Hatch Cover’s age is showing. Nonetheless, who’d have thought an eatery with a marina motif established in 1974 would have such longevity in landlocked Colorado Springs? Although it’s gone through a…
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Dining Review: From molletes to mole, Provecho satisfies
Bon appetit means “good appetite”; its counterpart in Latin American countries is provecho, which doesn’t have a literal translation related to food. Both are common ways of wishing one an enjoyable meal. This is practically foolproof at Provecho Fresh Mexican Cuisine in Colorado Springs. Upon arriving, chips and two types of salsa arrive at the…