Author: Robin Intemann
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Colorado Springs brewpub remains reliable spot for creative fare, friendly service | Dining Review
It’s been more than 10 years since I last reviewed Phantom Canyon Brewing Co. and I’m happy to report it’s still a great option for a reliably good place for food, service and a lively ambiance. I’ve certainly eaten at this downtown establishment multiple times in the intervening periods between reviews, but this time, I…
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Fresh ingredients, variety of toppings elevate this Colorado Springs pizza joint | Dining review
DoubleDave’s Pizzaworks feels like a neighborhood pizza joint, which doesn’t fit with its strip mall location next door to a mega retailer, but once inside it’s easy to forget the environs and settle in among the regulars. Besides pizza, the menu features a few appetizers, salads, sandwiches and stromboli. However, when it comes to the…
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Empty Stocking Fund: CPCD focuses on children and families
Although children are its focus, Community Partnership for Child Development, also known as CPCD, isn’t just about the kids. “We support families as a whole,” said Stephanie Samora, director of development leadership teams. “The Empty Stocking Fund directly supports children and their families. Collaboratively, it makes children’s lives better and families’ lives better.” The agency’s…
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Western Omelette in Colorado Springs the place to wake up the palate
No matter how crowded the Western Omelette dining rooms are, the servers are always in control, which means patrons are well cared for, even if the place is on the noisy side. While friendly, efficient service is a plus, the food is the big draw – with emphasis on the word big! Portions are large.…
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Care and Share fights food insecurity
Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado has a distinctive role in serving the community. “Our story as a nonprofit is unique in that we get to work with 278 other nonprofits in our 29-county service area with three distribution sites: Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Alamosa,” said Nathan Springer, Care and Share president and…
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Empty Stocking Fund: American Red Cross has extensive programs
The American Red Cross is known for being on the scene when emergencies occur; however, there’s more to the agency’s work than many might realize. This includes its Home Fire Campaign in Colorado Springs and Pueblo. “It truly represents Southern Colorado,” said Phil Martinez, executive director of Red Cross Southeastern Colorado. “We’ve shifted a lot…
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Traditional Indian cuisine with some surprises at Colorado Springs restaurant | Dining review
I’d heard good things about Masala Mingle, so it was disconcerting to walk into the restaurant that was empty except for the staff; I couldn’t help but wonder what might be amiss. Granted, I was early meeting a friend and it had just opened for lunch, but still the possibility of the place being a…
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American Red Cross has extensive programs
The American Red Cross is known for being on the scene when emergencies occur; however, there’s more to the agency’s work than many might realize. This includes its Home Fire Campaign in Colorado Springs and Pueblo. “It truly represents southern Colorado,” said Phil Martinez, executive director of Red Cross Southeastern Colorado. “We’ve shifted a lot…
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Empty Stocking Fund: American Red Cross has extensive programs
The American Red Cross is known for being on the scene when emergencies occur; however, there’s more to the agency’s work than many might realize. This includes its Home Fire Campaign in Colorado Springs and Pueblo. “It truly represents southern Colorado,” said Phil Martinez, executive director of Red Cross Southeastern Colorado. “We’ve shifted a lot…
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Exceptional patty melts, friendly service make this casual Monument cafe worth a visit | Dining review
Sometimes ambiance is about more than décor, which helps explain the comfortable vibe at MyHouse Cafe in Monument. It’s a small, unpretentious place with little to distinguish it when it comes to interior design. Instead it’s all about the food and the exceptionally friendly staff that serves it. Based on the steady flow of diners,…