Author: Robin Intemann
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Comfort food and friendly service at Monument cafe
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,…
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Comfort food and friendly service at Monument cafe
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,…
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A taste of Britain: Colorado Springs eatery serves up crispy fish and chips | Dining review
If there’s any doubt about the meaning of the word codswallop, the name of the fish and chips eatery on Colorado Springs west side, there’s a sign behind the counter defining it: “nonsense”! Rest assured, there’s nothing nonsensical about the place. What’s more important is the verbiage on the exterior signage: “Authentic British Fish &…
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Spice levels and flavors don’t disappoint at Thai restaurant in Colorado Springs | Dining review
It never fails that when I visit a Thai restaurant for the first time I’m never sure whether to trust its spice levels, since they’re markedly different from place to place. What I learned at NaRai Siam Cuisine is that mild and medium are just what they imply. Spiciness here only enhanced the dishes and…
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Emphasis on family and flavor at Mexican restaurant in Colorado Springs | Dining review
The food, the service and ambiance all made a favorable impression at Mexico Real Family Restaurant, but it was meeting the owner as we left that enhanced the dining experience we had just enjoyed. The owner introduced himself after thanking us for dining at this restaurant and ensuring that all was well with our meal.…
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Emphasis on family and flavor at Mexican restaurant in Colorado Springs | Dining review
The food, the service and ambiance all made a favorable impression at Mexico Real Family Restaurant, but it was meeting the owner as we left that enhanced the dining experience we had just enjoyed. Pollo con mole at Mexico Real Family Restaurant is tender chicken breast served in sweet mole sauce made with apples, bananas,…
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New name, new choices at downtown Colorado Springs restaurant | Dining review
Even if you know the history behind the restaurant formerly known as The Ute, where the Ute 70 movie theater was once home, The Common Fork makes a lot more sense as a new moniker if only because it’s clear there’s a connection to food. Our server Matt explained that the menu was revamped earlier…
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New name, new choices at downtown Colorado Springs restaurant
Even if you know the history behind the restaurant formerly known as The Ute, where the Ute 70 movie theater was once home, The Common Fork makes a lot more sense as a new moniker if only because it’s clear there’s a connection to food. Pepperoni pizza with house-made red sauce and mozzarella cheese at…
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Emphasis on flavor and family at Mexican restaurant
The food, the service and ambiance made a favorable impression at Mexico Real Family Restaurant, but it was meeting the owner as we left that enhanced the dining experience we had just enjoyed. He introduced himself after thanking us for dining at this restaurant and ensuring that all was well with our meal. Then he…
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Flavorful, aesthetic poke bowls shine at this Japanese spot in Colorado Springs | Dining review
Japanese cuisine may not always come to mind when thinking of comfort food, but Mama Poke is an excellent reminder of its existence. The small restaurant on the north side of Colorado Springs featured bowls of ramen, noodles, sushi, dumplings and more, all made fresh in-house. There was nothing fancy about the place. Even in…