Author: Robin Intemann
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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…
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Italian cuisine at its finest at this Colorado Springs restaurant | Dining review
Cansano Italian Restaurant recently dropped steakhouse from its name, although the word still crops up online and other places; it likely won’t be missed. After all, the menu, with only three steak offerings, has always been focused on Italian cuisine. And what a focus it is! From fresh pastas and sauces to innovative spins on…
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Hearty, tasty breakfast awaits at longtime Colorado Springs eatery | Dining review
A line outside a restaurant of people waiting for a table can either be a bad sign suggesting the kitchen and service are slow or a good indication the place is justifiably popular. The queue at The Omelette Parlor meant the latter. The large restaurant, with a homey ambiance, was once the residence of Ruth…
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Enjoy a culinary expedition at this Old Colorado City restaurant | Dining review
Despite its name, Base Camp in Old Colorado City demonstrates that exceptional cuisine in a casual restaurant has nothing to do with roughing it. While the décor references aspects of camping and mountain expeditions, the place is all about comfort and creative, well-prepared food. Even though we experienced an early misstep, the overall dining experience…
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Sandwich making elevated to an art at this Colorado Springs restaurant | Dining review
Sandwich making might seem pretty basic, but Samich Shack has turned the ordinary into something better. It was once a stand-alone, bright red, shedlike structure with a walk-up window and drive-thru. Now it’s a full-fledged sandwich shop with an air-conditioned interior and small outdoor seating area. It still offers the same menu of regionally named…
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Pick your heat: Thai eatery in southwest Colorado Springs dials up the flavors | Dining review
Almost hidden in a block of small businesses in the shadow of a large supermarket on the south side of Colorado Springs, regulars and newbies alike are attracted to Thai Satay for the fresh, distinct flavors created in its kitchen. This is a mom and pop operation relying on family members to keep things running,…
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One word for this Colorado Springs Ghanaian restaurant: Amazing! | Dining review
Soon after confirming our first-timer status at ArkCleoRich African Kitchen, owner and server Rich Amoah began explaining the menu items in great detail; he ended each description with a resounding exclamation: “Amazing!” Amazing was an understatement. ArkCleoRich, a combination of Amoah’s family names, opened its doors two years ago. The place does a steady business…
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Speedy service, plenty of pasta at Colorado Springs restaurant | Dining review
From the name it’d be easy to peg Happy Eats Pasta as an Italian restaurant, but that wouldn’t be accurate. Yes, there were plenty of dishes associated with Italy, but the eatery more closely falls into the fast (as in very fast) casual designation. The first thing we noticed was the long counter with a…
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Excellent cuisine, stunning view worth the price at upscale hotel restaurant
Pamela’s at Hotel Polaris has the distinction of providing, if not a literal bird’s-eye view of the Air Force Academy, an inspiring vista of its grounds and the Front Range. At first glance the prices might seem sky high, but dining here is worth it thanks to the excellent service, food and above-mentioned landscape, which…
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Tasty pub fare outshines the atmosphere at Colorado Springs eatery | Dining review
Even though The Public House at the Alexander has the same menu, friendly service and tasty grub as its older, more established sibling south of town, the two are, well, different. The main dissimilarity between them is the space at the newer location feels too much like a warehouse with its high ceilings and concrete…