Author: Teresa Farney
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Stage Stop saddles up in Old Colorado City
A Facebook post announcing the opening of Stage Stop OCC Bar & Smokehouse in the former Trail’s End Taproom space, 2925 W. Colorado Ave., inspired a visit on opening night, May 29. The new Old Colorado City eatery is owned by married couple Mark Childers and Eve Trabandt Childers, whose original Stage Stop Cantina, Rentals…
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The Dude abides — now on Colorado Springs’ east side
David and Monica Kowalski, owners of Lebowski’s Taproom at 3240 Centennial Blvd., have opened a second and much larger location at 9633 Prominent Point, bringing more of the quirky, retro fun inspired by the 1998 cult comedy “The Big Lebowski” to Colorado Springs’ east side. Before the soft opening on May 25, we stopped by…
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Review: Tava House pairs mountain views with bold flavors
Victor Matthews, co-founder, master chef and visionary behind the newly opened Tava House in Woodland Park, is something of a rock star in the small mountain community. As he moved through the packed dining room, he rarely got more than a few steps before someone stopped him for a handshake, a hug, or a conversation.…
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Pikes Pick: A winning pour for dad
Searching for a Father’s Day gift for the bourbon-loving dad? A new limited-edition release from Sweetens Cove Spirits might score extra points with football fans. Legendary Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and friends, including tennis great Andy Roddick, have launched Father’s Finish Bourbon, a special 2026 Father’s Day release. The blend combines…
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Move over pizza, Turkish pide hits Denver
Turkish cuisine is often associated with kebabs, baklava and endless glasses of steaming hot çay (tea). But one of the country’s most beloved street foods may be pide (pronounced PEE-deh), a boat-shaped flatbread topped with cheese, meats or vegetables and baked in a blazing-hot oven. Often described as a Turkish-style pizza, pide delivers its own…
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Mexican restaurant opens third location in Colorado Springs with another in the works
Miguel’s Mexican Bar & Grill has opened its third location in Colorado Springs. This one is at 802 Village Center Drive, taking over the space in Rockrimmon formerly occupied by Salsa on the Rock. It was nearly a turnkey opening. The extensive menu at this Miguel’s mirrors its sister restaurants, with warm chips and spicy…
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Pikes Pick: From fiesta fare to wine pairings at My Cellar Wine Bar
My Cellar Wine Bar has uncorked a new happy hour menu with five exclusive small plates priced at $12, along with three special wine selections available for $13 a glass or $39 a bottle. Two featured happy hour bundles pair drinks with snacks: a 187 ml bottle of Mirabello Prosecco (about 1½ glasses) served with…
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Follow creamy butter trail to White Lotus Café and Bakery
Jasmine Andrew, owner of White Lotus Café and Bakery in Colorado Springs, is stepping up her bakery game. Since opening her Thai-fusion café in November, she’s expanded beyond a handful of Asian-inspired sweets to include cakes, croissants and Japanese-style Shio pan butter rolls. Those rolls are already a hit: pillowy dough wrapped around a cube…
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Frozen treats on the go as Josh & John’s Ice Cream opens drive-thru kiosk
If you’re craving a creamy scoop of Josh & John’s Ice Cream (and who isn’t, honestly?), there’s something you need to know. The Colorado Springs favorite has opened a drive-thru kiosk at 870 Garden of the Gods Road, just west of Interstate 25 near Voodoo Brewing Co., in a former coffee drive-thru. The new Scoop…
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Born on Cinco de Mayo, La Casita turns 40
Janet Sawyer-Gerber, founder and president of La Casita Mexican Grill, opened the original La Casita Patio Café on South Nevada Avenue on May 5, 1986 — inside a converted gas station. Forty years later, that modest beginning has grown into a Colorado Springs institution. At the time, it was simply a small eatery with a…