Tag: barbecue
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Here are 4 of the best barbecue spots in Colorado Springs
In this weekly feature, we’re celebrating the best of Colorado Springs’ food and drink scene ー as determined by voters in the 2026 Best of the Springs (thebestofthesprings.com). We’ll throw in our own recommendation, too. Up this week: barbecue. Gold: The Chuckwagon On the Springs’ east side, fans line up before the doors open Thursday-Sunday…
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Front Range Barbecue opens 2nd location in Colorado Springs
Front Range Barbecue, which in the fall temporarily closed the doors of its Old Colorado City restaurant for major renovations, has quietly opened a second location in Colorado Springs. The restaurant at 2220 Academy Place debuted on May 2, serving up the authentic, from-scratch, Southern-style comfort food and Cajun fare the business is known for.…
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Front Range Barbeque closing soon for renovations
Front Range Barbeque, which has been serving up homemade Southern-style barbecue and comfort food in Old Colorado City for 25 years, is getting a makeover. The restaurant at 2330 W. Colorado Ave. will temporarily close for major renovations owner Brian Fortinberry expects will take about a year to complete, he said Friday. The restaurant’s last…
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Pikes Pick: Hurry to the best BBQ hiding in Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Don’t walk, but run to the best BBQ in Colorado Springs: The Chuckwagon hiding on the east side at 6453 Omaha Blvd. Seriously, run before they sell out. You don’t want to miss your chance at the brisket and ribs, or specialties such as the…
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Father’s Day 2024: Where to treat dad on his day
Father’s Day is just around the corner, so now’s the time to think of how you want to celebrate. If you’re having a hard time finding the perfect gift for dad, why not treat him to a meal instead? Here are a few spots to celebrate Father’s Day with your favorite dad: Bonefish Grill 5102…
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Colorado Springs has 2 barbecue food truck owners who have moved into sit-down eateries | Table Talk
Two barbecue food truck owners are moving up the food chain with the opening of brick-and-mortar places. The Chuckwagon 719 was the first to switch. On May 25 the Hammond family moved their smoking operation into the former home of The Sourdough Boulangerie at 6453 Omaha Blvd. “Shawn (Saunders, owner of The Sourdough Boulangerie) moved…
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Colorado Springs get tips for grilling chicken two unique ways
This Memorial Day, skip the boring burgers and hot dogs for the unofficial kickoff of barbecue season with beer-can or spatchcock chicken. While putting out the American flag to honor members of the armed forces, past and present, it’s also a great time to capitalize on the long weekend for a backyard soiree with family…
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New barbecue joint in Palmer Lake hitting the ark
If you’re a fan of Texas-style, pit-smoked meats, you’re going to love Sundance Pit BBQ, 25 Colorado 105, Palmer Lake, formerly the longtime home of La Rosa Southwestern Dining. JT Cline is the pitmaster. And boy, does he know what he’s doing. We got the first tastes of his craftmanship with a Thanksgiving smoked turkey.…
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Upcoming Colorado festivals feature BBQ, balloons, jazz and dance
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A variety of festivals are coming up for you to visit around Colorado. San Luis Valley Beat the Heat BBQ & Brews, Aug.6-7, Alamosa Twenty-eight teams heat it up with a Kansas City sanctioned barbecue competition, cornhole champs hit the boards and there are 20…