Tag: best of the springs
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City Life & Recreation
APARTMENTS (DOWNTOWN) Gold: 333 ECO 333 E. Colorado Ave., 333eco.com Silver: The Mae on Cascade Bronze: Fiona APARTMENTS (SUBURBAN) Gold: Lark on Woodmen 5683 Skywarrior Heights, larkonwoodmen.com Silver: The Estates at Cheyenne Boulevard Bronze (tie): Vistas at Jackson Creek; Regency Tower BED & BREAKFAST Gold: Glen Eyrie 3820 N. 30th St., gleneyrie.org Silver: Old Town…
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Mike’s Camera boasts long legacy in Colorado Springs
5420 N. Academy Blvd.mikescamera.com This family-owned operation is a sanctuary for those who love photography. Army photographer turned businessman Mike Partayan opened the flagship store in Boulder in 1967. He sold it in 1980 to the Christianians, who still own it today. In the 2000s, they began to expand across the state and also into…
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Phelan Gardens continues to blossom as a Springs business
4955 Austin Bluffs Parkwayphelangardens.com From a small greenhouse in Knob Hill neighborhood sprouted a gardening business that’s been in operation for more than 40 years. Phelan Gardens, a locally owned plant and gardening center, has been supplying Colorado Springs customers with an array of greens since 1981. The center is open year-round and offers everything…
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Diners will find options to be plentiful, colorful at Fujiyama
22 S. Tejon St., fujiyamasushi.com Fresh, authentic Japanese cuisine satisfies the eyes and the palate at Fujiyama in downtown Colorado Springs. With nearly 30 years in business, Fujiyama has amassed a loyal following of diners for lunch, happy hour and dinner. Guests will find the décor and dining experience to be as tasteful as the…
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Army veteran finds success with Red Leg Brewing Co.
2323 Garden of the Gods Roadredlegbrewing.com One year out of the Army, Todd Baldwin took out 18 credit cards in 20 minutes and started Red Leg Brewing Co. with the intention of making and distributing the craft beer of the military. His gamble continues to pay off. Red Leg, which started in 2013 with three…
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Family tradition is strong at Boonzaaijer’s Dutch Bakery
610 E. Fillmore St.dutchpastry.com Boonzaaijer’s Dutch Bakery launched in 1999, when fourth-generation baker Stephen Boonzaaijer opened a shop in Colorado Springs. Having worked in his father’s bakery since he was a child, Boonzaaijer was familiar with the ins and outs of the business. So he decided to pursue a formal baking education in the Netherlands. Following…
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Craving Chinese in Colorado Springs? These are go-to spots for Best of the Springs voters
In this weekly feature, we’re celebrating the best of Colorado Springs’ food and drink scene ー as determined by voters in the 2025 Best of the Springs (thebestofthesprings.com). We’ll throw in our own recommendation, too. Up this week: Chinese. Gold: Coal Mine Dragon It’s the old reliable on the Springs’ west side, with two locations…
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Here are the best burgers in Colorado Springs, according to Best of the Springs voters
In this weekly feature, we’re celebrating the best of Colorado Springs’ food scene ー as determined by voters in The Gazette’s annual Best of the Springs (thebestofthesprings.com). We’ll throw in our own recommendation, too. Up this week: burgers. Gold: Skirted Heifer A deserving top spot for the burger that you can truly only find in…
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7 best ‘hidden gem’ restaurants in Colorado Springs
Whether you’ve heard of them or not, these seven Colorado Springs eateries have caught the attention of many local foodies thanks to their inclusion in this year’s Best of the Springs magazine. The restaurants listed below are the best ‘hidden gem’ restaurants around the city, according to Gazette readers who voted in this year’s Best…
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Top 3 trails in Colorado Springs
2024 Best of the Springs