Tag: coffee
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Colorado Springs lounge serving coffee and cocktails invites guest to linger all day
Each year, while perusing entries for the Best of the Springs magazine, there are always a few spots that come as a surprise — hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Such was the case with Reception, a coffee-and-cocktail lounge at 2460 Montebello Square Drive. The address might sound familiar to some; it’s the former reception…
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Starbucks to close stores, lay off 900 workers as part of turnaround plan
Starbucks is laying off around 900 non-retail employees and closing some U.S. and Canadian stores as it focuses more of its resources on a turnaround. The Seattle coffee giant will notify employees whose positions are being eliminated early Friday and said that it plans to close an undetermined number of stores in North America in…
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Local flight attendant’s Tiny House Coffee is taking off in Colorado Springs
In the parking lot off North Hancock Avenue sits a tiny house. The paneled walls are painted in a rusty red and matching open shutters. On the patio, flowers hang from planters around a small bench. Inside, baristas are crafting caffeinated concoctions. Welcome to Tiny House Coffee, an aptly named cafe in Colorado Springs. Owned…
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Colorado’s most curious coffee shop is inside historic train cars
NEDERLAND • The wood floor in the train car had to be replaced. Business had to close one recent week. “We don’t like closing for a week, but we would rather do that and maintain the integrity of a place like this,” said Jesse Fox, owner of perhaps Colorado’s most unique coffee shop. It was…
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Colorado Springs learns about chef winners of cooking contest | Table Talk
Taste of Tri-Lakes Cares took place at Spruce Mountain Events, Larkspur, on May 15, where a dozen chefs went whisk-to-whisk for bragging rights. The eatery teams were given a selection of food items typically found at the Tri-Lakes Cares food pantry. Their mission: to create tasty dishes to tempt the taste buds of the more…
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Woodland Park’s Jaedyn Kohn wins back-to-back discus titles at state meet
LAKEWOOD • Jaedyn Kohn sat on the cusp of an early exit from the girls discus one year after earning a title in the event. Kohn scratched on her first two throws in the 3A discus finals on May 17 at Jeffco Stadium. Then, on her third toss, Kohn had her best throw of the…
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Woodland Park’s Jaedyn Kohn wins back-to-back discus titles at state meet
LAKEWOOD – Jaedyn Kohn sat on the cusp of an early exit from the girls discus one year after earning a title in the event. Kohn scratched on her first two throws in the 3A discus finals Friday afternoon at Jeffco Stadium. Then, on her third toss, Kohn had her best throw of the season…
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Blk Mgk Coffee: Brewing up tinctures at The Mining Exchange in downtown Colorado Springs
Situated in the lobby of The Mining Exchange hotel is Colorado Springs’ newest artisanal coffee shop. Outfitted with vintage furniture, the cozy lounge resembles an antique curiosity shop, boasting local artifacts and historic maps. The cafe pays homage to the history of the hotel’s building, which opened in 1902 as a stock exchange for local…
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Pikes Pick: Dutch Bros new protein latte great to fill you up in a pinch
If you’re having a busy day and looking for a quick fix, try Dutch Bros’ new salted caramel protein latte. It’s the perfect snack in a pinch, with 20 grams of protein that will keep you full for a while and a little caffeine to give you a boost. Definitely my new go-to! — Kelly…
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Pikes Pick: Locally-owned Rosco’s Coffee offers homemade sweet treats, coffee specials
Rosco’s Coffee is a sweet, little shop near downtown. Inside there’s lots of space to linger over a marshmallow cocoa latte and locally made vegan doughnut or slice of cherry pie. They almost always have a daily drink special, and there’s often local art on the walls. Check them out from 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays,…