Tag: dining
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7 hidden gems for food in Colorado Springs
Brother Luck knows a little something about food. And the celebrity chef likes what he sees (and tastes) around Colorado Springs. Four by Brother Luck is just one of several fine dining sites dotting downtown. But quality food can be found all over the city. It just requires searching. “If you want good food in…
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Coffee, campers and comfort food: How Gold Water Cafe found its place in Lake George
By Katie Soenke, Pikes Peak Courier In a small mountain town, people notice when something disappears. Last fall, when the previous café in Lake George closed, the change was immediate. Cars would pull into the parking lot and then leave. Foot traffic slowed. Something felt missing. Dave Herman saw it happen. “I was like, ‘We…
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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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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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Tava Opens!
Eric Cabrera announced his resignation from the Downtown Development Authority last week. Cabrera, who owns the Donut Mill, served the board as treasurer. “This was a very tough decision,” Cabrera said, speaking at the meeting May 5. “I am a dad first and I’m very proud of my two boys.” One of his sons plays…
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Enjoy elite shopping, dining and views at The Promenade Shops at Briargate
1885 Briargate Parkwaythepromenadeshopsatbriargate.com Shopping, dining and easy access to other world-class Colorado Springs attractions await visitors of The Promenade Shops at Briargate, the upscale, open-air marketplace that opened in the northern portion of the city in 2003. The 240,000-square-foot retail center holds more than 50 merchant tenants, including a variety of national retailers. After shoppers…
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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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2-Minute Review: Egg Lush Cafe’s plump, perfect sandwich
Egg Lush Cafe, the Korean style cafe near downtown Colorado Springs, specializes in a next-level egg sandwich — This week on 2-Minute Review, we’re diving in. This egg sandwich is no ordinary egg sandwich. Served with fluffy scrambled eggs, spicy mayo and their special lush mayo, all on toasted brioche, this mouthwatering sandwich is popular…
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Big flavor, small town: How Sam’s Gyros & Kabobs became a Woodland Park favorite
By Katie Soenke, Pikes Peak Courier In Woodland Park, people tend to notice when a place gets it right. Sam’s Gyros & Kabobs is one of those places. It’s not flashy. It doesn’t try to keep up with trends. It just does what it does — and does it well. Tucked into town, the restaurant…
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Something old, something new: Welcome to The Broadmoor’s reimagined Penrose Room
To step into The Penrose Room is to step back in time and step forward all at once. It is to visit The Broadmoor’s past, to taste it even. And it is to perhaps glimpse into the future. This is indeed a historical space, hearkening to a time when the Colorado Springs resort was growing…