Tag: food & drink
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Davies’ Chuck Wagon Diner has stood the test of time in Lakewood | Craving Colorado
LAKEWOOD • The woman sits at the barstool and takes it all in: the jukebox and old-time tunes; the tile floors and stainless steel walls commemorating Elvis and Betty Boop; the glass case of pies; the regulars down the counter, sipping coffee in the place they’ve known for decades. As for the unfamiliar face this…
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Say ciao to Amore Italian Grille: a love letter to comfort and craft
Ambli Kitchen + Bar has transitioned from upscale global cuisine to Amore Italian Grille, and February, the month of love, feels like perfect timing for an Italian romance. The new Amore, 5278 N. Nevada Ave., greets diners with warmth and sparkle. Lights glow across the dining room, and the heavy draperies that once blocked the…
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White Lotus Café and Bakery brings Thai breakfasts to Colorado Springs
Jasmin Andrew never planned to become a chef — much less a breakfast trailblazer. With a degree in finance, training as a gemologist and years spent grading diamonds in California, cooking was meant to stay in the background. But after moving to Colorado Springs with her military husband and discovering that few Thai restaurants prepared…
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New tacos and tortas spot blends family tradition with street food flair | Table Talk
The logo for Don Turi’s Tacos & Tortas does more than brand a new restaurant. It visually bridges generations of a Colorado Mexican restaurant family while signaling a bold, street food-driven turn. A sombrero, a familiar mustache and the restaurant’s name beneath — each element intentionally tied to the González family story behind Tres Margaritas…
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Sweet treats await at the new Cookie Jar in Monument | Table Talk
Mother-and-daughter duo D.J. and Brandi Morris have spent the past five years delighting kids of all ages with their Lil Bears food trailer, known for its ice cream floats, sundaes and shaved ice served throughout the warmer months. So why the name Lil Bears?“Bears hibernate during the winter,” D.J. said. “And that’s what we usually…
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Pikes Pick: ‘Crappy Hour’ is happiest hour at Colorado Springs pub
At one of Colorado Springs’ favorite brewpubs, “Crappy Hour” is the happiest hour. That’s Cerberus Brewing Co.’s name for an enticing winter promotion: When it’s below 25 degrees, get 25% off your bill. Nothing like discounted comfort food and beer to warm you up. — Seth Boster
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Totem brings global comfort food, Mazatlán flavor to downtown Colorado Springs | Table Talk
Totem, 315 E. Pikes Peak Ave., opened in late October as the first U.S. sister restaurant to its original location in Mazatlán, Mexico. The new eatery occupies the former Well restaurant hall.Eager to check it out, we stopped in for a midweek late dinner and found the place bustling — a packed dining room and…
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Claws and chili: Mason’s Lobster Rolls blends East Coast and Colorado flair | Table Talk
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls, 13560 Roller Coaster Road, has opened in the Marketplace at Flying Horse, bringing a taste of the Northeast to the Springs, with a nod to its new home in Colorado. The franchise owner is Jason Arends, who has owned several businesses in Colorado, including car dealerships, and dabbled in construction, roofing,…
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From stages to steaks: JW Roth brings his grand vision to the table
Before JW Roth built amphitheaters, restaurants or multimillion-dollar ventures, he was a 7-year-old ranch kid in Larkspur showing his prize steer, Pay Day. “I have a photo of him in my office,” Roth said with a grin. “My steer won first place in 1972.” That early drive — and a love of excellence that began…
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From stages to steaks: JW Roth brings his grand vision to the table
Before JW Roth built amphitheaters, restaurants or multimillion-dollar ventures, he was a 7-year-old ranch kid in Larkspur showing his prize steer, Pay Day. “I have a photo of him in my office,” Roth said with a grin. “My steer won first place in 1972.” That early drive — and a love of excellence that began…