Tag: food and drink
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The best chicken sandwiches in Colorado Springs: A classic, a hidden gem and elevated twists
In this weekly feature, we’re celebrating the best of Colorado Springs’ food and drink scene — as determined by voters in the 2026 Best of the Springs (thebestofthesprings.com). We’ll throw in our own recommendation, too. Up this week: Chicken sandwiches. Gold: Chick-fil-A The old reliable reigns supreme. What is it about this simple, American classic?…
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Here are 4 beloved spots for vegan eats in Colorado Springs
In this weekly feature, we’re celebrating the best of Colorado Springs’ food and drink scene — as determined by voters in the 2026 Best of the Springs (thebestofthesprings.com). We’ll throw in our own recommendation, too. Up this week: Vegan. Gold: Burrowing Owl At the corner of an otherwise drab strip mall on the west side…
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A cocktail hideaway in Colorado’s mountains
The people who know the cocktail bar hiding off a dirt road in the mountains use the word “magic” often. How else to explain Bread Bar? The bar manager, Jeff Wilkins, got married at this former bakery in Silver Plume, the old mining town perched high along Interstate 70. He’s been working here since 2019.…
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We’re lucky for Irish pubs in Colorado Springs. Here are some of the best
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: Irish pubs. Gold: Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub & Restaurant Upon opening in 1998, Jack Quinn’s managed to…
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The best bagels in Colorado Springs? The vote is in
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: bagels. Gold: Bella’s Bagels Bella’s recently made headlines for the Pueblo green chile cream cheese winning Schmear…
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The best bagels in Colorado Springs? The vote is in
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: bagels. Gold: Bella’s Bagels Bella’s recently made headlines for the Pueblo green chile cream cheese winning Schmear…
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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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Pikes Pick: A taste of home at a breakfast institution in Colorado Springs
Three long tables line the dining room of Sandy’s Restaurant, where people might sit next to a stranger and make a friend. The tables are named Truckers’ Table, Liars’ Table and Wantabees’ Table. For our first time in for breakfast, we sat at the latter. And yes, we are now wantabee regulars. On Colorado Springs’…
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Margarita night? These are Colorado Springs’ best spots, according to voters
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: margaritas. Gold: Hillside Gardens It’s a scenic, eclectic wedding venue and garden center perched in a neighborhood…
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Sushi time: Voters say these are the best spots in Colorado Springs
In this weekly feature, we’re celebrating the best of Colorado Springs’ food and drink scene — as determined by voters in the 2026 Best of the Springs (thebestofthesprings.com). We’ll throw in our own recommendation, too. Up this week: Sushi. Gold: Dozo Sushi and Bar “Dozo” is a welcoming Japanese phrase. Best of the Springs voters…