Tag: food
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Pikes Pick: Chili’s offers an easy excuse to say yes to margaritas
If your calendar could use a little less responsibility and a little more salt on the rim, Chili’s has you covered. Every month, the casual dining favorite is serving up $6 margaritas at participating locations, no happy hour required. The lineup rotates flavors regularly, meaning that repeat visits can still keep things fresh. Whether your…
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Italian entree at Oro worthy of praise but not everything rises to the gold standard | Dining review
By Robin Intemannfeatures@gazettedev.gazette.com Oro means gold in several languages, but not everything shimmered at this downtown restaurant of the same name; nonetheless, there were bright spots. THE MENU Upscale Italian cuisine meets its rustic counterpart. Expect traditional dishes along with creative twists on others. Starters range from Caesar salad to bison carpaccio, from Castelveltrano olives…
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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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Let good times roll with Mardi Gras Brunch at Margarita at PineCreek
The Margarita at PineCreek, 7350 Pine Creek Road, will host its indulgent Mardi Gras Brunch on Sunday, with reservations available 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $39 for adults and $20 for children. Start with fresh fruit, then choose appetizers such as chicken and andouille gumbo or shrimp remoulade salad or Cajun biscuits and…
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Pikes Pick: Hot pot, even hotter deals at the Melting Pot
From gooey cheese fondue to rich chocolate dessert, the Melting Pot’s limited-time offer is the perfect choice to make cold nights a little warmer this January. Every Sunday through Tuesday this month, the restaurant offers a three-course meal for $30 per person. ー April Borjon
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Pair of historic Colorado hotels roll out dining specials | Table Talk
The Broadmoor, 1 Lake Ave., is leaning into the season with a mix of community-friendly dining specials, exclusive room rates and a rotating lineup of themed getaways. Whether you’re in the mood for a prix fixe dinner or a full-on culinary escape, there are plenty of reasons to make a visit. Colorado residents can take…
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Pikes Pick: Stuffed dough a delicacy of hidden gem in Colorado Springs
What is a Bunzy? I could try to describe the hot pockets of dough stuffed with seasoned and saucy meats, cheese and veggies. But it’s best you go straight to the source: B&B’s Bunzy’s and Booze, 1919 E. Boulder St., is a true hidden gem. — Seth Boster
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For 80 years, Denver’s Cherry Cricket has resisted change with burgers, bits of magic | Craving Colorado
DENVER • What made the Cherry Cricket so great? This is a question Lee Driscoll has often considered throughout his two decades of ownership. “Fairy dust” was the answer he came up with upon stepping into the Cherry Creek institution in 2001. “I did really believe it was fairy dust,” he says now. “And I…
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Broadmoor holiday classic takes ‘dinner and a show’ to new levels
By O’Dell Isaac For more than two decades, The Broadmoor has elevated the concept of “dinner and a show” to soaring new heights with its annual Classic Broadmoor Holiday show, a feast for the eyes, ears and palate that regularly draws thousands of holiday revelers from across Colorado and the U.S. “We have people coming…
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Pikes Pick: Colorado Springs’ new Brit Pub a great winter hangout
Since it opened in October, you’ve probably heard about The Brit Pub overlooking Weidner Field in downtown Colorado Springs. Believe the hype. The view is nice, but the cozy vibe and grub are even better. Yes please, I’ll have another steak and ale pie some cold winter’s eve. And more fish and chips. — Seth…