Tag: teresa farney
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Opening Day food lineup at Denver’s Coors Field includes 2-foot, 1-pound hot dog, boozy ice cream and Dubai cinnamon roll
When the Colorado Rockies return to Coors Field for Opening Day on Friday, fans streaming through the gates will come ready for two things: baseball and ballpark food. Think greasy, cheesy, gooey and sweet — the over-the-top options that have become almost as much a part of the game as the crack of the bat.…
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A wee bit of Ireland steeps at Tea & Tidbits | Table Talk
Tea & Tidbits, a cozy place tucked into a strip mall at 3307 N. Academy Blvd., proved a charming discovery this month as owner/chef Amanda Courtright is devoting March to an Emerald Isle–inspired themed tea. Courtright has decorated the walls with antique teacups and plates. Some of the delicate cups, perched on hanging shelves, hold…
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Shuck yeah: Jax turns back time to 1994 for Oyster Month
March is Oyster Month, and it’s a big deal at Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar, 11 S. Tejon St. For Sheila Lucero, culinary director for the Big Red F Restaurant Group, oysters aren’t just a menu item — they’re a calling. She’s been shucking, sourcing and dreaming up briny creations since joining Jax as…
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Boot scootin’ on Tejon: Counterfeit Cowboy promises ‘too much fun’ | Table Talk
Stephon Black and business partner Susan Gates have amassed an impressive line of eateries and lounges, including Bloom Ultra Lounge, Lazy Susan’s, Samich Shack and Black Coffee. Most recently the duo has turned their attention to their newest concept: Counterfeit Cowboy, 28 S. Tejon St. Unit A, which is anticipated to open early this month.…
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The dream evolves: Moctezuma opens its doors in Colorado Springs | Table Talk
When we got a Facebook message from Luis Pagan about a new eatery he’d spotted, we pivoted. Plans changed. Pagan isn’t only an enthusiastic diner, he’s a longtime culinary instructor at Pikes Peak State College and a former restaurateur himself. When someone with that kind of credibility sends a rave, it carries weight. That’s what…
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A sweet reunion: Otho pops up at Denver’s Junction Food & Drink
On a recent visit to Junction Food & Drink in Denver, we had an unexpected reunion with a familiar name from Colorado Springs’ culinary past: Otho (who still goes by one name). Longtime readers might remember Otho as a fixture of the local food scene for more than a decade. From the late 1990s through…
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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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Nakhon Luang Thai Kitchen opens in former NaRai Thai space
Within weeks of Jasmin Andrew closing her beloved NaRai Thai Restaurant at 805 Village Center Drive, where she built a devoted following over 18 years — new owners moved in and began serving dishes inspired by Thailand and Laos. Now operating as Nakhon Luang Thai Kitchen, the space is led by co-owners Badeebut “Lilly” Boonyapapong…
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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…