Tag: teresa farney
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KBBQ To-Go in Chapel Hills Mall opens fast-casual location on North Academy | Table Talk
Jae Park and his wife, Hannah Ra, owners of KBBQ To-Go in Chapel Hills Mall (1710 Briargate Blvd.), have opened a second outlet, KBBQ Wings, at 8029 N. Academy Blvd., in the former Heirloom Bar and Grill space. “Our customers kept asking us to open a location outside the mall,” Park said. “Picking up to-go…
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Veteran-owned Sushi Mori brings artful sushi to Colorado Springs | Table Talk
In late November, Liyan Jin, a U.S. Army veteran, opened Sushi Mori at 4980 Edison Ave., in a newly constructed building in the parking lot in front of Asian Pacific Market. Jin designed the modern, minimalist space herself, anchored by a long sushi bar along the back wall. Her sushi chef brings 30 years of…
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Victor Matthews’ vision for Tava House dining in Woodland Park | Table Talk
Victor Matthews is living his dream come true. Matthews, along with a handful of investors, is gearing up to open Tava House in Woodland Park. Owner of Black Bear Distillery in Green Mountain Falls and dean of Paragon Culinary School, Matthews will serve as executive chef and food and beverage director of the multi-concept destination,…
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Wild Rose Bakeshop blooms with Southern hospitality in downtown Springs
The Wild Rose Bakeshop, 119 E. Boulder St., opened Dec. 19. The bakery is owned by mother-and-daughter duo Lisa Vaughn and Brooke McKenzie, a family well-versed in building businesses from the ground up. Most recently, in 2024, Vaughn, McKenzie and Claire Schroeder — Vaughn’s daughter and McKenzie’s sister — opened Toodles Tearoom, located diagonally across…
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A hot tip, hotter naan: Inside Colorado Springs’ newest Indian restaurant | Table Talk
When we get a tip about a new Indian restaurant from Monika Celly, we not only listen — we make plans to visit.After all, Celly, who hails from Punjab, India, and owns the Polka Dots and Curry culinary school, is our most trusted source for where to find excellent Indian cuisine in the region.“I tried…
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Steeping in tradition: Tapas Teatime comes to Latin Social
Looking for the perfect escape after a long day? It’s time to experience the beauty of afternoon tea — reimagined with global flair.Pariza Mehta, co-owner of Latin Social and Ambli Kitchen + Bar alongside Ricardo Morffin and Kelly Morrison, has you covered. The team is known for delivering vibrant, globally inspired menus at their flagship…
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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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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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Chocolate, gingerbread, yuzu & raspberry: The French Kitchen elevates Yule log lineup | Table Talk
The French Kitchen, 4771 N. Academy Blvd., is in full holiday mode, rolling out its annual lineup of Yule logs — this year with a few new twists. Pastry chef instructor Nate Potter has introduced two new flavors, while giving the classic chocolate version an extra flavor boost. Don’t worry: the perennial favorite is still…
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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,…