Author: By ROBIN INTEMANN [email protected]

Milagros Cocina Mexicana, literally and figuratively, works miracles in the kitchen. It’s a surprise given its location in the Shops at Falcon Landing on North Academy Boulevard among storefronts and numerous fast casual dining establishments. But Milagros stands out: It’s upscale and understated. Don’t expect to find serapes and piñatas here. Nor will the tacos…

The nondescript, mostly vacant strip mall where Roadrunner Pizza & Pasta has been dishing up pies and more for 40 years belies the vibrant flavors produced from its diminutive storefront. Roadrunner’s small neon signs are among the limited evidence of life in the Venetian Village shopping center on North Hancock. There’s plenty of parking, so…

They’re not franchises, but restaurants named Turmeric can be found in many cities around the country. Fortunately, Colorado Springs has one to call its own. Turmeric Indian Cuisine is a family-run neighborhood eatery on the city’s northeast side. The aromas wafting from its kitchen boded well for the meal to come. The friendly, welcoming staff…

Burnt toast is not something anyone is likely to see at the downtown restaurant named just that: Burnt Toast. Although the menu does include crisped bread. Our server said the name is meant to be clever. However, another story I’d heard was that the proprietor of a nearby diner suggested Burnt Toast. Either way, it’s…

Never judge a food truck by its location; the hard to find ones, like Po’Brothers, are often real treasures. This purveyor of Cajun cuisine has little to offer in the way of views or neighborhood ambiance, but it provides plenty to satisfy the taste buds. Found in a parking lot north of Platte Avenue on…

Mici Italian does a lot of boasting about its accolades, its food preparation following “generations-old family recipes” and using only all-natural ingredients. There’s no question all of the above looks good on the menu, and most of it transitions well to the plate and palate. This can be attributed to its focus on only two…

At Summa, the whole is, indeed, greater than its parts. This near-west-side restaurant has been the site of numerous short-lived eateries. It’s my hope that Summa will be the one to experience longevity in this location. The food and service are exceptional; even the vibe is great, which I’m sure is because of those two…

A clue to the authenticity of Taste of Brasil is in the restaurant’s signage. It’s an S, not a Z; the former is the Portuguese spelling, the national language of the South American country. Once inside, there’s no doubt about the small eatery’s lineage. Photos of Rio and an array of soccer jerseys, many bearing…