Author: By Teresa Farney [email protected]
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Colorado Springs teahouse owner serves dim sum
For Tanya Lin, owner of Yellow Mountain Tea House, 2616 W. Colorado Ave., Chinese New Year, a 16-day celebration beginning Sunday, would not be complete without the bite-size dumplings known as dim sum. Chinese New Year is based on the lunar calendar and is represented by one of 12 animals; this year, it’s the rabbit.…
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Married Colorado Springs chefs opening new restaurant at former Michelle’s Chocolatiers venue
You may already know Chuck and MaryAnn Thomas: They launched Munchies 719 food truck in 2019 and became known for their from-scratch offerings using locally sourced ingredients. The couple plans to bring these offerings, and more, as they open a sit-down restaurant at 122 N. Tejon St. — the site of the former Michelle Chocolatiers…
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Colorado Springs gets new Asian-American mochi doughnut shop
Sakeo Williams, owner of Thai Lily Cuisine and Yakitori 8, 319 N. Chelton Road, opened a second eatery Mochi Thai’m Donuts, 721 N. Academy Blvd., on Aug. 20. The doughnut shop was born of necessity during the pandemic shutdown. “I started making doughnuts to garner more business for Thai Lily since we had to close…
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Colorado Springs gears up for Mardi Gras with jambalaya, etouffee
Cajun and creole foods are popular year-round in some Southern states, but they move to center stage across the country when it’s Mardi Gras, French for “Fat Tuesday.” This marks the last night before 40 days of Lent, a season of praying and fasting, and revelers celebrate by partaking in rich, fatty foods. A couple…
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Colorado Springs can serve Cincinnati chili for Super Bowl gatherings
Super Bowl Sunday will be a big day for the Cincinnati Bengals, so how about bringing your best chili to the food table in their honor? The city’s iconic stew stands out from other regional chilis by being so many things at once. It’s chili. It’s hot dog sauce. It’s pasta sauce. And it’s customizable.…
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Colorado Springs chef puts Cajun food on culinary map
Robert and Becky Brunet are the owners and operators of Momma Pearl’s Cajun Kitchen, an award-winning restaurant on the city’s far north side. He is the chef and Becky runs the front of the house. Named after Robert’s mother, Pearl Theriot, the restaurant offers what few others in Colorado Springs do: Cajun specialties like po’boys,…
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16 food and drink trends for 2022: Buzz-less booze, turmeric, hibiscus and the new happy hour
At the start of every year, foodies and leaders in the food industry release their forecasts for trends to watch. We scoured three reports for insights into what we can keep an eye out for in 2022. Pinterest What better place to start than Pinterest? To predict trends, they analyze what roughly 400 million monthly…
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Colorado wine experts give tips for buying budget-friendly bubblies and nibbles
Popping a cork on New Year’s Eve doesn’t have to pop the budget. Wines with bubbles range wildly in price: a bottle of 1998 Krug Clos d’Ambonnay will set you back about $2,000, while a bottle of André Cold Duck will damage your finances to the tune of $4.50 or so. So, to make life…
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Colorado learns about using inexpensive, nutritious grains and greens in meals
As food prices continue to rise, you might consider shopping in the aisles where grains and greens are sold. It’s a snap to make inexpensive, super nutritious meals with whole grains and leafy dark veggies. Plus you’ll be getting a boost of gut-friendly, fiber-rich foods. For even more money-saving strategies, check out the bulk bins…
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Colorado Springs cheers the Broncos with chili
When the weather starts to cool, the Broncos season heats up. To warm your soul while cheering on the guys in orange and blue, there’s no better choice than chili. Whether at a tailgate party or with friends in front of the TV, chili and the Broncos make great teammates. There are dozens of varieties…