Author: Teresa Farney [email protected]
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Gaylord Rockies offers a lineup of holiday festivities
Christmas at Gaylord Rockies, 6700 N. Gaylord Rockies Blvd., Aurora, is a great experience for families and out-of-town visitors. There’s something for every age. Visit this website for tickets to some of the following: Ice! Featuring “The Christmas Story.” The tribute to the 40-year-old holiday classic movie is re-created in 2 million pounds of ice…
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Experience waterfalls, chipmunks and gourmet dining at historic Colorado restaurant
Having missed the media preview of the reopening of The Broadmoor’s Restaurant 1858 at Seven Falls in early May, I was eager to check out the new menu and much anticipated chipmunk display. The eatery has been closed since 2019 because of the pandemic. This year marks the 140th anniversary of the opening of the…
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Colorado Springs gets a taste of Texas-style barbecue
The Hammond family has brought their native Texas-style barbecue to the Springs. They are Houston transplants with family roots in Lubbock, Texas. “We visited Colorado in 2013 and feel in love with the outdoors, mountains and nature, and we moved the family here in August 2014,” said Jarad Hammond, who with his wife, Deidre, and…
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Colorado says hello to New York-style bagels | Table Talk
Bella’s Bagels, 3582 Blue Horizon View St., is gearing up for an early spring opening. Jason and Michelle Stele, owners of the bagel bakery, started making and selling their New York-style bagels at farmers markets and currently are exclusively marketing the bagels to their Cordera neighborhood on Saturdays. “We have a multi-step baking process that…
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Downtown Colorado Springs food hall releases restaurant lineup
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Well, 315 E. Pikes Peak Ave., released the vendor line-up for the food hall that has reopened. Here’s a look at a new culinary program and the new eateries: • Shovel Ready by The Community Cultural Collective at the Colorado Springs City Auditorium is…
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Restaurants in Colorado Springs and Denver offering Valentine’s Day deals
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Melting Pot, 30 E. Pikes Peak Ave., in Colorado Springs offers several opportunities to have a fun Valentine’s Day dinner with friends and that special person in your life. • Galentine’s — Valentine’s isn’t just about couples, it’s about love – including love for your…
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Colorado Springs gets new Mexican restaurant with award-winning chef from Mexico City
Sergio and Lindsey De Los Santos have opened Zocálo, 418 S. Tejon St., serving tacos and other Mexican food specialties. Zocálo means gathering place and is the name of the main central areas in Mexican cities. Sergio is an award-winning chef from Mexico City who has been featured on the Cooking Channel and Food Network.…
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Gift Horse Bar & Café: Coffee for a cause
Joe Slivik, manager of Gift Horse Bar & Café in The Well, 315 E. Pikes Peak Ave., tells us about the unique coffee program, which is based on putting the spotlighting minority-owned roasters. Currently Portrait Coffee and Boon Boona Roasters are featured, which are both Black-owned roasters. “Another round might be women-owned roasters,” Slivik said.…
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Woodland Park’s iconic Swiss Chalet Restaurant has been sold | Table Talk
The Swiss Chalet Restaurant, Woodland Park’s iconic fine dining establishment. 19263 E. U.S. 24, has been sold. The new owners are Roberto and Elizabeth Calcagno, who also operate the recently opened Mountainara Cucina Italiana in Woodland Park. Roberto is also the former owner of Basil and Barley Pizzeria Napoletana in the Springs. The Swiss Chalet…
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Colorado Springs diner open downtown in historic building
Chuck and MaryAnn Thomas have opened their much-anticipated Munches, downtown at 122 N. Tejon St. in the former Michelle’s. They will be serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch. The food is made from scratch and the servings are huge. On the menu you’ll find several waffle options from savory with fried chicken ($13) or sweet…