Author: Teresa Farney [email protected]
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Colorado Springs learns tips for selecting and using tropical fruits
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Exotic fruits like pineapples, mangoes, papayas, apple bananas, passion fruit, guava and lychee were once thought of as treats reserved for visitors to the countries they’re grown in. Now they’re available almost year-round in grocery stores or Asian markets. But while some are likely familiar,…
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Comfort food favorite sold in Colorado Springs, new owner to bring “nod to urban taproom”
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tim Paine, the owner of The Mason Jar, 2925 W. Colorado Ave., since 1982, sold the restaurant to Kevin Weese, in early May. Weese owns two Trails End Taprooms at 3103 W. Colorado Ave. and…
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Gourmet toast eatery opens in Colorado Springs
A Colorado Springs location of Toastique — Gourmet Toast and Juice Bar, 11590 Ridgeline Drive, has been opened by Andre Nabonne and his wife, Christin Deville. The Washington D.C.-based chain was started by Brianna Keefe, who is passionate about healthy living and healthy eating options on the go. She was at the new Springs store…
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11 tips for saving money at the grocery store in Colorado and beyond
With prices increasing on fuel, shelter and food, we’re all looking for ways to ease the pain. Probably the easiest place to cut costs is at the grocery store, but it takes some thought and preparation, say the experts working to help consumers weather the spikes. “My first suggestion for cutting prices at the grocery…
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Colorado Springs gets upscale rooftop dining spot
Lumen8 Rooftop Social, 402 S. Tejon St., will be a contemporary restaurant and bar on the eighth floor of the dual-branded Springhill Suites by Marriott and Element by Westin, with plans to open this spring. According to press material, the cuisine will focus on ingredients from local purveyors such as mushrooms from Microvora, bison from…
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Colorado Springs has a new trendy spot, complete with four eateries, coffee, and cocktails
Colorado Springs newest food hall, The Well–A Gathering Place, 303 E. Pikes Peak Ave., has opened. It is spearheaded by restaurateur Russ Ware, who is also a partner in four other eateries including Epiphany restaurant, the Wild Goose Meeting House and Good Neighbors Meeting House. The new food hall shares space with the Philanthropy Collective,…
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Big Stir Festival in Denver honors female culinary leaders
Honoring women who make an impact in Colorado’s food, beverage and hospitality industries is what Les Dames d’Escoffier International Colorado Chapter is all about. And the chapter’s upcoming Big Stir Festival will celebrate these women with an afternoon of tasty treats, seminars, an awards presentation and more. The event will take place on April 23,…
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Rockies opening-day eats: 3 new delicious-sounding menu combos at Coors Field in 2022
Thursday is Opening Day in Major League Baseball, the start of another season for America’s pastime. As millions of fans descend upon the nation’s ballparks this summer, they’re not only going to root, root, root for the home team; they’re also going to be eating some greasy, cheesy, gooey grub. Aramark Sports + Entertainment is…
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Rockies opening-day eats: Here’s what’s new on the menu at Coors Field for the 2022 season
Thursday is Opening Day in Major League Baseball, the start of another season for America’s pastime. As millions of fans descend upon the nation’s ballparks this summer, they’re not only going to root, root, root for the home team; they’re also going to be eating some greasy, cheesy, gooey grub. Aramark Sports + Entertainment is…
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Colorado Springs gets new eatery serving unique pizzas and burgers
If you’re a green chile fanatic, you’re going to love this new kid on the block: The Stone’s Sports Grill and Bar, 5853 Palmer Park Blvd. It was the home of Sarges’ Grill, then became Slinger’s Smokehouse. Todd Duplantis, a native of Tucumcari, N.M., purchased Slingers on Dec. 31. He is not a newbie to…