Author: Ajia Cuevas
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2-Minute Review: Egg Lush Cafe’s plump, perfect sandwich
Egg Lush Cafe, the Korean style cafe near downtown Colorado Springs, specializes in a next-level egg sandwich — This week on 2-Minute Review, we’re diving in. This egg sandwich is no ordinary egg sandwich. Served with fluffy scrambled eggs, spicy mayo and their special lush mayo, all on toasted brioche, this mouthwatering sandwich is popular…
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And the winner of the 2026 Slice Showdown is…
After a fierce competition for the Slice Showdown title, Colorado Springs has officially crowned a winner in The Gazette’s annual food bracket tournament. Leon Gessi emerged victorious after fans rallied behind the longtime pizzeria, helping them cross the finish line to take the title of Colorado Springs’ favorite pizza spot. “It’s really nice to see…
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The Fray, Vanilla Ice to perform at the Colorado State Fair
The Colorado State Fair announced two concerts set to take the Southwest Motors Events Center stage this year. The Fray and the I Love 90s Tour, featuring Vanilla Ice, will perform at the fair this Labor Day weekend. The alternative rock band from Denver, The Fray, will perform on Sept. 6 with ROME from Sublime…
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6 Easter brunch options in Colorado Springs this Sunday
If Easter snuck up on you and you’re scrambling to make brunch reservations, look no further. From seafood displays to prime rib carving stations, these restaurants are going all out for the holiday. Here’s a look at spots that will be open for dining on Easter, as well as a look at pricing: Note: All…
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12 Easter egg hunts happening this weekend around Colorado Springs
Get ready to fill up your basket! Easter returns this Sunday, and with it, the beloved tradition of hunting for colorful eggs filled with prizes. This weekend, you’ll find several Easter egg hunts planned around Colorado Springs for both kids and adults. If you want to join in on the holiday fun, here’s a list…
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Colorado Springs, Pueblo see record-breaking temperatures Wednesday
Three southern Colorado cities broke record high temperatures for March 25 on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo. Colorado Springs hit 83 degrees in the afternoon, shattering its previous record of 75 set in 2012. Pueblo reached 90 degrees, nearly 10 degrees hotter than its last record high for the day of…
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo voted No. 2 best zoo in the U.S.
Colorado Springs’ iconic zoo has been voted the second-best in the United States for the second year in a row. The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo ranked No. 2 in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in 2026, tying its highest ranking ever in 2025, according to a news release from the zoo. The zoo placed second…
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New Korean convenience store with ramen station opens on Colorado Springs’ north side
A new convenience store is bringing a slice of South Korea to Colorado Springs. Seoul Station has opened its second location in Colorado at 9420 Briar Village Point #140. The store kicked off its soft opening on March 2 and is aiming to hold its grand opening this weekend. “What began as a small concept…
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo mourns death of ‘gentle’ giraffe Mashama
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo lost one of its gentle giants over the weekend. The zoo’s 15-year-old male giraffe, Mashama, died “somewhat unexpectedly” around 1 a.m. on Sunday, according to a news release. Officials said Mashama was experiencing “sporadic off days” and went through bouts of lethargy and decreased appetite over the last few months, but…
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Driver in ‘critical condition’ after car plunges into Prospect Lake in Colorado Springs
One person is in critical condition after being rescued from a car that plunged into Prospect Lake Thursday night, according to the Colorado Springs Fire Department. At 5:03 p.m., the fire department and the Colorado Springs Police Department received reports of someone driving into the lake at Memorial Park, according to CSFD’s public information officer,…