Author: Amelia Herman
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2-Minute Review: Get to know your matcha at BrewCHA Tea Lounge
Slow down. That’s what the owner of BrewCHA Tea Lounge wants people to do when they come by her shop. The new tea spot inside COATI opened earlier this summer, serving teas inspired by Thai, English and Japanese traditions. The idea isn’t just to hand someone a cup and send them on their way. BrewCHA…
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Pikes Pick: Budget-friendly soft serve in southeast Colorado Springs
In an effort to beat the heat, I’ve been on a mission to find a go-to spot for ice cream. I recently stopped at the southeast location of Rizuto’s Ice Cream & Sweet Shop, which opened this summer in Chelton Crossing Community Hub at 2050 Jet Wing Drive. Rizuto’s has been serving ice cream in…
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Old Colorado City plant shop moves to downtown Colorado Springs
Hapke’s Hortum has outgrown its Old Colorado City storefront. After nearly four years on Colorado Avenue, owner Clay Hapke relocated the boutique houseplant and supply shop to 101 N. Tejon St., a move he said gives the business more room to grow and a better environment for its customers and collection of indoor plants. “I…
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Barcade to billiards: Nova West to reopen as Mr. Billiards
An Old Colorado City vintage bar arcade is trading joysticks for cue sticks. Nova West, at 1124 W. Colorado Ave., is being remodeled into Mr. Billiards, a pool hall and bar expected to open in August. Owner Joe Campana is no stranger to the billiards business. Campana also owns The Crooked Cue, a downtown Colorado…
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‘Mountain goth’: Colorado Springs band Volores explores grief, identity in latest album
“Mountain goth.” That’s how Volores describes their music. “People say, ‘What kind of music do you play?’ Simply, we play rock ‘n’ roll. Guitars, bass and drums,” Nathen Maxwell said. The Colorado Springs trio — Shelby Maxwell on vocals and guitar, Nathen Maxwell of Flogging Molly on bass and Art Brown on drums — navigates…
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New dessert café brings mini pancakes, dirty soda and more to Manitou Avenue strip
A new sweets shop has opened on Manitou Avenue — the Manitou Sweet Spot, to be exact. The dessert shop and café opened in March in the heart of Manitou Springs, tucked between the Sahara Café and Kinfolks at 952 Manitou Ave. The food menu highlights house‑made mini pancakes, pingpong‑shaped pancake “sweet pops,” brownie bites…
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Raise a pint: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at these 10 Irish pubs in Colorado Springs
What better place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than at an Irish pub? Several local Irish pubs across the Colorado Springs area will host events throughout the weekend and on the holiday itself. Festivities feature menu specials on Irish food, green beer and Guinness, live music, Celtic step dancing and beyond. Here are 10 local…
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