Author: Teresa J. Farney
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KBBQ To-Go in Chapel Hills Mall opens fast-casual location on North Academy | Table Talk
Jae Park and his wife, Hannah Ra, owners of KBBQ To-Go in Chapel Hills Mall (1710 Briargate Blvd.), have opened a second outlet, KBBQ Wings, at 8029 N. Academy Blvd., in the former Heirloom Bar and Grill space. “Our customers kept asking us to open a location outside the mall,” Park said. “Picking up to-go…
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Victor Matthews’ vision for Tava House dining in Woodland Park | Table Talk
Victor Matthews is living his dream come true. Matthews, along with a handful of investors, is gearing up to open Tava House in Woodland Park. Owner of Black Bear Distillery in Green Mountain Falls and dean of Paragon Culinary School, Matthews will serve as executive chef and food and beverage director of the multi-concept destination,…
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Sweet treats await at the new Cookie Jar in Monument | Table Talk
Mother-and-daughter duo D.J. and Brandi Morris have spent the past five years delighting kids of all ages with their Lil Bears food trailer, known for its ice cream floats, sundaes and shaved ice served throughout the warmer months. So why the name Lil Bears?“Bears hibernate during the winter,” D.J. said. “And that’s what we usually…
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Totem brings global comfort food, Mazatlán flavor to downtown Colorado Springs | Table Talk
Totem, 315 E. Pikes Peak Ave., opened in late October as the first U.S. sister restaurant to its original location in Mazatlán, Mexico. The new eatery occupies the former Well restaurant hall.Eager to check it out, we stopped in for a midweek late dinner and found the place bustling — a packed dining room and…
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Chocolate, gingerbread, yuzu & raspberry: The French Kitchen elevates Yule log lineup | Table Talk
The French Kitchen, 4771 N. Academy Blvd., is in full holiday mode, rolling out its annual lineup of Yule logs — this year with a few new twists. Pastry chef instructor Nate Potter has introduced two new flavors, while giving the classic chocolate version an extra flavor boost. Don’t worry: the perennial favorite is still…
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Claws and chili: Mason’s Lobster Rolls blends East Coast and Colorado flair | Table Talk
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls, 13560 Roller Coaster Road, has opened in the Marketplace at Flying Horse, bringing a taste of the Northeast to the Springs, with a nod to its new home in Colorado. The franchise owner is Jason Arends, who has owned several businesses in Colorado, including car dealerships, and dabbled in construction, roofing,…
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From stages to steaks: JW Roth brings his grand vision to the table
Before JW Roth built amphitheaters, restaurants or multimillion-dollar ventures, he was a 7-year-old ranch kid in Larkspur showing his prize steer, Pay Day. “I have a photo of him in my office,” Roth said with a grin. “My steer won first place in 1972.” That early drive — and a love of excellence that began…
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From stages to steaks: JW Roth brings his grand vision to the table
Before JW Roth built amphitheaters, restaurants or multimillion-dollar ventures, he was a 7-year-old ranch kid in Larkspur showing his prize steer, Pay Day. “I have a photo of him in my office,” Roth said with a grin. “My steer won first place in 1972.” That early drive — and a love of excellence that began…
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The French Kitchen raises the bar on bread in Colorado Springs | Table Talk
Blandine Mazéran, owner of The French Kitchen Culinary Center, is going all out to bring top-tier French breads to Colorado Springs — even importing 100% French flours. In other words, her bakery team now uses only flour milled in France rather than blends of French and American wheat.That’s right: She’s making every effort to impress…
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Pints, puddings and plaid: New pub serves up British charm in downtown Colorado Springs | Table Talk
Hankering for some British eats in Colorado Springs? Steve Jones, founder of The Brit Food Group, formerly The British Food Group, has you covered. Jones and a few fellow British expats — along with some American fans of all things UK — have opened The Brit Pub, located on the ground level of The Experience…