Tag: food and drink
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Breads and sweets galore: 4 top bakeries in Colorado Springs
In this weekly feature, we’re celebrating the best of Colorado Springs’ food and drink scene ー as determined by voters in the 2026 Best of the Springs (thebestofthesprings.com). We’ll throw in our own recommendation, too. Up this week: Bakeries. Gold: Boonzaaijer’s Dutch Bakery The story of Boonzaaijer’s in Colorado Springs began with the doors opening…
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Pikes Pick: A flavorful adventure at north-side sushi spot in Colorado Springs
My kind of sushi? The pretty standard stuff, I admit. You know, the California roll and those tried-and-true combinations of spicy tuna, crab and shrimp tempura. Recently at Sushi Ato (12245 Voyager Parkway), my platter included colorful creations of salmon, yellowtail, mango and caramelized miso. Turns out it’s good to get out of your comfort…
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The best Mexican food in Colorado Springs? The vote is in
In this weekly feature, we’re celebrating the best of Colorado Springs’ food and drink scene ー as determined by voters in the 2026 Best of the Springs (thebestofthesprings.com). We’ll throw in our own recommendation, too. Up this week: Mexican. Gold: The Rey It was a sad day in 2022 when the family behind downtown’s El…
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Pikes Pick: Crazy Fresita serves up sweet treats from a neighborhood pop-up
Tucked into a neighborhood near Mountain Vista Community School, Crazy Fresita is a quick stop worth making. Run by Julianna De La Rosa and her husband, the family-run dessert spot serves up sweet treats including paletas de fresa, aguas frescas, chocofresas and fresas con crema, with delicious elotes occasionally joining the menu. Open from 5…
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Wine for the win: Voters’ favorite bars around Colorado Springs
In this weekly feature, we’re celebrating the best of Colorado Springs’ food and drink scene ー as determined by voters in the 2026 Best of the Springs (thebestofthesprings.com). We’ll throw in our own recommendation, too. Up this week: Wine bars. Gold: Uva Wine Bar A local couple opened this snazzy nook on the north side…
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Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse: A stunning creation built through an international bond
BOULDER — To step into Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse is to step across time and space, to witness thousands of years of tradition and to travel to the namesake city half a world away. Dushanbe is the capital of Tajikistan, a mountainous country between China and Afghanistan. It was here in the 1980s that 40 artisans…
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The best pasta spots in Colorado Springs, according to voters
In this weekly feature, we’re celebrating the best of Colorado Springs’ food and drink scene ー as determined by voters in the 2026 Best of the Springs (thebestofthesprings.com). We’ll throw in our own recommendation, too. Up this week: Pasta. Gold: Paravacini’s Italian Bistro Evidently after 20 years, the west side staple isn’t resting on its…
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Pikes Pick: Home is where the fried chicken and fixings are south of Colorado Springs
Distance makes the heart grow fonder, they say. Truly, my heart longed for a return to Juniper Valley Ranch, where I had not been for years. How wonderful it was recently to find the little mud house, fried chicken, fixings, hospitality and countryside south of Colorado Springs all the same ー just as it’s all…
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From Italy to Germany in Colorado Springs: These beloved delis honor traditions
In this weekly feature, we’re celebrating the best of Colorado Springs’ food and drink scene ー as determined by voters in the 2026 Best of the Springs (thebestofthesprings.com). We’ll throw in our own recommendation, too. Up this week: Delis. Gold: Mollica’s Italian Market & Deli Since 1987, the family-owned fixture has been honoring Italy with…
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These 4 coffee shops are homes away from home in Colorado Springs
In this weekly feature, we’re celebrating the best of Colorado Springs’ food and drink scene ー as determined by voters in the 2026 Best of the Springs (thebestofthesprings.com). We’ll throw in our own recommendation, too. Up this week: Coffee shops. Gold: Wayfinder Coffee Co. Wayfinder sources coffee from around the globe as part of its…