Tag: food
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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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Colorado Springs area cooking classes and events starting Sept. 9
CLASSES The French Kitchen — 4771 N. Academy Blvd., call or go online for prices. Registration: 719-528-6295, tfkcc.com. • Ma Ma Mia, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday or 9 a.m.-noon Friday. • Harvest Desserts, 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. Saturday. • Fix & Feast: Surf and Turf, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday. • Croissants, 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday. • Mediterranean Tour,…
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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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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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Pikes Pick: From fine dining to fine baking at Colorado Springs event
Kneaders Bakery and Café, 13482 Bass Pro Drive and 3430 Cinema Point, will host a bread and jam tasting from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday. For $17.85, guests can learn about artisan baking while sampling breads and jams, plus enjoy a half classic sandwich or regular salad with a beverage. Each participant will take home a freshly…
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Bear dies in Colorado Springs while trapped in vehicle
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are asking Coloradans to help curb a significant increase in human-bear interactions so far this year, including a recent incident in which a bear died after becoming trapped inside a vehicle in Colorado Springs. The black bear, which weighed about 250 pounds, got into the unlocked vehicle and destroyed the…