Tag: food
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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…
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Pikes Pick: Colorado Springs abides by Lebowski’s Taproom
It’s just, like, my opinion, man. But it’s easy to understand why a “Big Lebowski”-themed bar and restaurant recently expanded to a second location in Colorado Springs (9633 Prominent Point). It’s easy to understand after I finally abided and checked out the original Lebowski’s Taproom at 3240 Centennial Blvd., where the decor honors The Dude…
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Without a buyer, Holy Cross Abbey winery in Cañon City may close after 25 years
It was sad to learn that The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, 3011 E. U.S. 50, Cañon City, is for sale and, without a buyer, is scheduled to close Sept. 30. The winery started producing wine in 2001 and opened to the public in 2002. Over the past 25 years, the winery has earned more…
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Without a buyer, Holy Cross Abbey winery in Cañon City may close after 25 years
It was sad to learn that The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, 3011 E. U.S. 50, Cañon City, is for sale and, without a buyer, is scheduled to close Sept. 30. The winery started producing wine in 2001 and opened to the public in 2002. Over the past 25 years, the winery has earned more…
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Without a buyer, Holy Cross Abbey winery in Cañon City may close after 25 years
It was sad to learn that The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, 3011 E. U.S. 50, Cañon City, is for sale and, without a buyer, is scheduled to close Sept. 30. The winery started producing wine in 2001 and opened to the public in 2002. Over the past 25 years, the winery has earned more…
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Amid hardship, a Colorado Springs chef’s relentless Michelin pursuit
This story contains references to suicide. If you are in crisis, please call, text or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. Thirty minutes before opening. “Let’s get done in 20,” Chef Daniel Bartlett calls out in the small kitchen of RYZE…
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Pikes Pick: Josh & John’s serves scoops and good vibes downtown
If you’re going to be served ice cream, you might as well be served by someone who looks like they’re having just as much fun as you are. At Josh & John’s downtown location at 329 N. Tejon St., the employees are so kind they make choosing your flavor feel even sweeter. Open from 11…
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Tacos, tequila and T.I. headline second annual Tacos and Tequila Festival
Three things that don’t often appear in the same sentence are sharing the spotlight of Colorado Springs’ upcoming festival: tacos, tequila and T.I. If your throwback playlist includes “Right Thurr,” “Tipsy” and “In Those Jeans,” this might be your kind of reunion. And if you’re a fan of tacos and tequila, well then taco ’bout…
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Fort Carson soldiers served inadequate meals at the National Training Center in California
Fort Carson soldiers were served inadequate meals while training in June at Fort Irwin in California, home to the National Training Center. U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colorado Springs, raised the issue with the Army after hearing from a specialist. “Valid concerns were raised over the quality of meals at a multinational exercise Fort Carson soldiers…
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From ‘double dipped’ to ‘fire:’ The best wings 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: Wings. Gold: The Edge Bar & Grill On the plains in Peyton, it has long simply been…