Tag: restaurants
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Qdoba plans new locations around Colorado Springs
More Qdoba locations are coming to the greater Colorado Springs area, part of one of the largest development deals in the San Diego-based company’s history. Barry Dubin, founder and CEO of B Wild Investments LLC, has agreed to develop 50 new Qdoba restaurants in the Mountain West, throughout Colorado, Alaska, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah.…
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Northern El Paso County gets more steak, seafood dining options
Two new upscale steak and seafood restaurants are coming to northern El Paso County: Prime25 N and Roth’s Sea & Steak. Here’s an update about each establishment. • Prime25 N, 1895 Democracy Point, a second location for the popular steakhouse on Tejon Street south of downtown, comes to us by Chuck Schafer, owner of Five…
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Chipotle looking to open another location in southeast Colorado Springs
Chipotle Mexican Grill is eyeing Colorado Springs’ southeast side as the home of what could be its 13th restaurant in the greater Pikes Peak region. Known for its Mexican fare including customizable burritos, bowls, tacos, quesadillas and more, the Southern California-based fast-casual chain proposes building a 2,370-square-foot restaurant inside the King Soopers-anchored Hancock Plaza shopping…
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JINYA Ramen Bar bringing signature slow-cooked ramen to downtown Colorado Springs
Los Angeles-based JINYA Ramen Bar is bringing its slow-cooked signature ramen to Colorado Springs, offering local patrons an authentic take on the popular Japanese dish in a modern setting. Colorado Springs’ first JINYA location will open downtown on Monday at 402 S. Nevada Ave., next door to Loyal Coffee. It is the brand’s fourth location…
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Wienerschnitzel adding restaurants to select Walmart stores, including in Colorado Springs
Hot dogs with a side of shopping will soon be on the menu at select Walmart stores, including one in Colorado Springs. Southern California-based Wienerschnitzel,, the self-billed “world’s largest hot dog chain,” recently announced it will add six restaurants to select Walmart stores in Colorado Springs; Tempe, Ariz.; Bakersfield, Calif.; Alamogordo, N.M.; Reno, Nev.; and Puyallup,…
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Historic Briarhurst Manor closes in Manitou Springs
The Briarhurst Manor Estate in Manitou Springs, a Pikes Peak region landmark that’s operated as a fine-dining restaurant for a half-century inside a Victorian manor house built by the city’s founder nearly 150 years ago, closed its doors and it’s unknown if it will reopen. The venue, which also has hosted weddings, banquets, parties and…
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Openings? Closings? Numerous Colorado Springs-area stores and restaurants came and went in 2024
Like previous years, Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region saw their share of retail and restaurant openings and closings in 2024 — whether they were locally owned stores and eateries or familiar regional and national chains. Stores and restaurants have grown their presence in the Colorado Springs area because of a desire to expand…
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Tougher times ahead? Recent Colorado Springs restaurant closures highlight ongoing industry challenges
Industry leaders worry more closures could be on the horizon.
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Colorado Springs chefs sound off on culinary culture of the Pikes Peak region
Colorado Springs’ culinary community is robust, incredibly talented and very close-knit. The Pikes Peak region is home to dozens of fine chefs. These are the minds and creative souls that have designed the food culture we celebrate every day. After all, at one time or another, they’ve fed us all. I recently sat down with…
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Hotel Polaris launches in grand fashion in north Colorado Springs
When Hotel Polaris officials cut the ceremonial ribbon this month, officially declaring the 26,000-square-foot lodge open for business, it was the culmination of a massive joint venture that spanned more than a decade. Hundreds of business, civic and military leaders gathered to witness the long-awaited grand opening, a ceremonial affair that included music, balloons, a…