Tag: table talk
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TABLE TALK: There are many wine events to keep you buzzing in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Kitchen doors at the Craftwood Inn are swinging – again. On Feb. 1, we reported that executive chef, Ben Hoffer, was leaving to be replaced by Dave Cottrill. May 19 Cottrill posted on his FaceBood…
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TABLE TALK: Colorado wine festivals starting to pop corks
Lilacs blooming is a sure sign that Colorado wine festival season is starting. Here’s a quick look at a few events coming up • June 2: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Manitou Springs Colorado Wine Festival in Memorial Park, 500 block of Manitou Ave. in Manitou Springs. Sample wine from 25 Colorado wineries. Cost is $30 per…
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TABLE TALK: Colorado wine festivals starting to pop corks
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Lilacs blooming is a sure sign that Colorado wine festival season is starting. Here’s a quick look at a few events coming up • June 2: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Manitou Springs Colorado Wine Festival in…
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TABLE TALK: Chefs mix up menus, staff at local eateries
As we look forward to better times in the coming year, restaurant kitchen doors have been swinging with chefs jumping from one place to another. We know you care about who prepares your food, and we want to keep you updated about where your favorite chefs are. Here’s a recap of what’s been happening the…
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TABLE TALK: Try out a few favorites at local eateries
The past several weeks, I’ve fallen for some featured dishes at some of my favorite eateries.First up: The Wines of Colorado, 8045 W. U.S. 24 in Cascade.I feel a little treacherous about my switch of allegiance from The Colorado Wine Burger ($8.50) to the Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich ($8.95) at this restaurant.It wasn’t an easy…
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Chefs Gust, Lyons make the move to new kitchens
Two of the most acclaimed chefs in the region recently took on new gigs.Jay Gust, the former Ritz Grill and Antlers Hilton chef, who regularly took home the Champion de Cuisine in the biggest annual cook-off, has taken a job as executive chef at the Doubletree World Arena, 1775 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd. He’s planning…
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TABLE TALK: Local veteran seeks help with Christmas dinners
When times are tough, the tough roll up their sleeves to help out.Brian Davis, a student at Paragon Culinary School, a military veteran and recently laid off from his job, came up with one generous idea: Christmas with the Veterans.“I was browsing through craigslist the other day and in the barter section, I ran into…
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TABLE TALK: Café 36 chef returns to his culinary roots
Here’s an update on a couple of chef changes.Ben Hoffer, who was the executive chef at Café 36 in the Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., has returned to the Craftwood Inn to take “the job of his dreams.”During an interview for a March Gazette profile, Hoffer said: “I would love to still be…
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TABLE TALK: Broadmoor nearly sweeps festival’s trufflemaking contest
The Broadmoor is on a winning streak.The resort recently won Forbes’ (formerly Mobil’s) long-awaited fifth star for the Penrose Room. This past weekend, the pastry team almost made a sweep of the truffle contest at the Holiday Chocolate Festival. The event was held at The Broadmoor in Colorado Hall, where dozens of chocolatiers and chocolate…
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TABLE TALK: Broadmoor nearly sweeps festival’s trufflemaking contest
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Broadmoor is on a winning streak.The resort recently won Forbes’ (formerly Mobil’s) long-awaited fifth star for the Penrose Room. This past weekend, the pastry team almost made a sweep of the truffle contest at…