Tag: table talk
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Local Culver’s owner plans to open new locations
Not to be outdone by the hamburger invasion that is sweeping Colorado Springs, Mark Stanley, the franchise owner of the Culver’s ButterBurgers and Frozen Custard at 2925 New Center Point, will open two more locations this fall.“I have signed a lease on a North Academy site and have been working on buying land in Falcon,”…
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Think about holding special event at area school
A high school campus does not probably leap to mind when searching for wedding venues. But you’d be remiss if you did not check out Fountain Valley School of Colorado.This little gem is at 6155 Fountain Valley School Road, east of south Hancock Boulevard, hidden from view and surrounded by vast, rolling plains and huge…
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TABLE TALK: Revise your opinion of hospital food
On Friday evening, my husband and I were picking grilled shrimp the size of small lobsters out of their shells. We forked into perfectly cooked slices of pink salmon. Then we devoured flavorful crab cakes that actually had more crab than bread crumb filler. All this and more seafood was on the all-you-can-eat buffet at…
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TABLE TALK: Match savory, sweet crepes with gelato
Caterer Blandine Brutel, aka Chez Blandine, has cooked up a great deal with Frank and Merlyn Noncon, owners of Noncon’s Gelatoria, 8816 N. Union Blvd.It’s an international-cuisine moment: Have savory or sweet French crepes prepared by Chez Blandine, and get a scoop of Italian gelato.Brutel, who recently outfitted her business with two French crepe griddles,…
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TABLE TALK: Walk your way through four meal courses
This is a dinner not to be missed: Old Colorado City Progressive Dinner, May 11.It’s a really fun way to experience four eateries along Colorado Avenue.You start at Paravicini Italian Bistro for an appetizer course. Then walk down the block to Jake & Telly’s Greek Cuisine for a second course. You’ll get your entree across…
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TABLE TALK: Visiting chefs toast Pizzeria Rustica’s food
When 700 members of the International Association of Culinary Professionals descend upon a city, they are on a hunt for the very best places to eat. Association members were in Denver for their annual conference last week, but they didn’t all stay in Denver. Peter Reinhart – who owns PieTown in Charlotte, N.C., and who…
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TABLE TALK: Restaurant group offers smart special
The Independent Restaurant Cooperative has just four words for you: Don’t be a fool!Starting Monday and continuing through April 3 each of the six member restaurants will be serving a special three-course dinner for two for $50, or $25 per person. The price does not include beverage, tax or tip. You’ll need to call each…
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TABLE TALK: Find familiar, tasty Italian food in Canon City
It was a pleasant surprise to see Merlinos’ Belvedere, 1330 Elm Ave. in Cañon City, serving up some of its classic Italian dishes at the recent Restaurant Expo and Culinary Competition at The Broadmoor. I had forgotten how good the house salad is with its tangy dressing and blue cheese crumbles.This historic restaurant has been…
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TABLE TALK: Watch for new custard shop – with history
Vic Almen has returned to Manitou Springs, where he grew up, after time away and is planning to open the Colorado Custard Co. at 906 Manitou Ave. on April 1. The custard will be made fresh hourly.In addition to custard treats, the menu will have a collection of gourmet sandwiches. With a background in history,…
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TABLE TALK: Hard-to-find barbecue spot worth a taste
You might need a GPS to find Ephraim’s BBQ, 2600 Platte Place, but it would be worth the effort. Though the eatery has been there for about a year, it had gone below our radar until Mel Perry e-mailed raving about the place. We dropped in and found the barbecue very tasty – especially the…