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Calling all Colorado Springs foodies — don’t miss this
Denver Restaurant week — Sat. Feb. 20 – Fri. March 5
Denver Restaurant Week is an annual event – a Colorado favorite. It’s now in it’s 6th annual celebration, and it’s been changed to be a
two-week celebration of the culinary scene in Denver. Participating restaurants will offer a multi-course dinner for the fixed price of $52.80 for two, or $26.40 for one (not including tax or gratuity). Yes, I did type that correct, $52.80 for two. What a deal.
When you go to official the web site, you can search by cuisine, by neighborhood, or by all restaurants. I don’t know how many restaurants are participating this year; but last year there were over 225 restaurants involved.
Since I live just as close to Denver as I do to Colorado Springs, we’re definitely going to go take advantage of the great specials and try out some new restaurants. But for my Colorado Springs readers, Denver is an easy 60 minute drive from Colorado Springs, don’t miss these great restaurant specials. Use is for an excuse to try something new and different.
Here’s the top 3 restaurants on my list:
Root Down I’ve heard great things about this restaurant, so it’s definitely on my list. The reviewers say “It has a terrifically hip, stylish décor — studied yet casually fun. It touts that locally farmed and organic products are used whenever possible. It recycles everything. Oh, and the food is downright impressive.” Read the rest of this entry »
Celebrate a time of love and friendship
Valentine’s Day in Colorado Springs
Also, make sure to check out one of their Romantic packages.Briarhurst Manor Estate
404 Manitou Ave in Manitou Springs
719-685-1864
Don’t just celebrate Valentine’s for a day this year – celebrate it for a whole week at Briarhurst Manor. They will be featuring a menu that incorporates a fare of “Love and Passion” with a pre fixe six course menu. (If you don’t make it for Valentine’s Day, maybe you’ll want to come for one of their Murder Mystery Dinners.)
Melting Pot
30-A Pikes Peak Ave. in Colorado Springs
719-385-0300
Looking for a special way to spend the most romantic night of the year? Then The Melting Pot is the place for you. You and your date can dip into four courses including a spinach artichoke cheese fondue, lobster, filet mignon, bananas foster, plus much more!
Quaint small town restaurant in Palmer Lake
The Depot in Palmer Lake
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Some Irish fun on St. Patrick’s Day in Colorado Springs
St. Patrick’s day celebrations
Like the warmth of the sun
And the light of the day, 
May the luck of the Irish
shine bright on your way.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to one and all! I’m thinking we’re all a little Irish today. Want to know of some places to hang your hat tonight and have a little bite and some great beer? Here’s a few suggestions that will bring out the Irish in all.
No Irishman will ever turn down a request to head to Jack Quinn’s, a nationally recognised pub and alehouse in downtown Colorado Springs. The restaurant offers a full menu of Irish fare along with all your favorite brews. Better get there early as they are full up most of the day.
In the mood for something a little more upscale? How about Mackensie’s Chop House located in the historic Alamo building. You can find some of the finest and freshest steaks and seafood Read the rest of this entry »
Mona Lisa Restaurant… a perfect romantic dinner
Mona List Restaurant in Colorado Springs
In the mood for a truly romantic getaway? Come to The Mona Lisa in Manitou Springs and you won’t be disappointed.
Mona Lisa is a fixture of West-Side Colorado Springs cuisine. The restaurant is in an old building with small rooms, creaky, crooked floors and steep stairs (check out the bathrooms where you’ll feel like you’ve gone back in time about 100 years). It was originally built as a hotel in the late 1800’s. Old, signed wine bottles from previous guests line the walls and cubbies where a few of mine are there somewhere.
The food is magnificent. The four course meal includes salad; your choice of a regular salad, Caesar or their salad of the day (which when we went was a spinach with goat cheese, yummy), Read the rest of this entry »
Fun stuff for Valentine’s Day in Colorado Springs
Valentine’s Day
With Valentines Day just around the corner, I thought you might like to know of some fun things to do or buy for the special someone in your life.
Want to have a special dinner and maybe a stay overnight? How about a night at The Broadmoor and then stay for one of their wonderful Sunday Brunches the next morning. What could be better than that? They even add chocolate and champagne at bedtime. Yummy!
Want a romantic dinner? How about trying the Briarhurst Manor where they are offering romantic dinners all week with a six course prix fix meal. They definitely spoil you there, so give them a call.
If dinner isn’t in your plans, don’t forget the flowers! We have one of the best floral shops around Read the rest of this entry »
8 great restaurants to celebrate New Years Eve in Colorado Springs
New Year’s Eve Celebrations – 2008/2009
For a free Buyers Guide, Email Kathy Torline at KTorline@msn.com
As the holidays are quickly approaching, it’s time to start making your plans for Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Colorado Springs. I’ve listed some of my favorites restaurants here. Also, make sure and read the information at the end of the post about FREE cab Fares available on New Years Eve.
Melting Pot
- Interactive Dining Experience with Fondue
- 30 A E. Pikes Peak
- Phone: 719-385-0300
- New Year’s Eve Dinner: $130.00 per couple, menu on web site
- www.meltingpot.com
Walters Bistro
- Fine Dining in a Relaxed Bistro Atmosphere
- Address: 146 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd. Read the rest of this entry »
Restaurants to serve delicious Thanksgiving Feasts in Colorado Springs
Don’t want to clean your house and prepare a huge meal for Thanksgiving? How about a wonderful meal prepared for you. Here are some unique restaurants in Colorado Springs that are serving brunches and full meals to satisfy your hunger. No dishes, no leftovers to put away and you don’t have to get rid of the dust-bunnies.
The Broadmoor not only offers their wonderful food and service but they also have delightful packages to stay at the hotel at discounted prices.
Briarhurst Manor where you can get a wonderful meal in quaint Manitou Springs
Cheyenne Mountain Resort treat yourself to one of their famous Holiday Buffets where the classic beauty of the Main Lodge is even more beautiful at this special time of year
The Cliff House where there’s not only fine dining, but you can purchase the most expensive cocktail 
in the world (Love-tini)
Mimi’s Cafe I know this is a chain, but with their fresh food I thought it was worth putting into this article
Sunbird want your Thanksgiving meal eaten from above the clouds in Colorado Springs? Then check out this wonderful place
MacKenzies Chop House offering a special menu for the day
Antlers Grille offering a wonderful brunch located in The Antlers Hotel in downtown Colorado Springs
Edelweiss offering a traditional meal with chestnut dressing in this Colorado Springs institution
Front Range Bar-B-Que desiring a traditonal southern Thanksgiving feast? This is the place
Mozaic offering a wonderful buffet in Palmer Lake
Most of these need reservations, so do be sure and call ahead (some may be booked already, but put your name on the waiting list for cancelations)
So, enjoy your holiday and eat hearty! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!
Would you like some additonal information on local restaurants that we like? Call Kathy at 719-659-1087 or Nancy at 719-659-4380.
If you liked this entry you might also like some of these restaurant reviews:
Adam’s Mountain Cafe in Manitou Springs, a MUST for any visit to Manitou
Jose Muldoons…best margaritas in town
Front Range Barberque in Old Colorado City
Nosh in Colorado Springs… small plates offer artistic fun
Adam’s Mountain Cafe in Manitou Springs, a MUST for any visit to Manitou
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The other day, Kathy and I decided to go to Manitou Springs for some much needed R & R. While we were soaking in the scenery and taking pictures of the building and mineral water locations, we decided to stop in at Adam’s 
Mountain Cafe, located in the historic spa building, for lunch. Four mineral springs are within 50 yards of the café include the Cheyenne, the Navajo, the Wheeler and the soon to be operating Soda Spring.
Located in the heart of Manitou Springs, its definitely a favorite of the locals in both Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs. Its quirky decor of eclectic tables and chairs around floor to ceiling windows offers an unbelievable view. Its menu is Read the rest of this entry »
Jose Muldoons…best margaritas in town
Jose Muldoons
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In the mood for a great margarita? They’re a staple here in Colorado S
prings and there’s no place better than Jose Muldoons, located across from Acacia Park in downtown Colorado Springs.
This institution of Colorado Springs has been opened since 1974 and is named after the supposed legendary bandit, who was said to have roamed the southwest part of the state robbing from the rich and giving some of his spoils to the poor in Walsenberg, Trinidad and Raton. Read the rest of this entry »
Nosh in Colorado Springs… small plates offer artistic fun
Try Nosh for some fun dining located next to The Fine Arts Center in The Plaza of the Rockies. If the weather is nice, sit outside on the patio, though you might have to hold on to the umbrella as it is usually very windy. The inside is quite colorful sitting under pieces of modern art surrounding a huge bar.
Nosh provides many small plates of gorgeous and interesting flavors. Expect to order several of them and part of the fun is sharing with your dining partner. Read the rest of this entry »
Marigolds Cafe and Bakery
A Colorado Springs Institution
For an elegant meal or a pastry and coffee, Marigolds is a great place to meet.
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Think you can’t find elegant dining in Colorado Springs? Then come to Marigolds Cafe and Bakery located in a strip mall off of Garden of the Gods and Centennial in Northwest Colorado Springs. Its been in operation for over 15 years and has become an institution here in Colorado Springs.
Enter this charming bistro and be intoxicated by the aromas of all the home-made pastries, including breads, cookies, pies, fresh fruit tarts and my personal favorite, Neapolitans.
They’re open for Read the rest of this entry »
Front Range Barberque in Old Colorado City
A Smokehouse Bar and Grill
in Old Colorado City
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Part of what makes this restaurant so special is that its located smack dab in the middle of Old Colorado City on Colorado Blvd on the west side of Colorado Springs.
The Old Colorado City Neighborhood was incorporated in the 1850’s (and was originally called Colorado City); the older homes we see today where built starting around 1890 as the original buildings were mostly shacks. Residents and visitors alike love to walk the streets of Old Colorado City and enjoy its many delightful restaurants, shops, and art galleries.
Love bar-b-q? Love live music? Then come to the Front Range Barbecue located at 2330 W. Colorado in Old Colorado City.
This delightful, locally owned place opened in Read the rest of this entry »
