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January 9, 2015

Enthusiasm is key ingredient at Urban Steam

January 9, 2015

Enthusiasm is key ingredient at Urban Steam

I attended Radiantly Raw’s online ordering launch party in early December at Urban Steam and was impressed with the venue’s great atmosphere, enthusiastic owner and surprisingly delicious cracker crust pizza. Urban Steam is a coffee/whiskey/brunch bar and it doesn’t disappoint. It has a HUGE whiskey list and a small food menu, but the real star, according to owner and customers alike, is the coffee.

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Filed Under: Cocktails, Coffee, Local Eats, Pizza Tagged: coffee, pizza, whiskey

December 8, 2014

Alchemy serves up unique drinks and food with a twist

December 8, 2014

Alchemy serves up unique drinks and food with a twist

Last week the Colorado Springs Young Professionals hosted an event at Alchemy, a pub in Old Colorado City. I hadn’t been to this restaurant yet so I went and let the waitress help me pick something to eat. At her suggestion, I ordered the sweet potato nachos and they were awesome.

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Filed Under: Cocktails, Local Eats Tagged: Alchemy, nachos, Old Colorado City, Pub

December 2, 2014

Wine and food pairing at The Sweet Elephant

December 2, 2014

Wine and food pairing at The Sweet Elephant

After receiving an email for a wine and food pairing from The Sweet Elephant I figured it was worth giving the cute corner shop in Old Colorado City a call for more details. When the associate on the phone explained that it was free with the purchase of a glass of wine I was sold. The dinner featured food prepared by a local chef and wines from Ten Bears Winery.

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Filed Under: Cocktails, Local Eats Tagged: food pairings, Old Colorado City, wine

November 29, 2014

Meadow Muffins reopens as Mother Muff’s

November 29, 2014

Meadow Muffins reopens as Mother Muff’s

Meadow Muffins may have closed a few months ago, but the former westside restaurant and bar has now reopened as Mother Muff’s. It opens for breakfast, serves a full-menu all day and has an extensive drink menu. Although I miss Meadow Muffins, I think this new restaurant is just what was needed in Old Colorado City.

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Filed Under: Cocktails, Local Eats Tagged: bars, breakfast, drinks, Old Colorado City

November 20, 2014

OCC has a hidden wine bar and it’s awesome.

November 20, 2014

OCC has a hidden wine bar and it’s awesome.

When I began walking upstairs into what looked like it could be someone’s apartment, I was a bit skeptical of the supposed wine bar my mom had suggested. Once we got all the way to the top of the stairs though, all hesitation was replaced with sheer excitement in finding such a hidden gem in Old Colorado City.

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Filed Under: Cocktails, Local Eats Tagged: bar, Colorado Springs, wine

October 26, 2014

The final outdoor happy hour of the fall

October 26, 2014

The final outdoor happy hour of the fall

The weather in Colorado Springs this fall has been exceptionally warm but the time for patio happy hours without a parka and gloves is coming to an end. It seemed to be one of the final warm days of the season, so mom and I decided to hit Crystal Park Cantina in Manitou Springs for one last outdoor drink.

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Filed Under: Cocktails, Happy Hour, Local Eats, Manitou Springs Tagged: Colorado Springs, drinks, happy hour, margaritas, patios

October 10, 2014

Blackberry Smash at Ivywild is a smashing success

October 10, 2014

Blackberry Smash at Ivywild is a smashing success

I went to the Colorado Springs Young Professionals meetup at The Principal’s Office and decided to try something different. The Blackberry Smash was delicious. Made with freshly smashed blackberries, lime, bourbon, mint and something sparkling to give it some bubbles, for something sweeter than I’d normally get, I’d order it again.

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Filed Under: Cocktails, Local Eats Tagged: bars, cocktails, Colorado Springs, drinks

August 23, 2014

Sonterra’s Happy Hour is always my happiest hour

August 23, 2014

Sonterra’s Happy Hour is always my happiest hour

The margaritas at Sonterra Grill’s happy hour are some of the best in Colorado Springs. Sonterra doesn’t just have great drinks, but the discounted food and tapas offered during their happy hour really make it worth the sit at the bar. Plus, their happy hour goes later than most other restaurants in the Springs.

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Filed Under: Cocktails, Happy Hour, Local Eats Tagged: downtown, happy hour, margaritas

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About Meagan

Headshot home Meagan Thomas is a 20-something Colorado Springs native with a passion for fitness, food and wine. Even though she’s called Colorado home for many years (forever), she loves discovering the best local restaurants, bars, boutiques, fitness studios and events in Colorado Springs and throughout the state. Springs Native is your source for tips on finding the best local restaurants, shops and businesses at 6,035 feet.

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