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Life at 6,035 feet.

December 30, 2014

An easy breakfast at Over Easy

December 30, 2014

An easy breakfast at Over Easy

Over Easy is one of the best spots in Colorado Springs for breakfast or brunch. Their food is fresh, ingredients local and menu items are creative. Typically there’s been two hour waits, but with a second location open at University Village, the wait times have cut down a bit. Even with an hour wait, it’s worth it!

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Filed Under: Local Eats Tagged: breakfast, brunch, local

December 22, 2014

There’s a 100 percent chance you’ll love Fifty Fifty Coffee House

December 22, 2014

There’s a 100 percent chance you’ll love Fifty Fifty Coffee House

Fifty Fifty Coffee House is an eclectic coffee shop located downtown, off of Institute and Boulder Streets. This business really says LOCAL by using coffee roasted next door at Switchback Coffee Roasters and by serving locally made pastries such as lemon blueberry thyme poptarts. My favorite drink to order is their honey latte, which may be sweet, but still has a dark-roasted coffee taste.

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Filed Under: Coffee, Local Eats Tagged: coffee, pastries

December 18, 2014

Plan Your Weekend Around Food: Local Events for Dec. 19, 20 and 21

December 18, 2014

Plan Your Weekend Around Food: Local Events for Dec. 19, 20 and 21

Not sure what to do this weekend? Springs Native has compiled a list of events at local bars and restaurants that are free to attend and should be entertaining and tasty. Whether it’s a cook-off or a holiday party, there’s something different for everyone. Just be ready to eat, drink and celebrate!

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December 17, 2014

The Cupcake Doctor has a cure for your sweet tooth

December 17, 2014

The Cupcake Doctor has a cure for your sweet tooth

Some people say the cupcake fad is over, but stores like The Cupcake Doctor and it’s mobile service, The Springs Cupcake Truck, prove that’s not the case. The Springs Cupcake Truck is known to sell out within a couple hours of parking somewhere in town, and The Cupcake Doctor’s creative cupcake concoctions keep customers coming back for more. My favorites treats to soothe my sweet tooth? The doctor prescribed me carrot cake and lemon, and they were the cure!

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Filed Under: Local Eats Tagged: bakeries, cupcakes, dessert

December 12, 2014

Colorado Mountain Brewery: More than a beer stop

December 12, 2014

Colorado Mountain Brewery: More than a beer stop

Colorado Mountain Brewery may be known for it’s house brews on tap, but the real stars of the restaurant are some of the side and dessert courses. The brussel sprouts are tender and flavorful, the bread pudding is gooey and sweet and most menu items in general are consistently very good. It’s a great casual option whether you’re on the north or south side of town, since there are two locations in the Springs.

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Filed Under: Breweries, Local Eats Tagged: beer, breweries

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 4, 2014

Festival of Lights: Grab a snack downtown to warm up after the parade

December 4, 2014

Festival of Lights: Grab a snack downtown to warm up after the parade

The Festival of Lights in downtown Colorado Springs is one of my favorite events of the year. Typically it’s freezing and crowded, so having a game plan of where to grab a snack and hot drink to warm up afterward is always a good idea. Tejon Street and the entire downtown area has some great restaurants and breweries to check out once the parade has ended.

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Filed Under: Local Eats Tagged: Colorado Springs, Festival of Lights, Holiday, Tejon Street

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

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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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