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July 24, 2022

Clear the List 2022

July 24, 2022

Clear the list 2022

Join me in showing our LOCAL educators just how much they mean to us by purchasing a couple items from their Amazon Wish Lists!

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Filed Under: Give Back Tagged: clear the list 2022, Colorado Springs, give back, teachers

August 14, 2015

Seven things to know about the Broadmoor Seven Falls

August 14, 2015

After being closed for almost two years, Seven Falls reopened on Thursday renamed the Broadmoor Seven Falls. With a new restaurant and almost $12 million worth of renovations, the local attraction is looking good. I got a sneak peek Wednesday during its grand reopening, and there are a few key things to know before making a trip to the beautiful Colorado Springs spot.

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Filed Under: Local Eats Tagged: broadmoor, cocktails, Colorado Springs, seven falls

December 4, 2014

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

December 4, 2014

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

November 20, 2014

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

November 20, 2014

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

November 16, 2014

Searching for the spiciest Spicy Chai

November 16, 2014

When it comes to anything chai, I don’t mess around. Almost every coffee shop offers chai in a variety of forms but he perfect cup is spicy enough that your throat tingles for a few seconds afterward, but still calm enough that you want to drink a second. Jives Coffee Lounge is my favorite spot to grab a tea and cozy up for a few hours.

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Filed Under: Coffee, Local Eats Tagged: chai, coffee house, Colorado Springs, lounge

November 10, 2014

I would eat Pizzeria Rustica every day

November 10, 2014

Pizza is my life. No, really. I love any kind of pizza – chain, delivery, thin crust, Chicago style, it really doesn’t matter. But if I’m looking for a great authentic Italian pizza, I head to Old Colorado City for a peach bellini and slice of Margherita at Pizzeria Rustica.

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Filed Under: Local Eats, Pizza Tagged: Colorado Springs, Old Colorado City, pizza, restaurants

October 26, 2014

The final outdoor happy hour of the fall

October 26, 2014

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 17, 2014

I gave Mission Coffee Roasters baristas a mission…

October 17, 2014

I stopped by Mission Coffee Roasters after leaving the studio and wanted to grab a quick lo-cal drink to sip on my way to work. As soon as I walked in, I gave the baristas a mission – to make me something sugar-free. They gladly accepted and the result was delicious.

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Filed Under: Coffee, Local Eats Tagged: coffee, Colorado Springs

October 15, 2014

Oktoberfest feast from Schnitzel Fritz

October 15, 2014

We decided to celebrate Oktoberfest at work, and instead of firing up the office grill we ordered a German meal from Schnitzel Fritz. With such a large spread, if I had wanted seconds of something I’m not sure I’d have had enough room for any.

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Filed Under: Local Eats Tagged: Colorado Springs, German, Oktoberfest

October 10, 2014

Blackberry Smash at Ivywild is a smashing success

October 10, 2014

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

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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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