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Southern fried chicken favorite Guthrie’s is opening its first Colorado location near Chapel Hills Mall.

Guthrie’s Chicken

Another chicken finger chain has its sights set on the Springs. With deep roots in Alabama, Guthrie’s Chicken has submitted plans to open in Briargate near Chapel Hills Mall,...
Chef cuts up grilled chicken from El Pollo Loco.

El Pollo Loco

The draw at El Pollo Loco is humble: a well-seasoned bird, grilled hot and handed over fast. The fire-grilled chicken chain will soon take over the former KFC at...
Prime 25 to open north location in September. Photo of building exterior.

Prime 25

As Colorado Springs continues to grow northward, so does one of its most celebrated steakhouses. Owners Chuck Schafer and Donnie Cannella say the expansion is more than a second location...
Monse's serves homestyle gluten-free pupusas & tostadas with vegan & meaty fillings.

Monse’s Pupuseria Downtown

As part of their growing collection of local food and beverage concepts, Tim and Monse Hines are reimagining the former Saigon Café space in downtown Colorado Springs as the...

Kungfu Noodles and Dumplings

Kungfu Noodles and Dumplings is now open at the corner of Austin Bluffs Parkway and Barnes Road, in the shopping center anchored by Skate City and just down the...
Person enjoys oysters on the half shell.

Bonny and Read

The home of the former Stir Coffee & Cocktails on North Tejon Street is getting a second life — this time as a raw fish bar. Restaurateur Joe Campana,...
Masala Mingle brings authentic Indian flavors and creative fusion dishes to downtown Colorado Springs.

Masala Mingle

A familiar downtown space has been given new life with the bold spices and rich traditions of North Indian cuisine. Masala Mingle, which opened May 2 in the former...
Pink colored drink served over ice is handed to someone. Black Rock Coffee on the cup.

Black Rock Coffee

Black Rock Coffee Bar has opened its first Colorado Springs location in the Marketplace at Flying Horse, a new King Soopers-anchored shopping center in the city’s far north end....
Glass of kava drink.

Kava Works

The space at 111 East Pikes Peak Avenue has seen its share of transformations — from scooping ice cream at Josh & John’s to après-ski vibes at Lemon Lodge....