Food

“We shall make time for the beautiful experiences in life that we take for granted and dedicate time to our crafts that express who we really are.”
Those are the words you find on the inside of the menu at Thirty Three, a bar that opened its doors in Colorado Springs on New Year’s Eve, 2023, with a singular goal: to create a beautiful space for people to meet and share an experience. And that is exactly what guests will find within the walls of Thirty Three, a sensory experience. Everything from the music, lighting, and furniture was hand selected (or hand built) by founder Joel McVay. To him, the very idea of a bar is pretty amazing. “If you look around, people from all walks of life come together and, over a few drinks, they become friends. They open up. If we’re going to do that, why not do it in a beautiful space?”

Fernando Trancoso, the owner of TEPEX, has his background in fine dining from having managed some of the top restaurants in Santa Fe. Born in Aguascalientes in Central Mexico,  Trancoso got his start in food service by working at local taco stands.

Lori Lynn’s Cookies and Cream food truck has you covered. The minute Lori Morrissey’s bright, cheery truck rolls to a stop, everyone drops their phones, abandons their workstations, and races to the front of the line.

Are you longing for some real, down-home country cooking—the kind that harkens back to Sunday suppers at grandma’s house and warms your soul? If so, come on out to Juniper Valley Ranch.

This isn’t a class for home cooks, he says. It’s aimed at people who want to pursue a career in the food industry.

“I had been working in a small kitchen here in town and just couldn’t do it anymore,” says Saunders.

Restaurants are all about feeding people, and these local favorites go beyond the basics to share with those less fortunate.

Texas natives Crystal Byrd and her husband, Michael Thompson, co-owners of Choice Restaurant Concepts, have defied the odds, opening five wildly successful downtown eateries with no restaurant experience—simply a passion for people, a love of food, and creativity that knows no bounds. “Our vision is to create super fun places that we want to go to,” Crystal says, “each with its own distinct vibe.”

What’s more enticing on a crisp fall day than the smoky-sweet aroma of roasted chiles wafting in the air?

Mitch Yellen has a multifaceted plan for introducing the Colorado Springs market to a variety of concepts over the coming months, and there is virtually something for everyone.

So, when the pandemic first hit and all hospital kiosks, cafes, and cafeterias were closed—along with bars and restaurants—Brenner launched Meals to Heal

In addition to offering unique and creative food and drink options, CO.A.T.I is, at its heart, event-driven.

It’s Friday night, and Jax is rockin’. Oysters shucking. Knives flying. Drinks flowing.

Take one step inside Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers and you’ll get a whiff of fresh-cut wood and your eyes will dance from the unique setup to the shiny floors and a touch of Americana from the flags adorning the walls.