Yep, we're back! My nephew and I enjoyed some great burgers again at the locally owned and operated Skirted Heifer, featured on the TV show, Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives. Cody had the "B & B', and I tried "The Hangover". Always delicious. Always fast and friendly service. The Skirted Heifer North 5935 Dublin Blvd. (at Powers) Colorado Springs, CO 80923 719.421.7182 Skirted Heifer Downtown 204 N. Tejon St. Colorado Springs, CO 80903 719.635.3276 An awesome lunch with three amigos in Monument. My New-Mexico-style spicy beef and cheese enchiladas with queso sauce were excellent! La Casa Fiesta 230 Front St. Monument, CO 80132 719.481.1234 A little confession here...I like skirts. If you like cheese, then you'll love your burger with an oversized "skirt" of fried cheese! Don't forget to get some "heifer sauce" to dip your generous order of fries in. Get yours at one of two Colorado Springs locations. Skirted Heifer 5935 Dublin Blvd. (at Powers) Colorado Springs, CO 80923 719.421.7182 Skirted Heifer 204 N. Tejon St. (Downtown) Colorado Springs, CO 80903 719.635.3276 What a great place for a late breakfast! Deb had the Tex-Mex Skillet, and I had the Country Fried Steak with eggs and hash-brown casserole. The unique, egg-shaped dishes were filled with generous portions and every bite was delicious! Buttermilk Breakfast Eatery 13141 Bass Pro Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80921 719.309.9840  The Taos Enchilada Platter is a great choice at this friendly Mexican restaurant, tucked in the Woodmen Valley Plaza, just across the street and west of the Falcon Safeway. A warm welcome and service by Javier and the rest of the staff made for a pleasant dining experience. La Mission Restaurant 7634 McLaughlin Rd. Falcon, CO 80831 719.495.7052 The Cabo Chicken Tacos are a great choice for a light lunch at Salsa Brava. Fresh and tasty with just enough vegetables to make you feel like you're eatin' healthy! Don't forget to ask for the pineapple-habanero salsa for your chips! Salsa Brava 5925 Dublin (at Powers) Colorado Springs, CO 80923 719.591.6177 A local favorite since 1982. The fried chicken was an excellent choice, topped off with a piece of homemade carrot cake. Both were excellent recommendations as was the service by Kathrine. If it's comfort food you're after, look no further! The Mason Jar 2925 W. Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719.632.4820 Get some awesome lunch deals at Joey's! Try their new fried Ravioli. Joey's Pizza 1843 Briargate Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80920 719.265.6922 227 S. 8th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80905 719.265.6922 2123 Templeton Gap Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80907 719.265.6922 Chef Stafon here...what a wonderful evening for a summer treat on the veranda. This concoction is one my father introduced to me many years ago in the old country...Ohio. Mine includes half a famous, Colorado grown, Rocky Ford cantaloupe filled with vanilla ice cream. Don't forget to remove the seeds first! Bon Appetit!  There's nothing quite like a Colorado burger at the Colorado based Smashburger. This burger has all the right toppings to totally tantalize your taste buds! Three Colorado Springs locations to serve you. Smashburger 9290 Highland Ridge Heights Colorado Springs, CO 80920 719.308.5657 5320 N. Nevada Colorado Springs, CO 80918 719.219.0500 1634 S. Nevada Colorado Springs, CO 80905 719.434.8320 A beautiful day for a Sunday afternoon drive to Palmer Lake and a slice of apple pie topped with cinnamon ice cream at the Rock House. Rock House 24 CO-105 Palmer Lake, CO 80133 719.488.6917 What happens in Monument, stays in Monument, but sooner or later it's bound to get around that Stella and I had 3 Margaritas for lunch. Well, at least I did. Stella peered at me through the front window as I chowed down a Chimichanga Las Mexicana and one and a half glasses of (well-mixed) diet soda. Shout out to Carolina for excellent service! 3 Margaritas 1749 Lake Woodmoor Drive Monument, CO 80132 719.481.4415 Not a whole lot of places to choose from on a Wednesday night after 9:00pm, but we ended up roosting at Birdcall on the corner of Tutt & Dublin near Powers. The only change I saw from my last visit was that they no longer have you separate your trash into different recycle bins. I'm still not a fan of the way things are done in the order process inside, but I'm sure the drive-thru would be much better. Dave enjoyed his Chicken Sandwich (as did I my first visit), but Josh and I were not impressed with their "new" chicken nuggets. Maybe it's because we were there late and they weren't as fresh as they may normally be served. The dipping sauces were good, but my nephew said his diet soda tasted like flowers...the same thing I detected on my last visit, which is why I ordered the Arnold Palmer tea this time. We had a good time, which is what counts in the end. Stella was left in "Spot #26", once again feeling uncertain about whether or not she should be parked there or somewhere else, but every parking space in the parking lot is identified as a "Spot" with a pick up number on it. Oh well. Birdcall 6510 Tutt Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80923 719.259.6290 An outstanding meal with awesome views and a gentle cool breeze from the upper patio. The Carne Asada Steak & Cheese Enchiladas were prepared to perfection! Hacienda Colorado 5246 N. Nevada Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80918 719.418.7999 So happy to have our local Joey’s Pizza open again after closing temporarily to remodel. Everything’s looking great and tasting awesome! Today we tried the Stromboli...oh my! It was made to perfection and so delicious! Stop in, say hello, and have a piece of NY right here in Colorado Springs at one of their three locations! 😋 Joey's Pizza 1843 Briargate Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80920 719.265.6922 Wow! The Chicken Marco (a Paravicini’s original) was not only great in taste, but in size too! This is one of the few meals I was unable to completely finish. The empty chair across from me is because Stella had to wait outside (as usual). She was hoping no one thought she was loitering! It’s just as well, she would just have been jealous of Ariel. Kudos to her for the awesome recommendation and service! Paravicini's Italian Bistro 2802 W. Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719.471.8200 The New Day Cafe in Rockrimmon offers breakfast and lunch daily. Whether you're hankerin' eggs or pancakes, soup, salad, or a sandwich, they have a variety of selections sure to please everyone in your party. We chose the Tuna Manhattan, along with a side of house-made potato salad. Always tasty, clean, and comfortable. New Day Cafe 5901 Delmonico Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80919 719.266.0555 Always great food and service at Paninos, serving Colorado Springs since 1974. The Sausage & Peppers is an excellent choice for those who like a bit of spice to their meal. Two additional locations include downtown at 604 N. Tejon Street and the west side at 1721 S. 8th Street. Paninos Eastside 3015 New Center Pt. Colorado Springs, CO 80922 719.380.2720 No reservation, but they managed to squeeze me in anyway! Excellent ribs, loaded garlic mashed potatoes, and carrot soufflé (the only way I'm eatin' carrots ever again!). Colorado's Rib & Chop House 5935 Dublin Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80923 719.597.2510 Stella was a little jealous when I came out bragging about the awesome wrap Betsy made for me for lunch. I couldn’t resist a loaf of fresh-from-the-oven lemon-raspberry bread too! Yum! One of our favorite stops in Rockrimmon! Oliver's Deli 6602 Delmonico Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80919 719.599.9411 The long-awaited reopening of our beloved Cog Railway has finally arrived, making it's first public run beginning today, May 21, 2021. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate them on their grand re-opening and wish them much success in the years ahead. To book your trip, click here. Stella and I stopped by Leon Gessi’s for lunch. Discover some awesome daily specials! We had the house salad and the “Butcher Shop” specialty pizza, a meat lover’s (and our) favorite! Leon Gessi's NY Pizza 1806 Palmer Park Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80909 719.635.1542 Always a delightful meal and excellent service at this local favorite. Rachel’s recommendation of the Pollo Frito was spot-on! Don’t forget to ask for the pineapple-habanero salsa for your chips! Salsa Brava 5925 Dublin Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80923 719.591.6177 Nothing like some piping hot comfort food on a cool, damp evening. The Lasagna at Roman Villa was a perfect choice! That, coupled with a house salad and an order of fresh garlic bread topped with melted cheese and tomato made one terrific dinner! Family owned and operated since 1959! Roman Villa 3005 N. Nevada Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80907 |
