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A quick stop at Wimberger’s German Bakery today had me checking out this classic Thunderbird. Stella was quite jealous, I must say! Wimberger's Old World Bakery & Deli 2321 Bott Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719.634.6313 Awesome Chicken Fried Steak dinners are available every Friday night at JVR, along with the traditional Fried Chicken or Ham. Ours were cooked to perfection and SO delicious! All meals are served family-style, with seconds included! The ranch is celebrating their 70th year! Reservations are recommended. Juniper Valley Ranch 16350 CO-115 Colorado Springs, CO 80926 719.576.0741 The “La Mexicana” chimichanga at Mamitas Family Mexican Restaurant located at Powers and South Carefree. Carne Asada smothered in queso sauce and pico de gallo. The fajitas looked good. I wonder what happened to the train that used to ride on a track along the ceiling in this building that’s been home to several different restaurants since it opened. Mamitas Family Mexican Restaurant 3020 New Center Point Colorado Springs, CO 80922 719.596.5200 Perhaps I could “wing” it going through the drive-thru, but we found EVERY parking space to be designated as a curbside pick up spot, so Stella and I were confused as to where those of us dining inside were supposed to park. Already tired after a long day at work, I was forced to use a touch-screen kiosk (and my brain) to place my order (in the midst of Covid germs) AFTER first scanning my cc. Then I’m instructed to go to the large screen on the wall (which has everyone’s name in plain view on it) and wait there (about 10 minutes) or watch the screen from your table until it tells you which hole (bay) your food is in. The diet “kola” tastes like flowers...the cherry selection is much better. My deluxe sandwich and tater tots were tasty enough. The seat had a bunch of throw pillows on it, and I kept feeling like I was going to accidentally knock one onto the floor. You can play an arcade game while you wait. When it’s time to leave, you need to be focused and alert as you sort each item of trash into the proper recycle bins. Since they are Colorado based, “hatched in Denver”, I wanted to give them a try, but next time I think I’ll stick to the drive-thru. You’ll find this BirdCall at Dublin and Tutt, just east of Powers. Birdcall 6510 Tutt Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80923 719.259.6290 😋 Joy doesn’t only come in the morning. Breakfast at Bourbon Brothers is available morning AND afternoon...but currently only on Sundays. They have some awesome looking items on the menu, so we’re already contemplating a return trip. Who’s in? Bourbon Brothers 13021 Bass Pro Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80921 719.219.1830 Build your own burger, or pick one from a variety on the menu, but be sure to include the “skirt” of fried cheese as one of your toppings...yum! Skirted Heifer 5935 Dublin (at Powers) Colorado Springs, CO 80923 719.421.7182 You can enjoy a late breakfast at Gunther Toody’s all day. The first location opened right here in Colorado Springs in 1986. They currently have five locations, including three in the Denver metro area. Gunther Toody's Diner 5490 E. Woodmen Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80920 719.548.1955 It’s always nice to see our friends at Roman Villa. The pizza and salad are one of our favorites, and always served up with a warm welcome and plenty of smiles. Roman Villa 3005 N. Nevada Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80907 719.635.1806 Sometimes you just crave a good burger, fries, and shake in the comfort of your own car. Stella is okay with that as long as I don’t leave her looking a mess. Short Stop has been serving Colorado Springs since 1993. You’ll find them on Powers, just north of Galley, right behind the Pizza Hut. Short Stop 5819 Palmer Park Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80915 719.444.8428 Wow! Great discovery on the north side, next to The Boot Barn and Bass Pro Shop. Buttermilk is a local, Colorado Springs based, breakfast eatery. The Country Fried Steak, smothered in country gravy, and served with hash browns and eggs (we chose scrambled with cheese) proved to be an excellent choice, but every platter making its way to other tables looked just as fabulous! They got off to a rocky opening in the fall due to Covid, but they’re back up and running again since January, and looking forward to your visit! Buttermilk Breakfast Eatery 13141 Bass Pro Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80921 719.309.9840 Great food, great service, and great lunch specials at Mi Mexico on North Academy, just south of Austin Bluffs! The Chimichanga is one of those specials (beef or chicken) and includes rice, beans, and coleslaw. Couple that with endless chips and salsa and you're in for one awesome lunch! Mi Mexico Family Mexican Restaurant 3956 N Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80917 719.591.7722 Stella took me to one of Colorado Springs’ finest Mexican restaurants this evening...for ribs! Chipotle Barbecue Pork Ribs, that is...slow-cooked for 12 hours and topped with Chipotle Barbecue Sauce and Pineapple Chutney. These are some of the best tastin’, fall-off-the-bone ribs in town, and include a side of grilled veggies. Don’t forget to ask for the Pineapple-Habanero salsa to dip your fresh tortilla chips in! Salsa Brava 5925 Dublin Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80923 719.591.6177 Stella and I spent a Sunday afternoon at the tracks. Okay, not the afternoon, and not the race tracks. But spending was done for lunch at Brakeman’s Burgers, just one of three new restaurants that now occupy the Old Train Depot downtown. My Smokehouse Burger was excellent and served with a generous order of fries. The Mango-Jerk wings were a tasty blend of sweet and spicy. Abby tried talking me into dessert, but even with my stretchy-belt, that wasn’t happenin’ this time. Two or three trains passed by while dining, and mountains “peak” at you from every window. They also have some cool “igloos” out front for additional seating. Brakeman Burgers 10 S. Sierra Madre St. Colorado Springs, CO 80903 719.375.8769 Predicting this fruit tart from Boonzaaijer’s Dutch Bakery to be the clear winner of this Superbowl! ❤️😋🏈 Boonzaaijer's Dutch Bakery 610 E. Fillmore St. Colorado Springs, CO 80907 719.264.0177 Went fishin’ today for some Wild Alaskan Cod...what a great catch! I like fish that doesn't taste like, well, fish, and prepared with a crisp, crunchy batter. This really tugged at my taste buds! What an excellent dinner, and well worth the 20 minute wait in line. Today the truck was in the Walgreen's parking lot at Centennial and Vindicator, in the Mountain Shadows neighborhood. If you want to keep track of their stops, just click on the link below. On The Hook calendar For dinner this evening, Stella and I decided to “wing” it. We stopped at our neighborhood pizzeria and said, “Nice To Meat You”, and that’s exactly what they gave us! Located in the Delmonico Square shopping center in the heart of Rockrimmon, Colorado Crust Pizza is owned and operated by the Oliver family, and is a sister restaurant to Oliver’s Deli, located just across the parking lot. Colorado Crust Pizza Co. 6660 Delmonico Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80919 719.400.6404 'Twas a great day for lunch with a friend. Today’s special at the Green Line Grill included green chilies and hot pepper cheese atop their signature fried grilled onion burger. We split an order of fries and were both well satisfied and very pleased with our selection. Green Line Grill 230 1/2 Pueblo Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80903 719.964.1461  In a final effort for 2020 to show our support for locally owned businesses, Stella and I ordered a takeout pizza from Luigi’s Italian Restaurant on S. Tejon. It was definitely worth the time and drive to pick it up. They’ve been in business going on 63 years and we certainly want to keep them around. 947 S. Tejon St. Colorado Springs, CO 80903 719.632.7339 2020 will no doubt be remembered as a very challenging year for everyone. For us 2020 began with the loss in January of our dear friend Jackie, and ended with the loss in December of my dear mother Phyllis, both who greatly enjoyed getting out to shop and dine at the local establishments. They will be greatly missed. Phyllis (left) and Jackie (right).
Stella and I picked up take out dinner for two this evening at Señor Manuel Mexican Restaurant on North Nevada. This local favorite has been serving Colorado Springs fine Mexican cuisine for 50 years. We had the beef enchiladas with rice, beans, and a generous portion of their house-made chips and salsa. The food is excellent and the packaging ensures it arrives at your home piping hot. Save time by calling ahead and they will deliver it right to your vehicle. Señor Manuel Mexican Cuisine 4660 N. Nevada Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80918 719.598.3033 If you think you're going to find pictures of Henry, Peter, or Jane on the wall, think again. What you will find is some seriously delicious Mexican food and a relaxing, creek-side patio. David and I chose the Chicken Fajitas while Joshua had the Chili Relleno. We all thought the food was awesome, but what really topped it all off was the platter of Bunuelos, surrounding a wall of whipped cream and pool of honey. Absolutely delightful! A shout out to Tony for excellent service too! Amanda's Fonda 3625 Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719.227.1975 All of us at DiscoverCOS.com wish you and yours a joyful and happy Thanksgiving! 556 
Today I changed things up a bit and tried a slice of Joey’s Bianca pizza (pie). Though I’m partial to pepperoni, it was actually quite good. As I was leaving they had just brought out a fresh batch of their popular garlic knots...oh my! 😋 Joey's Pizza (North) 1843 Briargate Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80920 719.265.6922 Joey's Pizza (South) 227 S. 8th St. Colorado Springs, CO 80905  A Margo’s double dog and spicy fries will really give your taste buds a bite! Stop by and show your support. Margo's Vienna Station 3442 W. Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719.630.7453  |
