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7 best 'restaurants for a first date' in Colorado Springs
Looking for a memorable first date spot in Colorado Springs? There are plenty of notable restaurants to choose from to help spark connection and conversation. From casual coffee lounges to trendy eateries, Colorado Springs offers the perfect places for first dates. These 7 best first date restaurants have been chosen by Gazette readers for the...
Home Sweet Home: Meet Lovely Nova
(SPONSORED) — This week, FOX21 Morning News and the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) are featuring Lovely Nova, a one-year-old Pit Bull mix that came into HSPPR as an owner surrender. HSPPR said Lovely Nova loves playing fetch, rope toys and snuggling with her family. She has experience living with children and did great […]
ÓWÀḾBẸ̀ African Restaurant and Lounge to open downtown
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Downtown Colorado Springs will welcome the newest and first Nigerian restaurant in the City on Saturday, Oct. 19. ÓWÀḾBẸ̀ African Restaurant and Lounge will be celebrating its soft opening on Oct. 19 starting at 4 p.m. The soft opening will feature Yemi Mobolade, Mayor of Colorado Springs, and the Colorado Springs Black […]
An award-winning whiskey bottled in Colorado is finally available in the state
When it came time to find a name for his whiskey, Blake Johns drew inspiration from a story he heard about a Prohibition-era still unearthed at his family's Arizona ranch in an area called Smokeye Hill.Dig in: Launched in 2018, Smokeye Hill is bottled, barreled and aged in Colorado Springs.Johns, who's from Phoenix, says he chose Colorado because it offered a "world-class" place to make whiskeys that he says rival what's made in the American South. The whiskey is distilled for the company in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.Driving the news: The company's two varieties, a straight bourbon and barrel proof bourbon, are now on sale at select stores in Colorado. He notes sales in Colorado did not start until this year due to distributor issues.The whiskey has received numerous awards, including being named 2024 "Bourbon of the Year" by a prominent spirits organization.What to expect: Its barrel proof bourbon has an imposing 60%-plus alcohol by volume (it varies by batch), but the small batch whiskey still offers solid, flavorful vanilla notes despite being such a stiff spirit.What's next: Johns says to expect some new products on the horizon, though he didn't offer specifics.
Painting with a Twist Colorado Springs East offers crafts perfect for fall
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — If you’re searching for the perfect fall date night or family outing Painting with a Twist Colorado Springs East is offering a variety of fall crafts, including candle making, painting options, and a chunky blanket class. On Sunday, Oct. 13, a sunflower painting class is planned for 2 p.m., all proceeds from […]
Local fall shopping one day event at Peak Lighting
(SPONSORED) — Peak Lighting is hosting its annual fall shopping event on Saturday, Oct. 19 at its Colorado Springs location. Owner Amy Ochs shared all the details about the event with Loving Living Local host Nova and what people can expect. The event will feature a selection of local vendors — all under one roof […]
Best Of The Best: The Cliff House at Pikes Peak
(SPONSORED) — The Cliff House at Pikes Peak received the award for the Best Of The Best Hotel in Manitou Springs. The hotel has 54 beautifully appointed hotel guest rooms and luxury suites, each uniquely decorated in the style of the late 1800s, complemented with modern flair and luxury. Each room is individual in character […]
Purple Onion accepting donations, funds for Helene relief
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Purple Onion, a local Turkish restaurant, is accepting donations of necessities and funds to help victims of Hurricane Helene. The owner of the Purple Onion says the community supported him, his family, and their community in Turkey after last year’s devastating earthquake, which killed 18 of his relatives. Now, he wants […]
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