The Colorado Brewers Guild hosts Collaboration Fest on Saturday, March 25, from 2 to 6 p.m. at The Westin Westminster to bring 175 participating breweries together with over 125 unique beers to sample. We look forward to this one-of-a-kind event each year that pairs CBG member breweries with other beer establishments from far and wide, to present some of the most original brewskis you’ve tasted in a hot minute. In addition to celebrating the camaraderie of craft beer, Collab Fest is notorious for funky, experimental styles and capitalizing on up and coming beer trends. We’re seeing a big ..read more

As the NFL playoffs wrapped and it was decided that the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles were slated for Super Bowl LVII, we found ourselves tickled– red and green–just like we like our enchiladas. As graphics representing the team’s contrasting holiday colors began popping up everywhere, we became giddy over the Christmas-style foodie coincidence. This serendipitous and savory setup lets us draw upon the celebrated New Mexican tradition combining red and green chile to demonstrate the best divorced situation anyone can hope for. Since we’re big fans of 505 Southwestern, we snap ..read more

Still keeping those resolutions to make 2023 is the most delicious year yet? If that’s the case, there’s still time to cash in on some of the best dining and hospitality deals you’ll find anywhere in Colorado. During the month of January, The Broadmoor, the longest-running Forbes five-star, AAA five-diamond resort in the world, located in Colorado Springs, welcomes a three-course, prix fixe dining deal at two of its finest restaurants: Ristorante del Lago and La Taverne. Guests that partake in the Colorado Appreciation Prix Fixe Dinners have the opportunity to enjoy a lakefront view while ..read more

With temps dropping well below freezing, it feels like the right time to curl up under your comforter with a good book, light a deliciously scented candle and pour yourself a warming cocktail. Kelsee Swenn, owner/operator of Good Intentions does just that by combining her love of fall flavors with adult bevies, pairing libations inspired by her custom candle collection with well lit vibes. With the holiday noise nipping at our heels, it’s the right moment to gift yourself a little sumpin’ sumpin’ and “this is the perfect drink to cozy up with next to a Pear & Clove candle on a chilly day ..read more

There are few things in this world that we adore more than peeping through the window of our oven to see beautiful loaves of freshly baked banana bread browning up before our very eyes. The only thing that could make it any sweeter is the seasonal incorporation of pumpkin. So you best believe that we are clapping our feet over this killer recipe from Oh Sweet Basil that’s perfect to ring in these brisk October mornings. We are big fans of this super soft pumpkin banana bread with chocolate chips (we opt for dark chocolate) that, “smells like fall the minute you stick it in the oven!” Pump ..read more

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club offers a new brunch menu in the Grand View Dining Room and patio area, open to the members and non-members alike, every second and last Sunday of the month into October. In true upscale hospitality fashion, the hotel highlights serving stations where guests can source made-to-order omelets, receive hand-carved slices of Colorado lamb or christen the meal at the customizable mimosa & Bloody Mary bar complete with fanciful garnishes. The buffet set up gives hungry diners plenty of options with Southern staples: fluffy biscuits and fried chicken, b ..read more

On Friday, September 2, Rocky Mountain Food Report celebrates our seventh trip around the sun at the Popsicle Promenade from 5-8 p.m. in partnership with First Friday Downtown. This progressive dessert tasting & art walk involves over a dozen downtown venues passing out sugar laden, summer-themed treats. Bring your entire crew to see the sights and savor the flavor while partaking in some sweet birthday shenanigans. Pre-registration is required as this event sells out quickly so click HERE to reserve your tickets ($10/per person) today. Then download the app and present your digital Pop ..read more

The idea that “two heads are better than one,” is a widely accepted thought, but is only a slice of the quote by C.S. Lewis: “Two heads are better than one, not because either is infallible, but because they are unlikely to go wrong in the same direction.” Although we feel confident in Colorado’s craft brewers on a singular level, we find ourselves truly falling for beers that are made in conjunction with other equally awesome breweries. We began discovering the joy in joint ventures at our first Collaboration Fest in 2018, and since then have had the opportunity to contribute to a handful of ..read more

We team up with the Springs Magazine staff to contribute some of our top picks for boozy brunch destinations. Find our suggested stops for the best breakfast+lunch staples plus the rest of the delectable, local lineup at: Best Brunches in Colorado Springs. Streetcar 520 Photo credit: Streetcar520 There isn’t a better spot for “ladies who lunch” or a weekend brunch date than this bright, welcoming setting where patrons can savor Streetcar’s famous fried chicken and eggs or stacked burgers made with a short rib, chuck and brisket blend. (Be sure to add fries with their to-die-for curry sauce.) E ..read more

Tepex, the wildly popular food truck in Colorado Springs, and brainchild of chef proprietor Fernando Trancoso, is revered for it’s contemporary central Mexican cuisine. Immediately following our first bite of birria, we fully grasped that his food harnesses an alluring nuance, much like eating something you’re grandma made specifically with you in mind, and we hastily leapt onto the well-deserved hype train. As we have spent more time with Trancoso, we find ourselves taking away a special nugget of edible appreciation after every conversation as he openly shares his gratifying culinary experie ..read more