est ingredients. Definitely worth the trip, the restaurant features new and diverse menus throughout the year. selections delight the palate with intense flavor and desserts are truly unforgettable – all in a warm and comfortable setting. Full bar, excellent service, reasonable prices. Catering, banquet room, and take out available. open daily 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri & sat until 10 p.m. Free delivery within 3-mile radius for orders over $20.
STEAKSMITH
3802 Maizeland road (719) 596-9300. Winner of over 35 “best of” awards for food and service, the steaksmith offers guests grEAt steaks, hand-cut daily, complimented by creatively prepared Fresh seafood. Deemed by many as their “favorite restaurant,” this Colorado institution offers fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy sunday brunch from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. as well as monthly Wine Pairing Dinners. Full bar and extensive wine list. open every day from 4: 30 - 9: 30 p.m. light Jazz Fri & sat 7 - 9 p.m. Free parking. reservations recommended. vIsA, MC, AMEx, Diners. www.steaksmith.com
THE BLUE STAR
1645 s. tejon street (719) 632-1086. Eclectic gourmet. A contemporary fine dining restaurant and upscale cocktail lounge featuring a monthly changing menu, world-class wine list and exceptional service. voted “best of restaurant,” “best of Wine list” and “best of Wine bar.” Private wine cellar & banquet rooms. Weekly wine tasting Wednesday nights at 6: 30 p.m. for $20 per person and 1/2 off wine every sunday night. locally owned and operated. lunch Mon-Fri, Dinner every night. All major cards except Discover. A sleek sophisticated restaurant offering an escape from the norm. www.thebluestar.net.
CARLOS’ BISTRO
1025 s. 21st. (719) 471-2905. Continental Cuisine. Casual comfortable, yet elegant dining. Fresh fish flown in daily. our menu is from classic 80’s dishes, calves liver to fillet a la oscar, Colorado lamb Chops, classic veal scallopine Marsala, fresh seafood and appetizers. lunch; Mon-Fri 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
Dinner; Mon-sat 5 - 9 p.m. West on highway 24 to 21st st., just south across from van briggle Pottery. All major credit cards. reservations encouraged.
CRAVINGS / PICNIC BASKET CATERING COMPANY 1701-A south 8th street (719) 635-0200 Full service Catering Co. Cravings offers a more sophisticated and upscale experience for larger and more intricate events. “And when you have more taste than time...” remember the Picnic basket. From hors d’oeuvres and party platters to elegant sit-down dinners or “boxless” lunches, we can help make your event a success and the planning effortless. All major credit cards accepted. Delivery and set-up available. visit our website: www.pbca-tering.com for more information.
EDELWEISS RESTAURANT 34 E. ramona, Colorado springs (719) 633- 2220 german & Continental. located near the broadmoor area. take a quick trip to germany with our authentic food and atmosphere. Enjoy our beirgarten in the summer and stay warm by the fireplaces in the winter. Dining hours: Mon-Fri 11: 30 a.m. - 9 p.m., sat 5 - 9: 30 p.m., sun 12 - 9 p.m. Full bar featuring many imported beers and wines. live music Fri & sat starting at 6 p.m. Entrées average $15, visa, MC, DC, AMEx, Diners.
JOSEPH’S FINE DINING 1606 south 8th street (719) 630-3631. Casual dining at its finest, featuring both American and Continental cuisine. Within the inviting fireside setting, indulge in such classics as Pepper steak Flambé and Caesar salad made from Joseph’s own secret recipe. tired of beef? try one of the many fresh seafood entrees, or for a lighter fare, Joseph’s hot spinach Penrod, prepared table-side, followed by your choice of flambé desserts. open for lunch Mon-Fri 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. with dinner served from 5 - 9 p.m. Mon-sat. reservations suggested. www.josephsdining. com. Full bar available. Convenient parking. All major credit cards accepted. Entrees $17- $25.
SUMMIT AT THE BROADMOOR 19 lake Circle (719) 577-5896 or (800) 634- 7711. An exciting new addition to the existing broadmoor restaurants, this American brasserie, located just east of the hotel adjacent to broadmoor hall, blends European finesse
with American originality. under the guiding hand of Executive Chef bertrand bouquin, each item on the brasserie’s menu starts with classical cooking techniques, adding the finest American produce to be found from throughout the country. the relaxing lounge, complete with a striking glass turret housing over 2,000 bottles of wine, is open daily from 4 - 11:00 p.m. with dinner served in the restaurant from 5 - 9: 30 p.m. tuesday through sunday. Entrees range from $17–$26, valet parking. All major credit cards accepted.
WALTER’S BISTRO
146 East Cheyenne Mtn. blvd. in Country Club Corners. (719) 630-0201. regional American/ Continental Cuisine. Featuring fish flown in from all over the world. We proudly support Colorado farmers and offer organic fruits and vegetables, as well as organically raised meats. Committed to supporting sustainable agriculture. reservation suggested. www.waltersbis-tro.com. lunch Mon-Fri 11 a.m. - 1: 30 p.m., Dinner 5 - 9 p.m. Mon-sat. All major credit cards. Entrées $14–$26.
MARGARITA AT PINECREEK 7350 Pine Creek road (719) 598-8667 Continental /southwestern. since 1969 fine dining has been the hallmark at Margarita at PineCreek. Exquisite, tantalizing cuisine is offered for each meal. Continental dining on saturday and sunday evenings. voted “best Ambience” in Colorado springs. Call for seating time and menu. Full service a la carta bar. lunch; tues-Fri 11: 30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Dinner; tues-sat 6 - 8: 30 p.m., sun 5 - 8: 30 p.m. www.restaura-teur.com/margarita. All major credit cards.
BRIARHURST MANOR ESTATE 404 Manitou Avenue, Manitou springs (719) 685-1864. set in a historic victorian Manor, briarhurst features the finest in award winning rocky Mountain cuisine. Dishes are prepared using a variety of locally grown products, blending classic and innovative culinary techniques to please the most discriminating pal-
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