Thursday, May 23, 2013
Bites 2013: Top drinks and eats
Our readers' Best Of 2012 picks
In the Indy's Best Of Colorado Springs 2012 poll, our voters made the following picks in food-related categories. Consider them wisely. And for complete contact information for, and descriptive write-ups of, each winner, visit csindy.com and search under the "Dining" tab.
American - Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
Appetizers/Tapas - Nosh
Bakery/Patisserie - La Baguette French Bakery - Café
- La Baguette French Bistro
Bang-for-Your-Buck Restaurant - Chipotle Mexican Grill
Barbecue - Front Range Barbeque
Bar for a Fancy-Pants Cocktail - The Broadmoor
Bar for a Margarita - The Loop
Bar for a Martini - V Bar
Beer Selection on Tap - Old Chicago
Biscuits & Gravy - The Donut Mill
Bread - Panera Bread
Breakfast - The Omelette Parlor
Sunday Brunch - Lake Terrace at the Broadmoor
Buffalo Wings - Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffet - Golden Corral
Burger - Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Cajun/Southern - Springs Orleans
Cake Bakery - Little London Cake Shoppe
Restaurant for Carnivores - The Famous
Chinese - Coal Mine Dragon
Local Coffee House - Pikes Perk Coffee & Tea House
- - The Perk Downtown
Local Coffee Roaster - Colorado Coffee Merchants
National Chain Coffee House - Starbucks
Cupcakes - Cupcake Girls
Cutting-Edge Restaurant - Nosh
Deli - Jason's Deli
Dessert Destination - Marigold Café and Bakery
Place to Dine Alone - Poor Richard's Restaurant
Diner - King's Chef Diner
Fine Dining - The Famous
Food Truck - The Springs Cupcake Truck
French - La Baguette French Bakery - Café
- - La Baguette French Bistro
Frozen Yogurt - YoYogurt
German - Edelweiss Restaurant
Gluten-Free-Friendly Eatery - Coquette's Bistro & Bakery
Green Chili - King's Chef Diner
Restaurant for Herbivores - Adam's Mountain Café
Happy Hour - Nosh
Hummus - Heart of Jerusalem Cafe
Ice Cream/Gelato - Josh & John's
Indian/Curry - Mirch Masala
Irish Pub - Jack Quinn Irish Alehouse & Pub
Italian - Paravicini's Italian Bistro
Japanese/Sushi - Jun Japanese Restaurant
Restaurant for Kids That Isn't Fast Food - Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
Korean - Tong Tong
Late-Night Dining - King's Chef Diner
Local Brewery - Bristol Brewing Company
Local/Regional Restaurant Chain - Borriello Brothers
Place to Eat Local/Sustainable - Adam's Mountain Café
Mediterranean - Jake & Telly's Greek Taverna
Mexican - Salsa Brava
Middle Eastern - Heart of Jerusalem Cafe
Neighborhood Bar - Central - Tony's Bar
Neighborhood Bar - East - Holy Cow Pub & Grill
Neighborhood Bar - Manitou - Keg Lounge
Neighborhood Bar - Monument - Pikes Peak Brewing Co.
Neighborhood Bar - North - Back East Bar & Grill
Neighborhood Bar - South - Hatch Cover
Neighborhood Bar - West - Thunder & Buttons II
Neighborhood Restaurant - Central - Shuga's
Neighborhood Restaurant - East - Frankie's Too!
Neighborhood Restaurant - Manitou - Adam's Mountain Café
Neighborhood Restaurant - Monument - La Casa Fiesta
Neighborhood Restaurant - North - Salsa Brava
Neighborhood Restaurant - South - Flatiron's American Bar & Grill
Neighborhood Restaurant - West - Front Range Barbeque
New Restaurant - Tucanos Brazilian Grill
Overall Restaurant - The Blue Star
Patio Dining - Amanda's Fonda
Local Pizza Joint - Borriello Brothers
National Pizza Chain - Papa Murphy's
Power Lunch - Chipotle Mexican Grill
Salad - Souper Salad
Seafood - Red Lobster
Smoothie - Jamba Juice
Soup - Panera Bread
Sports Bar - Old Chicago
Steakhouse - The Famous
Take-Out - Coal Mine Dragon
Taqueria - Monica's Taco Shop
Spot for a Spot of Tea - Montague's
Thai - Wild Ginger
Restaurant for Tourists - Phantom Canyon Brewing Co.
Vietnamese - Saigon Café
Wait Staff - Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant
Restaurant for Wedding Reception - Briarhurst Manor Estate
Wine Bar - Swirl Wine Bar
Restaurant Wine List - The Blue Star
Upscale Bar - The Blue Star
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