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OCTOBER 2021 PUBLISHER

Scott Barr | scott.barr@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Welcome, Fall!

Ashley Hamershock | ashley.hamershock@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Whitney Lockhart

GROWING UP, FALL WAS MY LEAST FAVORITE SEASON. Summer had drawn

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to a close, days were growing shorter and everything green was transforming into

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a crunchy brown.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

As an adult, I see fall differently.

Ashley Hamershock, Karen Mitchell, Rochelle Reeder, Sydney E. Nelson

I see… Knitted sweaters. Chili simmering in the crockpot. Family gathering around football on the television. Rusts, golds and crimsons cascading down the mountainsides. Roasting marshmallows around the campfire. Fall foliage drives. Sounds cliché. But in Colorado, it’s utterly authentic.

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What are your favorite fall activities? + Eating out? We’ve got some recommendations for you. + Drinks? How about a behind-the-scenes visit with a local speakeasy bartender? + Entertaining? We have a terrific fall recipe from a local chef. + Learning about haunted places?

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+ Rock climbing? Well, the weather is getting cooler…

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Read about all of this and more in the October issue of Colorado Springs Lifestyle.

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

Whatever your passions, we have some personally tested ideas.

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams

And don’t forget about our Around Town section… That’s where we compile a list

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of upcoming events and activities around our amazing city. Speaking of amazing, did you know that Colorado Springs is 150 years old? Head over to the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum to learn all about it. Whatever you do, squeeze the most out of these gorgeous fall days because ski

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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2021

FEATURES 16 Shuga’s Twenty Years and Counting...

20 Cheers to 60 years! The Golden Bee Continues To Charm Patrons

24 Echoes of the Past Hotel Hauntings of Colorado Springs

34 16

34 Juniper Valley Ranch Seventy Years of Good Food + Memories

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WORLD SINGING DAY

Bring your little superhero, princess or pirate

It’s the fourth annual World Singing Day in

to Boo at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Oct.

Colorado Springs, and you’re invited to sing

16-17, 23-24 and 29-31, 4-8:30 p.m. Boo at the

with friends old and new at the U.S. Olympic

Zoo gives your family an alternative to traditional

and Paralympic Museum. Everyone is welcome

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to sing. The goal here is not how well you sing,

mals! Advance timed tickets only; no walk-up

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ARTS OCTOBER

FALL FAMILY CRAWL Celebrate ARTS Month with an educational

Arts & culture takes center stage across the

autumn stroll, stopping at five interactive art and

Pikes Peak region in October! Orchestrated annu-

historically themed installations around the El Paso

ally by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region,

County Courthouse. Each tour includes special

Arts Month elevates the visibility of arts & culture

prizes and treats for kids. Costumes are encour-

by showcasing local talent, providing opportunities

aged! October 23 at 3:30-8 pm at the Colorado

for arts advocacy, supporting innovative cross-sec-

Springs Pioneer Museum. $5. Ages 2 and under free.

tor community collaborations, and creating new

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GOSPEL SINGER TASHA COBBS Tasha Cobbs Leonard is a Georgia-based gospel singer, songwriter, and pastor who broke out in 2013 with the powerful Grammy Award-winning single “Break Every Chain.” She’ll be at the Broadmoor World Arena Oct. 15. Tickets range from $48$68. http://www.broadmoorworldarena.com/ events/detail/tashacobbs

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10TH ANNUAL NIGHT OF COMEDY FEATURING JOSH BLUE "Laugh Your Masks Off" during Special Kids Special Families 10th Annual Night of Comedy signature fundraising event. Enjoy the comedy act of Josh Blue, a three course dinner, a special dance performance and more. Proceeds benefit Zach's Place at the Laurie Hillyard Family Center, which provides respite and care for children with disabilities. Hotel Elegante on Oct. 16th from 6-9pm. $75. http://sksfcolorado.org/event/noc/

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shuga’s TWENTY YEARS AND COUNTING...

IF THERE IS ONE THING TO KNOW ABOUT SHUGA’S IN DOWNTOWN COLORADO SPRINGS, IT’S THAT THEY CAN’T HELP BUT BE TRUE TO THEMSELVES. They will celebrate their 20th birthday on December 20, 2021. That is one heck of a golden birthday. This is one place that has never needed to “reinvent” itself. It just is. Roughly twenty years ago, an ambitious Alexius Weston introduced the concept of Shuga’s essentially to create a comfortable, hip coffee bar in southern downtown when there wasn’t one. What they created was a movement. Shuga’s took an old corner grocery store, created a space for itself and then began filling out that space day by day. Its retro-chic vibe simply took root. Gifted glassware from grandma’s estate and cute, mystery chairs that appear on the doorstep have worked their way into the fiber of this place. Everything is intentional here, and the staff are no exception. They value themselves as diversity focused and an inclusive alternative experience to the rest of the restaurant world. Experience isn’t always what nails an interview. “It’s not just a job,” owner Kevin Dexter emphasizes, “it’s a culture.” The atmosphere is ever changing, but highly personal. CONTINUED >

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The flock of cranes in the main dining area have been a staple for years, but what even regulars might not know is that the flock migrates every year and are replaced with a new flock. It is a team-building activity of sorts and many of the staff are experts at folding the little origami birds. “This place is very much a canvas,” says Dexter. With exceptions like the “In Vino Veritas” wall mural and the iconic white cubist cat statue, a.k.a. "the Shuga's Cat," everything is fair game to the artist’s hand. When the pandemic hit, restaurants struggled. In reflecting on what that year looked like for Shuga’s, Dexter simply states, “it gave us the opportunity to switch gears... we’ve been several different businesses over the last year.” And how. When they needed outdoor space and other restaurants began erecting igloos or outdoor patios, Shuga’s invested in an authentic tipi. But, of course, not just any tipi. It is the biggest one they could find at 30 feet in diameter. Dexter goes on to explain the research that went into the decision, indicating what a brilliant structure it is. He notes how it can be cooled and heated and that the positive air flow is actually a perfect system for the times we are experiencing now. If you know, you know. Patrons find themselves in a tight spot between wanting to tell everyone about this little gem and at the same time, wanting to keep it all to themselves. Their menu changes seasonally, but favorite delicious centerpieces are here to stay, such as almond butter cake, lemon-ginger tea, and the famous spicy Brazilian coconut shrimp soup, a crown jewel that pairs well with everything. Shuga's food and cocktail menus are inspired by travel and tastes of the world, but they also include some home recipes. Dexter recalls a time that family was in town to visit. He mentioned that he needed a seasonal dressing for one of the salads and explained what he was looking for–he then put mom to work on creating the perfect dressing. “Shuga's comes from people who love great food and drink,” he says. “We are about delicious, authentic food and drink made with care and consistency.” And sometimes, quite literally, mom’s home cooking. Website: https://www.shugas.com/ Facebook: @shugasbar Instagram: @shugasrestaurant

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Cheers to 6 0 Ye a r s ! THE GOLDEN BEE CONTINUES TO CHARM PATRONS

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THE GOLDEN BEE IS CELEBRATING SIX DECADES

Since its beginnings, The Broadmoor has prided itself on authentic-

IN COLORADO SPRINGS. If those walls could speak…

ity and originality. Its iconic 19th century British pub follows that lead. Connections in London led Broadmoor officials to the Chelsea district of

THE ATMOSPHERE

New York, where an entire English pub from the 1880s was being stored.

Dozens of tankards behind glass. The pressed metal

That pub—built from solid African mahogany—was shipped panel

ceiling. A piano player cranking out ragtime and sing-

by panel to the Broadmoor, stripped of many coats of varnish and

along favorites. Endless chatter and laughter. Yards of

restored to its intricate, hand-carved splendor. The Golden Bee

draught beer. This place is the real deal.

opened in 1961.

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THE FOOD A pub wouldn’t be a pub without English classics like fish and chips and they do them perfectly here. But there are some gastropub surprises, too! Think creole shrimp and grits and chicken tikka masala. Looking for something smaller? Plenty of bar mainstays here: burgers, salads, soups and sandwiches. (The cheddar ale soup is

THE BEES Millions of bees. If you live in Colorado Springs, there’s a good chance you have an embroidered applique bee (or ten) to prove you’ve wandered into this pub at some point. With more than three million bees in circulation, you’re in good company.

heavenly!) How about some apps with friends? Try malted potato

In a typical year, the Broadmoor orders between 150,000 and

wedges, a colossal pretzel twist with pepper jack fondue or beer-

250,000 applique bees. There’s the traditional yellow-and-black bee,

steamed mussels. Sticky toffee pudding for dessert, anyone?

each of which has about 1,300 stitches.

And let’s not forget the main attraction: beverages.

Throughout the years, there also have been dozens of themed

Their draught beers come in pint, ½ yard and yard sizes. For

bees such as a glow-in-the dark variety for Halloween and another

something different, try a Black & Tan (Guinness/Bass) or a Half

carrying golf clubs to commemorate the 2008 U.S. Open at the

& Half (Guinness/Harp) or a Black Velveteen (Guinness/Colorado

Broadmoor. The latest? A 60th anniversary golden bee paying hom-

Common). Their selection of bottles is great, as is their wine list. Hard

age to Spencer Penrose, who opened the hotel in 1918.

stuff more your speed? They have you covered. The service is lightning fast and friendly.

Don't have a golden bee? Here’s the secret: 1. Walk in. 2. Sit down. 3. A server will throw one at you. 4. It will stick to your shirt (or wherever it lands) 5. Wear it proudly. Website: https://www.broadmoor.com/dining/golden-bee/ Facebook + Instagram: @TheBroadmoor

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TIMES PAST ARTICLE SYDNEY E. NELSON | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF THE COLORADO SPRINGS PIONEER MUSEUM

ECHOES OF THE PAST

HOTEL HAUNTINGS OF COLORADO SPRINGS

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THE BROADMOOR There was another gentleman who had equally grand visions for the city of Colorado Springs, a man known for his commission of a few landmarks you may have heard of… the Cog Railway, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and the Broadmoor Hotel. Spencer Penrose, a businessman and investor, built a destination hotel of his own and in 1918 opened the Broadmoor’s gold-framed COLORADO SPRINGS IS KNOWN FOR ITS HISTORY; ITS

doors. While many famous guests have checked into the hotel, not

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all have entirely “checked out.” Penrose’s wife, Julie, often stayed

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in the penthouse, her favorite place in the hotel. One night, Julie

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inexplicably went missing and was found in the woods disrobed

themselves were an ode to dreams of western prosperity. There’s

and disoriented. She tragically passed away shortly thereafter, and

so much history here in our town that it’s almost impossible to find

her death to this day is still largely unexplained. Although her death

a building that doesn’t have a story or two to tell. Colorado Springs

remains a mystery, her spirit is said to be no stranger to the halls

residents are often familiar with the landmarks that established our

of the hotel. The staff has noted obscure occurrences such as cold

town in its earliest days, but not all are familiar with the unusual

spots, flickering lights, or sightings of a ghostly female form floating

stories that come with them. After all, in a town where the sun

down the halls. Guests staying at the penthouse have even claimed

shines 300 days a year, there are bound to be a few shadows.

to have experienced someone ripping their covers off or grabbing at their ankles in bed. Although many assume it’s Julie’s ghost

THE ANTLERS

that haunts the hotel, there have been enough seemingly ethereal

General Arnold Palmer stood at the foot of Pikes Peak and saw

encounters to suggest she isn’t the only one haunting the historical

an opportunity for a captivating city that had the potential to be

masterpiece. And if you’re intrigued or brave enough, you may just

a prominent health and vacation destination, and in 1883 he built

be willing to find out for yourself.

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one of Colorado Spring’s first tourist attractions, The Antlers hotel. The original hotel was unusually elegant for its day and age. Much like his prized elk horns that graced the lobby walls, The Antlers was Palmer’s pride and joy. Tragically, the original building burned to the ground in a devastating fire that took the lives of several people. However, out of its ashes rose a bigger and better hotel, which was again remodeled in the 1960s. You can only imagine when a hotel is around for so long, the types of “historical artifacts” that nestle themselves into the walls. Guests and staff have commented on several apparitions that frequent the hotel. A “ghostly young girl lingering on the back stairs” and “a male entity at the hotel bar” are two frequently seen specters. Some guests claim to have awoken to the feeling of someone standing over their bed, hearing unexplained knocks or distant footsteps, or catching a drifting shadow just outside of their peripheral vision. The Antlers hotel may now flaunt a modern design, but regardless of its architecturally advanced appearance, the hotel's forever residents remind us that not all the pieces of history necessarily stay in the past.

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once a local fire station there, yet there are rumors that in an ironic twist of fate, the station itself burned down. If you venture downtown to the Gold Room today, you’ll find a striking art deco building in its place. Built in 1933, it was originally the Colorado Springs Utilities building. It later became a performance hall, and although the sky bridge connecting it to the hotel is no longer there, the refurbished building remains today as one of the town’s premier live-entertainment venues. One place in particular that is known for its unexplainable activity in the Gold Room building is the basement, and more eerily, the old elevator shaft. Some have claimed to hear strange and incomprehensible sounds that drift up from the dark below. Although no one can affirmatively confirm stories of tragedy, the THE COLORADO MINING EXCHANGE Back Downtown, just a few blocks from the Antlers hotel is

to send shivers down your spine.

a building that has always stayed true to its original form: The

It’s perhaps true that some bruises on history will continue to

Mining Exchange Hotel. It’s one of those picturesque buildings

be covered up by things that are new and modern in our beloved

emitting an aura of bygone days of grandness. Built in 1902 by

town. Yet the whispers of the indelible past seem intent to remain,

Winfield Scott Stratton, a man who struck it rich prospecting in

reminding us that no matter how much we forge onward through

the foothills, the Mining Exchange was said to be the first fireproof

time, we will always still be haunted by echoes of the past.

office building in the city with solid bones of concrete and metal. A gold and silver stock exchange for local mining companies in its younger days, the building was eventually restored as a hotel. The well-preserved time capsule now flaunts original architecture, era-inspired furnishings, and maybe even a few…well, extra things from the past. The old building may have escaped tragedy of fire, but that doesn’t mean that those who step into the hotel don’t experience reminders of the lingering past. Drifting shadows, distant footsteps, creaking floorboards, and flickering lights are just a few of the charms of a structure built so long ago. If you ever visit the beautiful Wyndham hotel, you may not encounter anything supernatural firsthand, but if you wander through the lobby, you might notice the giant vault doors and wonder what secrets of old may be locked away within this local treasure. THE GOLD ROOM The Mining Exchange’s hauntings may be hearsay, but only a few steps away is a building that is no stranger to paranormal activity. Once connected to the Mining Exchange by a sky bridge, the Gold Room theatre is a building chock-full of historical residue. In Colorado Springs' earliest days, there was

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YOUR FEET

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I PULL INTO THE DESIGNATED PARKING LOT AT GARDEN OF THE GODS JUST BEFORE 8 AM. Moments later, climbing guide Dan Markle arrives and pops the

AN ADVENTURE IN ROCK CLIMBING

hatch on his car to reveal an impressive array of gear. He outfits me with a harness, clips a pair of size 7 climbing shoes to a loop and hands me a helmet.

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Gulp. I guess we’re doing this. MY BACKGROUND I have exactly one long-ago college PE climbing course under my belt. A single weekend with about 100 other students also trying to avoid volleyball and other semester-long classes. I didn’t retain much. I also have a couple of screws in my foot. (Don’t ask.) And although I ski, hike and camp frequently, I have a moderate fear of heights. Markle isn’t concerned. He works with climbers of every skill level at Front Range Climbing Company. “Climbing is something that anybody can try,” he says. “If you can climb a ladder, you can go rock climbing.”

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TRUST YOUR FEET (CONTINUED) HIS BACKGROUND

TRUST YOUR FEET

Markle has been climbing for about two decades; guiding for one.

Markle and I walk to the climbing equivalent of the bunny slope—a

He knows what he’s doing. He and the other 16 guides at Front Range

smallish rock tucked between North Gateway and South Gateway.

spend countless hours at Garden of the Gods, Red Rock Canyon

It’s one of more than 300 climbing routes in Garden of the Gods.

Open Space and North Cheyenne Cañon. They also travel to Golden, Boulder, Durango and even Moab, Utah. In other words, if there are big rocks, the folks at Front Range can help you climb them. Most groups are 2-3 people, but a single guide can take up to four climbers. Bigger group? You get more guides. They offer two, four and six hour climbs, as well as some that fall into the “it takes as

We talk a bit about footholds and the mechanics of climbing. He wedges the ball of his foot onto a sliver of rock no larger than a traditional slice of gum. Then he stands up, easily balancing on one foot— no hands. That tiny groove is plenty to hold a climber, he explains. He grabs a rope and other equipment, says he’ll be right back and scrambles up the hill.

long as it takes” category. During the winter, they also offer ice climbing.

I’ve barely had time to slip into my shoes and helmet before he is

Front Range has been around since 2003—one of the oldest,

demonstrating how to rappel back down—feet wide apart, leaning

busiest guide services in the region. They serve upwards of 5,000

back into the harness. He lands on the ground next to me and points

climbers per year. Families. Couples. Friends. Co-workers. Kids.

out the simplest path to the top—the bumpy one dotted with lichen.

Even preschool groups. And the guides? They get together even on their days off. “Front Range is a close-knit community,” he says. “It’s our lifestyle.” Markle discusses climbing with a reverence more often

I start up the rock. No sweat. Then, I reach a point where I don’t see any handholds. “Trust your feet,” Markle instructs from the ground. “You’re doing great!”

reserved for health care or religion. “Communities can be a pretty

He guides me to the left, then to the right, where he sees foot-

big thing in climbing. It’s this craft that’s passed on. ... We trust our

holds that my untrained eyes don’t. I reach the top. Look, it’s no

lives to our partner—to that person on the other end of the rope.”

Ryan’s Inferno, but everyone starts somewhere, right? When I’m ready, Markle coaches me to stand up, lean back and follow the rope down. He lowers me steadily to the ground. Fun! Next, he leads me to nearby Silver Spoon. After scaling the bigger rock to attach the rope to two bolts, he rappels down and helps me tie a knot to my harness—a figure 8 that tethers climbers to their partners on the ground. I begin the climb, making it about one-third of the way up before I hit a snag. Markle talks me through where to place my hands and feet to best take advantage of the rutted ledge above me. “Follow that until it ends,” he encourages from below. But when that ledge tapers off, I’m stuck. I see nothing but smooth sandstone. No visible footholds, let alone handholds. I stop. “This is the hardest part,” he hollers. “Keep moving. Don’t worry about your hands—just put them flat against the rock and trust your feet.” I take a few breaths. Then a few more. I feel like a cat in a tree. Finally, I lift one foot up to a barely there indentation. Then, the other. My hands are useless. There’s no grip here. But inch by inch, I crawl to the top. Suddenly, I hear clapping and cheering from the ground. Hikers, bikers and other strangers have stopped to watch my ascent. I grin and wave. It wasn’t a quick or graceful climb, but I finished! And what a view… I rappel down to Markle. “You weren’t going to let me quit, were you?” I ask, laughing, and explaining that I thought about it when I reached the end of the ledge. He says nearly anyone can make it to that point. But beyond the easy? “That’s where the magic happens,” he whispers. Website: https://www.frontrangeclimbing.com/ Facebook: @FrontRangeClimbingCompany Instagram: @frontrangeclimbingco

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VALLEY RANCH SEVENTY YEARS OF GOOD FOOD + MEMORIES

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TUCKED IN THE BEAUTIFUL RED LANDSCAPE SOUTH OF COLORADO SPRINGS SITS THE SWEETEST ADOBE RESTAURANT, JUNIPER VALLEY RANCH. Long ago homesteaded by Guy Parker with the help of his wife Bessie Cross’ family. When developers approached the two and asked for an easement to build Highway 115, it drew wariness around the inevitable change of the landscape this would cause. However, the promise of having electricity brought near and living in the midst of what was staged to be "the Gateway to the Southwest" helped determine that the highway would be welcomed, after all. In conjunction with serving as the Front Range’s entrance to San Luis Valley and down through Taos, Guy and Bessie knew it would offer better connectivity to several population centers like Florence and Canon City. As we experience so much growth in Colorado Springs today, it’s easy to relate to the adaptability they mustered to anticipate the good that comes with more people, more traffic, less quiet, and change.. The Parkers leaned in and good arose. THE EARLY DAYS The family was involved with restauranteurs and a natural unfolding of serving sandwiches to the workers building the road launched into a Mexican food restaurant, and later transitioned to what we’d now call a farm-to-table concept. In 1951, Guy and Bessie’s daughters, Ethel and Evelyn, conceptualized the menu including fried chicken, baked ham, cream gravy with potatoes, handmade biscuits, and okra that is still served identically today. They wanted to share what they loved of their own Sunday supper with their community and others who would make the trek to their restaurant. They foraged plums and cherries from the land for their jams, jarred homemade apple butter. As time went on, Ethel’s daughter, Sydney Dickey, held much involvement with the restaurant, preparing the soup that starts each meal, making the dressing for the slaw, and sharing her mouthwatering desserts each night. During Sydney’s lifetime, she spent countless mornings alongside her grown children preparing the food their guests would savor during open season and crave throughout the off-season. Her grandchildren spent hours in their company, watching every step and allowing it to become a part of their rhythms. GENERATIONS OF MEMORIES You see, Juniper Valley Ranch isn’t just a restaurant, but a part of the heartbeat of so many of us. Sydney’s son, Greg Dickey, would eventually take over ownership and his children, too, would participate in the operations of the restaurant. Greg’s son Preston shared generously that some of his life’s most valuable memories are held inside of those adobe walls: experiencing his family working together; his grandmother’s processes; his great-great grandfather’s painting on the walls; the cozy, warm fire during the cooler evenings… These are all CONTINUED >

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moments woven into the history of this treasure that’s still feeding people—seven decades later. Ethel and Evelyn were only doing what they knew, but the way it ingrained traditions into the generations succeeding them is a gift to their family and JVR's loyal guests. “Ms. Frances Brewer who is 104 has come for so many seasons. She celebrated her 100th and 103rd birthday with us,” Preston shares. Colonel Tryzna, one of the cherished guests that became family, “his wife passed before him but he kept coming, every week. He has since passed, but his daughter still comes in,” Preston's voice perks with kindness as he recounts guest after guest whom they adore and are so thankful for. SEVENTY YEARS Unsure of what 2021 would bring, JVR collectively is full of the deepest gratitude to celebrate their 70th season. “We don’t cut corners, we use unfrozen chicken, we slice the vegetables every morning. My dad starts at 4 AM in order to make sure everything is just right, according to tradition,” says Preston. Many family members help run the restaurant, including Greg and Cindy Dickey, Preston, his daughter and son-inlaw, Olivia Andrew Patterson, his two sisters, Robin Dickey and Stephanie Scheffe, and his niece Marah Macura. The neighbors and others dear to the family do a great job of returning year after year to help things run smoothly. What started with open-mindedness, gritty entrepreneurship, and hard work has become an incubator of a four-generation, seven-decade-long hub for mouth-watering, family-centered dining. We are honored it’s homed in our city. Cheers to you, JVR. Make sure to book a reservation before showing up to JVR. They’re located on the east side of Hwy 115, about 15 minutes south of downtown. Website: https://junipervalleyranch.com/ Facebook + Instagram: @junipervalleyranch 36

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Rustic Cranberry Crostada with Candied Oranges Ingredients: For the crust: + 4 oz butter, unsalted + 8 oz, all purpose flour + 3 oz, ice cold water + ½ tsp. salt For the filling: + 2 blood oranges, oranges, tangerines or mandarins sliced in thin rounds, any seeds removed

+ 2 c. water + 2 c. sugar + 1 c. fresh cranberries + 2 tablespoons candied ginger + ¼ c. toasted walnuts + 3 T. white sugar + 1 T. packed brown sugar + ¼ tsp. ground ginger + 1/8 tsp. ground cardamom + ½ T. cornstarch + 1 tsp. orange juice + ½ tsp vanilla extract + 1 egg, lightly beaten + Piloncillo or deco sugar 38

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METHOD: FOR THE CRUST: 1. Cut the butter down into chunks, measure out the flour, and measure out the water. Place all separately in the freezer for 20-30 minutes. Take out of the freezer and combine the flour and salt in a bowl. Add butter and either using your hands or a pastry cutter, cut butter into flour until small pieces remain. Add water in 1 tablespoon increments until dough just comes together. Shape into a disc and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

FOR THE CANDIED ORANGES: 2. In a large non reactive saucepan, combine the 2 cups of water and the 2 cups of sugar and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium high and add the orange slices. Cook the oranges for 15 minutes on a rolling simmer and then turn off the heat and let the oranges rest in the pan until they have cooled slightly, 5-7 minutes. Remove from the pan and place on a wire rack to drain and come to room temperature 15-20 minutes. Set aside.

FOR THE CRANBERRY MIXTURE: 3. In a large bowl, mix together the white and brown sugar, gingers, cardamom, cornstarch, vanilla, and orange juice; combine well. Next, add in the cranberries and walnuts and toss well to coat evenly.

TO ASSEMBLE: 4. Remove the dough from the refrigerator, and gently roll out the dough out so it is 2 inches larger than the cast iron pan. Gently transfer the dough to the cast iron pan, and then make a circle of candied orange slices in the bottom, leaving 1 ½ inch gap to the edge of the pan. (not all orange slices will be used) Next, spoon the cranberry mixture over the orange slices to make a mound, making sure to maintain the gap to the edge of the pan. Place remaining cranberry mixture in a ring at the edge of the pan, where you left space. Now, gently fold the crust over the orange cranberry mound, folding in the edges every inch or two. When the edges are all folded in, brush beaten egg around the top of the crust, using a pastry brush, and then grate piloncillo or use deco sugar (your own desired amount) on top of the crust. Bake on the very bottom shelf of a preheated 375 degree over 40-50 minutes, or until the crust has browned nice and evenly. Remove from the oven and serve immediately. CityLifestyle.com/ColoradoSprings

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“IT WAS AN ACCIDENT.” He laughs, when asked how he chose the profession. Palmer

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School

graduate Phil

Thomas started as a barista and was loving the craft coffee scene when he was asked to work nights. Ready to take on the extra hours, this new role allowed him the opportunity to get behind the bar to expand his abilities and his palate. After a while, he started taking on other bartending jobs in his spare time. One of those places was working at Brooklyn’s on Boulder Street for Lee Spirits Company. Pretty soon, the team at Lee Spirits saw his potential and brought him on full time at the local speakeasy. He was a student of his craft and moved up quickly. “Everyone learns everything here, and you start at the bottom,” Thomas reminisced.

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Thomas moved from server to bartender in six months and has been serving as head bartender now for three years. Most recently, he was promoted to head of research and development for Lee Spirits and has an impressive line of spirits and liqueurs on the shelf to show for it. Brooklyn’s on Boulder Street is a tasting room, and as such, they are only allowed to serve what they make in house. When you walk into Brooklyn’s, everything behind the bar, liquors, mixers, tonics, it’s all made by them. “We had to start playing with botanicals,” said Thomas. "It bolsters creativity." Creativity, indeed. Thomas goes on to explain how in creating a new drink they felt that Amer Picon, a French bitter orange liquor would be the perfect accent. A few problems, though. First, it is not distributed to the United States. And second, there is that small detail that everything has to be created in-house. So, the team set to work. They got their hands on a bottle of the Amer Picon, researched and recreated it. In his spare time, if it can be called that, Thomas can be found reading vintage cocktail books or studying for his second Cicerone or Sommelier test. “I kinda like my job,” he says with a smirk, “I get to convert people to gin drinkers every day.” Website: http://brooklynsonboulder.com/ and https://leespirits.com/ Facebook + Instagram: @BrooklynsOnBoulder

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Bi ke to the Beat

AS WE ARE PREPARING TO TURN ON OUR OVENS FOR WARM BAKED GOODS, PULL OUT OUR SCARVES, AND DIG UP THOSE SNOW BOOTS FROM LAST YEAR'S MUDDY BIN, WE ARE ALSO GEARING UP TO GET

Manager Kaylee Leets explains that as they roll

CREATIVE WITH OUR INDOOR WORKOUTS.

into their anniversary this October, everyone

Here to make it really easy for us is downtown's Cycology Studio.

involved is so deeply thankful for the love and support received since the beginning, especially during the last year.

CYCOLOGY It is appropriately named, as participants leave feeling rejuvenated, refreshed, seen and nurtured, and quite a bit warmer.

"It’s been a tough one for so many local businesses and the Cyc family hasn’t gone without feeling the weight of the year," explains Kaylee. With a high count of original riders combined

There is a full spectrum of participants; from

with newbies, continued support from Colorado

high schoolers to 60+ year-olds and everything

Springs has allowed them the opportunity to

in between. If you have a love for music, want to

become creative with deepened community

move your body, and need something refreshing

building. Once a quarter, the studio collaborates

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with another local business for a ride in a new

name at Cycology. It is a bike-to-the-beat format

atmosphere. These events have created a cross-

and hardly feels like a workout—well, at least it

over of other businesses in order to stimulate

goes by quickly!

awareness of great space while feeling healthy. Cyc has a donation ride four times a year to sup-

COMMUNITY Cyc is a place where the community has been

port local nonprofits and they've recently built a scholarship program for students.

so deeply cultivated over the course of their five years and it shows itself in sweet ways. Studio

ATMOSPHERE So, what can you expect when you go through Cycology's doors for the first time? Foremost, a positive atmosphere. From the front desk greeting, down the hall to your instructor there is contagious life-giving energy flowing throughout the building. After grabbing riding shoes, your instructor will set you up properly on your bike, your neighbors will cheer you on, and no matter what—it’s a party on a bike. + If you've never been to spin, Robin's your girl. She books up quickly, so reserve your spot in advance. + If you ride outside, but haven’t experienced B2TB, take Kari or Jordan's class. + If you're a pro and up for a challenge, book with Brittany. The first ride is free for Colorado Springs residents. Private studio rentals are available. Cyc follows all CDC guidelines.

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DIRECTIONS 01 Mix goat cheese, cream cheese, honey and cinnamon in a large bowl with hands until smooth. 02 Pulse pecans into small bits. 03 Pulse dried cranberries into small bits. 04 Mince fresh parsley.

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05 Combine parsley, cranberry and pecans. 06 Roll 1 oz portion of goat cheese mixture into smooth ball. 07 Roll cheese balls in parsley-cranberry-pecan mix. Keep refrigerated. 08 Drizzle with honey and a pinch of minced parsley when serving. For Chef Chuck Thomas, food is a labor of love. Despite getting a degree in multimedia production and art, then spending a few years as a mason, food was an industry in which he could focus on making people smile. He started at Taco Bell, then worked at the Compass Group and Blue Star Group before breaking off on his own. Chuck and his wife, Mary Ann, started Munchies719 (elevated comfort food) as a food truck and expanded to a storefront partnership in February. Website: https://www.munchies719.com/

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