DINING: READERS’ PICKS
RESTAURANT FOR FIRST DATE: SHUGA’S RESTAURANT & BAR
JEFF KEARNEY
RESTAURANT FOR FIRST DATE GOLD: SHUGA’S RESTAURANT & BAR 702 S. Cascade Ave., 328-1412, shugas.com
The café, off the culinary beaten path, is a hip place for making a first impression with someone special. The food and unique cocktails will show you know how to pick a great place to dine. SILVER: NOSH BRONZE: THE MELTING POT — A FONDUE RESTAURANT
RESTAURANT FOR KIDS GOLD: FARGO’S PIZZA CO.
restaurant service: texas roadhouse
2910 E. Platte Ave., 473-5540, fargospizza.com
With a Western theme and a magic mirror that tells you when your order is up, this is a kid’s nirvana.
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SILVER: RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS & BREWS BRONZE: CHICK-FIL-A
RESTAURANT FOR VEGETARIANS
RESTAURANT SERVICE
GOLD: ADAM’S MOUNTAIN CAFÉ
GOLD: TEXAS ROADHOUSE
934 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, 685-1430, adamsmountain.com
Multiple locations, texasroadhouse.com
Long before vegan diets were mainstream, this eatery kept a menu for the extreme vegetarian diners. The chef takes veggie dishes to gourmet status.
This voter summed it up: “Texas Roadhouse is a fantastic place to eat. The service is cordial, polite, friendly and efficient. The food is always a perfect meal.”
SILVER: THE MELTING POT — A FONDUE RESTAURANT BRONZE: SEEDS COMMUNITY CAFÉ
SILVER: SUMMIT AT THE BROADMOOR BRONZE: SALSA BRAVA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL
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