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I would have my version of Iron Chef America- the secret ingredients would be things like Velveeta, Twinkies, hotdogs, Kraft Mac n Cheese, can of tuna, olive loaf, fishsticks, cream of mushroom soup... the chefs would be an Iron Chef vs regular home cooks who have to cook with this stuff every day...

McDLT

I worked at McDonald's. I still remember the song. It was the 2-sided styrofoam thing. I always wondered why they didn't just do a McBLT instead.

"It keeps the hot side hot, (mmmmm m) and the cool side cool.

Mc D!! LT!!"

Also I worked at Pizza Hut- Priazzos were awesome. It was almost like a stuffed pizza but the dough was thinner. A large one wieghed about 20lb.

Union Square Cafe, hands down.

The polenta with gorgonzola and walnuts is AMAZING.

Bean Bandit is on Union, I think. We used to live nearby. That was the best hole in the wall Mexican. So is Taco Express, for cheap, huge, greasy hangover breakfast burritos. There is only one Marigold. That is where Mr. OC worked when we first moved there as Sous Chef. Prices are a little steep but IMO worth it, especially at dinner.

For the Pike's Peak area- I lived there for 5 years- Mr. Oddcouple is a chef and we made the rounds!

http://www.restauranteur.com/co/cs/showcase.htm

On this list...
The Famous- awesome steak house
Briarhurst- Classics, with a twist
Craftwood- specializes in wild game
Phantom Canyon- more casual, GREAT brewpub right in old downtown Co Springs

Marigold Cafe is not on this list, but is a must if you are in the neighborhood. Lots of reviews if you google it.

Amanda's Fonda between Co Springs and Pike's Peak access road in Manitou is WONDERFUL Mexican with a great outdoor patio, butch watch those margaritas- they are strong!