Katy Houston

2 weeks ago | springsmag.com | Katy Houston

A small crowd is gathered inside the Homestead Collective for a recent sneak peek at what’s ahead. I’ve joined them at the large venue at Powers and Briargate Parkway. As I make my way to the wood-fired oven at the heart of Campfire Pizza’s new space, Chef Joe Bonavida Jr. is tossing dough and layering ingredients with practiced speed.

3 weeks ago | springsmag.com | Katy Houston

Located in a century-old building on West Colorado Boulevard, the Parlor offers a new events space and educational center for wine and spirits. Owners Michaela Hightower and Casey Helm hold advanced sommelier and cicerone credentials.

3 weeks ago | springsmag.com | Katy Houston

Colorado Springs is a photographer’s dream and a couple’s paradise for saying “I do” amid breathtaking natural beauty that includes some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country. The city’s natural beauty provides an unparalleled backdrop, offering everything from dramatic red rock formations to lush gardens to elegant mountain resorts. If you’re looking for the most scenic wedding venues in Colorado Springs, here are some of the top locations to consider.

1 month ago | springsmag.com | Katy Houston

Something is brewing at the corner of Tejon and Boulder in downtown Colorado Springs. If you’ve driven by lately, you may have noticed that the windows in the former Wild Goose Meeting House have been covered in black paper. Is the anticipation killing you? It was us. What’s coming soon is the Best Coffee & Lounge: a blend of sophistication and comfort, a refined yet welcoming destination for coffee, cocktails and conversation, says owner Tim Hines.