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Matthew Schniper

Colorado Springs

Content Creator at Freelance

Food Critic • Journalist • Former Food & Drink Editor for the Colorado Springs Independent • Podcaster: State of Plate / Vulnerable Creatures

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  • Staking a claim

    Jul 3, 2024 | sidedishschnip.substack.com | T-Byrd’s Tacos |Matthew Schniper

    Juelz Ramirez has held a lot of titles for a 32 year old: Entrepreneur and Creative Director (for Daily Dose 719), volunteer (with Rise Southeast and Transforming Safety), bartender (formerly at Legends), barista (formerly working at Switchback Coffee) and now owner — of Stompin’ Groundz, a new coffee shop on the Springs’ Southeast side. It soft opened on June 29 and will celebrate an official grand opening from 9 a.m. to noon on July 6, with food and drink, music and dance.

  • Illegal Pete’s Long-Awaited Opening

    Apr 24, 2024 | springsmag.com | Matthew Schniper

    We’ve waited more than two years, and the day is finally here: April 25. Colorado Springs’ Illegal Pete’s location will open (after two soft-service days). It’s under Lulu’s Downtown at 32 S. Tejon St., and will be the Boulder-launched brand’s 14th location. Aside from a pair of Arizona spots (in Tempe and Tucson), all Illegal Pete’s eateries are in Colorado, concentrated mostly around Denver.

  • The Side Dish Dozen

    Mar 1, 2024 | sidedishschnip.substack.com | Matthew Schniper

    Dear Side Dish subscribers (and those of you who read regularly but are for reasons unknown allergic to the blue “subscribe now” button below 😉): I’m thrilled to announce the Side Dish Dozen, which is a Schnip-curated selection of stalwart local businesses bundled into a sponsorship group to give this newsletter a stable financial position in 2024 and beyond.

  • Miss(ing) Saigon 🍽

    Jan 29, 2024 | sidedishschnip.substack.com | Matthew Schniper

    Photos by Matthew Schniper. We understand that change is hard, but we are very grateful so far to those who have shown support and encouragement. — Tim Hines, Saigon Cafe co-ownerThe simple fact of t…

  • Combined forces

    Jan 12, 2024 | sidedishschnip.substack.com | Matthew Schniper

    You know how restaurants get in the weeds? Ticket times start running long and the expo starts to sweat and the mood in the kitchen drops. The yelling starts. A sauté pan or two goes flying in some direction. Good times. In better circumstances, stoicism wins the day. Or call it professionalism. Either way the food eventually gets to tables and calm returns. Well, until the next rush. Sometimes it’s like that as a writer.

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Matthew Schniper
Matthew Schniper @MatthewSchniper
4 Jan 25

I rarely (if ever) post on this account anymore. Follow my weekly work at https://t.co/H6MOS936am and sign up free for my Substack newsletter to stay in the know on Colorado Springs food/drink news and happenings.

Matthew Schniper
Matthew Schniper @MatthewSchniper
30 Aug 24

RT @CoreyHutchins: Neighbors of the new outdoor amphitheater in Colorado Springs are sounding off about noise complaints. This one notes th…

Matthew Schniper
Matthew Schniper @MatthewSchniper
26 Apr 24

RT @cosbizpodcast: Chefs build on the past to create the future of food. Dive into how shared experiences shape unique culinary perspective…