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Explore the 3 freshest new businesses to launch in Colorado Springs

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Published on June 07, 2019
Explore the 3 freshest new businesses to launch in Colorado SpringsThe Gate of Babylon. | Photo: Safaa J./Yelp

Ready to check out the newest businesses to open in Colorado Springs? From a MiddleEastern spot to an American brewpub, read on for a list of the newest spots to land around town.

The Gate Of Babylon

Photo: safaa j./Yelp

The Gate Of Babylon is a Middle Eastern spot, that recently opened at 640 S. Academy Blvd., Unit B in Southeast Colorado Springs.

Serving Middle Eastern fare from scratch, the menu features items like the kebab platter with lamb, beef or chicken (served with seasoned rice, vegetables, bread and special sauces), the shawarma platter with lamb or chicken and a veggie platter with falafel, dolma, hummus and side of tabouleh. 

With just one review so far, The Gate of Babylon has already made a positive impression.  

Yelper Kirsten R. wrote, "The food was delicious and the owner was so sweet and friendly! We'll definitely be coming back." 

Hungry? Stop in at the new spot from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m.–6 p.m. on Sunday. (It's closed on Tuesday.)

Lucky Dumpling

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Stroll past 26 S. Wahsatch Ave. in Central Colorado Springs and you'll find Lucky Dumpling, a new Asian fusion spot.

Owner and Chef Brother Luck has spent 20 years perfecting his favorite childhood dish, dumplings. Expect dumplings in varieties such as hot and sour beef, Thai peanut chicken, ginger chive pork and kimchi and eggplant. There are also bowls of hamachi poke, kabayaki beef and avocado and large plates like lemongrass shrimp scampi and five spice duck confit. View the full menu here. 

A 3.5-star rating out of 67 reviews indicates Lucky Dumpling is still finding its way, but it's early days.  

Renee G. said on Yelp, "The green curry dumpling sauce is sweet and savory. I highly recommend this for anyone who enjoys coconut and curry flavors. For vegetarians, they have a wonderful eggplant dumpling."

It's open from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday.)

Colorado's Rib & Chop House

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Colorado's Rib & Chop House is a steakhouse and bar, offering seafood and more, that recently opened its doors at 5935 Dublin Blvd., Suite 190 in Powers.

On the menu, you'll get hot and cold appetizers, salad, sandwiches, lamb chops and more. Make sure to save room for dessert, which offers an ice cream brownie sandwich, apple cobbler and pecan Meltaway (with a chocolate crust, vanilla ice cream and pecans). Click here to see the full menu.

With a four-star Yelp rating out of 43 reviews, Colorado's Rib & Chop House is off to a positive start with locals. 

Sherri L. wrote on Yelp, "This place is fantastic! It's going to be a regular. The steak is the best and cooked to perfection." 

It's open 11 a.m.–10 p.m. daily.


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