Presented by Tri-Lakes Cares

Taste of Tri-Lakes Cares 2025

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About This Event

Come for an evening of fun and festivity at this culinary event in support of Tri-Lakes Cares. Sip, taste, and meet local chefs and cooks as they compete in a Chopped-style food competition with items from our food pantry -including a surprise challenge ingredient. Celebrity food writer Matthew Schniper will take part in judging and declare “Judges Favorite” for this 2025 event. You will also be able to cast your vote for your favorite restaurant creation.

Enjoy socializing on the scenic grounds at Spruce Mountain Events. The evening will include a brief presentation of how TLC serves the community and a vision of our bright future. We will recognize lives impacted by the work of Tri-Lakes Cares and those who have made it possible.

Purchase your ticket today for this event - we look forward to seeing you there!

Important information

  • Doors open at 5:30 pm
  • Bite-sized, samples of tastings
  • Please be advised that each chef will create their own items so there is no guarantee of gluten-free, vegan or other dietary restricted items
  • Cash Bar with wine, beer, soft drinks, water
  • Handicapped accessible - all one level, no stairs
  • Plenty of onsite parking
  • All attendees must have a ticket - no tickets sold at door
  • Tickets are non-refundable, but can be transferred to another attendee. Questions? Call Katie at (719)-370-1317.

Sweet and Savory: Celebrate Community at Taste of Tri-Lakes Cares

About This Event

Come for an evening of fun and festivity at this culinary event in support of Tri-Lakes Cares. Sip, taste, and meet local chefs and cooks as they compete in a Chopped-style food competition with items from our food pantry -including a surprise challenge ingredient. Celebrity food writer Matthew Schniper will take part in judging and declare “Judges Favorite” for this 2025 event. You will also be able to cast your vote for your favorite restaurant creation.

Enjoy socializing on the scenic grounds at Spruce Mountain Events. The evening will include a brief presentation of how TLC serves the community and a vision of our bright future. We will recognize lives impacted by the work of Tri-Lakes Cares and those who have made it possible.

Purchase your ticket today for this event - we look forward to seeing you there!

Important information

  • Doors open at 5:30 pm
  • Bite-sized, samples of tastings
  • Please be advised that each chef will create their own items so there is no guarantee of gluten-free, vegan or other dietary restricted items
  • Cash Bar with wine, beer, soft drinks, water
  • Handicapped accessible - all one level, no stairs
  • Plenty of onsite parking
  • All attendees must have a ticket - no tickets sold at door
  • Tickets are non-refundable, but can be transferred to another attendee. Questions? Call Katie at (719)-370-1317.

Getting There

Spruce Mountain Events
14771 Spruce Mountain Road
Larkspur, Colorado 80118
United States

Calling All Restaurants!

Are you a Chef or Restaurant intrigued by the challenge? We would love for you to join us!

Get more info here, or contact Katie at (719) 370-1317.

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Taste of Tri-Lakes Cares

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Matthew Schniper, local food journalist joins us in 2025!

Matthew Schniper is an independent food/drink journalist and the former food and drink editor at the Colorado Springs Independent. He began freelancing with the Indy in mid-2004 and joined the staff full-time in early 2006, working as an arts editor as well as food critic and environmental reporter. He held the position of head editor from mid 2016 to mid 2019. From 2019 to early 2023 he was food and drink editor and food critic. Matthew launched Side Dish with Schniper, a food/drink Substack, in March, 2023.

His work has also appeared in The Atlantic, Food Network Magazine and several national alternative newsweeklies. Matthew graduated from Colorado College in 2001 with a creative writing and film degree. Between studies and writing, Matthew spent roughly 10 years in the restaurant industry, cooking, serving and managing. He has dined his way through more than 35 countries, and is also a photographer.