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Benny’s Restaurant & Lounge in Colorado Springs, turning 70, an establishment not fitting neatly into any single category.

Right from the day he joined the staff at CKPG 550 AM in 1985, Benny had a way of charming the pants off his listeners and he was a master of putting Prince George people into a good mood when they tuned in to start their work day. His quick wit, sharp sense of timing and caring nature came through loud and clear over the airwaves and for 35 years he was one of the city’s most popular and beloved radio personalities. “He was fun to be around and he was consistent, he always seemed to be in a good mood,” said Doug Jones, whose good friend and career co-worker Benny died Thursday.

Casa Bonita, the focus of our current cover story, isn't the only longtime local restaurant that has yet to reopen. Benny's Restaurant & Cantina, a far more authentic Mexican restaurant thanks to chef/founder Benny Armas, has been closed since March 17, the day all eateries in Colorado were shut down. But while many have come back — and others are considering it, since metro Denver restaurants can now operate their dining rooms at 50 percent capacity — Benny's remains closed. "We just hope you understand," proclaims the Benny's Facebook page. "We are trying to keep our family safe due to ...