James Africano, owner of The Warehouse, Brent Beavers, owner of Immerse Cuisine, and Eric Viedt, partner and executive chef at The Margarita at Pine Creek, are the masterminds behind the hugely popular Fiddles, Vittles and Vino event.
The three chefs are members of Club Nine, a nonprofit that includes other local civic-minded chefs. Africano, Beavers and Viedt came up with the idea of having a food, wine and music event that Club Nine members could stage and donate proceeds from to further agricultural programs at the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site at Garden of the Gods. These projects both beautify the ranch and restore its original purpose.
“It was about 24 years ago that Brent and I got the idea,” said Africano. “We were having drinks on the patio at Sencha and started talking about having a collaborative dinner. We got Eric interested and, once we got started planning, it took us about four years to launch the event.”
When they held the first Fiddles, Vittles and Vino gathering, it was such a success that they continued having the party annually — at least, until the pandemic shut down public gatherings.
Sept. 8 marked the 17th Fiddles, Vittles and Vino event, which has always been held at Rock Ledge Ranch.
At the lawn party, the who’s who of the Springs culinary, musical and beverage communities were dishing up food samples, pouring drinks and filling the air with toe-tapping tunes. It was appreciated by all; however, the event takes a lot of organizing and time to orchestrate. And its founding fathers are growing weary.
“This is our first year since the pandemic,” Beavers said at the event. “It’s a huge undertaking and we were thinking this would be our last year, but we’ll see.”
Africano added, “We love it after it all comes together and figured this would be the last time,” he said, as he looked around the fun-loving crowd. “But everyone is having such a good time, we may change our minds.”
New bakery and coffee shop opening in Colorado Springs | Table TalkWeeknight dinner helper
Fillmore Pizza Kitchen has launched all-you-can-eat offerings for pasta and, on Fridays and Saturdays, pizza specials.
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Life gets a little crazy with kids back in school and after-school football starting. But Fillmore Pizza Kitchen, 3150 N. Chestnut St. (in the Best Western Fillmore Inn), is coming to the rescue of time-crushed families. It has launched All-You-Can-Eat offerings for $16.99 per person ($9.99 for kids 10 and under).
The all-you-can-eat pasta, salad bar and soup is held 5-9 p.m. daily. Choose from spaghetti or penne pasta with a choice of sauces. Customize the pasta with meatballs or Italian sausage links for an additional price. The salad bar has 18 different toppings and six dressings. The soup selection changes daily.
On Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 9 p.m., it switches things up with an all-you-can-eat pizza slice buffet, salad bar and soup. The pizza menu includes pepperoni, cheese, meat lovers, veggie, the California Dream specialty pizza or the deluxe.
All-you-can-eat options are dine-in only; no takeout and no doggie bags. The full regular menu is available, too. Not so hungry? Take a single trip to the salad bar and soup station for $9.99. Details: 719-635-5955, facebook.com/FillmorePizzaKitchen.
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Bavarian festival
Celebrate Oktoberfest at Hillside Gardens and Events Tuesday.
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Hillside Gardens and Events, 1006 S. Institute St., offers Oktoberfest 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday,Oct. 1. There will be a wide selection of local and German beers, a local breweries’ German brew-style contest, German wine tasting/class, live music, entertainment and German food, including bratwurst, pretzels, schnitzels and sauerkraut.
General admission is $10 or, for $25, you will get general admission, a beer stein and a house beer (processing fees not included). For ages 21 and up, wear lederhosen or dirndl dress for $1 off drinks all night. Purchase a stein at the door and receive up to $2 off draft beer all night. Get tickets at tinyurl.com/yc6j6m4v.
Colorado Springs longtime eatery celebrates 50 years of business success | Table TalkHome, sweet home
Time to get tickets for Gingerbread & Jazz at The Flying W Ranch, 3330 Chuckwagon Road, 6-10 p.m. on Nov. 9. For $125, you get sweet and savory buffet stations, signature cocktails and live music, and watch the Gingerbread Masterpiece Challenge. For $250, get the VIP Legacy Dinner & Gala tickets and you will enjoy early entrance (4 p.m.) to the ranch with a plated dinner and reserved, front-row premiere seating to the gala all night long. Tickets at tinyurl.com/bdr7yr3u.
Colorado Springs learns about barbecue contest winners | Table TalkDenver dining options
Denver-area steakhouses are offering new menu items to tempt your tastebuds:
• Eddie Merlot, 10110 E. Dry Creek Road, offers the Steaks Around the World menu through Nov. 11 with unique steak offerings and wine pairings from France (filet Rossini: 8-ounce filet mignon with foie gras, $66), Thailand (Crying Tiger 12-ounce prime New York strip marinated in sweet soy, $55), Cuba (Cuban skirt steak served with poblano and corn rice, yuca fries, plantains and chimichurri sauce, $59), and America (Chateaubriand for two carved tableside with peppercorn sauce, $129). Details: 720-744-2622, eddiemerlots.com
• Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, 8433 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree, popular for its seven-finger-high Pork Chop Friday lunch deal, has stepped up its specials with the 16-ounce Caramelized Prime Rib Thursday ($49), which features a crusted prime rib caramelized to each guest’s preference, from medium rare to well-done. The pecan-wood-fired dish is topped with Perry’s Steak Butter and served with truffle Merlot demi-glace and homemade horseradish cream. It’s available for dine-in and to-go on Thursdays only, 4 p.m. until close. Details: 303-792-2571, perryssteakhouse.com.
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