events calendar

Events in March 2025

  • - Grand Opening of Rita's Italian Ice
    Grand Opening of Rita's Italian Ice

    Grand Opening of Rita's Italian Ice


    March 1, 2025

    Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has been a long time mainstay on North Academy. Locally owned and operated, this family business is reopening for the Springs and Summer hours on March 1st, and....WE WILL BE THERE TO CELEBRATE. I will be broadcasting from the store from 10AM-1PM and you are invited to come by and enjoy a great. Get the $6 Italian ice for only $3. DOORS OPEN AT NOON!

    AND.......the first 20 people that come in, mention the MB Restaurant Show, and get the special, will receive a FREE sandwich gift card from Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, valid at any of the three stores in Colorado Springs.

    Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
    7866 North Academy Boulevard
    Colorado Springs, CO 80920
    719-465-2867
  • - FREE Pancakes
    FREE Pancakes

    FREE Pancakes

    All day
    March 4, 2025

    Did you know that Tuesday, March 4th, is National Pancake Day? Well, it is, and IHOP, which does stand for International House of Pancakes, is giving away free pancakes at all locations throughout the day. Go, enjoy! Just one more service of the Restaurant Show.

  • - An Evening Meal in Cuba
    An Evening Meal in Cuba

    An Evening Meal in Cuba


    March 12, 2025

    Thrilled to offer a mid week Boyle Supper Club Meal Deal at Arelita's Cuban Restaurant. Amaury Hernandez, a very talented chef, and his lovely wife operate this little, hole in the wall, right on a main drag, but a little hard to find, local gem. When you step inside, and yes, I have been to Cuba, it is like stepping into a cute cafe in downtown Havana. Offering three delicious entrees with side for only $10 each. Esta bien! Choose from the ropa vieja (shredded beef), the pan con lechon (roasted pork), or my favorite, the vaca frita (crispy shredded beef). They have a liquor license, so maybe a mid week mojito might be in order. Thanks for helping support this wonderful addition to the Springs' scene.

    Ristorante Arelita
    2306 East Platte Avenue
    Colorado Springs, CO 80909
    719-291-5100
  • - Spring Break Buffalo Burgers and 1 other event
    Spring Break Buffalo Burgers

    Spring Break Buffalo Burgers


    March 15, 2025

    Do NOT be confused. Yes, we will be doing our early Summer Meal Deal in May at the Garden of the Gods Trading Post. Yes, we will be doing our late Fall, early Winter event in November. But we have added a Spring Break Meal Deal. Get two buffalo burgers for only $10 ($5 each - regular price $14 EACH). Each comes with hand cut fries or homemade chips. Starbucks coffee only $1. Colorado Creamery ice cream only $1. Dine in or take out. Get as many as you like. Always a hugely popular event.

    Garden of the Gods Trading Post
    324 Beckers Lane
    Manitou Springs, CO 80829
    719-685-9045
    Celebrate Spring with Barbecue

    Celebrate Spring with Barbecue


    March 15, 2025

    With Spring and warm weather almost upon us, time to start thinking about barbecue. Please join me at Dickey's in Castle Rock for full racks of ribs for only $15 each (regular price about $30). Maybe get sandwiches for only $5 each, with sides being offered for only $2 each. Dine in or take out. Get as many of each as you wish. I will be there broadcasting from 3-5PM, and specials will be offered from 3-6PM. You are welcome to call in your order and it will be ready for your pick up.

    Dickey's Barbecue Pit
    323 Metzler Drive
    Castle Rock, CO 80108
    303-688-3383
  • - Saint Patrick's Day
    Saint Patrick's Day

    Saint Patrick's Day

    All day
    March 17, 2025

    My choice for corned beef and cabbage on Saint Patrick's Day is Black-eyed Pea, all locations up and down the Front Range. Always delicious, always a BIG plate of food. Offerings include corned beef and cabbage ($23), bangers and mash ($19), Irish pie ($16), shepherd's pie ($16), and Reuben ($15). Specials also on draft pints, Irish mule, and Irish margarita.

    By the way, want to hear a fun recap of the day, the history, and a travel recap of the Emerald Isle, check out the Overtime podcast on my website home page.

    Black-eyed Peas - all 8 locations
  • - First Day of Spring - Free Italian Ice
    First Day of Spring - Free Italian Ice

    First Day of Spring - Free Italian Ice

    All day
    March 20, 2025

    Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard on North Academy will celebrate the first day of Spring by giving away FREE Italian ices All DAY, open to close. Stop by, enjoy an Italian Ice, and tell them you heard it on the M<B Restaurant Show.

    Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
    7866 North Academy Boulevard
    Colorado Springs, CO 80920
    719-465-2867
  • - Hop On In to IHOP
    Hop On In to IHOP

    Hop On In to IHOP


    March 22, 2025

    I'm coming up north. The folks at IHOP have invited us to enjoy an evening meal at their Northglenn store. Choose any of their wide selection of hamburgers for only $7.10 (regular price about twice that). Dine in or take out. Choose from sides of fries, onion rings, or pancakes. Or you can choose the classic chicken sandwich or the Philly cheese steak sandwich, each with choice of fries (again, about half price). Big plates, big portions, big savings. This is their busiest store, so come early, come hungry.

    IHOP
    221 West 104th Avenue
    Northglenn, CO 80234
    3034-252-0942
  • - Restaurant Show Book Club
    Restaurant Show Book Club

    Restaurant Show Book Club


    March 26, 2025

    Should be an interesting Book Club meeting. We will be joined by Michael Cannell, author of Blood and the Badge, the story of two rogue New York City cops. Books have been written about them, their capture, convictions. A compelling story. We will also be joined by Bob Daly, a retired NYPD officer from the 1980s and 90s who knew both officers. Has some first hand knowledge and interesting tales.

    On another note, suggest attendees watch the documentary, The 7-5, the story of the 75th Precinct in New York during the 80s and 90s. It truly was the Wild West. Remember, everyone is welcome, but please contact Lisa Fellows at lisa_fellows@comcast.net, club coordinator, to let her know you would like to attend. She will also forward the latest updated information about the meeting.

    Finally, local Colorado author Barbara Nickless has agreed to join us. I just finished Blood on the Tracks by Barb. Enjoyed it.

    Viewhouse Restaurant
    7101 South Clinton Street
    Centennial, CO 80112
    303-790-8440
  • - Lunch Bunch at Panino's
    Lunch Bunch at Panino's

    Lunch Bunch at Panino's


    March 29, 2025

    For over 50 years, Panino's Downtown has been doing a great job. Family owned, operated, menu with a lot of variety. We have been invited back for a Lunch Bunch. Great specials will be HALF PRICE meals. The best selling grinder sandwich, the Cowboy panino, and the veggie panino will all be featured as well as the gluten free chicken fettucine. My advice? Come for a nice lunch, enjoy a panini. Then take home the pasta dish for dinner.

    Remember, you can call in your order and it will be waiting for you when you arrive.

    Panino's Downtown
    604 North Tejon Street
    Colorado Springs, CO 80903
    719-635-7452