If you haven’t visited Catriona Cellars, 243 Washington St. in Monument, you might want to make plans to treat yourself to lunch or dinner there one day soon. Or better yet, reserve the private cellar dining room to dine with a few other couples. That’s because the place has a new executive chef, Jonathan Randazzo. He is a graduate of Paragon Culinary School and has a certificate from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. He’s worked at Nosh, the former La Petite Maison, Trinity Brewing Co. and the Marriott Hotel. Enjoy your gourmet dinner with award-winning wines made at the winery. Details: 481-3477, catriona cellars.com.

Exotic night out

Get your belly dancing on at Ladies Night at Tajine Alami, 10 Old Mans Trail, Manitou Springs, with seating starting at 4 p.m. Wednesdays. For $20 per lady, you get a set four-course Moroccan feast with a glass of sangria. Entertainment starts at 7 p.m. Details: 685-1119, tajinealamimanitousprings.com.

Crab and more crab

Oh stop fussing. Back by popular demand, The Margarita at PineCreek, 7350 Pine Creek Road, will have a two-day crab fest Friday and Saturday. For $46 per person you get a four-course all-things-crab dinner. The lounge will offer a few crab specials and the regular menu is available too. Details: 598-8667, margarita atpinecreek.com.

Spring specials

Get yourself in a springlike mood at Summit restaurant’s bar, 9 Lake Circle, with a complimentary sample glass of wine or a cocktail with the purchase of a dish off the bar menu, 5 to 7 p.m. through March 31. Details: 577-5733, broadmoor.com.

Shuttered

Charlie’s Pit Barbecue and Yakibob’s, which shared a space at 1190 E. Fillmore St., appear to be closed. Phones have been disconnected and the building is gutted.

‘KVOR Table Talk’

Guests on the “KVOR Table Talk” radio show at 1 p.m. Saturday on 740 AM include:

– Pete Aiello, executive chef at Doubletree by Hilton and president of the American Culinary Federation Pikes Peak Chapter, and Tyler Peoples, catering manager at Springs Rescue Mission, talk about the chapter’s Culinary Passport fundraiser at the Julie Penrose Hall at St. Paul’s Church, 9 El Pomar Road, 6-9 p.m. April 11. Cost: $40 per person. Visit pikespeakchefs.org for tickets.

– Paul Jakubcyk, owner of PJ’s Bistro, 1015 W. Colorado Ave., talks about the new location and menu. Grand opening is April 1.

– Jenn Gleanson, general manager of Phantom Canyon Brewing Co., 2 E. Pikes Peak Ave., talks about the recent remodeling, new spring menu and upcoming beer dinner. Details: 635-2800, phantomcanyon.com.

– Stephanie Van Wuffen, pastry chef owner of Heavenly Dessert Bakery and Cafe, 3475 Pine Tree Square, Suite D, talks about the grand opening of her new eatery, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 4. You may be familiar with her Heavenly Dessert truck, which she will continue operating. Details: 328-9212, theheavenlydesserttruck.com.

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