Celebrity chef Guy Fieri recently buzzed around Colorado Springs in his red convertible, stopping at several popular eateries including Spice Island Grill, 10 N. Sierra Madre St., to film segments for his “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.” The Spice Island Grill episode airs at 8 p.m. Jan. 1 on Food Network. Not one to miss the opportunity to have fun, Claudette Hutchinson, who with her husband, Glenroy, owns the eatery, is throwing a viewing party at 7 p.m. A buffet dinner will be available for purchase.

“In typical Island-style we like to celebrate,” Hutchinson said on her Facebook invitation. “Join us as we view our debut on the Food Network channel. What a way to start off the New Year – Spice Island Grill and Guy! Live Band and DJ.” Details: 473-8280, spiceislandgrill.com.

Three other Springs eateries – Pig- latin Food Truck, Paravicini’s Italian Bistro and Mountain Shadows Restaurant – have already been featured.

Changing spaces

Motif Westside, 2432 W. Cucharras St., closed last weekend. It was with mixed emotions that the partnership between Heather and Andy Darrigan and Steve Draper came to an end.

“Steve and Andy and I had different ideas on how to move forward,” Heather said in an email. “Steve might reopen it at a different location, but we will not be going. This is really good news for us; we will be renovating the space and turning it into an event space.”

The plan is to have a grand opening in April. The Darrigans own The Food Designers catering company, which is located in the same building as Motif. Details: 632-5414, fooddesigners catering.com.

Closing update

Mohammed Alami, co-owner of Tajine Alami Moroccan Restaurant, 10 Old Man’s Trail, Manitou Springs, called to give an update about selling his building to the city of Manitou Springs.

“Everything is up in the air. The closing date with the city was to be Jan. 4 and now it’s been moved to later in January. The last day we will be operating the restaurant is Jan. 2,” he said. “We be open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.”

The New Year’s Eve special – a Moroccan feast, belly dancing and complimentary glass of Champagne – will be offered Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Cost is $37 per person. Details: 685-1119, tajinealami.com.

‘KVOR Table Talk’

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

– Eric Viedt, partner and executive chef at The Margarita at PineCreek, 7350 Pine Creek Road, talks about the New Year’s Eve six-course dinner 5-9 p.m. for $65 per person (wine pairing is additional). He will also talk about other wine dinners and cooking classes. Details: 598-8667, margarita atpinecreek.com.

– Michelle Talarico, co-owner of The Picnic Basket Catering Co., 1701 S. 8th St., talks about their special lobster pot dinner for New Year’s Eve and offers tips for catering your own party at home. She will also fill us in about the celebrity guest chef for the Colorado Springs Wine Festival, Marc Murphy, who is a judge on Food Network’s “Chopped.” Details: 630-0200, pbcatering.com.

– Michaela Hightower, owner of Soirée Events & Celebrations, 1003 S. Tejon St., talks about tasting classes and the Curious Palate events. She will also give tips for having an at-home New Year’s Eve celebration. Details: 633-8313, coloradospringsvenue.com.

– Bob Rusnak, owner of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, talks about the opening of his third location at 1206 Interquest Parkway. Details: 598-1909, dickeys.com.

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Send tips about restaurant openings, closings and specials to teresa.farney@gazettedev.gazette.com, 636-0271, Twitter: @tffoodie or Facebook Teresa Farney.