TABLE TALK: Martini Hut opens doors at golf course

We reported a couple of weeks ago that the Martini Hut in Woodland Park had closed. The actual building had been vacated, but owner Carlos Macis called to let us know he had moved his operation to a new location: Shining Mountain Golf Course, 209 E. MidlandAve. in Woodland Park.

Macis is pretty excited about the bigger kitchen and expanded dining space that he has at the golf club. He can now book parties and weddings.

Check it out. Hours are 4 p.m. to close Wednesdays through Saturdays; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. There's live music on Fridays. Call 687-7587.

Italian options

• Pizzeria Rustica, 2527 W. Colorado Ave., will begin weekend lunch service Saturday: noon to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Reservations are strongly recommended by calling 632-8121.

• Bravino's Trattoria and Pizzeria, 3536 N. Academy Blvd., is offering an all-you-can-eat pizza buffet all day every day for $6.99; $3.49 (including a drink) for children 5-12; children younger than 5 dine free. Wash it down with $6 pitchers of Coors Light or Miller Light beer. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

• Old Chicago Restaurants have introduced a "Taste of Old Chicago" menu highlighting what they are best known for: pizza, calzones and pasta. Through Oct. 26, you can create a three-course meal: appetizer, entree, and dessert, starting at $10.99 or $11.99, depending on the restaurant.

• Paravicini's Italian Bistro, 2802 W. Colorado Ave. in Old Colorado City and 75 Colorado Highway 105 in Palmer Lake, is saving Thursdays for amore by bringing back its date-night menu. When you buy the menu you can get 10 percent off a bottle of wine.

Here's what $34.95 for two will buy:

First course, choice of: Clams Casino, Mozzarella Mona Lisa or Fried Ravioli
Second Course: Italian Salad with a balsamic vinaigrette

Third Course, choice of: Shrimp Scampi, Chicken Tetrazzini, Baked Beef Ravioli or Veal Marcello

Fourth Course: Share a Sweetheart Dessert

Sunday dining

Ryan Blanchard, executive chef at the Antlers Grill, has opened the restaurant for Sunday brunch, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brunch features a menu of a la carte dishes including traditional breakfast-style foods as well as lunch items. Call 955-5600 for reservations.

Dine out to help out

Joseph's, 1606 S. Eighth St., will have a wine dinner to support Children's Literacy Centerat 6 p.m. Nov. 6. Cost is $70 per person. Call 630-3631 for reservations. The menu includes:

• Lobster Cocktail with Paco and Lola Albarino wine
• Belgian Endive Salad with Carmel Road Chardonnay
• Entremezzo
• California Tenderloin and Veal Morel with Murphy Goode Merlot
• Chocolate Truffle Marquise Mousse with Edmeads Late Harvest Zinfandel

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