Dion’s Pizza, an Albuquerque, N.M.-based chain, broke ground for their first Colorado location at 6385 Source Center Point (near N. Powers and Dublin) on May 30. A November opening date is projected.

“We look for family-friendly locations,” said Doug Morse, president of the company.

The eatery became a pizza focused menu by accident.

“When we originally thought of opening a restaurant, it was going to be a Greek restaurant,” said Bill Scott, who with Jon Patten founded the company in 1978. “We bought a pizza restaurant and while we waited for our Greek equipment to arrive, we learned how to make pizzas. And that worked for us.”

Also the drive-through window concept has worked for them.

“We don’t deliver,” Scott said. “People like to call in their orders and drive by to pick up their food. It’s been very popular at our other stores.”

Meet the author

Steven Raichlen, award winning cookbook author, will be signing copies of his latest book, “Island Apart,” at Cheyenne Gourmet, the cooking shop in the main lobby of the Broadmoor, 1 Lake Ave. You’ll find Raichlen there at 1:15 p.m. Friday and Monday. The book is a love story set on Martha’s Vineyard, where he lives in the summer. There is a strong food subplot in this novel, but the book also deals with cancer, history and publishing.

Father’s Day plans

Here are a couple of options for treating dad special on his day.

Drink whiskey to help out

The Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St.CQ, will have Whiskey for My Men, Beer for My Horses fundraiser 6-9 p.m. June 29. Sample booze and brews from six Colorado breweries and distilleries including: Pikes Peak Brewing in Monument, Colorado Mountain Brewery in Colorado Springs, BierWerks Brewery in Woodland Park, Kraft Beers in Colorado Springs, Distillery 291 in Colorado Springs and Spring 44 in Loveland. Cost is $20 for FAC Members; $25 for non-members. Wear a big belt buckle and get a $5 discount. Call 634-5583. Visit www.csfineartscenter.org.

Brownbaggers welcome

Will and Lynn Pelz, original owners of Will’s Sports Pub, 424 S. Nevada Ave., have taken back the business and are eager to have some people drop in. So eager, in fact, they are Inviting brownbaggers to come in to enjoy their lunch.

“We just want to get some warm bodies in here,” Will said. “I’d like for people to come in and get to know us again and maybe they’ll end up buying the place.”

By way of history, Will and his wife opened the pub in 2005. They leased the operation out in 2008. Recently, the person they leased the bar to became ill and could no longer run the business. That’s why Will is stepping back in.

So bring your lunch and get to know the owners again. You can order an 18-ounce beer for $2 to wash down your sandwich. And if you didn’t have time to pack a lunch you can buy a Brew Dog (hot dog cooked in beer), a quarter-pound turkey and cheese or ham and cheese sandwich for $4.

Hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Call 645-8904. Visit  www.liquidcommon.com/willssportspub.

“KVOR Table Talk”

Here’s a look at the guests on the show noon to 1 p.m. Saturday on 740 AM.

1. Sandy Vanderstoep, vice president focusing on business development for Garden of the Gods Gourmet, 2528 W. Cucharras, will tell us about the exciting new Curbside Cuisine Colorado Springs project. There is now a place for mobile food trailers, trucks and carts in the parking lot between 7-Eleven and People’s National Bank on Tejon. Call 471-2799. Visit www.godsgourmet.com.

2. Michael Van Schooneveld, 5166 N. Nevada Ave., owner of Glacier Homemade Ice Cream & Gelato, will tell us about his business and popular new flavors he is offering this summer. He will also talk about the full espresso bar he has serving Umpire Estate coffee from the Colorado Coffee Merchant. Call 599-9800. Visit www.coloradospringsicecream.com.

3. Steven Raichlen, award-winning cookbook author and grilling expert, will tell us about what’s happening at the BBQ University he is conducting at the Broadmoor. He will also talk about his new book, “Island Apart,” a love story set on Martha’s Vineyard, where he lives in the summer.

4. Mike and Sandy Halby, the local bee club secretary and treasurer and bee school instructors, will tell us about the importance of bees to our food supplies. They will also tell us about bee school and how to get involved with bee keeping. Visit www.pikespeakbeekeepers.org.CQ

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