Fifty and going strong.

P74 The Downtown Panino’s, 604 N. Tejon St., a family-owned business, is celebrating being open since June 1974, with a Boyle Lunch Bunch, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. June 22.

“The owners are offering 10 of their most popular dishes for 50% off,” said Boyle, who will broadcast his “Mike Boyle Restaurant Show” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the eatery during the event.

Boyle’s advice: “Come and have lunch and take a different dish home for dinner.”

A few of the choices for the event include the grinder, the Italian, the Popeye (chicken breast with bacon) sandwiches, fettuccine Alfredo and lasagna.

Christina Frasca-Lashwood is the third generation to operate the Tejon Street restaurant, which she does with her husband, Bobby Lashwood.

Her grandparents Tony and Evey Frasca opened their Pizza Plus in 1974. In 1984, their son, Mike, bought the business. He rebranded it Panino’s Restaurant in 1992 for the popular panino sandwiches his mom had created for the eatery.

“We bought the Tejon Street Panino’s from my dad, Mike, in 2022,” Christina said. “We rebranded this store P74 The Downtown Panino’s to bring our own touches to the place and make a visual difference.”

There are two other Colorado Panino’s Restaurants, which are also owned by third-generation members of the Frasca family: at 1721 S. 8th St. in Colorado Springs, owned by AJ Frasca; and 310 W. Prospect Road in Fort Collins, owned by Marie (Frasca) and Jon Beck.

P74’s hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Details: 719-635-7452, paninosdowntown.com.

Chef showdown

On April 25, local chefs stepped up their game at The Antlers, A Wyndham Hotel for the Chef Showcase, which benefits Rocky Mountain PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly). Eighteen chefs competed for bragging rights, and attendees voted for what they deemed the most tantalizing flavors.

The winners:

Gold — Fernando Trancoso, owner of Inefable by Fernando and Tepex food truck.

Silver — Jolhea Muhammad, owner of Lumpia Lheas food truck and catering business.

Bronze — Bear Creek Senior Living facility.

Mom’s day off

For Mother’s Day this Sunday, let Leah Johnson, owner of Beyond the Croissant, a French and American bakery, do the cooking for you. Johnson offers three Mexican-themed dishes from which to select: black bean and corn salad ($17, four to eight servings), chicken and bean enchiladas casserole ($45, four to six servings) and très leches cake ($36, six to 12 servings). Orders taken through Friday. Delivery (with a fee) or arrange porch pickup. Visit tinyurl.com/3bkpj9yt to place orders and shop for other delectable goodies.

Asian celebration

The Golden Lotus Foundation is hosting the AANHPI Heritage and Armed Forces Day Festival, which celebrates the heritage of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. The event takes place at Golden Lotus Foundation Asian Heritage Center, 1819 W. Cheyenne Road, 1-7 p.m. May 18. There will be food for sale, live music, dancers and vendors. Tickets are $150 VIP (includes kukui nut lei, premium stage seating and VIP meal), $12 general admission, $6 senior and military, $5 children 4-12 and children under 3 free. Visit tinyurl.com/5c7xyx83.

Throwback menu

The Margarita at Pine Creek, 7350 Pine Creek Road, continues to celebrate its 50 years in business offering its popular Throwback Menus, which are menu items that were fan favorites in previous years. Seafood and sausage paella will be on the dinner menu 5-8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Details: 719-598-8667, tinyurl.com/369dc7an.

Culinary experience

The Broadmoor, 1 Lake Ave., is offering the Big Green Egg BBQ Weekend at Cloud Camp from May 16-19. The Broadmoor’s executive chef, Justin Miller, and his culinary team will join Jack Arnold, BGE Team Green BBQ host, to celebrate Big Green Egg’s 50th anniversary. The Big Green Egg is known for its versatility, precise temperature control, and great flavor of cooking with live fire. There will be cooking demonstrations by chef Matt Bolus, the owner of The 404 Kitchen and Gertie’s Whiskey Bar in Nashville, Tenn. Enjoy whiskey tasting and cocktail classes by Distillery 291. The menus include seared Colorado Craft beef steaks, low and slow-smoked leg of lamb, grilled Verlasso farm-raised salmon, Point Reyes truffle mac-n-cheese with lobster and other paired side dishes, wines, and spirits.

Three-night package rates start at $2,450 plus taxes and fees based on double occupancy. Limited availability. Not applicable to groups. Valid for new bookings only. Visit tinyurl.com/mwj7mtzr.

Contact the writer: 636-0271.