Trouble in toasted sandwich land.

Denver-based Quiznos, whose original store is less than two blocks away from me, is filing its second major financial restructuring in two years. The once thriving sub sandwich shop chain is struggling with debt and several store closures.

According to a Denver Post story, which also quotes The Wall Street Journal, “a debt restructuring or bankruptcy filing has been expected and it’s inevitable,” Restaurant Finance Monitor editor Jonathan Maze said. “The business model just does not work. Sales are falling and franchisees are struggling mightily.”

“The chain reportedly has defaulted on its debt and has been negotiating for weeks with creditors.

Citing unnamed sources, the WSJ reports Quiznos and a consortium of creditors are in the process of creating a so-called prepackaged bankruptcy that would restructure Quiznos’ $570 million in debt.

Quiznos  operated about 5,000 restaurants at its peak in 2008 but the count since has dropped to  an estimated 2,100.

As the Colorado Rockies’ Opening Day approaches, the baseball team and The Colorado Symphony are bringing baseball and symphonic music together in a historic joint venture.

The Colorado Symphony has created an original theme song to be played at all Rockies home games throughout the 2014 season. Entitled, “Take the Field,” the theme was written by Emmy-winning composer Charles Denler of Highlands Ranch. Recorded at  Boettcher Concert Hall on Feb. 19, the two-minute composition will be broadcast at the beginning of every Rockies home game in the upcoming season. Shorter variations will be heard at key moments throughout each game and used in promotions and others Rockies programs.

Portions of “Take the Field” will be heard in Rockies commercials beginning in mid-March. The full composition will debut with a   live performance by the Colorado Symphony on stage at Coors Field on opening day, April 4. Colorado Symphony ensembles will perform at Rockies games and events throughout the season.

Fans of both organizations will be seeing Rockies players and personalities on stage with the orchestra, starting with a March 9 appearance by Rockies’ mascot Dinger, part of the Prehistoric to Symphonic: Music Through the Ages concert for families at Boettcher Concert Hall.

“Like the Colorado Rockies, the Colorado Symphony is one of Denver’s major league teams,” says Jerome H. Kern, CEO of the  Colorado Symphony and co-chair of its board of trustees. “When they approached us about creating an original theme for next season, we were thrilled to get in the game. We’re looking forward to working together to entertain the people of Denver this spring and all season long.”

A longtime collaborator with the Colorado Symphony, Denler says of his collaboration: “Working with the Rockies and the Colorado Symphony, together, has been amazing. Major league orchestra and Major League Baseball: I’d call that a home run!”

As an official sponsor of the Colorado Mammoths National Lacrosse League team at the Pepsi Center, Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta is promoting fan fever with an in-game text promotion.

If the Mammoths beat the Rochester Nighthawks on Saturday, Anthony’s will give a free slice of pizza with the purchase of a slice and a fountain drink to fans who text LACROSSE to 50500 during the game. If the Mammoths lose, fans will still win a free soda with the purchase of a slice of pizza.

The promotion runs during the game and at store hours on Sunday. 

Media personality, author and motivational speaker Marc McIntosh posted on Facebook: “CU’s only Heisman Trophy winner, Rashaan Salaam, making a waiter’s night at The Cherry Cricket on Tuesday. First time this dude had ever served a Heisman winner.”

Rashaan Salaam, center, poses with his Cherry Cricket waiter, left, and Mark McIntosh. (Photo courtesy of Mark McIntosh’s Facebook page).

Eavesdropping on a woman: “Quitting at the right time isn’t quitting, it’s changing direction.”

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The Zarlengo Foundation presents Seth Meyers, the new host of NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” live at The Ellie Caulkins Opera House on Sept. 13.

Tickets are $49.50 to $59.50 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 28.

Proceeds will benefit The Zarlengo Foundation, a Colorado-based 501(c) 3 non-profit organization whose guiding principle is to support families of learning disabled children.

A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to schools and programs in the community that provide specialized education for children with learning disabilities, including but not limited to language-based, attention and nonverbal disabilities such as dyslexia and attention deficit disorder.

Since its inception, the Foundation has contributed more than $456,000 to education-related causes in the Denver area.  For additional information about The Zarlengo Foundation, visit www.zarlengofoundation.org.  For information on sponsorship packages, contact Kathryn Zarlengo at 303-357-5633 or kmzar@comcast.net.

He joined NBC as the host of “Late Night With Seth Meyers” on Feb. 24.

Meyers began his TV career with “Saturday Night Live” in 2001. Currently completing his 13th season on the comedy program, he has served as head writer for nine seasons and “Weekend Update” anchor for eight seasons.

A graduate of Northwestern University, Meyers studied and performed at ImprovOlympic before moving on to the Boom Chicago Theater in Amsterdam, Holland. His acclaimed show “Pick-ups and Hiccups,” with partner Jill Benjamin, toured Europe and eventually caught the eye of “SNL.”

Seth Meyers is hosting “Late Night” on NBC. He will headline The Zarlengo Foundation gala on Sept. 13. (NBC photo)

And speaking of celebrations, don’t wait all night to get lucky this St. Patrick’s Day – after Denver’s big parade on March 15, dance an Irish jig down to the Curtis — a Doubletree by Hilton for the first ever ShamRocks party.

ShamRocks attendees can enjoy all-you-can-drink beer and all-you-can-eat chicken wings and French fries. The event also will feature Highland Dancers with bagpipes and a drum line; each guest will also receive a commemorative beer mug.

Entertainment for the afternoon includes Denver’s Dirty Femmes as the opening act, followed by headliner singer/songwriter Rob Drabkin, plus DJ Rockstar Aaron spinning Irish Rock and today’s hottest hits.

ShamRocks will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on March 15 (two days before the official March 17 St. Patrick’s Day) inside the new Curtis Four Square Ballroom, which features a 2,500 square foot outdoor patio with a built-in bar and a fire pit.

ShamRocks is open to those 21 and older. Tickets are $45 in advance or $55 at the door. Purchase your tickets at: http://303magazine.com/events/shamrocks/.

Event sponsors include Coors Light, Jameson, Uber and 303 Magazine.com. Uber Denver is offering ShamRocks attendees $20 off one ride for new users on March 15. At the event, Uber also will be handing out VIP free rides and 500 Uber Black Cards, which are good for $20 off your first ride.

The Curtis is located at 1405 Curtis St. For more information on the Curtis, please visit www.thecurtis.com or call 800-525-6651.

Mardi Gras Denver is happening this Saturday at Dave & Busters at 2000 Colorado Blvd. from 7 p.m. till midnight

The restaurant/amusement park is closing down the entire venue for this event.

Attendees must be at least 21 to attend this party.

The entertainment includes a carnival of music, games, entertainers and, of course, beads! DJ’s, dance floors and styles of music including 80’s, Mash Up, Top 40, Dub Step, Techno and Hip Hop.

Masks are highly encouraged as are guests in costume; preferred Mardi Gras colors are  gold, purple and green.

Tickets are $10 for the ladies; $20 for men.

All guests may purchase dinner from the Dave & Buster’s menu or there’s the option of a traditional Cajun dinner special of jambalaya with red beans, rice and cornbread for $20.99. Cajun dinner special includes a $10 Power Card to be used for the game machines.

Sponsored by: 107.1 Radio, Wizard’s Chest, Dave & Busters, AF Photos & Colorado Photo Medicine. For details, visit www.DenverMardiGras.com.