Dia de los Muertos Celebration; Wine Festival; Flood Relief Dinner For Lyons Restaurant; More

WESTMINSTER — Halloween might be all about candy, but Friday 1, Day of the Dead, is all about the food. At Kachina Southwestern Grill, the menu will consist of traditional Dia de los Muertos holiday food like pork tamales with morita salsa and candied pumpkin with caramelized pumpkin seeds. At the Taos Lounge there will be a chair made out of animal bones covered with flowers and candles. Food and drink will be available from 5 to 10 p.m. Pitchers of Arta Tequila are $20 and food is complimentary. Call 303.410.5813 for more information. [Eaterwire]

BROOMFIELD — Enjoy dinner and wine at the Omni Interlocken Resort for the 2013 Denver International Wine Festival Grand Vintners Dinner Featuring Parducci Wines on November 6. The evening begins at 6 p.m, with cheese and charcuterie from Butcher Clock, paired with wine and cocktails. The courses for the evening created by chef Mario Clapes include baby octopus argodolce, Colorado lamb au vin, and a harvest apple olive tart. Call 303.464.3330 to purchase a $65 ticket. Some proceeds go to Share our Strength. [Eaterwire]

LONGMONT — Head to Joe's restaurant next Thursday, November 6, to support Lyons Fork restaurant flood damage. As part of the Lyons restaurant relief Joe's will host a restaurant each week to serve dinner from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. There is a three-course meal for $50, just beer and wine for $25, or both for $70. The beer will be from Avery Brewing, Upslope Brewing, City Star Brewing, and Odell Brewing. Email info@lyonsfork.com to make a reservation. [Eaterwire]

FORT COLLINS — The Mainline Ale House will host A Night with Wynkoop Beer Dinner on Tuesday November 12. Starting at 6 p.m. the five course meal and beer pairing, that is $45 per person, will feature beers from Wynkoop Brewing Company, such as the Pumpkin Ale and the 25th Anniversary beer. Food pairings include Colorado lamb chop with a cherry and sweet potato hash, and a Rocky Moutain Oyster Stout float. Call 970.449.5601 to make a reservation. [Eaterwire]

CONGRESS PARK — The Denver Botanic Gardens quarterly supper Gather will feature Dana Rodriguez, former executive chef of Bistro Vendôme, who will open Work & Class in the RiNo neighborhood this winter. The dinner takes place on Monday November 18 at the York Street location of the Denver Botanic Gardens from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Each exclusive event is limited to 75 attendees, served at a long family-style table in Denver Botanic Garden's Orangery, features four courses of seasonally-inspired cuisine, and is BYOB. Tickets are available here. [Eaterwire]

— By Kelsey Colt

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