BROOMFIELD — Beginning tomorrow and going until November 10, the Denver International Wine Festival debuts at the Omni Interlocken Resort. This fest made a Fodor's list of the 10 can't miss fall wine festivals in the United States, and for good reason— think features vintner's dinners, a Julia Child tribute and auction luncheon, seminars, and the grand tasting of international wines that takes place on Friday November 8. For the complete lineup of happenings, click here. [Eaterwire]
BROOMFIELD — The Taste of Elegance on Thursday November 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. is the pinnacle event of the Denver International Wine Festival. This year's food and wine pairing competition will feature former White House Chef John Moeller. Tickets cost $100 and can be purchased here. [Eaterwire]
BERKELEY — Tickets to the Bacon and Beer Festival are sold out, but don't miss the Bacon and Beer Festival Brewers' Dinner on Saturday, November 9 at Wynkoop Brewing Company. The dinner features a five-course meal by chefs Jennifer Jasinski, Jorel Pierce, Max MacKissock and Blake Edmunds of Williams & Graham, Oakland's Kim Alter from Plum, and Cory Treadway at Wynkoop Brewing Company. The $40 dinner will be paired with Wynkoop beers. All proceeds will benefit Project Angel Heart and Metro CareRing. Purchase tickets here. [Eaterwire]
DOWNTOWN — The Denver Beer Festivus has also sold out, however limited $65 Feat of Strength (VIP) tickets are still available. Click here to purchase, and sample brews from more than 20 local breweries, including the newly opened Jagged Mountain and the coming attraction Factotum Brewhouse. [Eaterwire]