United Tastes of Belgium, Dinner With Fabrizia Lanza; and the Anniversary of Mustard's Last Stand

LODO — On Saturday, July 27 from 1 to 4 p.m., Wynkoop Brewing Company is hosting the United Tastes of Belgium. At this annual, the brewery located at 1634 18th Street will sample favorite Belgian beers, chocolates, and cheeses. Among the featured beers are Crooked Stave's St. Bretta Summer Whitebier (plus two others from the same brewery), Odell's Celastrina, and Elevation's Third Base Belgian Tripel. Tickets are $30 in advance and $37.50 the day-of. For tickets and more details, visit Wynkoop's website.

BOULDER/DENVER– Mustard's Last Stand, a fast-casual chain that got its start in Boulder, will celebrate 35 years in business on Sunday, July 28. Chicago-native owner Dan Polovin opened the first location at 1719 Broadway in Boulder. and in celebration, the joint will be slinging $.99 dogs, handing out free desserts, and offering prizes from noon to 4 p.m. A second celebration, featuring the same specials, will be unleashed at the first Denver location ( 2081 S. University) on August 4.

BOULDER — On Sunday, July 28 from 5:30 to 10 p.m., the Kitchen [Upstairs] will host Sicilian chef, cooking instructor and published author Fabrizia Lanza and Boulder-based culinary adventurer Peggy Markel for a special dinner. The evening will be a rare opportunity to experience the collaborative talents of these two accomplished women. A menu prepared using the bounty of Colorado's peak farming season will be served. Call 303.544.5973 for additional details.

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