Oregon Wine Invasion at Central, Humboldt, EDGE; More

NORTHGLENN—This morning, Panera Bread has opened its 34th bakery-cafe in Colorado at 100 East 120th Avenue in Northglenn. In addition to the chain's regular offerings, this location will feature a drive-thru. The first 1,000 guests will receive a free coffee tumbler with free brewed coffee refills through June 15. The first 1000 guests, as well as the first 200 drive-thru customers, will also receive a free freshly baked Cinnamon Crunch Bagel while supplies last. [Eaterwire]

LOHI— On Wednesday, May 21 at 7 p.m., Central Bistro is hosting an Oregon-themed five-course wine dinner. Menu highlights include juniper cured foie gras, grilled baby artichokes and roasted squab, all paired with wines from Oregon's Bethel Heights. Cost is $65 per person, with reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. Call 303.477.4582 for reservations. [Eaterwire]

CHERRY CREEK— On Wednesday, May 21, Second Home Kitchen + Bar and Elk Cove Vineyards are partnering for a wine pairing dinner. The seasonally inspired four-course menu will include monkfish with chile, grapefruit, red onion, and avocado paired with a 2012 Riesling, as well as duck sausage paired with a 2012 pinot noir. Cost is $65 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations can be made by calling 303.253.3000 or visiting secondhomedenver.com. [Eaterwire]

UPTOWN— Humboldt is also hosting an Oregon-themed wine dinner on Wednesday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. Executive chef DJ Nagle will be preparing a four-course menu, including seared New Bedford scallops, olive oil poached Ahi tuna, and roasted Colorado leg of lamb, all paired with wines from Abacela Winery. Cost is $75 per person, with complimentary valet parking. Call 303.813.1700 for reservations. [Eaterwire]

DOWNTOWN— On Wednesday, May 21 at 7 p.m, yet another Oregon-themed wine dinner is being hosted EDGE Restaurant. The four-course menu will include hamachi crudo, salmon confit and veal medallions, all paired with Benton-Lane pinot noir wines from Oregon's Willamette Valley. Cost is $75 per person, with reception beginning at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited, call 303-389-3050 for reservations. [Eaterwire]

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