Bites & Brews; TAG Turns 5; Wine & Cycling Trips

LODO— On Monday, May 12 from 5-9 p.m., ChoLon and Colorado's Top Brewers are hosting Bites & Brews, where six Great Divide beers will be paired with six bites by chef Lon Symensma. Advance tickets are $40 before May 9. More information here. Call 303.353.5223 for reservations. [Eaterwire]

BOULDER— On Tuesday, May 13 at 6 p.m., Flagstaff House is hosting a Spire Collection tasting dinner. Executive chef and owner Mark Monette will prepare a four-course dinner featuring six Spire Collection wines and entrees such as crispy braised young goat, roasted squab and Brandt Farms NY strip. Cost is $165 per person not including tax and tip, and seating is limited. Call 303.442.4640 for reservations. [Eaterwire]

LODO— On Thursday, May 15 from 5:30-8:30 p.m., TAG is celebrating it's 5-year anniversary with a cocktail reception attended by four guest bartenders and a long list of top Denver chefs, including Justin Brunson (Old Major), Jennifer Jasinski (Rioja), Jeff Osaka (Twelve) and Alex Seidel (Fruition). Cost is $65 per person. To RSVP and for more information, call 303.996.9985. [Eaterwire]

BOULDER— Fabio Flagiello, owner and executive chef of PastaVino, and Timmy Duggan, former national champion and Olympic cyclist, are hosting a culinary and cycling trip in Tuscany, from September 20-27, 2014. The trip includes lodging at Villa Nonno Fernando and will feature meals cooked by chef Flagiello at the villa, visits to popular local restaurants and cooking classes led by Flagiello, as well as bike demos and rides led by Duggan. Trip cost is $3,000 per person for a double occupancy room, and $3,500 for a single occupancy room. Book before May 15 and save $200. To RSVP and for more information, email flagichef1@gmail.com or timmy@justgoharder.com. [Eaterwire]

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