Beer and Wine Dinners and Events Galore This Week

BOULDER— On Wednesday, June 25 at 6 p.m., join Frasca Food and Wine for an Austrian wine and spirits dinner. On hand will be Hans Reisetbauer, whose brandies have made him a four-time winner of the Falstaff Spirits Trophy Award, awarded to the best distiller in Austria. Erich Berger will also be present to pour and discuss his Austrian wines. Cost is $160.00 per person, which includes a signature Blue Gin cocktail to start, four-course menu prepared by chef/co-owner Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson, wine pairings, taxes and gratuities. For reservations, email erin@frascafoodandwine.com. [Eaterwire]

LARIMER SQUARE - On Thursday, June 26 at Osteria Marco executive chef Burton Koelliker has teamed up with Great Divide Brewing to host a four course beer dinner. Price: $55/person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. Seatings are at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. For reservations, call Osteria Marco at 303.534.5855. [Eaterwire]

FORT COLLINS - On Friday, June 27 from 6 to 9 p.m., the 2nd annual pre-COBF All Brewers' Eve Beer Dinner will take place under a big-top tent on the festival grounds. It will feature limited edition and extra special Colorado beers paired with a special menu by El Monte Grill and The Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant. Cost: $60 per person. Purchase tickets at: www.DowntownFortCollins.com. [Eaterwire]

LODO— On Wednesday, July 23 at 6:30 p.m., Coohills is hosting a Robert Mondavi winemaker dinner. Winemaker Nova Cadamatre will be on hand to share the selection of Mondavi wines, including the new release of the Reserve Chardonnay, Reserve Pinot Noir and Oakville District Cabernet Sauvignon. Paired with the wines will be a special menu prepared by chef Tom Coohills, including whipped smoked heirloom tomato soup, pheasant breast sous vide and dry rubbed Snake River Farms Zabuton. Cost is $85 per person not including tax and gratuity. Seating is limited and reservations are required: 303.623.5700 or events@coohills.com. [Eaterwire]

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