Coohills [Photo: Adam Larkey]
BOULDER— On Monday, June 9, join Frasca Food and Wine for what's become an annual tradition: the Venica dinner, part of the restaurant's Monday night wine dinner series. Giampaolo Venica returns to share what Frasca's wine department says is the best unoaked white wines in the Collio. Chef/co-owner Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson has created a four-course menu to pair with the wines, while master sommelier Bobby Stuckey will also be on hand. Cost is $50 plus supplemental charges for pairings. For reservations, call 303.442.6966. [Eaterwire]
FORT COLLINS— New Belgium Brewing and Odell Brewing have paired up to produce FOCOllaboration Ale, the first beer ever brewed collaboratively from both breweries, which are located just one mile apart . The beer is an American Pale Ale made with Fawcett Crystal Malt—an Odell favorite—as well as Centennial, Cascade and Citra hops which are New Belgium staples. FOCOllaboration Ale is available now thru New Belgium's Hop Kitchen series and will be available throughout both breweries' distribution areas. [Eaterwire]
LODO— On Tuesday, June 17, Coohills is hosting a best funk attire contest to coincide with the kickoff of Beats On The Creek summer concert series, featuring Funkiphino playing on the bridge at 6:30 p.m. Prizes, sparkline wine and $100 Coohils gift card, will be awarded for best female, best male, and best couple. More information here. [Eaterwire]
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