Tour de France Wine Dinner; New Beer; Block Party

DU— Join Atticus on Wednesday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m. for a Tour de France Wine Dinner. Attendees are encouraged to experience Le Tour through a five-course dinner and region-specific wine pairing inspired by this year's tour route. Courses include seared foie gras, house-made ricotta gnocchi, duck two ways, and lamb leg en crepinette. From classic French sparkling whites to blends from south of the Rhone valley, the wine pairings will trace the trail of the Tour De France by taste. Tickets are $75 per person plus tax and gratuity; reservations are available by calling 720.459.8273. [Eaterwire]

BOULDER— To celebrate its two newest saison-style beers, Shine Restaurant and Gathering Place is hosting a release party on Thursday, July 31. During the event, the new beers, Boogie on Saison and Boogie On Apricot Saison, will be available at happy hour pricing all night along with summer food specials and live music starting at 8 p.m. Visit www.shineboulder.com or call 303.449.0120 for more information. [Eaterwire]

LAFAYETTE— Join Post Brewing Company on Sunday, August 3 from 2 to 6 p.m. for Jack's Block Party. Guests will enjoy good food and beer (all you can eat and drink!) from special guest chefs, breweries, and distilleries from around the country. Also at the event: live music, a circus tent, and raffles with some exciting prizes (including a wine trip for two to Napa Valley and San Francisco). Tickets are $75 per person and 100 percent of proceeds benefit Autism Boulder. [Eaterwire]

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