VAIL - On Friday, September 12 starting at 6:30 p.m., Mountain Standard is hosting a beer dinner in collaboration with Firestone Walker Brewing Company. A welcoming reception will be followed by a four course seated dinner. The event costs $85 per person (all inclusive dinner, tax and gratuity) and reservations can be made at 970.476.0123. [Eaterwire]
HIGHLANDS - Cask and Craft, a new wine and beer shop in the Highland neighborhood, is now open for business. The store's mission is to provide the selection of a premium wine and beer retailer with the welcoming atmosphere of a wine bar. Cask and Craft will be open Monday through Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. Free tastings will take place on Fridays between 3 and 7 p.m. and Saturdays between 2 and 7 p.m. The store is located at 3744 Tejon Street. [Eaterwire]
TELLURIDE - The 21st Annual Telluride Blues & Brews festival is returning on September 12, 13, and 14. Blues & Brews is a three-day celebration of blues, funk, jam bands, indie, rock, gospel and soul performances — accompanied by some of the best microbreweries in the country, a wide variety of food and craft vendors, children's activities, late night shows, and much more. Headlining acts include Peter Frampton, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Violent Femmes, and Buddy Guy. For tickets and more information, click here. [Eaterwire]
BALLPARK - On September 16, the World of Taste series of classes continues at Cook Street with a class on New American cuisine. Students will learn to seamlessly meld together a veritable melting pot of culinary influences to create truly memorable and delicious meals. The lesson includes a rundown of classic French techniques and an application of these techniques to American ingredients. A meal complete with wine, beer, and dessert is served at the conclusion. The class runs from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and cost $89 per person. More information can be found here. [Eaterwire]
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