Rioja Roast at Oak; Hogs & Hops at Atticus; New Cocktails

DU — Atticus is joining forces with Crazy Mountain Brewery for Hogs & Hops - a community-style dinner on February 22 at 6:30 p.m.. The dinner will feature a menu by chef Matt Mine and three beer pairings for $45 per person. Dinner will have a whole roasted hog; red beans and rice; cornbread; and cashew, caramel, bacon popcorn A kids menu will also be available (tacos and root beer for $10). Call 720.459.8273 for reservations.

BOULDER - Oak will host the 4th annual Rioja Roast on February 24th, with a fantastic menu from chef Steve and chef Bill Espiricueta accompanied by Jorge Trujillo of Sierra Cantabria winery to show case the 2010 vintage of Rioja. The entree course this year features lamb, which is paired perfectly to this years Rioja selection. Five-courses with wine pairings is $75 plus tax and gratuity with the welcoming reception beginning at 6:30. Reservations can be made by calling 303.444.3622.

FOCO — New Belgium Brewing is accepting film submissions for the 2015 Clips Beer & Film Tour, until April1. Winners will travel to 20 cities nationwide, starting in May. This is the sixth year for the tour - enjoying beers, while benefiting local organizations. Submissions can be anywhere from 10 seconds to five minutes - must be original - and touches on, but not limited to: Craft beer, advocacy/activism, humor, culture, adventure, art, fun. During each Clips show, 100 percent of proceeds from beer sales directly benefits a local nonprofit working to improve the community. Since the tours first year, in 2010, Clips has raised $506,417 for nonprofits nationwide. For more info, click here.

PARK MEADOWS - Robusto Room is excited to announce the launch of an extensive new craft cocktail menu. This "Post-Modern Cigar Bar" cocktail menu now features fresh ingredients and local spirits, amongst a huge selection of rare scotches and whiskeys such as Speyside, Highlands and Islay scotches. Private scotch and cigar tastings are also offered.