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Monday January 5
For Frasca Food and Wine's first Monday Night Wine Dinner of 2015, Phil Laramore, wine importer with Ronc di Vico, will be pouring wines that are rich yet very detailed, and the whites are particularly full of liveliness and zip, Frasca reports. Dinner is $50 per person for four courses, not including the optional wine pairings. For reservations or more information, call Frasca at: 303-442-6966.
Tuesday, January 6
Lower48 Kitchen's Mario Nocifera and chef Alexander Figura will launch a new weekly dinner series today. Tuesday Tastings will give guests a chance to indulge in an accessible, three-course menu for $36. The January line-up has been designed to help keep guests' New Year's resolutions in check with dishes that are full-flavored but low in fat. For reservations or more information, call the restaurant at 303-942-0262 or visit www.lower48kitchen.com.
Wednesday, January 7
Head to Cook Street School of Culinary Arts from 6 to 9:30 p.m. today and take a culinary journey around the world that will provide some global inspiration for your menu. Explore the exotic ingredients and classic dishes of Thailand during the A World of Taste: Thai. The class features a meal complete with wine and dessert, all for $89; register here.
Thursday, January 8
Big Beers Festival will kick off a weekend of beer and brewing in Vail today.The fifteenth annual edition of this three-day event includes thirteen workshops and seminars, as well as Brewmasters' Dinners and a Welcome Reception that will feature craft beer and food pairings. Tickets vary in price by event, but start at only $10. For more information, visit bigbeersfestival.com.
Friday, January 9
The Walnut Room will celebrate its tenth anniversary today by throwing a party from 5 to 11 p.m. This birthday bash will feature drink specials, complimentary appetizers and pizza, and free performances by Adrienne O, Andy Palmer, Roo & The Howl, Matt Hoffman of Strange Americans and DJ Social Lubrication. For more information, call the Walnut Room at 303-295-1868 or visit thewalnutroom.com.
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