Participating restaurants include Bistro Vendome, Backcountry Delicatessen, Blue Sushi Sake Grill, ChoLon, Coohills, Euclid Hall, Fogo de Chao, Hapa Sushi, H|Burger Lounge, Lucky Pie, McCormick's Fish House, Mangiamo Pronto, Black Crow at the Rio Grande, Southern Hospitality, T|ACO, TAG, The Squeaky Bean, Vesta Dipping Grill and Wazee Supper Club.
Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 the day of (but the event tends to sell out). Learn more and purchase tickets on the LoDo Bites website. And keep reading for a taste of what else is on the culinary calendar this week.
See also: - Get a taste of LoDo at LoDo Bites next Tuesday - Wazee Supper Club lands LoDo Legacy Award - Photos: Food faces of LoDo Bites
Monday, June 24:Bombay Bowl, 575 Lincoln Street, has introduced a new Meatless Monday special: from 3 to 6 p.m. on Monday, any meatless bowl is $5. The fast-casual Indian restaurant offers a large selection of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options daily; call 303-645-4680 for more details.
Prospect Eats continues at Prospect Park, 700 Tenacity in Longmont. The local food-truck gathering every Monday also features live, local music; visit the website for the full schedule.
Musician and winemaker Maynard James Keenan will join the crew at Frasca Food & Wine, 1738 Pearl Street in Boulder, for the restaurant's Monday night wine dinner. Keenan will pour and discuss a flight of his signature wines. The four-course dinner costs $50, with additional charges for pairings; call 303-442-6966 for reservations.
The first annual Moovers & Shakers mixology competition takes place at the Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut Street in Boulder, tonight at 5:30 p.m. Competitors from six restaurants -- Bramble & Hare, Frasca, the Kitchen, Oak at Fourteenth, Q's Corner Bar and SALT -- will attempt to sway the crowd in their favor for a cash prize. There will be small bites served during the event, and a screening of a new documentary about cocktails at 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door. For more information, call 303-440-7826.
Wednesday, June 26:
Restaurant Kelly Liken in Vail is welcoming winemaker David O'Reilly of Owen Roe Wines for four-course wine dinner at 6:30 p.m. this evening. The seasonal, and locally inspired, menu costs $125 (wine included); call 970-479-0175 to reserve a seat.
Thursday, June 27:
EDGE Restaurant, 1111 14th Street, is hosting a grilling cooking class every Thursday through September. Tonight's tutorial, which starts at 6:30 p.m., will feature lamb loins. The $40 cost includes tastings, one well cocktail, draft beer or house wine, and a spice rub to take home; call 303-389-3343 to reserve a seat.
Cafe Aion, 1235 Pennsylvania Avenue in Boulder, is debuting its new summer music series tonight with a live performance by Whiskey Autumn. Call the restaurant at 303-993-8131 for more information.
Friday, June 28:Lucky's Market, 3960 Broadway Street in Boulder, has introduced a Friday burger night this month. The gathering features $6 burgers, $2 sides and live music from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call 303-444-0215 for more details.
The two-day Epic Beer Festival begins today at the Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th Street. The festival features more than 300 beers from 120 breweries, and tickets are $40; visit the website for more details.
Saturday, June 29:
Patxi's Pizza (185 Steele Street and 3455 South University Boulevard) is celebrating Vegan Pizza Day with specials on vegan selections today; both locations will be offering a $2 vegan beer special to accompany their pie. Call 303-783-2000 to learn more.
For information on dozens of culinary events around town, visit our online Food & Drink listings -- and if you have information for a culinary event you'd like included in our online calendar, send it to [email protected].
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