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It’s anniversaries galore this week, with Mizuna marking 25 years, Stanley Marketplace hitting a decade and Cooking for Culture coming back for a second time. It’s also time to start thinking about Oktoberfest plans!
Culinary events taking place the week of August 17 – 23
Mizuna’s 25th Anniversary Block Party Birthday Bash
Saturday, Aug. 22
225 E. Seventh Ave.
Between celebrating the 25th anniversary of their flagship restaurant, Mizuna, to getting everything ready to open their newest restaurant, Romyo, it’s hard to believe the Bonanno’s have any time for much of anything else these days. So why not host a progressive dinner between both Mizuna and Luca? ($250)
Stanley10 Celebration
Friday, Aug. 21 – Sunday, Aug. 23
Stanley Marketplace
2501 N. Dallas St., Aurora
Aurora’s Stanley Marketplace is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with three days of festivities, including a Taste of Stanley event on Saturday featuring samples from the various eateries that call the facility home. ($50)
Cooking for Culture Bake Sale
Sunday, Aug. 23
Joyride Brewing Company
2501 Sheridan Blvd., Edgewater
The Cooking for Culture bake sale returns for its second year at Joyride Brewing in Edgewater. More than 25 local bakeries, restaurants and food vendors have donated baked goods for the event, with 100% of proceeds benefiting Kaizen Food Rescue and the Rocky Mountain Immigration Advocacy Network (RMIAN).
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Alto Adige Apericena
Thursday, Aug. 27
Restaurant Olivia
Kevin Day, editor-in-chief of Openingabottle.com and official Alto Adige wine ambassador, will guide guests through a tasting of the region’s grape varieties, including lagrein and schiava, alongside world-class examples of gewürztraminer, pinot bianco, and pinot noir, paired with a light, two-pasta menu, charcuterie, and dessert.
Highlands Bierfest
Sept. 12
West 32nd St. (from Perry St. to Lowell St.)
Tickets for the inaugural Highlands Bierfest go on sale Tuesday, Aug. 11, as part of the broader Highlands Oktoberfest festival. The ticketed craft beer tasting experience will feature Oktoberfest brews from local breweries including New Terrain, Cerebral Brewing, and 4 Noses. ($25)
Also still available:
- Aug. 26 -29: Denver Food & Wine Festival ($300)
- Aug 29: Slow Food Denver Annual Farm Dinner ($225)
- Sept 1-2: The Den Corner Rooftop Party ($220)
- Sept. 29-Oct. 1: Savor The Season ($180)
- Oct. 3-4: Lakewood Cider Days ($12)
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