Dine Out
SEPTEMBER
6
+ FUTURE DATES
Dine Out
Culinary Experiences
Tables, trips, tickets + tastings you won't find anywhere else!
When and
where is it?
- Friday, September 6, 2024 (and future dates)
- Various Locations
- auction closed -- thanks to all our winning bidders!
Dine Out
Experiences
On September 6, 2024
Tasting experience for two at Hop Alley’s new chef’s counter, including beverage pairing, service charge, and tax.
Four-course menu for two at Tavernetta, with multiple options per course and wine pairings
Quattro Piatti experience for two at Frasca Food and Wine, including a guest-selected four-course experience, inspired by the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia and prepared by Executive Chef Ian Palazzola and Executive Pastry Chef Alberto Hernandez
Two-person dinner experience, including the first round of drinks, tax, and gratuity
Sunday Vinyl Sounds experience for two, including dinner, wine, and the all-vinyl sounds of their state-of-the-art sound system. Perfect for audiophiles!
Barbeque feast for four people, including a personal pit tour with BBQ-Champion Jason Ganahl
Experience Baja Coastal dining without leaving Denver through a dinner + drinks experience for four at Perdida Kitchen. Dine in only.
Dine like a food writer on a guided restaurant tour on Federal Boulevard in Denver, with Mark Antonation, former food editor for Westword.
Restaurants include O Lien Kitchen Vietnamese Restaurant, Suvipa Thai, and Star Kitchen.
Dine Out
Experiences
On Future Dates
A custom selection of Poulette’s extraordinary sweet and savory goodies, chosen just for you, for six months (September 2024 – February 2025)
A one-night staycation at the Ritz-Carlton, Denver, in a City View room
Friuliano wine seminar for six led by Frasca Food and Wine Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey, with small bites by Osteria Alberico Chef de Cuisine Russell Stippich
Guided spirits and cocktail tasting + private distillery tour with The Block Distilling Co.’s co-founder and head distiller, Kraig Weaver
Experience a true alpine adventure in the heart of Colorado’s Winter Park, including a four-night stay for eight guests in a newly remodeled condo (3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms) with sweeping alpine views; 3,000 miles of skiiable terrain just five miles away; and walking access to the charming shops and restaurants of downtown.
Surrender to rugged natural beauty and an irresistible call to adventure in Colorado, including an idyllic log cabin retreat (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms) surrounded by mountains, forest, and creek for six guests over five nights; easy access to hiking trails; private hot tub, sauna, fireplace, and outdoor fire pit; and a gold-mine panning experience for all guests.
Set off on a once-in-a-lifetime railway adventure from Denver to Moab, including two days of breathtaking railway travel for two guests over one night; glass-dome seating, access to an outdoor viewing area, and a hotel stay in Glenwood Springs; and exceptional on-board service with locally sourced dining, handcrafted cocktails, and luggage handling.
Indulge in all things Wine Country on a sun-kissed Napa stay, including a stylish Napa townhome (2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms) for four guests over three nights; eight hours of chauffeured wine touring; and downtown, Oxbow Market, and world-class wineries just minutes away.
Enjoy stunning vistas of the Tuscan countryside in Italy, including a private luxury villa (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms) for six guests over seven nights; private garden and pool overlooking the rolling hills and valley; and an outdoor stone oven and barbecue, perfect for alfresco cooking and dining.
Get hands-on cooking experience with Cattivella’s chef/owner Elise Wiggins, as she teaches you and 11 friends (12 guests total) how to make authentic Napoletana pizza in Cattivella’s wood-fired oven.
Enjoy a family-style dinner for six guests at Safta, the award-winning and Michelin-recommended Israeli restaurant from Pomegranate Hospitality in Denver’s River North neighborhood. With influences from the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa, Safta reflects a collection of moments where food and culture cross paths. This dinner includes beverage pairings and one signed copy per guest of Chef Alon Shaya’s cookbook, Shaya: An Odyssey of Food, My Journey Back to Israel.
Four-top chef-counter experience with beverage pairings at Michelin-starred Beckon
Six course oyster dinner for four with wine, cooked by Chef Dave Query and served by Dana Query. At Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar in LoDo.
Four Gold Club Tickets 2024 University of Denver Hockey Game; Includes access to pre-game dinner buffet, exclusive lounge area with TVs, and one premium parking pass
Chef’s choice five-course dinner for four. This experience is designed to share with friends or loved ones. Local purveyors and ingredients are highlighted in each dish and Laundry kitchens culinary talent is exemplified in this humble presentation of our favorite items.
Cocktails + shared appetizers for four. Enjoy an evening of craft cocktails and delicious bite’s at TAG Restaurant Groups chic cocktail bar, Done Deal!
Beer and burgers four at TAG Burger Bar. Get ready to rock it out with an evening of burger-licious dinner at Chef Troy Guard’s newest restuarant TAG Burger Bar in Central Park!
Experience a wine tasting event like no other at Leven Deli! Owner Anthony Lygizos and General Manager Adelino Alves, both seasoned sommeliers, will guide you through a selection of delightful wines. They’ll share their knowledge in a way that’s easy to understand, making this event perfect for everyone from wine novices to connoisseurs. Don’t miss out on a night of great wine, good vibes, and supporting a fantastic cause!
Leven Supplies and Provisions monthly subscription box provides guests with off-menu Leven pantry items from fresh bread, flavored butters and jams, soups, condiments, pastries and desserts. This box will be set for pick-up each month and will include a special recipe from our chefs as well as a paired bottle of wine. This box also comes with a free glass of wine, draft beer or mocktail on pick-up day as well as 20% off of their check for them + 1 Guest.
Learn about the Great Divide Brewing Co. portfolio through this guided beer tasting. 15+ beers will be explored and sampled as you learn about the varying styles, flavors, and production methods for each. Ample appetizers included!
VIP Pasta Class for Two: Learn how to make fresh, handmade pasta with Olivia’s co-owner, head chef, and pasta whisperer Ty Leon. This is a hands-on class, so be ready to roll up your sleeves and roll out the dough! Chef Ty will walk you through Olivia’s tried-and-true recipes, sharing stories about his favorite ingredients and techniques, as well as instructions for cooking perfect pasta dishes. Bring your questions to this beginner-friendly class and leave with your own batch of fresh pasta. The VIP Dine Out experience includes two aprons, a bottle of sommelier-selected wine, salad for two, dessert for two, focaccia, and pasta sauce to take home with your freshly made (by you!) pasta. Class also includes snacks and two beverages. Tax and grauity included. Valid only for October 5, 2024 class.
Wine Dinner for two at the Plimoth: Snag two spots at the Plimoth’s ultra-popular fall wine dinner, featuring the wines and food of New England (in honor of the restaurant’s namesake region). All inclusive for two guests, including wine, dinner, tax, and tip.
New in 2024
Dine Out
culinary-auction series
The Denver Food + Wine Festival is thrilled to add its Dine Out culinary-auction series to this year’s schedule of festival events, featuring an exciting lineup of one-of-a-kind experiences that will go to the highest bidder, all to help raise funds to support the workforce development and employee assistance programming of the Colorado Restaurant Foundation.
These unique experiences range from chef-counter dinners and behind-the-scenes kitchen tours to games of ping pong and wine seminars at some of the best restaurants in Colorado.
Most experiences will take place on Friday, September 6, but others can be scheduled for future dates.
The auction will open on Thursday, August 1, and close on Tuesday, August 27.
Our Beneficiaries
Helping the Restaurant Industry Grow
The Colorado Restaurant Foundation’s Angel Relief Fund provides emergency assistance and mental health care grants for Colorado restaurant, foodservice, and hospitality employees facing unanticipated hardship. By supporting the Angel Relief Fund, you offer support to the people at the heart of our restaurant and hospitality community.
The Colorado Restaurant Foundation is dedicated to providing access to the education, skills, and financial means to pursue a successful career in the foodservice and hospitality industries. The Foundation supports the Colorado ProStart® program, scholarships, ServSafe® certifications, and the Angel Relief Fund, which provides emergency assistance grants to help industry employees in need.
