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.
When and
where is it?
- Friday, September 6, 2024 (and future dates)
- Various Locations
- Auction Link: Coming on August 1!
Dine Out
Culinary Experiences
Tables, trips, tickets + tastings you won't find anywhere else!
Dine Out
Experiences
On September 6, 2024
Dinner + drinks for four at Sap Sua
Tasting experience for two at Hop Alley’s new chef’s counter, including beverage pairing, service charge, and tax.
Peking duck dinner and ping pong for four at Ace Eat Serve
Four-course menu for two at Tavernetta, with multiple options per course and wine pairings
Experience Baja Coastal dining without leaving Denver through a dinner + drinks experience for four at Perdida Kitchen. Dine in only.
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
Chef’s Table Omakse dinner for two people at Sushi Den
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!
Date night for two at Boychik Stanley Marketplace, including dinner and prosecco toast
Barbeque feast for four people, including a personal pit tour with BBQ-Champion Jason Ganahl
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)
Date-night package for 2 people
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.
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.
The Talent
