November has come in with plenty of wine dinners, a sensational Champagne cascade, and the 10th Annual Denver Bloody Mary Festival. Look forward to the best oysters, a chef residency, and more.
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November 6: Fattoria Poggerino Wine Takeover at Barolo Grill
Head to Cherry Creek at 6:30 p.m. as Barolo Grill welcomes Piero Lanza, owner and winemaker of Fattoria Poggerino in Chianti. Lanza will be doing a takeover showcasing the organic and biodynamic farming the winery is known for. Plus, Lanza will be swinging by tables to chat with guests who order any glasses or bottles of his wines. Reservations available on OpenTable here.
November 8: 10th Annual Denver Bloody Mary Festival
Love a good Bloody Mary? This event is for you. Each ticket includes unlimited drinks created by a curated selection of bars, restaurants, and craft bottled mixes. The lineup includes: Highland Tavern, Sassafras, Bar Nun, Peach Street Distillery, Chuey FU’s, and more.
Plus, no Bloody Mary event would be complete without all the condiments. And for those going virgin, yes, there will be plenty of N/A options too. Book VIP for an 11:30 a.m. entry time, or GA for a 12:15 entry time. The festival goes until 2:30 p.m. Find tickets and get more information here.
November 8: The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa’s 38th Annual Champagne Cascade
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. head to this historic hotel’s lobby for the ultimate holiday kick off. For 38 years the Champagne Cascade has taken place, where magnums of bubbles get poured over a towering pyramid of coupes. The ceremony begins at approximately 11:45 a.m., and general admission tickets start at $80, purchased here. Bonus: A portion of every ticket supports the Denver Rescue Mission, which provides emergency shelter, meals, recovery programming, and pathways to housing for the city’s underserved.
November 9: Annual Truffle Dinner at Barolo Grill
Head to Barolo Grill at 6 p.m. for an unforgettable evening celebrating the rich traditions of Piemonte. This special ticketed dinner features a Piemontese menu showcasing both white and black truffles, and wines from the restaurant’s Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning cellar. Tickets are all inclusive for $695, available here.
November 11 and 25: Vinyl Nights at All is Well
All is Well, the all-day cafe and cocktail lounge located in The All Inn Hotel lobby, is kicking off Vinyl Nights with two nights of fun. From 6 to 9 p.m., settle into the vintage conversation pit with a handcrafted cocktail and enjoy an evening of music spun by local vinyl DJs. Walk-ins only.
November 13 and 14: Bar Chelou Mini Residency at La Casina at Tavernetta
The Frasca Hospitality Group welcomes chef Douglas Rankin of Bar Chelou, The acclaimed chef will do a rare two-night restaurant residency at La Casina at Tavernetta, the events space next to the restaurant that used to house Sunday Vinyl.
You may know Rankin for Petit Chelou, his six-seat chef’s counter residency at Hop Alley, and his former lauded restaurant Bar Chelou, which was in Los Angeles. For this dinner, expect a family-style meal at $75 per person, which includes burrata toast with pickled peppers and paleta Iberica; carrots in a coconut dressing with shoestring potatoes, peanuts, and lime leaf; and trout with corn rice and garlic-chive pil-pil, plus more.
For more information and to make a reservation, visit OpenTable.
November 17: New Food Docuseries at Sie Film Center
Denver filmmaker Oliver Nguyen of Rude Cat Productions teamed up the sap sua team to create About to Be, a multi-part document about “underdogs and visionaries on the edge of their next chapter.” It premieres Tuesday, November 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Denver Film’s Sie FilmCenter.
Each episode will center on a shared meal, using the cuisine to discuss the guest’s background, culture, and craft. Guests range from chefs to artists to a first-time congressional candidate. The first episode features Little Kitsune, an intimate ramen omakase in Denver. Tickets are $45, with food and drinks included, available here.
November 19: Dear Emilia Wants to Teach You to Make Pasta
Dear Emilia in RiNo launched pasta-making classes on October 15, and now the celebrated Italian spot from the team behind Restaurant Olivia is hosting one a month. The next one is on November 19, and it will sell out.
Classes begin promptly at 4 p.m., aprons are provided, and the experience includes a three-course dinner, and fresh pasta and house-made pomodoro to take home. Keep in mind, due to the nature of the experience, Dear Emilia is unable to accommodate allergies or dietary restrictions during the event. Make sure to grab your spot asap; reservations can be made here.
November 20: Oysters, Martini, and Wine Pairings at Side Pony
Join Oyster Wulff for a night of extravagance. Starting at 5 p.m. score some of the best oysters in town, and pair with a cold martini and/or elegant glass of vino. The drinks will go on all night, but the oysters are only available until sold out.
