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Colorado Organic and Larkspur Team Up For Harvest Dinner

client — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:33:31 +0000

Who: Jen Olson of Colorado Organic

What: Harvest Dinner and Cookbook Signing

Where: Larkspur Restaurant; 458 Vail Valley Drive, Vail, CO 81657

When: Friday. September 24. 2010 at 6:30pm

Cost: $55++; $77++ with wine pairings; Colorado Organic cookbook $29.95

RSVP: 970-754-8050

Details:

One of eight featured chefs in Colorado Organic, Thomas Salamunovich embraced the farm to table concept long before it was fashionable. Chef/Owner of Savory Group, Salamunovich has achieved leadership status with his natural approach to ingredients at each of his restaurants: Larkspur, Avondale and Larkburger.

As part of Vail Restaurant Month, Larkspur will host a celebration of Colorado’s bounty on Friday, September 24 with a menu inspired and prepared by Salamunovich and the restaurant’s culinary team. Colorado Organic author Jennifer Olson and Chef Salamunovich will be on hand to sign books and visit with guests after dinner.

About Colorado Organic:

Published in 2008, Colorado Organic is regional cookbook that exemplifies the relationship between chef and farmer, field and table. Highlighting the top eight chefs and eight farmers in the state, the book blends stunning photography, original recipes and compelling stories that draw an inherent connection between raising healthy, sustainable food and creating fresh and flavorful dishes.

For more information: http://www.seasonalandlocal.com

Colorado Organic Creator, Jennifer Olson, to Teach Fine Food Photography Classes at Denver Botanic Gardens

client — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:25:45 +0000

Who: Jennifer Olson

What: The Art of Photographing Fine Food

Where: Chatfield Location: 8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, Colorado

When: October 23, 2010 from 10am-2:30pm

Cost: $35 for members; $40 for non-members

Details:

Food has a rep—a reputation for being a challenge to photograph well. Join Food Photographer and Creator of “Colorado Organic” Cookbook Jennifer Olson for an afternoon in a Denver restaurant, learning to capture taste by camera. You will learn the arts of food photography in a restaurant setting with delicacies fresh from the kitchen. Quality food photography workshops are rarely offered to a wide audience: its perfect for food bloggers, budding food photographers, and others knowing basic photography. In this four hour class, we will cover how to make prepared food looks its best in a restaurant setting, including basic food styling, available lighting and how to easily and cheaply control the light. Participants should have a basic knowledge of photography. Digital camera required, SLR preferred, and a tripod. Bring a bag lunch. Booksigning after class.

Jennifer Olson is a food photographer in Boulder, Colorado. She created, photographed, and published the cookbook “Colorado Organic: Cooking Seasonally, Eating Locally” in 2009. Her degree in photography along with a lengthy career in the restaurant business led her to food photography. She travels around Colorado and the United States photographing food in the field and on the table.

Schedule:

10-11 photography basics

11-1 photograph food

1-1:30 lunch break

1:30-2:30 review photos

About Colorado Organic:

For more information: http://www.seasonalandlocal.com

Colorado Organic Creator, Jennifer Olson, to Teach Harvest Photography Classes at Denver Botanic Gardens

client — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:15:37 +0000

Who: Jennifer Olson

What: The Art of Photographing the Harvest

Where: Chatfield Location: 8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, Colorado

When: September 30, 2010 at 9am to 1:30 pm

Cost: $30 for members; $35 for non-members

Details:

Freshly picked food sounds scrumptious, but can you make it look as mouth-watering? Join Food Photographer and Creator of “Colorado Organic” Cookbook Jennifer Olson for an morning of photography on the farm. You will learn the basics of photographing food during and after the harvest. You will also have the opportunity to review your photos in a classroom setting. This four hour workshop is for amateur photographers who want to better their photography skills for personal photos or blogs. Digital camera and an understanding of how to use it required. Bring a bag lunch. Meets in the Nature Center. Booksigning after class.

Schedule:

9-10 classroom with camera and photography basics

10-12 photograph in the field

12-12:30 lunch break

12:30-1:30 Review photos

About Colorado Organic:

For more information: http://www.seasonalandlocal.com

First Bite Boulder to Celebrate Five Years of Restaurant Week

client — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:06:26 +0000

Who: First Bite Boulder

What: Restaurant week

Where: 40 participating Boulder area restaurants

When: November 12th^-20th 2010

Details: First Bite Boulder is an annual event highlighting Boulder’s dining scene. For nine days, over 40 of Boulder’s top restaurants will offer a special three course $26 prix fixe dinner menu to the community.

For more information: http://www.firstbiteboulder.com

IMT Heads to Boulder for Wine Dinner at Arugula

client — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:50:23 +0000

Who: The Infinite Monkey Theorem Urban Winery

What: Arugula Wine Dinner

Where: 2785 Iris Avenue, Boulder, 80304

When: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 6:30pm

Cost $75 ++

RSVP: 303-443-5100

About The Infinite Monkey Theorem:

Opened in 2008, The Infinite Monkey Theorem (IMT) is an urban winery located in the Santa Fe Arts District in Denver, Colorado. Housed in a Quonset Hut, IMT represents a counter culture in winemaking: no vineyard, no pretense and only the best grapes.

For more information: http://www.theinfinitemonkeytheorem.com

Empire Continues with “Jim and Julia” Series

client — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:06:53 +0000

Who: Empire Lounge & Restaurant

What: Jim and Julia Dinner Series

Where: 816 Main Street, Louisville, Colorado, 80027

When: Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 7pm

Cost: $45 ++ and $65++ including alcohol pairings

Details: In 1983, while she was exploring American cuisine, Julia Child named Executive Chef Jim Cohen as one of “eleven best chefs in America.” For one week, Jim worked alongside Julia filming “Dinner at Julia’s” in Santa Barbara, California. He never forgot her kindness and vivacious personality and most importantly, her delicious food. Beginning this summer, Jim pays tribute to Julia Child with a monthly dinner series. He has taken Julia’s traditional recipes and interpreted them to fit Empire’s style. At each dinner we will be giving away a copy of Julia’s definitive cookbook, “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” and all guests will be put in the running to win a set of copper pots and pans at the end of the series.

Julia - Oxtail Soup
Jim - Chickpea Fritter and Oxtail Jam

Julia - Brandade de Morue
Jim - Bacala with grilled white polenta

Julia - Coq au Vin
Jim - Grilled Rocky Chicken Thighs with lemon confit, cracked green olives and wild oregano

Julia - Tarte Tatin
Jim/Connie - Western slope apple tart with dutch crumble

About The Empire Lounge and Restaurant

Opened in Louisville, Colorado in 2008 and named after a local coal mine, The Empire Lounge and Restaurant offers seasonal, classic American bar food and inspired handcrafted cocktails. Award-Winning Executive Chef Jim Cohen uses a mesquite wood fired oven resulting in dishes that have an incredible depth of flavor. Owned and operated by a family of seasoned professionals, the restaurant is open six days a week and has bar, lounge, dining and private seating options available.

For more information: http://www.theempirerestaurant.com

Black Cat: Farm-Table-Bistro Holds “In Our Own Backyard” Event with M.S. Richard Betts

client — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:29:51 +0000

Who: Black Cat: Farm-Table-Bistro

What: “In our own backyard” wine dinner with Master Sommelier Richard Betts

Where: 1964 13th Street, Boulder, CO, 80302

When: Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 6:30pm

Cost: $85++

RSVP: 303.444.5500

Menu:

Amuse: Sombra Cocktail w/ crisp squash blossoms, lobster bignets

Betts and Scholl Hermitage Blanc w/ Crisp Sweetbreads and grilled Palisade peach

Betts and Scholl Barossa Valley Grenache w/ pacific sturgeon in grape leaves with figs and cocoa

Betts and Scholl Hermitage Rouge w/ Black Cat Farm Lamb, black pepper, arugula

Betts and Scholl Black Betty Shiraz w/ Duck, wild plum, poached foie gras

Details:

Join Chef/Farmer Eric Skokan as he welcomes Boulder-based, Master Sommelier Richard Betts to black cat: farm-table-bistro. the evening includes a multi-course dinner with pairings from Betts’ label, Betts & Scholl. seating will be communal and there will be many opportunities to interact with the chef and sommelier.

About Black Cat: Farm-Table-Bistro

Opened in 2006 in Boulder, Colorado, Black Cat is a smart, soulful farm to table bistro. Chef/Farmer Eric Skokan creates inspired dishes by employing the careful technique and preparation of local and seasonal ingredients. the restaurant’s ten-acre farm grows over 250 different fruits and vegetables and serves as an incubator for the further development of ‘Front Range’ cuisine.

For more information: http://www.blackcatboulder.com

Jim and Julia Dinner Series Continues at Empire

client — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 05:24:27 +0000

Who: Empire Lounge & Restaurant

What: Jim and Julia Dinner Series

Where: 816 Main Street, Louisville, Colorado, 80027

When: Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 7pm

Cost: $45 ++ and $65++ including alcohol pairings

Haricot vert A La grecque

Quiche A La Tomate, Nicoise

Gigot a la sauce speciale a l’ Ail

Tarte Aux Peches

Jim’s Interpretive Menu

Grilled Colorado summer beans and leeks salad

Corn pancake, smoked salmon, grilled tomato and chopped egg

Marinated and butterflied leg of lamb, garlic & tomato salsa, corn pudding

Rustic peach tart

About The Empire Lounge and Restaurant

For more information: http://www.theempirerestaurant.com

IMT Welcomes Fruition, Table 6, Twelve and Masterpiece Deli Chefs for Summer Seafood Supper

client — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 05:14:22 +0000

Who: The Infinite Monkey Theorem (IMT), Fruition and Table 6

What: Summer Seafood Supper

Where: IMT Lot at 931 W. 5th Avenue, Denver, 80202; r.s.v.p 970-260-0710

When: Sunday, August 22, 2009 from 6-8pm

Cost: $50 with wine by the glass at $10 each

RSVP: 303.736.8376 or ben@theinfinitemonkeytheorem.com

About The Infinite Monkey Theorem:

For more information: http://www.theinfinitemonkeytheorem.com

“Terroir Uprooted” Dinner Series Continues at My Mamma’s Hat Farm

client — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:36:28 +0000

Who: Terroir Restaurant

What: “Terroir Uprooted” Dinner Series featuring My Mamma’s Hat Farm featuring “Summer in Greece”

When: Sunday, August 15 at 5 p.m.

Where: My Mamma’s Hat Farm, Niwot, Colorado

Cost: $65 per person excluding tax and gratuity

Menu:

Passed Hors d’Oeuvres (paired with the Skouras White):

- Chicken rillettes with cherry and rhubarb jams

- Salmon tartare on black pepper tuilles

- Zucchini involtini with herbed ricotto

Course 1:

Summer Greek salad with house-pickled peppers, olives, roasted onions, cucumber, Haystack feta cheese, fresh herbs, and tomato paired with the Domaine Sigalas Asyrtiko/Athiri

Course 2:

Paella with PEI mussels, jumbo shrimp, chorizo, and edamame paired with the Zoe Rose

Course 3:

Spit roasted Fox Fire Farm leg of lamb served with couscous, green beans, and charmoula paired with the Domaine Skouras Nemea St. George

Course 4:

Nectarine crostada with candied almonds and fromage blanc paired with the 2003 Domaine Sigalas Vin Santo

Tickets for this al fresco, rain or shine, event are $65 excluding tax and gratuity. Seating is limited to 25 guests and is community style. Menu is subject to minor changes based on seasonal availability of ingredients. To learn more about upcoming Terroir “Uprooted” Farm Dinners, please call Melissa at 303.651.0630 .

Other Details: Farm dinners will be al fresco, rain or shine. To make a reservation, please call 303.651.0630 and speak with Melissa.

About Terroir

Opened in 2007 in historic “Old Town” Longmont, Terroir Restaurant serves seasonal, modern American cuisine with Mediterranean influences. True to their namesake, Terroir draws its inspiration-in and out of the kitchen-from characteristics specific to Colorado. Ingredients are always sourced from local purveyors and the shotgun alley space has been carefully preserved, reflecting its turn of the century roots. Owners Tim Payne and Melissa Newell are on hand nightly to cook and serve this thoughtful cuisine that honors the land and the people around them.

For more information: http://www.terroir-restaurant.com