WEEKLY EVENTS, SUMMER 2010

Wednesdays, Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. at the Swiss Chalet, Sonnenalp Resort

3 individually priced flights of wine selected by Sonnenalp Resort Sommelier Jamie Garret culminating in a mystery wine.

For more information please call 970.476.5656 or visit http://www.sonnenalp.com/dining/index.html

Thurdays, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Wine University at Larkspur.  

Larkspur Restaurant welcomes award-winning winemaker and consultant,Kevin Furtado as he opens up the restaurant’s cellar for his 2010 Wine University.The 2010 series promises seminars that will take your knowledge of the world of wineto a new level. Many of the seminars will feature executive chefArmando Navarrodemonstrating food pairings. Peruse the schedule to find wine-tasting dinners,celebrated guest speakers and rare fine wines.Sip, nibble and learnin a fun, casual and unpretentious setting. 

Space is limited. Reservations Recommended. Please call 970.754.8050 for reservations or more information.

Fridays, 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. -  In-store tasting, the Cellar at Grappa Fine Wines and Spirits. 

Join us for a weekly sampling of a few selections from our extensive inventory! For more information, please contact Grappa Fine Wines and Spirits on 970.479.9463 or via email to info@vailwine.com. This event is free and open to the public. No one under the age of 21 will be admitted.

Sundays, 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. - Vail Farmers' Market on Meadow Drive

The largest farmers' market in the state of Colorado features fabulous Colorado produce, wine, cheese and crafts items from around the state.

Sundays, 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. - In-store tasting, the Cellar at Grappa Fine Wines and Spirits. 

Join us for a weekly sampling of a few selections from our extensive inventory! For more information, please contact Grappa Fine Wines and Spirits on 970.479.9463 or via email to info@vailwine.com. This event is free and open to the public. No one under the age of 21 will be admitted.

Sunday, 5:30 p.m. until Close, Restaurant Kelly Liken

Join Chef Kelly on an adventure through the Vail Farmers' Market.

Three courses created from the best produce of the day for $45.00 per person.

Live jazz with the Tony Gulizia Trio begins at 8:30 p.m.

For reservations, or for further information, please call 970.479.0175 or visit kellyliken.com

Summer 2010 Food and Wine Special Events

July 22, 2010 - Larkspur Restaurant K. Furtado Wine Maker's Dinner

K.Furtado Wines Winemaker Dinner. A multi-course dinner prepared by Chef Armando to celebrate the release of ‘09 McGinley Vineyards Rosé. Three others from K.Furtado Wines will be served.

For further information, or reservations, please contact Kevin Furtado on 970-754-8050 or via email to kevin@kevinfurtado.com

July 24, 2010

Sonnenalp's Gather in the Garden Event

Local farmers and producers, boutique wineries and Ludwig's Chef Beichner in Sonnenalp's creekside garden!

Featuring produce from Morales Farms (Granby, Colorado) and wines from The Infinite Monkey Theorem.

3 courses with wine pairings $55.00 per person

For reservations or further information please call the Sonnenalp on 970.479.5429

September 20 - October 17, 2010

Visit Vail in all its Fall glory... during 4 weeks of events, activities and special offers! Star chefs, wine & beer tastings, health/wellness/spa packages, outdoor adventures, dog-friendly activities, romantic getaways, family fun & more! Each week of Vail Restaurant Month will feature a special theme: “Market to Table” Week September 20 - 26; “Health, Wellness & the Outdoors” Week September 27 – October 3; “LoveFest” October 4 – 10; Family & “Little Foodies in the Kitchen” Week October 11- 17.

For more information, please visit www.vailrestaurantmonth.com