The University of Denver is hosting its fourth annual Vin Festival this week, with food, wine, music and arts courtesy of the Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality. Chef/restauranteur Frank Bonanno will join the festivities tonight, cooking up a five-course wine dinner.
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1st Course:
Fruit de Mare — Shrimp, Calamari, Octopus, Sherry Vinegar, Fennel, Onion, Celery2nd Course:
Escargot — Garlic, Parsley, Toasted Brioche, Gouda Fondu, Butter-Braised Leeks3rd Course:
Goat Cheese Cavatelli — Colorado Lamb Bolognaise4th Course:
Tender Belly Pork Loin — Crème Friache, Fingerling Potato Salad, Charcute, Mustard Demi5th Course:
Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Cake, Raspberry
Bonanno and his team will prepare the meal and visit with guests throughout the night. Proceeds from the dinner, which costs $125 and begins at 6 p.m., will fund scholarships to the school. Visit the website to purchase tickets.
For information on dozens of culinary events around town, visit our online Food & Drink listings — and if you have information for a culinary event you’d like included in our online calendar, send it to cafe@westword.com.
