Embark on a culinary journey this September with Dairy Block Dines – an outdoor dinner party for 150 people in The Alley on Thursday, September 14th, from 7-10 pm. Join us as we celebrate top Colorado chefs, libations from award-winning cocktail crafters, live entertainment, and more!
Designed to celebrate our vibrant culinary scene, this four-course dinner will feature a welcome cocktail from Poka Lola Social Club and a thoughtfully prepared menu by BRUTØ, For[a]ged, Kachina Cantina, and Denver Milk Market. The dinner will include top Dairy Block Chefs such as Chef Michael Diaz de Leon of BRUTØand Chef Cesar Tamariz of Kachina Cantina. For attendees looking to add to the experience, we will have three special beverage pairings available for purchase from Blanchard Family Wines, Westbound + Down, and Deviation Distilling. The cutoff for beverage pairings is Sep 12.
Plus, don't miss out on the paired listening experience provided by Something Vinyl Club! Each course will be artfully paired with a vinyl that matches the dish.
Space is limited. Grab your seat at our table, and get ready to enjoy every bite and savor every sip!
This event is curated in partnership with Fireside at Five & RLY RLY.
Dairy Block Dines Tasting Menu ($75 / Per Person):
Welcome Cocktail: Poka Lola Social Club
Beach Don't Kill My Vibe - Toasted Coconut Diplomatico Rum, Dragon Fruit, Kiwi
Bread from LoDough Bakery
First Course: Kachina Cantina
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail - Grilled gulf shrimp, onion, avocado, cilantro, cucumber, tomato, cocktail sauce, fresh horseradish, tortilla crisps
Second Course: For[a]ged
Seared Scallop with compressed watermelon, pickled jalapeño pearls, yuzu beurre blanc
Third / Main Course: Brutø
Woodfired mole, grilled game, seasonal harvest
Dessert/ 4th Course: Denver Milk Market
Affogato - Cornicello Sweet Cream Gelato topped with Morning Jones Espresso & Shaved Dark Chocolate.
Elevate your experience with one of the incredible beverage pairing options below ($125/per person):
Westbound & Down
Course 1: The Colorado for course - Pint
Course 2: West Coast IPA - Pint
Course 3: Oktoberfest - Pint
Dessert: 8oz is Enough Barrel Aged Imperial Stout - 8oz
Blanchard Family Wines
Course 1: Blanchard Family Wines 2022 Dry Riesling, Box Bar Vineyard, Colorado
Course 2: Blanchard Family Wines 2021 Chardonnay, Dry Creek Valley, California
Course 3: Blanchard Family Wines 2021 Red Blend, Grand Valley, Colorado
Course 4: Blanchard Family Wines 2019, Cabernet Sauvignon
Deviation Distilling
Comment start Course 1: Mango Lassi (Pistachio Washed Blood Orange Gin, Mango Purée, Lime Juice, Cardamon Bitters, House Yogurt Liqueur, Saffron Rose Water)
Course 2: Deviate from the Norm (Feta Olive Oil Washed Mountain Herb Gin, House Dry Vermouth, Orange Bitters, Saline Solution)
Course 3: Black Manhattan (This cocktail is aged 3 months in a 5-liter bourbon barrel. Zinfandel Finished Bourbon, House Amaro, Angostura Bitters, Orange Bitters, Maraschino Cherry)
Course 4: Aztec Coffee Martini (Espresso Martini) (Barista Aztec Rye Whiskey (Cinnamon, Chocolate, Coffee), Fresh Cold Brew, Demerara, Bitters) Comment end
