The Festival’s signature event! Enjoy the remarkable tastes of local restaurants, breweries, fine wineries and spirits for an evening of culinary and social celebration! The first 400 attendees at the event are guaranteed a very special commemorative wine glass, and all patrons will receive a wine glass for the Grand Tasting!
Event Date: Saturday, August 18, 2012
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Plazas in Mountain Village
NEW: Opening Night Kick-Off Party: MARTINI MAMBO Join our artists, sponsors, VIPs and organizers as we begin the festival weekend with MARTINI MAMBO! This exciting evening will feature an entertaining mixologist creating and educating the Art of the Martini -- complete with mambo music and mambo dance lessons throughout the plaza! Complementing your experience in the arts are nationally and regionally recognized artists exhibit their work in 13 different media categories including: ceramics, digital art, drawing, fiber, glass, graphics and printmaking, jewelry, metal-works, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture and wood. $15
Event Date: Friday, August 17, 2012
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Plazas in Mountain Village
Featured Drinks
Ginger Deer
White Tail Whiskey, Rocky Mountain Ginger Beer, with fresh lime
Blackberry Manhattan
Bird Dog Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, a splash of Regan’s Orange Bitters, with a fresh cherry
Lavender Honey Martini
KRU 82 Vodka, Palisade Organic Honey, Palisade Organic Lavender, with fresh lemon
Grand Tasting Participants:
9545 Restaurant
www.innatlostcreek.com
970-728-5678
Description:
9545 Restaurant & Bar is a Southwestern Bistro with flare! Chilies, cumin, cilantro, and a delicious array of food grace our menu. From full and flavorful fish tacos, gourmet salsas, and pitchers of Sangria and Margaritas you can sit and enjoy the sunset with flavors that will leave you wanting more.
Menu:
Almond stuffed, bacon wrapped Moroccan Mojul dates; Caesar stuffed parmesan baskets, Mount Chevre goat cheese filled dried apricots with candied pecan, thyme and agave nectar; Onion and fig tart; Rolled roasted beef with horseradish and fried onion cigars; Organic caprese kabobs.
Allred's
www.allredsrestaurant.com
970-728-7474
Description:
Telluride’s flagship restaurant at the top of the gondola offers one of the most unique dining experiences in North America. General Manager Mario Petillo invites you into the comfort of his establishment for steak, seafood, lamb, chicken, pasta and salads. Come enjoy an eclectic menu paired with ideal appetizers and an extensive wine list. Grab a quick bite, cocktail and a glass of wine during happy hour in the spectacular bar, or sit and enjoy the atmosphere and service with the best restaurant views in Telluride.
Menu:
Corn Chowder with Red Crab; Dry Aged Steak with Stuffed Twice Baked Potato and
Cabernet Reduction; Profiteroles with Pastry Cream.
Bridgeport Brewery
www.bridgeportbrew.com
Menu:
Summer Squeeze Ale, King Pin Double Red Ale, IPA
Deschutes Brewery
www.deschutesbrewery.com
Menu:
IPA, Green Lakes Organic Ale, Black Butte Porter, Mirror Pond Pale Ale, Twilight Summer Ale
Flavor
www.flavortelluride.com
970.239.6047
Description:
Flavor Telluride’s imaginative and robust menu comes to life in the newly, modernized Historic Dahl Haus. Just steps from the Gondola, the simple yet meticulous décor celebrates Telluride’s incredible landscape and is a perfect setting for Flavor Telluride’s inspiring seasonal cuisine of hearty soups, fresh salads, signature sandwiches and lovely vegetarian dishes.
Menu:
Fresh Ruby Red Rocky Mountain Trout dusted in cornmeal & pan seared, served with local & organic arugula/manchego cheese/hazelnut pesto, house infused lemon oil & mixed micro greens.
Full Sail Brewery
www.fullsailbrewing.com
Menu:
IPA, Amber Ale, Pale Ale, Sessions Red Lager, Sessions Black Lager
Honga's Lotus Petal
hongaslotuspetal.com
970.728.5134
Description:
Located in the beautiful ski resort town of Telluride, Colorado, Honga’s Lotus Petal is a favorite amid locals and tourists. The Pan-Asian restaurant has a dynamic vibe that is funky, yet chic and sophisticated, featuring superb food like fresh sushi and traditionally eclectic Eastern fare. Changing regularly, the extensive menu uses fine and authentic ingredients that honor the cuisine of Korea, Japan, China, Thailand, Vietnam, India,
Malaysia, Indonesia and Polynesia. There is also a full bar offering an extensive wine, sake and beer menu, in addition to colorful tropical cocktails…most notably, the potent and delicious Mojito.
Menu:
Bibb lettuce cups w/ kalbi pork from Delta, CO; Fresh veggies from Grand Junction with a citrus-oyster dressing.
Kendra's Kitchen
www.kendraskitchen.com
970.708.7759
Description:
Kendra’s Kitchen Natural Foods Est. in 1987 www.KendrasKitchen.com, offers Weddings, Catering, Healthy Gourmet Products & Cooking Classes. Company expansion includes a game processing room and the Kitchen’s Garden @ www.rockymtnrentalretreats.com Chef Kendra Wilcox-Dillon has been featured in The
Robb Report, Aviation International News, Mt. Living Magazine, and Colorado Expression, aired on the Food Network Channel and was winner of Colorado’s Most Innovative Products. She has been guest speaker for the Cancer League, Governor’s Symposium, the FDA and at Aspen Wellness, Organic &
Natural Foods; What is the Difference?
Menu:
#1: SW Rubbed Elk Tenderloin with a Juniper Shiraz Sauce served with a Root Puree
#2: Cucumber Roulades with Chicken Salad with Tomatoes & Rosemary from the Kitchen’s Garden = the mayo & plain yogurt combo. Colorado Proud® Potato
Salad with Celery Hearts & Red Onions and Tortilla Chips with The Dip = the combo of mayo & sour cream.
Oskar Blues
www.oskarblues.com
303- 776-1914
Description:
The brewery began hand-canning its hoppy, assertive-but-elegant Dale’s Pale Ale on a table-top machine that sealed just one can at a time. The move made Oskar Blues the first US craft brewer to brew and can its own beer. And the proof is in the can- over the years Oskar Blues brews have wowed beer experts and consumers alike. Dale’s Pale Ale, our flagship beer, was awarded Top American Pale Ale from the New York Times and World’s Best Canned Beers from Details magazine. Almost ten years after Oskar Blues started the revolution, the brewery took home three medals at the 2011 Great American Beer Festival – Mama’s Little Yella Pils –
Silver for Bohemian Style Pilsener; Old Chub Scotch Ale – Bronze for Scotch Ale; and the much sought-after, newest-beer-in-the-canned-lineup Deviant Dale’s IPA – Silver for American-Style India Pale Ale, the largest category in the history of GABF.
Menu:
Dale’s Pale Ale; Mama’s Little Yella Pils; Old Chub Scotch Ale; Deviant Dale’s American Style IPA.
Ouray Candy Company
970- 325-4077
Description:
The store is located in the San Juan Mountains in the tiny town of Ouray, offering the yumminess of chocolate fudge, pecan fudge, mile chocolate truffles, dark chocolate bacon truffles and more. To bring back sweet memories of candy necklaces and jawbreakers, and for the naughtiness of candy bras, find us on Facebook.
Menu:
Chocolate pecan fudge; Dark chocolate bacon truffles.
REV at Hotel Madeline
www.hotelmadelinetelluride.com
970.369.0880
Description:
Rev is Hotel Madeline’s four-star farm to table restaurant. Helping the environment with less flying, driving, and fuel consumption this restaurants use of local produce, organic meats will leave you wanting more. Featuring an award winning wine list and old-fashioned cocktails Rev is the new take on fine dining.
Menu:
Almond stuffed, bacon wrapped Moroccan Mojul dates; Caesar stuffed parmesan baskets, Mount Chevre goat cheese filled dried apricots with candied pecan, thyme and agave nectar; Onion and fig tart; Rolled roasted beef with horseradish and fried onion cigars; Organic caprese kabobs.
Sage Creations
www.sagecreationsorganicfarm.com
Menu:
Miss Katherine Organic Lavender, Palisade Organic Honey
Shiner Brewery
www.shiner.com
Menu:
Bock Lager, Blonde Lager, Light Blonde Lager, Wild Hare Pale Ale
SKA Brewing
www.skabrewing.com
970- 247-5792
Menu:
Sweet Stout, American Style IPA, Red Ale, English Style Summer Ale.
SMAK BAR at Hotel Madeline
www.hotelmadelinetelluride.com
970.369.0880
Description:
SMAK BAR is Mountain Village’s new swanky bar. SMAK is inventive martinis, world micro brews, and a place that features a hamburger topped Bloody Mary. With flavorful burgers, pickled sides, and a hot sauce selection that will knock your socks off SMAK is sure to deliver.
Menu:
Almond stuffed, bacon wrapped Moroccan Mojul dates; Caesar stuffed parmesan baskets, Mount Chevre goat cheese filled dried apricots with candied pecan, thyme and agave nectar; Onion and fig tart; Rolled roasted beef with horseradish and fried onion cigars; Organic caprese kabobs.
Smuggler Joe’s Brew Pub
www.smugglerjoestelluride.com
970- 728-0919
Description:
The staff of Smuggler’s Brew Pub & Grille welcomes you to Telluride and hopes you enjoy your stay. All of our handcrafted Award winning Ales and Lagers are created in our 7 bbl brewhouse in the basement just below the restaurant. If the Brewery door is open pop in for a tour or ask your server.
Menu:
Palmyra Pilsner, IPA, and my Belgian Tripel aka Debauchery.
Telluride Brewing Company
www.telluridebrewingco.com
970-728-5094
Description:
Adventure brought us to these mountains. Friendship made us stay. Community made Telluride our home.
Our beer comes straight from Rocky Mountain snowmelt and is made from premium malts, hops, and yeasts that create rich aromas and smooth-tasting flavors. Please join us in celebrating the special spirit of Telluride from one of the highest microbreweries in the world.
Menu:
Bridal Veil Rye Pale Ale, Tempter IPA, and Face Down Brown.
The Peaks Resort & Spa
http://www.thepeaksresort.com/
970- 728-6800
Description:
From the fabulous Palmyra restaurant to Legends buffet to the casual Lift Deli, The Peaks Resort and Spa is abundant with dining options for every meal. Don’t forget Palmyra bar serving drinks every evening both in the bar and in our newly decorated Great Room. Legends restaurant features our daily continental breakfast buffet plus ala-carte options. And during your free time you will want to hang out by Telluride’s largest pool and our convenient Deep End Bar and Grille. Palmyra and the Great Room Decks offer amazing western-views and have become the premier happy hour venue in Telluride if not all of Colorado.
Menu:
Rootbeer rib sticks; Sweet potato salad.
The View Bar & Grill at the Mountain Lodge
Description:
The View is the newest culinary gem in the Mountain Village. Easily accessible from Telluride or the Mountain Village via the free gondola, The View is named for the restaurants spectacular views of the San Juan Mountains. Located in the Mountain Lodge, The View offers a relaxed ambience, featuring a vaulted 50 foot high timbered ceiling and massive stone fireplace with the charm of a rustic, western log cabin home. The View features classic tavern cuisine with a high-end flare. Two large wide-screen TV's make it an ideal location to enjoy a cocktail and bite to eat while watching your favorite sporting event. Or, just gaze out at the splendor of the San Juan Mountains.
Menu:
south western olathe sweet corn chowder, and local tomato basil bruschetta.
Tomboy Coffee Roasters
Description:
Tomboy Coffee Roasters was established in January 2008 and roasts fine single origin coffees. The company uses a slow roasting style on a 1958 cast iron PROBAT roaster.
Menu:
Guatemala SHB Huehuetenango - full body with hints of citrus and spice
Papua New Guinea Arokara - Medium body with orange peel and watermelon aftertaste
Rwanda Isanzwe - Light body, pungent with nutty overtones
All coffees will be served using the Clever (tm) Coffee Dripper style of preparation.
Tomboy Tavern
Description:
Mountain Village’s most popular restaurant and bar has been fully remodeled and renamed, featuring a wraparound bar, expanded indoor seating, and big screen televisions for game day to go along with the best beer garden and patio in Telluride. Enjoy craft and international beers, cocktails and a menu to suit the whole group for lunch and dinner. The giant yellow umbrella is the place to be for après ski!
Menu:
Tavern Burger Sliders
Pork Schnitzel Sliders
Kale and Cous Cous Salad.
Western Spirits
www.westernspirits.com
Menu:
Sam Houston Whiskey, Bird Dog Whiskey, White Tail Whiskey, KRU 82 Vodka, Tres Leches
Wineries:
ALLURE
ARIDO
AQUINAS
BERINGER
CANDOR
CAVIT
CHATEAU LEMARGUE
B-SIDE
BRIDGEPORT BREWERY
CAMBRIA
CANYON WIND
CARLSON
CINZANO
CLOS DU BOIS
CONSTELLATION WINES
CRUSHER
DESCHUTES BREWERY
DISENO
DON SEBASTIANI & SONS
DREAMING TREE
ESPRIT DU VIN
ESTANCIA
ETUDE
FERRARI
FEUDI DI SAN GREGARIO
FREEMARK ABBEY
GABBIANO
GRAND VIN
HOGUE
HOPE FAMILY
JEAN LUC COLOMBO
JORDAN
LIBERTY SCHOOL
KENDALL-JACKSON
KENWOOD
KIM CRAWFORD
LA VIELLE FERME
LUNETTA
MAJESTIC FINE WINES
MAS DE LA DAME
MATANZAS CREEK
MERRYVALE
MIDDLE SISTER
MILBRANDT VINEYARDS
MOSCATO ALLEGRO
MOUTON CADET
MURPHY GOODE
O'NEILL VINTNERS & DISTILLERS
OPERA PRIMA
OYSTER BAY
PALM BAY INTERNATIONAL
PENFOLDS
PEPPERWOOD
PEPI
PLATINUM BEVERAGE
PROJECT PASO
REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING
REX GOLIATH
ROBERT MONDAVI
RODNEY STRONG
ROSEMOUNT
RUFFINO
SAGE CREATIONS
SAN FRANCISCO WINE EXCHANGE
SCHMITT SOHNE
SHINER BREWERY
SIMI
SIMPLY NAKED
THEME TABLE: DRY ROSE'
THEME TABLE: MOSCATO
THORNY ROSE
TREANA
TREASURY WINE ESTATES
TROUBLEMAKER
WESTERN SPIRITS
and many more!
