On Sunday, October 22, 2017, 5280 hosted the annual 5280 Dines event in celebration of the October, 25 Best Restaurant issue. The event, presented by CFA Society of Colorado and benefitting Mile High United Way’s Women United Initiative, was held at Backyard on Blake in the RiNo district.
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The exclusive VIP lounge held in The Workroom boasted a Bear Creek whiskey tasting room, DJ, food samplings, and private bar as well as the best view of the courtyard and that breathtaking sunset from a seat on the outdoor terrace. VIP guests enjoyed custom whiskey cocktails in glassware provided by Riedle.Photo Credit: From the Hip Photo
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Denise Mickelsen, Bill Mickelsen, and Lulu Clair
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Amy and Chris Smith
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Occasion’s Catering managed the bars and served featured beverages including Bierstadt Lagerhaus beer, 90+ Cellars wine, Stem Ciders cider, Deep Eddy vodka, Exotico tequila, Bear Creek Distillery whiskey, and Santa Fe Spirits gin while guests perused through the shops and mingled with fellow foodies. Photo Credit: From the Hip Photo
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Custom CFA Society Colorado cocktail ice and other ice features provided by Colorado Ice Works.Photo Credit: From the Hip Photo
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Floral arrangements for the event were provided by Sacred Thistle.Photo Credit: From the Hip Photo
Event lighting was provided by Pink Monkey SolutionsPhoto Credit: From the Hip Photo
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Mary Jo
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Guests enjoyed chef curated plates from Best Restaurants winners 12 at Madison, Beast and Bottle, Coperta, Cattivella, Concourse Restaurant Modern, Dio Mio and El Five as well as special samplings from Cheese & Provisions, Tamayo, La Sandia Cantina, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and Il Porcellino Salumi.Photo Credit: From the Hip Photo
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Lisa Mckenzie, Elizabeth Drummond, and Bill Drummond
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Jenny Barber and Kyle Emery
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Jimmy McCabe from Santa Fe Spirits
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Krista Pass and Piniel Simegn
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