The annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen returns to town June 14-16. For all of the foodies and wine connoisseurs wondering what to pack or where to go other than the Grand Tasting tent, we’ve got you covered. Check out our 6 tips from Aspen locals on how to make the most out of your weekend at the Food & Wine Classic.
1. Experience Aspen in all its summer glory! Plan some time for a hike up the Ute Trail or Hunter Creek, a bike ride on the Rio Grande Trail, a visit to the Maroon Bells or a run out the East Aspen trail. Check out what else is going on in town this weekend with our summer calendar.
2. Proper Attire: During the classic, you spend a lot of time standing and walking. Head to local shop O2 Aspen for some booties or mules hat boast the perfect summer style with comfort. Also don’t forget a hat and sunglasses! Check out all of your options for attire here. Proper attire also means SUNSCREEN, don’t leave your hotel room without it!
3. Coffee. After a night out, wake up with the perfect latte, espresso, cappuccino or matcha green tea from Unravel Coffee.
4. A bike: As you can see instantly, in Aspen a bike is even more important than a car. Aspen’s answer to bike-sharing is We-cycle, allowing locals and visitors a bike when they need it and where they need it, with more than 100 bikes and 15 stations around town.
5. Wine...Yes you're drinking a lot of wine as it is. But when you need some for your pre- or post- partying, Aspen has excellent wineshops; including Of Grape & Grain with a compelling selection and knowledgeable guides.
6. Enjoy What's Coming at the FOOD & WINE Classic this year! This year, there will be over 80 seminars, talks, and tastings hosted by culinary stars Amanda Mccrosin, Andrew Zimmern, Anthony Giglio, Bobby Stuckey, Carlin Karr, Maneet Chauhan, Marcus Samuelsson, Tyler Florence, Wanda Mann and many more!
Food & Wine is pleased to announce that the FOOD & Wine Classic in Aspen Talk Series will be open to the Aspen community on Friday, June 14th and Saturday, June 15th. Please join us to hear first-hand experiences and behind the scenes stories from some of today's most inspiring chefs. The full schedule of events can be found below. Space is limited and guests will be accommodated on a first come, first serve basis. All attendees must be 21 years or older.
Friday, June 14, 10am-11am
Off the Menu: How Iconic Restaurants Build a Legacy
Featuring: Meg Bickford, Carlin Karr, Ti Martin, Danny Meyer, Bobby Stuckey
Moderated by: Kat Kinsman
Friday, June 14, 3-4:00pm
Cooking Competition Confessional: Behind The Scenes
Featuring: Stephanie Izard, Shota Nakajima, Claudette Zepeda
Moderated by: Maneet Chauhan
Saturday, June 15, 3-4:00pm
Food & Wine Podcast: LIVE
Dave Chang Unfiltered
Moderated by: Kat Kinsman
*The F&W Classic in Aspen Talk Series is FREE to the Aspen Community. A F&W Classic in Aspen pass will not be required. Please arrive 30 minutes before the start of each seminar.*
Don’t forget to tag us on social media during the FOOD & WINE Classic @AspenCO and include the official hashtag #FWClassic to follow all the action.
DEATH & CO TAKEOVER AT MOLLIE
What: Kick off Food & Wine weekend with us as Death & Co takes over the bar for one night only here at MOLLIE. The Death & Co Denver team will be slinging drinks from an exclusive menu, bringing their signature cocktails to MOLLIE’s bar.
When: Thursday, June 13th from 9pm-midnight
Where: The bar at MOLLIE Aspen
F&B: Death & Co signature cocktails by Gin & Luck
Price: Cash bar
More info here; no reservations required
