It was a thrill to meet Frances Mayes, the bestselling author of “Under the Tuscan Sun,” during an invite-only party to introduce her Tuscan Sun Wines line with the support of her Denver-based partner Curious Cork Imports.
One of the fine wines by Tuscan Sun Wines. (Photo courtesy of Tuscan Sun Wines)
The wine line is composed of seven wines produced in Italy and around Tuscany and hand selected by Mayes herself. Each Tuscan Sun Wine embodies a different concept that touches on the Tuscan lifestyle.
The wines were launched in Cortona, Italy, in July and are making their U.S. debut this week.
“These wines bring to life a sense of wonder through simple joys that my life in Italy has given me,” Mayes said during Thursday’s event at the Denver Art Museum. “I hope that by bringing them home to the U.S. that everyone can share a taste of the many pleasures I’ve enjoyed in Italy.
The Tuscan Sun Wines include four reds and two whites. A Prosecco is scheduled to join the lineup next year.
“Creating this line of wines with Frances and bringing them to wine lovers in the U.S. has been one of the most rewarding experiences of our entire team’s professional careers,” said Danny Keefe, founder of Curious Cork Imports. “We’re proud and honored to have the opportunity to share these exceptional wines with fans of Frances, fans of Italy and wine lovers in general.”
For more information, go to www.tuscansunwines.com.
Wild about waffles?
The newest addition to the Waffle Brothers empire is a third location set to open this week in Denver’s Uptown neighborhood at 1707 Lafayette.
My condo BFF and I stopped by for a “test drive” on Saturday of the new savory additions to the menu. This Waffle Brothers branch (as soon as all the T’s are crossed by the city’s inspectors) will cater to late-night diners and restaurant industry workers by staying open and serving food until midnight.
During a trial run, we munched on fried chicken and (what else?) waffles with whipped cream and syrup as well as spicy chicken wings. I’ll let you know as soon as the joint gets a firm opening date.
‘Stache gets stashed
There’s not much that Sage Hospitality honcho Walter Isenberg won’t do to support his wife, Christie‘s, charity Concerts For Kids, which supports various children’s charities in Colorado.
So recently during the Concerts For Kids Celebrity Waiter Dinner at Ocean Prime, Isenberg submitted his “forever” mustache to the razor when Denver Mayor Michael Hancock lopped it off in the name of charity. Isenberg raised more than $40,000 to forfeit his facial hair.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, right, happily shaved off the famed mustache of Sage Hospitality CEO Walter Isenberg. (Photo courtesy of Concerts for Kids)
Transplant heroes
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The After Party will follow the inaugural Transplant Hero Awards — an event honoring those who have created a lifesaving impact in the transplant community. This evening is designed to support the American Transplant Foundation’s mission to save lives by reducing the growing list of people awaiting a lifesaving transplant. Proceeds will benefit the American Transplant Foundation.
Special discount for those in the know
Tickets for the 4th Evening of Decadent Delights are $100 each for Sense of Security friends. That’s a savings of $25 per ticket! This event sells out fast, and is only two weeks away. It’s events like Evening of Decadent Delights, hosted by Penny Parker and friends, that make a difference in our community. Come out and support this great organization’s efforts, eat well, and enjoy.
Seven of Denver’s finest chefs will prepare a divine five-course meal accompanied by wine pairings. Chefs are: Lance Barto, Michael Bortz, Troy Guard, Alex Seidel, Tyler Wiard, Brian Laird and Sean Yontz. It’s a fabulous fall evening that includes a cocktail party, sponsored by Downslope Distilling, with live band, The Whitfields and Robert Eldridge on acoustic guitar during dinner. Emcee Les Shapiro is always spirited and fun.
Sense of Security seeks to provide a sense of security from financial hardship and enhance the quality of life for Colorado breast cancer patients in treatment. As a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization, Sense of Security has served more than 960 Colorado breast cancer patients while in treatment by providing nearly $1.5 million toward housing, utilities, groceries, transportation, COBRA or insurance premiums and other basic living expenses over the past 13 years. Sense of Security has served grantees from 48 Colorado counties.
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Hazel in the house
Local vocal and Denver treasure Hazel Miller is teaming up with a few musical pals to headline a benefit concert for Inner City Health Center from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday at The Infinity Park Event Center, 4400 E. Kentucky Ave.
Miller’s musical chums who will play during the event are Latin guitarist Manuel Molina, The Subdudes’ accordionist/pianist John Magnie and rhythmic/acoustic rock pioneer Dave Tamkin.
Tickets are available at www.jazzed.innercityhealth.org, or by calling Josh Hoffman at 720-833-5091. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Hazel Miller will perform at a benefit concert for Inner City Health Center Thursday at The Infinity Park Event Center in Glendale. (Blacktie-Colorado photo)
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