I’d heard good things about Cupcake Vineyards, and was pleasantly sated by the Sauv Blanc.
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As always, my hands were full with pen and pad, camera, and glass of wine while meandering through clusters of political guests, and as always, I didn’t spill a drop. The featured wine was a Beringer Founders Estate Merlot, and two wines from Cupcake Vineyards: a Chardonnay and a 2009 Sauvignon Blanc, the last of which I sipped while gliding through the room and taking photographs. The beverage sponsors of the stellar evening were Republic National Distributing Company, Beverage Distributors and Southern Wine & Spirits. Other great eateries that were showcasing their cuisine were Baca at the Inverness Hotel, Cinzzetti’s, Fresh Fish Company, Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, Mangia Bevi, Metro State College Student Chapter, and The Broadmoor Hotel. Many of the restaurant sponsors I was familiar with, including the Broker Restaurant, Bonefish Grill, CityGrille, Elway’s Cherry Creek, Lala’s Wine Bar, and Outback Steakhouse. We should be able to put on a pretty good event.” “Well, we are the Colorado Restaurant Association. We want to thank the legislators for their commitment to service.” Meersman recognizes that many legislators consider this the best social event of the year. “Our intention is to have a social evening,” Meersman explained. Peter Meersman, president and CEO of the restaurant trade organization, estimated that 300 people attended the event including about 70 legislators.
Over 12,000 establishments across the state employ approximately 290,000 workers. The restaurant industry in Colorado is at the cornerstone of tourism, generating over $11.7 billion in revenue, according to the CRA.
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