Who's holding down the Fort?

The big food news in town continues to be the International Association of Culinary Professionals convention -- and tonight, The Fort - the replica of Bent's Fort overlooking Denver -- is hosting a special dinner for IACP attendees. But non-members are welcome, too, for $165; chef Trevor Dierolf will be backed by guest chef Bertina Cadman of the Dine tribe. To RSVP, e-mail conferencevent@theculinarytrust.com.

In Denver tonight, brothers Pete and Paul Marczyk of Marczyk's Fine Foods will host a Scotch-tasting and dinner at Pints Pub, 221 West 13th Avenue. The event is $75 per person; register by calling 303-894-9499.