Tonight: Lola hosts a blowout benefit for Dos Casas

Lola, 1575 Boulder Street, has pulled out all the stops for tonight's Dos Casas fundraising event, which offers three options: a five-course dinner at 6:30 p.m., paired with wine, for $75; the dinner plus exclusive patio seating and a chef meet-and-greet for $125; or an after-hours party starting at 9 p.m. and featuring appetizers, small bites and live music for $35.

The menu has been prepared by an all-star roster of Denver's top culinary talent; keep reading for a taste:

First course: Scallop and dungeness crab "crudo" by Sheila Lucero of Jax Fish House and Goose Sorenson of Solera.

Second course: Sofrito Cubano butterfish by Matt Selby of Vesta Dipping Grill and Steuben's and Troy Guard of TAG.

Third course: Brasato d'angello by Brian Laird of Barolo Grill and Tyler Wiard of Elway's.

Fourth course: Roasted organic beef cheeks by Lola's own Jamey Fader and Sean Yontz of Sketch and Tambien.

Fifth course: Banana mesquite cake by Kerry Johnson of Lola.

Proceeds benefit Brent's Place. Make your reservations at 720-570-8686 or www.loladenver.com.

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