Top Highlights from the 2025 Food & Wine Classic You Won’t Want to Miss Chris Lehoux, June 20, 2025 The 2025 Food & Wine Classic is set to take place from June 20 to June 22 in Aspen, marking the annual event’s return to showcase a variety of culinary experiences. This celebration will feature cooking demonstrations, wine and spirit tastings, and insightful discussions with prominent chefs and beverage experts. Attendees can purchase passes at classic.foodandwine.com. Among the highlights during the weekend: High-Altitude with Ford’s Gin Date: Friday, June 20 Time: 6 p.m. Location: Hotel Jerome Garden Details: This free event invites attendees to enjoy unique cocktails such as Jasmine Peach and Watermelon Cucumber. Locals can access additional discounts using the code EP25LOCAL. A New York Night with Raf’s Date: Friday, June 20 Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: $450 Details: Experience French-Italian cuisine by Chef Mary Attea at this not-to-miss dinner. Tickets available at exploretock.com. Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Tasting Dates: Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21 Time: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost: $125 Details: Enjoy a curated tasting of Veuve Clicquot’s finest, complemented by bites from the Hotel Jerome culinary team. Tickets can be advanced purchased at exploretock.com. Sake High! Debut Times: All weekend at the Grand Tasting Pavilion Details: The rise of Sake High! will be featured at the Food & Wine Classic, showcasing their innovative sake-based teas and signature sake collection. Afternoon with Waterford and Julie Macklowe Date: Saturday, June 21 Time: 1-2 p.m. Cost: $75 Details: Guests will enjoy a whiskey tasting experience under the guidance of Julie Macklowe at the Hotel Jerome Garden. Tickets available at exploretock.com. Sky Terrace Caviar & Cocktails Dates: Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22 Time: Noon-7 p.m. Cost: $75 Details: Enjoy caviar and cocktails overlooking the stunning landscape from Hotel Jerome’s fourth-story terrace. Tickets available at exploretock.com. Bad Harriet Cocktail Event Dates: Friday and Saturday night Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $50 plus service fee Details: Join the Trick Dog Cocktail Bar for innovative cocktails in the Bad Harriet lounge at Hotel Jerome. Tickets can be purchased at exploretock.com. Live Cheese Sculpting with “The Cheese Lady” Date: Saturday, June 21 Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Location: Clark’s Market Details: Watch Sarah Kaufmann create a cheese masterpiece from a 500-pound block of cheddar while sampling other artisan cheeses, all for free. This year’s Food & Wine Classic promises to be a celebration of food, drink, and delightful experiences perfect for summer in Aspen. About the Author: Chris Lehoux Meet Chris Lehoux, an experienced wine connoisseur and dedicated blogger with a deep passion for all things wine-related. With years of expertise in the industry, Chris shares insightful wine reviews, valuable wine tasting tips, expert pairing advice, and captivating tales of vineyard visits. Join Chris on a journey through the world of wine, where every sip is an adventure waiting to be savored! Wine