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Tasting Tour of the Tents with Anthony Giglio
Date: Friday, June 19 & Saturday, June 20
TIme: 11AM to 12PM
Price: $200
Location: Wagner Park
Get the insiders’ tour of the Grand Tasting Pavilion, hosted by wine expert Anthony Giglio. Visit a selection of Anthony’s favorite tables in the Grand Tasting Pavilion to taste exclusive wines and meet incredible winemakers and brand experts.
This exclusive opportunity is a curated experience that will show you how the experts navigate the Grand Tasting at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen.
Tickets are limited and non-refundable and are available for F&W Classic in Aspen pass holders only. Guests must be 21 years or older. Please drink responsibly.
Details are subject to change.
Chubby Fish CHS x F&W Classic in Aspen
Date: Saturday, June 20
Time: 9:00PM – 11:00PM
Price: $295
Location: Clarks Oyster Bar
People line up for hours to snag a bite at Chubby Fish, Charleston’s beloved walk-in-only hotspot. This summer at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, you’ll skip the wait and step straight into the party—an energetic event with serious flavor, great music, and even better vibes.
Expect a lively, walk-around evening built for mingling, where guests get a taste of Southern hospitality in a high-altitude setting. Award-winning duo James London and YoYo Tang bring the spirit of their celebrated restaurant and Seahorse bar to the mountains, serving up opulent caviar sandwiches, pristine oysters on the half shell, steamy shrimp, and other signature bites—alongside exceptional wines and cocktails designed for sipping, snacking, and staying awhile.
Tickets are limited and non-refundable and are available for F&W Classic in Aspen pass holders only. Guests must be 21 years or older. Please drink responsibly.
Details are subject to change.
Blackbird Club at Ajax Tavern, featuring Sip & Guzzle
Date: Friday, June 19
Time: 9:30PM – 12:30AM
Price: $300
Location: AJAX Tavern
Food & Wine and Blackbird are partnering to bring you Blackbird Club — your late-night destination while in Aspen. Popping up in The Little Nell’s Ajax Tavern, this edition features a full takeover by Sip & Guzzle, the New York City dual-concept cocktail destination recently named the #1 Bar in North America by 50 Best Bars 2026.
Founded by acclaimed bartenders Steve Schneider and Shingo Gokan, and operating partner Justin Weitz, Sip & Guzzle has quickly emerged as a global standout since opening in 2024. Rooted in Japanese-influenced storytelling, the concept fuses New York and Tokyo sensibilities through a boundary-pushing cocktail program, paired with a culinary offering from Executive Chef Mike Bagale and Chef de Cuisine Isaac Leidenfrost.
For one night only, Blackbird Club brings the best of New York City nightlife to Aspen for a can’t-miss collaboration and a chance to experience one of the world’s most celebrated bars outside its home base. Expect standout cocktails, late-night bites, a curated music lineup, and a dark-and-sexy room built for after-hours magic. Pull up.
Tickets are limited and non-refundable and are available for F&W Classic in Aspen pass holders only. Guests must be 21 years or older. Please drink responsibly.
Details are subject to change.
Tasting Tour of the Tents with Anthony Giglio
Date: Friday, June 19 & Saturday, June 20
TIme: 11AM to 12PM
Price: $200
Location: Wagner Park
Get the insiders’ tour of the Grand Tasting Pavilion, hosted by wine expert Anthony Giglio. Visit a selection of Anthony’s favorite tables in the Grand Tasting Pavilion to taste exclusive wines and meet incredible winemakers and brand experts.
This exclusive opportunity is a curated experience that will show you how the experts navigate the Grand Tasting at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen.
Tickets are limited and non-refundable and are available for F&W Classic in Aspen pass holders only. Guests must be 21 years or older. Please drink responsibly.
Details are subject to change.
Anju x Mt.Rubirosa: A One-Night Mash-Up at the Food & Wine Classic, Presented by ResyÂ
Date: Saturday, June 20
Time: 7:30-11:00 PM
Price: $300
Location: Mt. Rubirosa, 501 E Dean Street
For one night only, Resy brings together two culinary powerhouses for a Korean x Italian pop-up at Mt. Rubirosa. Chefs Danny Lee and Angel Barreto, a Food & Wine Best New Chefs honoree, from Anju join forces with Rubirosa Ristorante.
Expect Korean barbecue-inspired bites, punchy banchan, and bold Korean flavors alongside Rubirosa favorites, including kimchi tie-dye pizza, pork & kimchi rosé ravioli, oysters with kimchi and yuzu vinaigrette, and marinated galbi served with lettuce wraps, perilla leaves, and parmesan risotto. Set in a slopeside pop-up at the base of Aspen Mountain, Mt. Rubirosa is warm, energetic, and designed for a memorable night of food, wine, and celebration.
Available to F&W Classic in Aspen pass holders only. Tickets are limited and non-refundable. Must be 21+ to attend. Must be 21+ to drink alcohol. Please drink responsibly. Details subject to change. Due to the nature of these experiences, the venues may be unable to accommodate certain allergies or dietary restrictions. Amex/Resy are not liable for any inability to accommodate.
Tasting at The Wine Bar by F&W and Friends, Presented by Resy
Date: Friday, June 19, Saturday, June 20, & Sunday, June 21
Time: 11:00-11:30 AM | During Private Trade Tasting
Price: $75
Location: Grand Tasting | Wagner Park
As part of the American Express x Resy Trade Program powered by F&W Pro, this private tasting offers an intimate, chef-led experience within the Grand Tasting Pavilion. Hosted at a dedicated space inside The Wine Bar by Food & Wine and Friends, each session brings guests together for a guided tasting with leading chefs in a small group setting.
Enjoy thoughtfully prepared bites paired with exclusive wines not available to other Grand Tasting attendees, creating a more focused and elevated way to experience the weekend.
Friday’s tasting features D.C.-based restaurant Anju, with chefs Angel Barreto and Danny Lee. Saturday’s tasting highlights LA-based Bar Etoile with Jill Bernheimer and Julian Kurland. Sunday’s tasting highlights LA-based Lasita with Chase and Steff Valencia.
Available to F&W Classic in Aspen pass holders only. Tickets are limited and non-refundable. Must be 21+ to attend. Must be 21+ to drink alcohol. Please drink responsibly. Details subject to change. Due to the nature of these experiences, the venues may be unable to accommodate certain allergies or dietary restrictions. Amex/Resy are not liable for any inability to accommodate.
Tasting Tour of the Tents, Presented by Resy
Date: Friday, June 19 & Saturday, June 20
Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM
Price: $200
Location: Grand Tasting | Wagner Park
As part of the American Express x Resy Trade Program powered by F&W Pro, this exclusive guided tasting offers insider access to the Grand Tasting Pavilion. Led by Food & Wine’s Special Projects Editor and Wine Expert Lucy Simon, guests will visit a curated selection of standout tables, enjoy special pours not available to general attendees, and connect directly with the winemakers and experts behind each pour.
Designed for deeper discovery, this experience includes tastings from select Tock wineries and a premium wine glass for use throughout. Hosted during the Private Trade Tasting window, this intimate tour offers a more thoughtful, elevated way to experience the Grand Tasting.
Available to F&W Classic in Aspen pass holders only. Tickets are limited and non-refundable. Must be 21+ to attend. Must be 21+ to drink alcohol. Please drink responsibly. Details subject to change. Due to the nature of these experiences, the venues may be unable to accommodate certain allergies or dietary restrictions. Amex/Resy are not liable for any inability to accommodate.
Chubby Fish CHS x F&W Classic in Aspen
Date: Saturday, June 20
Time: 9:30PM – 12:30AM
Price: $295
Location: Clarks Oyster Bar
People line up for hours to snag a bite at Chubby Fish, Charleston’s beloved walk-in-only hotspot. This summer at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, you’ll skip the wait and step straight into the party—an energetic event with serious flavor, great music, and even better vibes.
Expect a lively, walk-around evening built for mingling, where guests get a taste of Southern hospitality in a high-altitude setting. Award-winning duo James London and YoYo Tang bring the spirit of their celebrated restaurant and Seahorse bar to the mountains, serving up opulent caviar sandwiches, pristine oysters on the half shell, steamy shrimp, and other signature bites—alongside exceptional wines and cocktails designed for sipping, snacking, and staying awhile.
Tickets are limited and non-refundable and are available for F&W Classic in Aspen pass holders only. Guests must be 21 years or older. Please drink responsibly.
Details are subject to change.
Blackbird Club at Ajax Tavern, featuring Sip & Guzzle
Date: Friday, June 19
Time: 9:30PM – 12:30AM
Price: $300
Location: AJAX Tavern
Food & Wine and Blackbird are partnering to bring you Blackbird Club — your late-night destination while in Aspen. Popping up in The Little Nell’s Ajax Tavern, this edition features a full takeover by Sip & Guzzle, the New York City dual-concept cocktail destination recently named the #1 Bar in North America by 50 Best Bars 2026.
Founded by acclaimed bartenders Steve Schneider and Shingo Gokan, and operating partner Justin Weitz, Sip & Guzzle has quickly emerged as a global standout since opening in 2024. Rooted in Japanese-influenced storytelling, the concept fuses New York and Tokyo sensibilities through a boundary-pushing cocktail program, paired with a culinary offering from Executive Chef Mike Bagale and Chef de Cuisine Isaac Leidenfrost.
For one night only, Blackbird Club brings the best of New York City nightlife to Aspen for a can’t-miss collaboration and a chance to experience one of the world’s most celebrated bars outside its home base. Expect standout cocktails, late-night bites, a curated music lineup, and a dark-and-sexy room built for after-hours magic. Pull up.
Tickets are limited and non-refundable and are available for F&W Classic in Aspen pass holders only. Guests must be 21 years or older. Please drink responsibly.
Details are subject to change.
Please note: Tickets and offers are for Food & Wine Classic in Aspen passholders only. Tickets are limited and non-refundable and are available on a first come, first served basis. 21 and over. Please drink responsibly. Details are subject to change.