Be Inspired | How Our Autumn Wine Pairing Came Together

Colorado in the Fall is something to behold. The quick change in weather turns the bright greenery to abundant fall foliage. It also changes what we wear, what we drink, and what we eat. To celebrate the welcoming of Autumn, we hosted a Wine and Dinner Pairing with Synergy Wines and wanted to share our experience, and hopefully ignite inspiration in you.

Planning a Theme

The Senses of Fall | The Chef’s Experience inspired us to create a warm and inviting space that celebrated the sense of new beginnings that come with the changing of seasons. The head Chefs of Five Tables Cafe are siblings and love to incorporate fresh and in season ingredients into the menu, truly giving a nod to The Senses of Fall. The smells, the colors, the tastes, and everything that Autumn brings to our senses became an integral part of the evening. 

Setting the Room

When the cooler air comes to Colorado and brings a light evening breeze, we know that our days spent on (one of our favorite) venues is numbered. Our Rooftop is a perfect place for an experiential and intimate event and we take full advantage of those views until the weather puts a stop to it. We set the room with satin copper linens and created place settings for each individual guest. From the smell of the Elm trees below, to the view of the sunset over the Rockies, we were truly in the midst of a perfect Colorado Fall evening. 

Creating the Menu

When designing a wine pairing, it is important to marry the ingredients of the dishes to the tasting notes of the wine. Our Chefs Ashley and Adam headed to a local farmer’s market to pick the best ingredients to make each course special. A wide variety of locally grown produce were a part of each meal.  With 6 courses and 2 items per course, there were many opportunities to create dishes that embodied the Fall season. We were also able to highlight each dish on a provided menu for each guest, which they were able to see each food and wine pairing of the night. A crowd favorite was an Apple, Brie, and Cheddar Beer Soup paired with a Spanish Arindo.

TIP from our Event Director: “When planning a pairing, a menu is so important because guests can often get caught up talking and enjoying themselves (which is the goal!) and miss what is described at the beginning of the course. A menu helps provide reference and lets guests enjoy their experience more!”  

We had such a blast bringing this event to life! From the ideation of the table setting to the plating of the final course, we truly brought all The Senses of Fall to life. 

What to expect when planning an event at The Cleveland Room during COVID-19

Our response to the rules set forth in Larimer County and the state of Colorado.

The effects of COVID-19 have been felt all around our community. However, we are starting to reschedule and host events in our space, following the Colorado Governor’s guidelines. When it comes to hosting your event at The Cleveland Room, here is what it could look like: 

Entry Rules

When entering the building, we will ask guests to sign in to keep track of every individual in our space. We also ask that guests wear face masks when entering and leaving the event. It is up to the discretion of the host or individual to wear the face covering for the duration of the event. 

Seating

With limited capacities and spacing rules, we have created seating arrangements that allow for 50 people within The Cleveland Room. This will allow guests to feel comfortable and safe with enough space to lessen the spread of germs. The Rooftop will be able to reach a capacity of 40%, and would be perfect for a rescheduled occasion. 

During the Event

Throughout the venue, we will have sanitation stations that are convenient for all guests and will be refilled when needed. Our staff will be wearing masks when serving alcohol and catering. We will be maintaining a 6-foot distance between guests and staff when possible and create an environment that permits social distancing and is encouraged.

We are so excited to start working with you to plan your next event. The Cleveland Room’s #1 goal is to keep everyone in our space safe and comfortable, while also providing a one-of-a-kind experience. Call us today to start planning your event!

Planning Your Event at The Cleveland Room

Downtown Loveland. A quaint town in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Loveland is rooted in history, built from small business owners who are equally passionate about their business and the town that it thrives in. The Cleveland Room is one of many establishments that work to create a community in Loveland. Located in the historic building of desk chair Workspace, The Cleveland Room is a premier event venue with some of the most exquisite features, plus a hard-working staff that works to provide the best event experience. 

Event Director, Jessie Rule, has built her career and reputation in the Northern Colorado Event Planning industry for nearly 6 years. Her main goal is to work hard to individualize each event and to create special experiences for all of her clients. 

When starting to plan an event, Jessie has answered some questions that can make any event planning newbie feel a little more at ease when booking with The Cleveland Room. 

What separates an in-house event planner from bringing in an outside planner? 

An in-house planner will typically handle everything directly related to the venue and help with assisting outside vendors to move their equipment, food, decor, etc. An outside event planner will be more responsible for the small details and the nitty-gritty event timeline. 

The benefit of hosting your event at The Cleveland Room is that we can be a one-stop-shop! Our staff has experience not only in venue management but also experience with working on event planning execution teams. Guests have the option of bringing in their own vendors or letting us create the vision of the event and also hire professionals to execute the event. 

What are the services I could have access to by booking with The Cleveland Room? 

When booking with The Cleveland Room, you will have access to everything and everyone you will need to complete your vision. We can organize your event from start to finish, including, but not limited to; assisting in rentals, introductions to outside vendors, in-house catering, bar service, tables + chairs for up to 100, linen rentals, all serving ware, and event staff to execute your perfect experience.

What types of events can be held at The Cleveland Room? 

We can host anything from a small private celebration, a corporate training, a wedding reception, or even a private concert.  Our space is unique because of the excellent AV equipment, connection abilities for surround sound for a band or DJ. The space is versatile in a way that can morph into whatever event you are wanting to create, a beautiful blank canvas waiting for you! We are here to support your vision!

Our goal at The Cleveland Room is to create a special experience for everyone who walks through our doors. Call today to start planning your vision!