EVENTS
Afternoon tea
SA | Enjoy teas by Tea Forte and a selection of scones, sandwiches and petit fours, noon-3 p.m. Reservations recommended | $19.95, $10.95 children age 10 and under | Jill’s Restaurant, St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., 720-406-7399 | BOULDER
Tamayo
SU | Hosts a four-course dinner featuring a different region of Mexico | $35 | 1400 Larimer St., 720-946-1433
Book signing
M | Jacques Pepin signs his new book “Chez Jacques, Traditions and Rituals of a Cook,” 10-11:30 a.m. | A Cook’s Kitchen, 850 Ogden St., 303-861-4626
Community night
M | The Kitchen hosts a multicourse meal with local farmers and chefs to discuss food and agriculture, 7 p.m. Reservations required | $35 | 1035 Pearl St., 303-544-5973, thekitchencafe.com | BOULDER
Monday night dinner
M | Frasca Food and Wine hosts a wine dinner featuring Castellare di Castellina Winery, 7 p.m. Reservations required | $35, $25-$35 for additional wine pairings | 1738 Pearl St., 303-442-6966 | BOULDER
Microbrew tour
Self-guided walking tour includes overnight accommdation at the Grand Hyatt, dinner and beer tastings. Reservations required | 800-233-1234, granddenver.Hyatt.com
FARMERS MARKETS
Cherry Creek Fresh Market
SA | 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. through Oct. 27 | Corner of East First Avenue and University Boulevard, 303-442-1837, coloradofreshmarkets.com
Southwest Plaza
SA | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. through October 31 | South Wadsworth Boulevard and West Bowles Avenue, 303-887-FARM, denver farmersmarket.com
Highlands Ranch Town Center
SU | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through October 31 | Civic Green Park, Lucent Boulevard and Broadway, 303-887-FARM, denverfarmers market.com | LITTLETON
MOTHER’S DAY
Mother’s Day tea
TH | City of Aurora hosts a tea for ages 3-6 with a parent, 1-3 p.m. | $40 residents, $52 nonresidents | Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, auroragov.org/recreation | AURORA
Wild Oats
SA | Celebrate Mother’s Day with complimentary bagels, muffins and body-care samples, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. RSVP by May 4 at cobmktmgr@wildoats.com | 870 S. Colorado Blvd., 303-691-0101,
Cheshire Cat Brewpub brunch
SU | Mother’s Day brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Reservations appreciated | $13.95, $7.95 children | 7803 Ralston Road, 303-431-9000 | ARVADA
Botanic Gardens brunch
SU | Denver Botanic Gardens hosts an all-you-can-eat brunch and live entertainment, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Reservation deadline is May 10 | $23.95, $13.95 children | 1005 York St., 720-865-3532
Black Bear dinner
SU | Black Bear offers a four-course meal, 5-9 p.m. Reservations required | $45 | 10375 Ute Pass Ave., 719-684-9648 | GREEN MOUNTAIN FALLS
Elvis brunch
SU | Brunch with Chris Barber and his band in the Velvet Elvis show, 11 a.m. Reservations required | $40 | 1601 Arapahoe St., 303-293-0075, lannies.com
Feast at the Fort
SU | Mother’s Day buffet, 11 a.m. Reservations recommended | $38 adults, $18 children | 19192 Colorado 8, 303-697-4771 | MORRISON
Hudson Gardens brunch
SU | Hudson Gardens hosts a champagne brunch with live entertainment, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Paid reservations required | $22, $12 children | 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, 303-797-8565, ext. 321, hudsongardens.org | LITTLETON
Le Central
SU | Hosts a brunch to honor Mom | 112 E. Eighth Ave., 303-863-8094
Ocean brunch
SU | Hosts Mother’s Day brunch, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and dinner, 5-9 p.m. | 201 Columbine St., 303-377-5350
Stir It Up Cooking School
SU | Brunch for Mom cooking class for ages 8-11, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Moms will be seated at 3:15 p.m. | $30 | 1140 S. Lashley Lane, 303-494-2665, stiritupcooking.com | BOULDER
Mail items at least 10-14 days in advance to Food Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202; e-mail living@denverpost.com.
