EVENTS
Louis Jadot wine dinner
Thu: Magnolia hosts a four-course wine dinner featuring Burgundy wines, 6:30 p.m. $65. 1381 Forest Park Circle, Lafayette, 303-665-3080
Zero carbon footprint
Thu: Jill’s Restaurant celebrates International Earth Day with a five-course dinner featuring local and organic produce, 6:30 p.m. $100. St. Julien Hotel, Boulder, 720-406-7399
Locavores celebrate spring
Fri: Mercury Cafe hosts a five-course organic wine dinner, 7:30 p.m. $45. 2199 California St., 303-294-9258
Monday-night wine dinner
Mon: Frasca Food and Wine series features wines of Aldo Conterno. $40, $25-$35 optional wine pairings. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966
Italian wine dinner
Today: Four-course meal featuring six wines, 6:30 p.m. $55. La Petite Mason, 1015 W. Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, 719-632-4887
F.E. Trimbach wine dinner
Fri: Four-course menu featuring family wines. $100. Westin Westminster, 10600 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, 303-410-5066
The Luck of the Irish
-Mon: McCormick’s Fish House & Bar celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with various activities including menu specials, live entertainment and a parade. 303-825-1107
Corned beef and cabbage
-March: Chicago celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a special menu. 6680 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, 303-233-0500, Chicago-Colorado.com
Fireside Lounge tastings
The Fireside Lounge and executive chef Anthony Sinese offer wine, cheese and chocolate pairings. Inverness Hotel, 200 Inverness Drive West, Englewood, 800-832-9053
EASTER
Platte Street Easter Stroll
Sat: Wen Chocolates host a chocolate event featuring the best Easter bonnet contest, 1 p.m. 1541 Platte St., 303-955-7390
Elway’s Downtown
Sat-Sun: Offers a classic menu with a Bloody Marey Station for Easter brunch, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. The Ritz-Carlton, 303-312-3107
Faberge Easter brunch
Sun: Aix Restaurant + Wine Bar celebrates Easter, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 719 E. 17th Ave., 303-831-1296,
The Fort
Sun: Offers a special Easter menu, Native American music, an egg hunt and more, 11 a.m. $14-$25. 19192 Highway 8, Morrison, 303-697-4771,
Hotel Boulderado
Sun: Easter brunch buffet, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $33.95, $15.95 children. 2115 13th St., Boulder, 303-442-4344
Inverness Hotel
Sun: Hosts its 19th annual Easter celebration featuring three brunches, indoor egg hunt, face painting, the Easter bunny and more, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Reservations recommended. $41.95, $19 children. 200 Inverness Drive West, Englewood, 800-832-9053
Rialto Cafe
Sun: Offers Easter specials, 10 a.m. Reservations recommended. 934 16th St., 303-893-2233
BENEFITS
Winemaker’s Dinner
Thu: American Wine Society hosts a dinner to benefit Denver Mile High Rotary Foundation, 6:30 p.m. $95. Assignments Restaurant, 675 S. Broadway, register at blacktie-
Wine Tastings
Tue: Argonaut Wine & Liquors host its monthly tasting to benefit the Women’s Bean Project, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $25. Park Hill Golf Course, 303-831-7788
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