EVENTS
Denver Beer Fest
Through Sunday: All things beer, including tastings, dinners, “meet the brewer” nights, beer tappings, tours and more.
Dish/Westword Menu Affair
Today: Signature dishes from 30 local restaurants along with open bars, 7-10:30 p.m. Food Network host Keegan Gerhard will emcee the Mile High Chef competition. $30, visit the website for information. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St.,
Harvest Fest 2009
Friday-Sunday: Local food, wine, activities and art. A winemaker’s dinner, Mexican buffet, book signings, exhibits and more. Times and locations vary. Some events require reservations. Harvest Fest is free, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, 3011 U.S. 50, Cañon City, 877-HCA-WINE (422-9463)
Kama Sutra couples dinner
Thu: Restaurant owner Paul Gill hosts a dinner with wine and a dance performance, 7 p.m. $100 per couple (couples only). Reservations required. Bombay Bistro, 1800 Broadway, #160, Boulder, 303-444-4721.
New Belgium Brewery beer dinner
Today: A five-course meal includes a New Belgium Beer pairing with each course, 7 p.m. $60 per person, tax and gratuity not included. Reservations required. Simms Steakhouse, 11911 W. Sixth Ave., Lakewood, 303-237-0465,
Plein Air farm dinner series
Saturday: A culinary adventure with Tom McMullen, owner of Paradigms in Eagle, 6 p.m. $75. Reservations required. Jack Rabbit Hill, 26567 North Road, Hotchkiss, 970-835-3677,
Wine tasting series
Thursday: Sample eight to 12 fine wines, 5-7 p.m. $25. Reservations required. Randolph’s Restaurant, 1776 Grant St., 303-318-7272,
The Wines of New Zealand
Thursday: A wine tasting with Cloudy Bay Vineyards featuring four wines from New Zealand’s Marlborough region, 5-7 p.m. $25, tax and gratuity not included. Reservations required. Rialto Cafe, 934 16th St., call Chad at 303-260-4771, e-mail cmhacker@rialtocafe.com
FARMERS MARKETS
Boulder Farmers Market
Today and Sat: 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 7, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 7. 13th Street at Central Park, Boulder, 303-910-2236,
Cherry Creek Fresh Market
Today and Sat: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 30 and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, East First Avenue and University Boulevard, 303-442-1837,
Golden Farmers Market
Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 3. 10th and Illinois streets, Golden, 303-279-3113,
Northfield Stapleton Farmers Market
Saturday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31. Between Bass Pro Shop and SuperTarget,
City Park Esplanade Market
Sun: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1. East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street, 303-442-1837, coloradofresh
Stapleton Farmers Market
Sunday: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 11. Stapleton Founders’ Green, East 29th Avenue and Roslyn Street,
Civic Center Eats: Outdoor Market and Cafe
Tue: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday. this is the last day for the year. Civic Center, Colfax Avenue and Broadway, 303- 442-1837,
BENEFITS
Colorado Proud Dinner
Tuesday: The Cuisine Culture Charity Series presents “A Colorado Proud Dinner, All Colorado Food, All Colorado Drink,” 7 p.m. $45 per person, tax and gratuity not included. Reservations required. Proceeds benefit The Colorado Foundation for Agriculture. TAG Restaurant, 1441 Larimer St., 303-996-9985,
Chefs of the Broadmoor
Tuesday: Present the fourth annual “Taste of the Broadmoor,” a five-course dinner to celebrate the culinary industry and the next generation of chefs. Proceeds benefit the Broadmoor Culinary Apprenticeship Program and the Colorado Restaurant Association’s Prostart Program. Cocktails are served at 6 p.m. followed by the dinner at 6:45. $150. Reservations required. Charles Court Restaurant, The Broadmoor Hotel and Resort, 1 Lake Ave., Colorado Springs, 719-577-5733
Dining With a Purpose
Through Sept. 30: The Denver Tech Center location of Lime will donate five percent of the purchase price of each bottle of Laurel Glen Chevere wine to the Lambi Fund of Haiti. Lime, 5425 Landmark Place, #101, Englewood, 303-741-LIME,
Penny Parker’s Evening of Decadent Delights
Today: A benefit dinner of eight courses from local restaurants along with wine pairings. $95, tax and gratuity not included. Reservations required. All profits benefit Sense of Security, a breast cancer charity that pays for non-medical expenses during treatment. Lola Coastal Mexican, 1575 Boulder St., 720-570-8686,
CLASSES
Cañon City Queen Anne Tea House
Sat: Tea tasting, 2 p.m. $30. Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354
CONTESTS
Cook-off
Through Oct. 31: Submit an original, easy-to-make recipe using French’s product for a chance to win $25,000. frenchsfoods.com
Mail items at least 10-14 days in advance to Food Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202; fax 303-954-1679, e-mail living@denverpost.com.
