EVENTS
Beer and curry tasting
Today: A dinner pairing beer and curry hosted by a Brew Master, 6:30 p.m. $35. Reservations required. Bombay Bistro, 1800 Broadway, #160, Boulder, 303-444-4721,
Columbus Day wine dinner
Monday: Cru’s Executive Chef Paul Singhapong prepares a four-course dinner paired with wines from Spain in celebration of Columbus Day, 6:30 p.m. $45 per person, call for reservations. Larimer Square: 1442 Larimer St., 303-893- WINE (9463); Park Meadows: 8433 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree, 303-708-8084,
El Mayor Tequila Dinner
Thursday: Four-course Mexican-inspired dinner. $49, tax and gratuity included. Reservations required, you pick the time. Tahona Tequila Bistro, 1035 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-938- 9600,
“Knock Your Boots Off”
Saturday: The second annual Beer Tasting & Chili Festival, 1-5 p.m. Samples of chili from amateur and professional chefs will be available along with dozens of beers from Coors, Molson, New Belgium, Flying Dog, Oskar Blues, Boulder Beer and others. $15 in advance, $20 day of the festival, kids under 10 free. Arapahoe street between 12th and 13th streets in Golden, 303-279-3113,
BENEFITS
Autumn Wine Classic and Unique Shopping Event
Thursday: The Volunteers of the Colorado Historical Society present the sixth annual fundraiser featuring a variety of wines from around the world, appetizers and themed gift packages available for purchase, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $50. Reservations required. Colorado History Museum, 1300 Broadway, 303-866-3699,
Champagne tasting
Thursday: Argonaut Wine & Liquors presents a champagne tasting to benefit The Positive Project, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $30, $35 day of tasting. Reservations required. Park Hill Golf Course, 4141 E. 35th Ave., 303-831-7788
Panera Bread Bakery-Cafes
Through Oct. 31: In support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Panera locations are serving their annual Pink Ribbon Bagel and will donate 25 cents from each bagel sold to the Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers Foundation. rmccf.org
Sunday Service
Sundays through Oct. 25: Each week House will donate 10 percent of the evening sales to a different charity. This Sunday: Colorado Environmental Coalition. House Restaurant & Bar, 4363 Tennyson St., 720-855-9800, houserestaurant
Wine Tasting and Auction
Thursday: Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network “Raising Spirits Wine Tasting and Auction,” 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $50. Proceeds will be provide mental health treatment and substance abuse services for low-income, uninsured and under-insured individuals. Sanctuary Golf Course, 7549 Daniels Park Road, Salida, 303-779-9676,
CLASSES
City of Aurora
Today: “Japanese Tonkatsu,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $55, $42 residents; Saturday: “Splended Spain,” ages 7-12 with parent, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $51, $39 residents; Tuesday: “Stuff the Pita,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $55, $42 residents. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “The Whole Pumpkin And Nothing But the Pumpkin,” 6:30-9 p.m. $55; Thursday: “From Stove to Freezer: Quick, Healthy Meals for Families On the Go,” 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $55; Friday: “Celebrating Julia Child – Fall Flavors,” 6:30-9 p.m. $75; Tuesday: “Pies and Tarts: Baking Fundamentals,” 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $55. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
The Market at Garden of the Gods Gourmet
Today: “Know Your Knife,” 6:30-8 p.m. First of four sessions of The Basics Series. $150 for four sessions or $40 each; Tuesday: “Shape It and Fill It,” 6:30-8 p.m. Second of three sessions of Pasta Series. $37. 2528 W. Cucharras St., Old Colorado City, 719-471-2799,
Stoll Foundation for Holistic Health
Today: “Glorious One Pot Meals” mini-seminar, 7 p.m. Free. Villa Vista Meeting Room, 5000 Butte St., Boulder, 303- 527-2886, -health-meetup-group
Mexican Cultural Center
Today & Thursday: Presents classes and tastings exploring the history and tradition of Mexican wines. Today: 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Tamayo Restaurant, 1400 Larimer St.; Thursday: 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Strings Restaurant, 1700 Humboldt St. $35 each night. 303-331-0172,
Whole Nourishment
Monday: “Healthy Chinese Food: Chinese Fried Rice & Vegetables; Egg Drop Soup; Scallion Pancakes with Sesame-Chive Dipping Sauce,” noon and 6 p.m. $40. 1140 S. Lashley Lane, Boulder, 303-938-1468, e-mail: debbie@
CONTESTS
Cake contest
Through Oct. 15: The Jack Daniel Distillery is searching for the best Jack Daniel’s-inspired cake for it’s Ultimate Birthday Cake contest. Amateur bakers and decorators age 21 and over can submit images of their cake creations to cakecontest@jacktember.com or by mail to Jack Daniel’s Ultimate Birthday Cake, c/o DVL, 209 7th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37219. Visit website for details. www.jackdaniels.com/cakecontest
Cook-off
Through Oct. 31: Submit an original, easy-to-make recipe using a French’s product for a chance to win $25,000. frenchsfoods.com
Cooking essay
Through Dec. 4: Step2 and Frigidaire present the “Step2 Creative Kids in the Kitchen Contest” and inviting families to submit an essay of 250 words or less on how they encourage family creativity in the kitchen. Visit the website for details. contest.step2.com
Holiday contest
Through Nov. 7: Enter for a chance to win a holiday trip home by describing “the best part of wakin’ up at home during the holidays.” Visit the website for details. folgers.com
Traditions contest
Through Monday: “Spreading Smuckers Traditions” invites you to share an original family recipe that includes at least a quarter cup of Smucker’s jams, jellies, preserves or fruit butter and the story of how your recipe makes family celebrations special. Visit the website for details. smuckers.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.
