EVENTS
Dinner, Wine Pairing and Truffles
Thursday: The Chocolate Therapist and Wild Women Truffles present a four-course meal, 6 p.m. $30, reservations required. The Melting Pot, 2707 W. Main St., Littleton, 303-794-5666,
Georgetown Cook-off Championship Dinner
Thursday: Winning recipes prepared by chefs at Euro Grill. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. $40 per person, $75 per couple. Reservations required. 1025 Rose St., Georgetown, 303-569-2840,
Denver International Wine Festival
Thursday & Friday: The festival showcases wineries from around the world and chefs from Colorado. The Mile High Station, 2027 W. Colfax Ave.,
Fort Collins Winter Farmers Market
Saturday: The annual market features several vendors selling their produce, eggs, bread, baked goods, cheese and more, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Opera Galleria, 123 N. College Ave.
Holiday Chocolate Festival at The Broadmoor
Sunday: Chocolates from more than 50 vendors, demos, live music and more, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $10, $5 ages 5-12, free under age 5. Colorado Hall, 1 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs,
Barolo & White Truffles Wine Dinner
Tuesday: Cru A Wine Bar is hosting a dinner at its Larimer Square location featuring Barolo wines paired with white truffles from Oregon. 6:30 p.m. $69. Reservations required. 1442 Larimer St., 303-893-9463,
Autumn dinner deal
Through Nov. 25: Opus Restaurant is offering a weekly three-course dinner for $33 per person Sunday through Thursday. Wine pairings for each dish are an additional $12. 2575 W. Main St., Littleton, 303-703-6787,
BENEFITS
“Chefs for the Cause”
Thursday: Six Denver chefs prepare a benefit dinner for the Denver Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 6-9 p.m. $75. Call or e-mail for reservations. Roth Distributing, 17801 E. 40th Ave., Aurora, 303-214-1466, e-mail: alyshaa@rothdistributing.com
Jewish Family Service
Through Nov. 18: Collecting traditional Thanksgiving food items and money for its Weinberg Food Pantry. Donations can be dropped off from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or via the website. 3201 S. Tamarac Drive, 303-597-5000,
CLASSES
Bombay Bistro
Sunday: “Indian Cuisine Cooking Class,” 3-6 p.m. Includes wine, dinner and spice kit. Pay what you can. 1800 Broadway, No. 160, Boulder, 303-444-4721,
Cake Crafts
Today-Dec. 2: “Cake Decorating III,” 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays. $65, includes book and supply kit. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522,
City of Aurora
Friday: “Couples Cook: Pinot Pairing Wine Dinner,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $62, $48 residents; Saturday: “Holiday Small Plate Buffet,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $55, $42 residents. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630,
Cook Street
Saturday & Nov. 21: “Holiday Feast,” 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $79 per class; Tuesday: “Charcuterie With Chef Matt Selby,” learn to preserve meat, 6-9:30 p.m. $89. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Gourmet Godmother
Saturday: “Pie Baking 101,” 9-11 a.m. $25, reservations required. 1108 Parkwood Drive, Fort Collins, 970-988-5700,
The Market at Garden of the Gods Gourmet
Tuesday: “Roll It Out and Wrap It, Class No. 2,” 6:30-8 p.m. $37.50. 2528 W. Cucharras St., Old Colorado City, 719- 471-2799,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today: “Culinary Technique Series: The Cutting Edge Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $68; Tuesday: “Sumptuous Sides Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
Stir It Up
Today: “No School Day: Baking Bonanza,” 1-3:30 p.m. $33 (ages 5-12); Thursday & Nov. 19: “Baking Bonanza,” 4- 5:30 p.m. $40 (ages 5-12). 1140 S. Lashley Lane, Boulder, 303-494-2665,
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.
