EVENTS
Opus Restaurant
Today: Offering an “Autumn Dinner Deal,” a three-course dinner for $33 per person. Wine pairings are an additional $12. 2575 W. Main St., Littleton, 303-703-6787,
National Farm-City Week
Today: Panzano wraps up National Farm-City Week with a special meal promoting Colorado lamb. Lunch is $20, dinner $24. 909 17th St., 303-296- 3525,
Creede Chocolate Festival
Friday & Saturday: The 20th annual two-day festival celebrates all things chocolate, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Attendees can vote for their favorites each day as part of the “Tasters’ Choice Awards.” Mr. and Mrs. Claus will also make an appearance. Tickets are $8, reservations encouraged. Various locations in downtown Creede, 800-327-2012, 719- 658-2374, e-mail office@creede.com
Monday Night Wine Dinner Series
Monday: Mario Scanu of Winebow Imports presents wines from the Valle Realle, Abruzzo regions of Italy at the next weekly four-course dinner at Frasca Food and Wine. $45, does not include optional wine pairings (ranging from $30-$45 per person). Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303- 442-6966,
BENEFITS
TAG Community Culinary Series
Tuesday: The restaurant will donate 20 percent of all food proceeds to the University of Colorado Hospital. Reservations required. 1441 Larimer St., 303- 996-9985,
CLASSES
The Market at Garden of the Gods Gourmet
Tuesday & Dec. 8: “Spanish Tapas, Class No. 1,” 6:30-8 p.m. Class No. 2 is 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 8. $75 for both classes. 2528 W. Cucharras St., Old Colorado City, 719-471-2799,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Tuesday: “Culinary Technique Series: Fish and Seafood Workshop,” 6:30- 9:30 p.m. $75. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
Stir It Up
Monday & Dec. 7: “Holiday Gingerbread & Pastries,” 4-5:30 p.m. $45 (ages 5-12). 1140 S. Lashley Lane, Boulder, 303-494-2665,
CONTESTS
Gingerbread house contest
Professional, adult and children bakers are invited to enter the third annual competition. Visit the website for details and entry forms. Entries will be on display at the Millennium Harvest House Hotel in Boulder 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 6. Entries will be judged 2 to 4 p.m.
Cooking essay
Through Dec. 4: Step2 and Frigidaire present the “Step2 Creative Kids in the Kitchen Contest” and invites families to submit an essay of 250 words or less on how they encourage family creativity in the kitchen. Visit the website for details.
Bon Appetit’s Blog Envy holiday bake-off
Through Dec. 13: Anyone with a food blog may enter. Visit the website for details.
Duncan Hines Birthday Party Bash Recipe Contest
Through Jan. 30: Enter your favorite birthday cake recipe. Visit the website for rules.
Best Teen Chef competition
Through Feb. 5: The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Colorado is accepting entries from high school seniors. Visit the website for guidelines. -teen-chef.aspx
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