EVENTS
Bin 707 Food & Wine
Sunday: Hosting “Local Appreciation Night” every Sunday with a 30 percent discount on the purchase of two to four entrees and any bottle of wine. 707 Horizon Drive, Grand Junction, 970-243-0000,
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. Upcoming dates: Feb. 13 and 27, March 6 and 27. Opera Galleria, 123 N. College Ave.
Great Divide Brewing Co.
Thursday: Meet and discuss beer with a local brewer as part of a Hop Disciples Meeting, 6 p.m.; Tuesday: Beer and Cheese Pairing, 5-8 p.m. $18 for five pairings. E-mail info@greatdivide.com for reservations for each event. 2201 Arapahoe St., 303-296-9460,
Jay’s Bistro
Monday-Jan. 31: Celebrating its 30th year in business with a special three-course menu, plus anniversary cake. $30 per person, excludes tax and gratuity. 135 W. Oak St., Fort Collins, 970-482-1876,
Monday Night Wine Dinner Series
Monday: Master sommelier Doug Krenik presents wines from Burgundy, France, at the next weekly four-course dinner at Frasca Food and Wine. $45 per person, wine pairings are an additional $30-$45. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966,
Second Street Art Market and Wine Bar
Today: Jim Jacobsen, owner and winemaker of Doce Robles Winery, will host a tasting of eight wines with light appetizers, 6:30 p.m. $30; Saturday: “A Blind Red Tasting,” taste and vote for eight reds, 6:30 p.m. $30. 366 Second St., Monument, 719-488-2506,
Winter Brew Fest
Friday: Brews from Colorado and beyond with live music, food and more. 7-10 p.m. $35, $30 in advance. A VIP session is offered 6-7 p.m. $45, $40 in advance. Mile High Station, 2027 W. Colfax Ave.,
South Denver Heart Center
Monday: Dr. Richard Collins and registered dietitian Susan Buckley continue their cooking and nutrition series. Topics include “Functional Foods, Part I” (Monday), “Functional Foods, Part II” Feb. 1, and “Food, Mood and Love” Feb. 8. Lecture 11-11:45 a.m. followed by a cooking demonstration noon-12:30 p.m. Free. Reservations required. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-3278,
BENEFITS
Argonaut Wine Tasting
Tuesday: Wines of Australia and New Zealand along with appetizers, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $35, $30 in advance. Proceeds benefit The Positive Project and Easter Seals of Colorado. Reservations required. Held the fourth Tuesday of each month. Park Hill Golf Course, 4141 E. 35th Ave., 303-831-7788
CLASSES
City of Aurora
Today: “Couples Cook, Izakaya,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $62, $48 residents (ages 21 and older); Thursday: “Wine, Component Tasting,” 7-8:30 p.m. $29, $22 residents (ages 21 and older); Saturday: “Family Baking,” 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $51, $39 residents (ages 7-12 with parent); Saturday: “Teen Cooking, Latin Street Food,” 2-4:30 p.m. $42, $32 residents (ages 12-16); Tuesday: “Under Pressure,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $56, $43 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630,
Cook Street
Today: “Think Like a Chef,” 6-9:30 p.m. $79; Monday: “A World of Taste,” 6-9:30 p.m. $79. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Fresh and Wyld Farmhouse Inn and Gardens
Today: Offering a series of SOUL (Sustainable, Organic, Unprocessed, Local) classes on Italian cooking. “Italian Sauces,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $40, includes lunch. Reservations required. 1978 Harding Road, Paonia, 970-527-4374,
CONTESTS
Duncan Hines Birthday Party Bash Recipe
Through Jan. 30: Enter your favorite birthday cake recipe.
Man-O-Manischewitz Cook-off
Through Jan. 31: The fourth annual competition is designed to inspire home cooks to prepare a kosher meal using Manischewitz broth. Visit the website for details.
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. .aspx
Pillsbury Easy Frost No-Fuss Frosting Challenge
Through Feb. 5: Use Pillsbury Easy Frost No-Fuss Frosting to decorate a homemade baked good and submit a photo online.
“Where in the World is Mrs. Butterworth’s?”
Through Feb. 28: Syrup lovers are invited to submit a photo showing where they are in the world with a bottle of Mrs. Butterworth’s and 200 words or less about your location.
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.
