EVENTS
Bacaro
Nightly: “Cena in Famiglia,” Bacaro has remodeled its back room to hold a large table which can seat 12-15 people. The menu and prices at the Community Table will differ from the rest of the restaurant and diners will receive a four-course meal for $26 per person. The menu will change daily; Thursday: celebrating the annual Carnival of Venice with a four-course dinner of traditional dishes and pastries, $29; Monday: offering a three-course meal every Monday, $16, menu changes weekly. Bácaro Venetian Taverna, 921 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-444-4888,
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,
Frasca Food & Wine
Monday: Winemaker Eric Sussman presents wines from California vintner Radio-Coteau at the next weekly four-course dinner. $45 per person, wine pairings are an additional $30-$45. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966,
Jamba Juice
Today: Offering organic oatmeal every Wednesday for $1, through Feb. 3.
Jay’s Bistro
Through Sunday: 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,
Johnson & Wales University
Friday: Tim Ziegler of Colorado Spice Inc. presents a spice demonstration, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Colorado Dining Room in the College of Culinary Arts, 7150 Montview Blvd.,
Siena at the Courtyard
Wednesday: Wine tasting of organic wines of California’s Mendocino County, 6 p.m. Reservations required. 333 Perry St., Castle Rock, 303-688-2622,
South Denver Heart Center
Monday: Dr. Richard Collins and registered dietitian Susan Buckley continue their cooking and nutrition series. Topics include “Functional Foods, Part II” (Monday) 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
Green Mountain Yoga
Collecting boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to be shipped to soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Cookies are shipped the first week of each month. 8565 Five Parks Drive, #200, Arvada, 303-421-4131
“Salute to Escoffier”
Friday-Sunday: The culinary staff of The Broadmoor presents the eighth annual food and wine celebration of Auguste Escoffier. Proceeds benefit the Education Fund of the Colorado Restaurant Association and The Broadmoor’s Culinary Apprenticeship Program and Scholarship Fund. 1 Lake Ave., Colorado Springs, 800-634-7711,
The Spina Bifida Association of Colorado
Sunday: Hosting a fundraiser of wine, chocolate and silent auction with music by flamenco guitarist Rene Heredia, 2-5 p.m. $50. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, ,
CLASSES
Cake Crafts
Saturday: “Valentine Candy Making” demo class, 1-4 p.m. $40. Reservations required. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522,
City of Aurora
Thursday: “Wine, Petite Syrah,” 7-8:30 p.m. $29, $22 residents (ages 21 and older); Friday: “Couples Cook, Fireside Wine Dinner,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $62, $48 residents (ages 21 and older); Saturday: “Think Like a Chef,” 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $57, $44 residents; Tuesday: “Taste of Thai,” 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
Saturday: “Champagne Brunch,” learn how to prepare a brunch buffet, 11 a.m.-2:30 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. “Homemade Ricotta Cheese,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $40, includes lunch. Reservations required. 1978 Harding Road, Paonia, 970-527-4374,
Queen Anne Tea House
Saturday: “The Art of Bread Baking: Sour Dough,” 2 p.m. $30, reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354
Stir It Up
Monday & Feb. 8: “Cupid’s Brunch & Delights,” 4-5:30 p.m. $40 (ages 5-12). Class also offered Tuesday and Feb. 9, Feb. 3 and 10, Feb. 4 and 11. 1140 S. Lashley Lane, Boulder, 303-494-2665,
CONTESTS
Duncan Hines Birthday Party Bash Recipe
Through Saturday: Enter your favorite birthday cake recipe.
Man-O-Manischewitz Cook-off
Through Sunday: The fourth annual competition is designed to inspire home cooks to prepare a kosher meal using Manischewitz broth. Visit 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
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