EVENTS
Bacaro
Sunday & Monday: Offers a three- course “Prezzo Fisso” (Italian for fixed price) meal every Sunday and Monday, 4-9 p.m. $16, menu changes weekly. Children eat free on Sunday. Bácaro Venetian Taverna, 921 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-444-4888,
Frasca Food & Wine
Monday: Mario Scanu of Winebow Imports presents the wines of Mastroberardino, Campania, Italy, 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,
South Denver Heart Center
Monday: Dr. Richard Collins and registered dietitian Susan Buckley continue their cooking and nutrition series with “Mediterranean Diet.” Lecture at 11 a.m. followed by a cooking demonstration at noon. Free. Reservations required. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-3278,
BENEFITS
Dining for Doctors
Tuesday: The Wynkoop Group of Restaurants will donate 20 percent of food proceeds to the Doctors Without Borders Relief Effort in Haiti. Restaurants include the Wynkoop Brewing Company (1634 18th St., 303-297-9999, ), Wazee Supper Club (1600 15th St., 303-623-9518, ), Gaetano’s Restaurant (3760 Tejon St., 303-455-9852, gaetanos ), Pearl Street Grill (1477 S. Pearl St., Denver, 303-778-6475, ), Goosetown Tavern (3242 E. Colfax Ave., 303-399-9703, ), Phantom Canyon Brewing Co. (2 E. Pikes Peak Ave., 719-635-2800, Colorado Springs, ) and Cherry Cricket (2641 E. Second Ave., 303-322-7666, ).
Green Mountain Yoga
Collecting Girl Scout Cookies to be shipped to soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Boxes are shipped the first week of each month. 8565 Five Parks Drive, No. 200, Arvada, 303-421-4131
“Ready, Set, Slurp”
Through March 14: Both Jax Fish House locations continue to host a variety of oyster specials, contests and more to celebrate the 12th annual “Oyster Weeks.” A portion of the proceeds benefits EFAA (provides immediate needs for food, shelter and basic necessities) and The Gathering Place (offers resources and a safe refuge for women and their children). Visit the website for details. Jax Fish House, Denver, 1539 17th St., 303-292-5767; Jax Fish House, Boulder, 928 Pearl St., 303-444-1811;
Spicy Pickle
The restaurant chain recently started carrying GIVE, a cause-driven water line that for each bottle sold, a dime is donated to a local charity. Spicy Pickle will also donate 50 cents from each combo lunch purchased to the Denver Metropolitan affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Visit the website for locations.
CLASSES
Cake Crafts
Today-March 24: “Cake Decorating III,” 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays. $65, includes course book and supply kit. Reservations required. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522,
City of Aurora
Today-March 31: “Cake Decorating I,” 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, $95, $75 residents; Thursday: “Mexican Cooking: Menu 1,” 6:30-9:30 p.m., $56, $43 residents; Saturday: “Italian Soup and Bread,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $56, $43 residents; Tuesday: “Seafood Chinese Style,” 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,
Denver Public Library
Saturday: Hosting a cooking demonstration on “Irish Regional Classics,” 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. This is the second in a three-part series. Level B2 Conference Center. 10 W. 14th Avenue Parkway,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “Candy, Chocolate and Confections — A Baking Fundamentals Class,” 6:30-9 p.m. $55. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today: “Culinary Techniques Series: Fish and Seafood Workshop,” 6:30- 9:30 p.m. $75; Thursday: “Culinary Techniques Series: More Fish and Seafood Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75; Saturday: “Glorious One Pot Meals Workshop,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $60; Monday: “Gluten-Free Cooking Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $62; Tuesday & March 16: “Culinary Techniques Series: Basic Skills Every Cook Should Know Workshops,” 6-9:30 p.m. $135. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
Stir It Up
Tuesday & March 16: “St. Paddy’s Day Eats & Treats,” 4-5:30 p.m. $40 (ages 5-12).1140 S. Lashley Lane, Boulder, 303-494-2665,
SAVE THE DATES
Culinary and Wine Trips at Villa Michelagioli in Tuscany
Sept. 4-11 & Sept. 18-25: Executive chef Fabio Flagiello from Bácaro Venetian Taverna in Boulder is hosting two week-long trips including cooking classes, meals provided and prepared by Flagiello, visits to local markets, wineries and more. Reservation deadline: May 1. Call or e-mail for information. 303-444-4888, info@bacaro.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.
