EVENTS
Frasca Food & Wine
Monday: Dawn Gaudini of Dalla Terra Imports presents the wines of Vietti, Piemonte, 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,
Gaetano’s Restaurant
Thursday: Hosting a four-course Italian wine dinner, 6:30 p.m. $40, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations recommended. 3760 Tejon St., 303-455-9852,
Lola Coastal Mexican
Thursday: Five-course dinner menu inspired by Oaxaca, 6:30 p.m. $65. Each course includes cocktail or tequila pairing. Reservations required. 1575 Boulder St., 720-570-8686,
Second Street Art Market and Wine Bar
Saturday: Red wine tasting includes variety of Syrah, Shiraz and Petite Sirah selections, 6:30 p.m. $30. Reservations required. 366 Second St., Monument, 719-488-2506,
South Denver Heart Center
Monday: Dr. Richard Collins and registered dietitian Susan Buckley wrap up their cooking and nutrition series with “Say Goodbye to Sugar: Is Sugar a Killer?” Lecture at 11 a.m. followed by a cooking demonstration at noon. Free. Reservations required. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-3278,
BENEFITS
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
Monday: Donating 10 percent of sales to the Zarlengo Foundation to help children with learning disabilities. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 1525 Blake St., 303-623-5432,
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
Saturday: “Spring/Easter Cookie Arrangements,” 1-4 p.m. $35. Reservations required. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522,
City of Aurora
Friday: “Couples Cook: Italiano Tradizionale,” 6-9:30 p.m. $62 per person, $48 residents; $112 couples, $92 residents, (ages 21 and over); Saturday: “Teen Cooking: Stuff It,” 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $42, $32 residents, ages 12-16; Monday: “Savory Baking,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $56 per person, $43 residents; $112 couples, $92 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 “Fresh and Seasonal: The New Irish Cuisine,” 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. This presentation concludes the three-part series. Level B2 Conference Center. 10 W. 14th Avenue Parkway,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “Cake Decorating — Frostings and Icings, Level II,” 6:30-9 p.m. $55. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today: “St. Paddy’s day Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65; Thursday: “Glorious Grains Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65 (knife sharpening available); Monday: “Hearty Beef Dinners Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $68. Reservations required.
999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
Spiral Yoga & Wellness
Saturday: “Ayurvedic Cooking 101,” 1-3 p.m. $25. All classes include handouts, recipes and samples. 4106 Tejon St., 720-334-7124,
Stir It Up
Today & March 17: “St. Paddy’s Day Eats & Treats,” 4-5:30 p.m. $40 (ages 5-12); Tuesday: “Easter Bunny Hutch,” 10-11 a.m. $20 (one child ages 3-5 and one adult). 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.
