EVENTS
Frasca Food & Wine
Monday: Adrian Zabolitzki of Giuliana Imports presents wines from various regions of Spain 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,
Le Central
Thursday: Six-course dinner paired with Wynkoop Brewing Co. beers, 6:30 p.m. $35, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 112 E. Eighth Ave., 303-863-8094,
Opus Restaurant
Sunday: “An Evening of Champagne with the Gabby Gourmet,” four-course dinner, 6:30 p.m. $50, includes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 2575 W. Main St., Littleton, 303-703-6787,
Strings
Thursday: Vic Bourassa of Bourassa Vineyards in Napa will present an interactive Bordeaux Blending Seminar followed by a three-course dinner paired with his wines, 6:30 p.m. $75. includes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 1700 Humboldt St., 303-831-7310,
Venue
Today: Collaboration six-course dinner with Venue chef James Rugile and guest chef Frank Bonanno, 6:30 p.m. $65, each course paired with wine. Reservations required. 3609 W. 32nd Ave., 303-477-0477,
Wynkoop Brewing Company
Saturday: “Kegs & Curds: A Toast to Beer & Cheese,” samples of 25 Colorado, U.S. and Belgian beers paired with 20 gourmet U.S. cheeses, 1-4 p.m. $30, $25 in advance. 1634 18th St., 303-297-2111,
BENEFITS
Denver Public Library Friends Foundation
Thursday: Presents “Mixology at the Library,” signature cocktails and appetizers from local bars, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $35. Proceeds benefit the library’s Summer of Reading program. Tickets available online. Must be 21 and over and have I.D. 10 W. 14th Avenue Parkway, 720-865-2051,
CLASSES
City of Aurora
Thursday: “Easter Candy,” ages 8-12 make a basket of Easter candies, 4-6 p.m. $31, $24 residents; Friday: “Easter Treats,” ages 3-6 with parent, 10 a.m.-noon, $31, $24 residents; Saturday: “Italian Easter” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $56, $43 residents; Monday-April 2: “Camp Cook-A-Munga,” Spring Break camp for ages 6-12, 9 a.m.-noon, $125, $105 residents; Monday: “Spin Through the Bins,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $56, $43 residents; Tuesday: “Eggstravaganza,” ages 6-12, 4-6 p.m. $31, $24 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630,
Cook Street
Today & March 31: “Classic Techniques: Sauces,” 6-9:30 p.m. $189;
Friday-Sunday: “USPCA Personal Chef Course,” $1,195, successful completion earns a Personal Chef diploma;
Monday-April 2: “The Business of Cooking,” a course covering the business side of owning a restaurant, $1,500. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Thursday: “Culinary Techniques Series: Souffles and Crepes Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65; Saturday: “Culinary Techniques Series: The Cutting Edge Workshop,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $70 (knife sharpening available); Tuesday: “Easy Elegant Dinner Party Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
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
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