EVENTS
Frasca Food & Wine
Monday: Winemaker Duncan Arnot Meyers presents the wines of Arnot-Roberts, Sonoma, Calif. $45 per person, wine pairings are an additional $30-$45. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966,
Green Route Restaurant Tour
Monday through April 28: Tour a variety of sustainable restaurants included in Denver’s Green Route Restaurant Tour. Tours are free and include an appetizer, drink specials and the opportunity to meet with the owners and chefs. A tour pass is required. Visit the website for dates, participating restaurants and more information.
The Margarita
Through May 8: The Margarita is celebrating its 36th anniversary by offering six weeks of “Annual Margarita Throwback Dinners.” Each week will feature a different favorite dish from the past. The three-course meals are $25 per person. Reservations required. 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-598-8667
South Denver Heart Center
Monday: Dr. Richard Collins and registered dietitian Susan Buckley present “Pantry Basics: How to Turn Your Pantry into a Powerhouse of Whole Foods.” Lecture at 11 a.m. followed by a cooking demonstration at noon. Free. Reservations required. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-3278,
CLASSES
City of Aurora
Thursday: “Mexican Cooking, Menu II,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $56, $43 residents; Saturday: “Spring Fling Goodies,” ages 3-6 with parent, 9:30 a.m.-noon, $31, $24 residents; Tuesday: “Japanese Noodle Favorites,” 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, recreation
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Monday: “Saute Basics — A Cooking Foundation Class,” 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 6:30-9 p.m. $80; also Tuesday, 6:30-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today: “Better Baking Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65; Tuesday: “Fresh and Flavorful Vegetarian Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $62, knife sharpening available. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
CONTESTS
Denver International Beer Competition
Wine Country Network Inc., the producers of the Denver International Wine Festival & Competition, are inviting domestic and international brewers to submit beers for its inaugural beer competition. All entries must have won Gold medals in other international beer competitions. All beers will be tasted by the certified panel on May 1 at The Omni Interlocken Resort in Broomfield. Medals for Gold, Silver and Bronze winners will be awarded. Gold medal winners will be invited to the Taste of Elegance Chefs Food and Beer Competition on June 9. Visit the website for more information.
EASTER SUNDAY DINING
C.B. & Potts Restaurant and Brewery
Brunch buffet, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (last seating at 1 p.m.) $21.99 adults, $16.99 seniors, $9.99 children ages 6-12, $4.99 children five and under. 43 W. Centennial Blvd., Highlands Ranch, 720-344-1200; 1257 W. 120th Ave., Westminster, 303-451-5767; 6575 S. Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Englewood, 303-770-1982
Cru — A Wine Bar
Wine Country Three-Course Brunch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $21.95 adults, children 12 and under half off. Reservations required. Two locations: Larimer Square, 1442 Larimer St., 303-893-WINE (9463); Park Meadows, 8433 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree, 303-708-8084,
Elway’s Downtown
A la carte brunch menu along with special items by Chef Robert Bogart and a dessert buffet. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Reservations required. The Ritz-Carlton Denver, 1881 Curtis St., 303-312-3107,
The Margarita
Easter Brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Reservations required. 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-598-8667
Opus Restaurant
Three course prix-fixe Easter brunch, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $45, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 2575 W. Main St., Littleton, 303-703-6787,
Queen Anne Tea House
Easter Bonnet Brunch, seatings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. $34.99 adults, $14.99 children age 10 and under. Reservations required. Best bonnet wins a free meal. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719275-5354, e-mail: linda@thecanoncityqueenanne.com
Second Home
Easter brunch, seatings at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. $38 adults, $15 children ages 7-12, free 6 and under. Reservations required. JW Marriott Denver at Cherry Creek, 150 Clayton Lane, 303-253-3000,
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