EVENTS
Arugula Bar & Ristorante
Today: Jack Rabbit Hill Biodynamic Wine Maker’s Dinner, five-course meal with winemaker Lance Hanson, 6:30 p.m. $65, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 2785 Iris Ave., Boulder, 303-443-5100, arugula
Culinary Connectors
Every Friday: Friday Afternoon Club walking tours in Denver or Boulder, 3-5 p.m. Tour includes visits to various restaurants offering tastings and pairings. $39. Reservations required.
Opus Restaurant
Today: Alexander Valley Vineyards Wine Dinner, four-course meal with Sonoma winemaker Kevin Hall, 6:30 p.m. $59, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. Sunday: Denver Adventurous Eaters Club, second installment of the “Offal Dinner.” $40, includes soda or iced tea, and tax. 2575 W. Main St., Littleton, 303-703-6787,
Frasca Food & Wine
Monday: Sara Pedralli of Bellvista presents the wines of Franciacorta, 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,
Green Route Restaurant Tour
Through April 28: Tour sustainable restaurants included in Denver’s Green Route Restaurant Tour. Tours include an appetizer, drink specials and a chance to meet the owners and chefs. A tour pass is required. Visit the website for dates, restaurants and more information.
The Margarita
Today: “Ancient Routes, Flavors of the Clove Route” is the theme of the second installment of the Spice Route Wine Dinner Series, 6:30 p.m. $55, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-598-8667
Zinfandel Tasting
Thursday: More than 34 wineries will be pouring 100 different Zinfandel wines paired with food from four master Colorado chefs, 6-8:30 p.m. $55, $40 in advance. Mile Hi Station, 2027 W. Colfax Ave.,
BENEFITS
The Berkshire Restaurant
Through June: Will donate $2 from the purchase of every cherry vodka cocktail to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. 7352 E. 29th Ave., 303-321-4010,
Dino’s Italian Food
Monday: Donating a portion of Monday’s proceeds to the Zarlengo Foundation to support families with learning disabled children. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 10040 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, 303- 238-7393,
The Orchard Town Center
Wednesdays in April: From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., a different restaurant in the Orchard Town Center will donate 15 percent of food sales to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Adams and Broomfield counties. Participants include Which Wich (today), Rock Bottom Brewery (April 21) and 3 Margaritas (April 28). Bagels, Cupcakes and More will also donate 15 percent of sales each Wednesday in April. 14697 Delaware St., Broomfield, theorchard , 303-654-3378, casa17th
Queen Anne Tea House
Sunday: Hosting a monthly Fellowship Brunch to benefit local charities and non-profit organizations. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $29.99 adults ($4.99 will be donated), $13.99 children ages 10 and under ($3.99 will be donated). Reservations required. Next Fellowship Brunch: May 30. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354, e-mail: linda@thecanon , thecanoncity
CLASSES
Cake Crafts
Saturday & April 24: “Wedding Cakes I & II,” 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday and 1-4:30 p.m. April 24. $90 plus supplies. Reservations required. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522,
City of Aurora
Today-May 5: “Cake Decorating II,” 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, $85, $65 residents; Saturday: “Light & Airy: Mousses, Souffles and Crepes,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $56, $43 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326- 8630, recreation
Cook Street
Thursday: “High Altitude Baking With Susan Purdy,” 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303- 308-9300,
Generous Servings
Today: “Thai Cooking,” 6-9 p.m. $60; Sunday: “How to Throw a Pizza Party,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $60; Monday: “A Chicken in Every Pot,” 6-9 p.m. $60. Reservations required. 3801 W. 32nd Ave., 303- 455-9730,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “Fresh and Healthy Meals: Class III,” 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $75; “Fresh Pastry Series — Tarts & Crepes,” 6:30- 9 p.m. $55; Friday: “Regions of France – Brittany/Normandy,” 6:30-9 p.m. $75; Monday: “Grilling — A Cooking Foundation Class,” 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $80; Tuesday: “Grilling — A Cooking Foundation Class,” 6:30-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220- 9769,
Queen Anne Tea House
Saturday: “The Art of Quick Breads,” 2 p.m. $30. Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275- 5354, e-mail: linda@thecanoncity
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today: “Flavors of Morocco Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65; Thursday & April 22: “Culinary Technique Series: Basic Skills Every Cook Should Know Workshops,” 6-9:30 p.m. $135; Saturday: “Culinary Technique Series: Fish and Seafood Workshop,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $75; Tuesday: “The Well-Dressed Plate Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $68. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
Stir It Up
Today & April 21: “Scrumptious Spring Creations” for ages 5-12, 4-5:30 p.m. $40. This class also offered 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday and April 22. 1140 S. Lashley Lane, Boulder, 303-494-2665, stiritup
CONTESTS
Denver International Beer Competition
Wine Country Network Inc. invites domestic and international brewers to submit beers for its inaugural beer competition. All entries must have won gold medals in other international beer competitions. Beers will be tasted by the certified panel 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.
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@ .
