EVENTS
Colorado Corks & Cuisine
Thursday: The seventh annual event celebrating Colorado wineries with food from local caterers and works by local artists, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $30, $25 FMHP members. Reservations encouraged. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., 720-865-0815,
Foodie Call Supper Club Series
Saturday: Presenting Foodie Call No. 8 highlighting the cuisine of Turkey with chef Matt McClusky, 7 p.m. $40 per person; you are invited to bring a bottle of wine to share. Advance ticket purchase by Thursday. The EventGallery 910Arts, 910 Santa Fe Drive, 303-815-1779,
Gaetano’s Wine Dinner
Thursday: Four-course Italian wine dinner, 6:30 p.m. $40, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 3760 Tejon St., 303-455-9852,
Jamba Juice
Through May 31: Celebrating its 20th anniversary with a variety of discounted “Feel Good Specials” Monday through Friday.
L’Esprit de France Gala
Friday: The Rocky Mountain French- American Chamber of Commerce honors Dr. Dan Arvizu of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) for outstanding contribution to French-American business and research with a five-course meal with French wine pairings prepared by French Chef Jean-Luc Voegele. 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner. $175 per person, $300 per couple. Reservations required. Westin Hotel Tabor Center, 1672 Lawrence St., 303-695-7818 ext. 102,
Montrose Wine Festival
Friday & Saturday: The seventh annual festival includes tastings, dinners, seminars and more. Times, locations vary. Montrose, 970-252- 9324,
O’s Restaurant
Fridays: Weekly patio parties every Friday, 5-8 p.m. Drink and food specials included. O’s Colorado Beer Garden opens Friday. The Westin Westminster, 10600 Westminster Blvd., 303-410-5066,
Parisi
Today: Firenze a la Tavola, an Italian vintage wine dinner, 6:30 p.m. $45. Reservations required. 4401 Tennyson St., 303-561-0234,
Spring Barrel Tasting Dinners
Thursday-Sunday: Winemaker John Balistreri is hosting four wine-tasting dinners at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Local chefs will prepare a five-course meal paired with seven Balistreri wines. $72 each night. Reservations required. 1946 E. 66th Ave., 303-287-5156,
Tag
Tuesday: One-year anniversary party with a special menu, 5-10 p.m. Francessco LaFranconi returns and will be behind the bar making speciality TAG-inspired cocktails, LaFranconi helped design the original cocktail program at TAG. 1441 Larimer St., 303-996-9985,
West End Tavern
Saturday & June 5: Continues its series of Triple Crown parties with the Preakness (Saturday) and Belmont Stakes (June 5), 2 p.m. Food and drink specials included. 926 Pearl St., Boulder,
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, theberkshirerestaurant
Boston’s Gourmet Pizza & Sports Bar
Friday: The restaurant is hosting the Littleton High School cheerleaders for a benefit for “Team Tina,” 4-9 p.m. Tina Adler is a cheer coach who is battling kidney cancer. Fifteen percent of all food purchases (with an accompanying flier, visit the website to print out) will be donated. Guests are encouraged to wear orange. 53 W. Centennial Blvd., Highlands Ranch, 720-344-1531,
Luca D’Itaia Benefit for Children’s Hospital
Monday, May 24: Join Colorado chef dream team Frank Bonanno, Keegan Gerhard and Ryan Hardy for a spectacular five-course dinner to benefit the neurology department at The Children’s Hospital. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6. Tickets start at $300. 711 Grant St., call 303-832-6600 for reservations or to make a separate donation.
Maggiano’s Little Italy in the Denver Tech Center
Tuesday: Hosting a wine dinner to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. 6:30 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the wishes of Alexis, a 17-year-old who wants to travel to New York City to see a Yankees game and the Statue of Liberty. A silent auction is included. $60 includes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 7401 S. Clinton St., Englewood, call 303-858-8781 and ask to speak to Jana or Danyelle in the banquet department
CLASSES
City of Aurora
Today: “Springtime in Liguria,” 6:30- 9:30 $56, $43 residents; Saturday: “Asian Market Tour and Cooking Class,” 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $62, $48 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, recreation
Denver Public Library
Saturday: Hosting cooking demonstrations 10:30 a.m.-noon every Saturday through May 22 following the guidelines of the book “Food Rules,” by Michael Pollan. 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway,
Desert Moon Vineyards
Today: Trained sommeliers from the International Wine Guild present “Colorado Wines,” 6:30-8 p.m. $20. Reservations required. 12656 E. Jamison Place, No. 12, Englewood, 303-990-9463, desertmoonvineyards
Generous Servings
Today: “Pasta: From Simple to Spectacular (Vegetarian),” 6-9 p.m. $60; Saturday & May 22: “High Altitude Baking,” 2-5 p.m. $92; Monday: “Cuban Cooking,” 6-9 p.m. $60; Tuesday: “Hors D’oeuvres From Around the World,” 6-9 p.m. $60. Reservations required. 3801 W. 32nd Ave., 303-455-9730, generousservings
The Italian Kitchen
Today & May 19; June-August: “Cook It and Speak It, Cucina Italiana: Piatti e Lingua,” four sessions of two classes each. Dates include today and May 19 (pastas, sauces), June 9 & 16 (risottos, polentas), July 14 & 21 (chicken, other proteins), Aug. 4 & 11 (soups and desserts). Sign up for one or all classes. $69 per session ($59 Westminster residents), includes materials, printed food and language guide. Reservations required. Kitchen at City Park Center, 10455 W. Sheridan Blvd., Westminster, 303-460-9691
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “South American Cuisine – Peru (lite),” 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $55; “Quick Breads and Breakfast Treats – A Baking Fundamentals Class,” 6:30-9 p.m. $55; Monday: “Soups and Stocks — A Cooking Foundations Class,” 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $80; Tuesday: “Soups and Stocks – A Cooking Foundations Class,” 6:30-9 p.m. $80; “Laminated Breads — A Baking Fundamentals Class,” 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $55. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today: “Cheese-Making Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65; Thursday & May 20: “Basic Skills Every Cook Should Know Workshop,” 6-9:30 p.m. $135; Saturday: “Culinary Techniques Series: The Cutting Edge Workshop,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $70; Tuesday: “Great Grilling!!,” 6:30-9 p.m. $70. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
South Denver Heart Center
Monday: Dr. Richard Collins and registered dietitian Susan Buckley present “End Emotional Eating and Start Eating Mindfully!” Lecture at 11 a.m., followed by a cooking demonstration. Free. Reservations required. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-3278,
CONTESTS
Artful Dessert Contest
May 21: ArtLink Longmont is hosting the seventh annual contest as part of ArtWalk 2010 festivities. Professionals, restaurants and amateurs of all ages are invited to participate. The contest will be held at the Great Frame Up, 430 Main St. in Longmont, call Julie at 303-678-8417 or visit for contest details.
Ted’s Montana Grill
Through May 30: Amateur chefs and home cooks (no professionals) are invited to enter “Ted’s Secret Ingredient Showdown” contest. A new secret ingredient will be revealed every two weeks on the website. Participants are asked to create an original appetizer, entree or dessert that uses the featured ingredient. Ted’s Montana Grill will choose one winner for each of the ingredient categories. Visit the website for details.
FARMERS MARKETS
Colorado Fresh Markets
Saturdays: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 30, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, East First Avenue and University Boulevard; Sundays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 31, City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street. 303-442-1837,
Denver Urban Homesteading
Farmer’s market, 1-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. 200 Santa Fe Drive, 303-572-3122,
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@ .
