EVENTS
Frasca Food & Wine
Monday: Phil Laramore of Baroness Wines presents wines from E. Guigal at the next weekly four-course dinner. $45 per person; wine pairings $30-$45 more. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966,
Jamba Juice
Through May 31: Celebrating its 20th anniversary with a variety of discounted “Feel Good Specials” Monday through Friday.
Jax Fish House Boulder
Today: Chef Hosea Rosenberg hosts “Found in Translation: Inspiration from Hong Kong,” 6 p.m. $100, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. Next date: June 23. 928 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-444-1811,
Van Duzer Estate Winery Dinner
Today: Five-course meal paired with Van Duzer wines, 6:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner. $50, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. Strings, 1700 Humboldt St., 303-831-7310,
BENEFITS
Argonaut Wine Tasting
Tuesday: “90’s Club Wine,” a tasting of wines rated 90 points or above, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $35, $30 in advance. Proceeds benefit The Positive Project and Easter Seals of Colorado. Reservations required. Park Hill Golf Course, 4141 E. 35th Ave., 303-831-7788
Ultimate Chef America
Thursday: The Culinary Arts Institute at Brookdale presents this cooking contest, 3-6:30 p.m. Two teams of four chefs compete in preparing healthy fare for seniors. A silent auction along with food and wine seminars are included. Free. Reservations required. Proceeds benefit the Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation. Heritage Club Mountain View, 8101 E. Mississippi Ave., 303-337-3400,
A Taste of Italy
Saturday: The fifth annual benefit for the Creative Expressions Center includes Italian cuisine and wines, live entertainment, a silent auction and dancing, 6 p.m. $35. Reservations required. Tamarac Square, 7777 E. Hampden Ave., Suite 233, 720-227-8685,
CLASSES
Cake Crafts
Saturday: “Topsy-turvy Cake,” 1-4 p.m. $35; Monday-June 21: “Cake Decorating III,” 7-9 p.m. Mondays (except May 31) $65, includes course book and supply kit. Reservations required. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522,
Cañon City Queen Anne Tea House
Saturday: “The Art of Rye Bread Baking,” 2 p.m. $30. Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354, e-mail: linda@thecanoncityqueenanne.com
City of Aurora
Friday: “Couples Cook, Flavors of the Southwest,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60 ($46 residents) per person, $108 ($88 residents) per couple; Saturday: “Working The Plate,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $56, $43 residents; Monday: “Simply Shrimp,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $59, $45 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, recreation
Denver Public Library
Saturday: Hosting a cooking demonstration following the guidelines of the book “Food Rules,” by Michael Pollan, 10:30 a.m.-noon. 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway,
Generous Servings
Sunday: “Chocolate, The Food of the Gods,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $60; Monday: “Summer Tour of Italy Meal,” 6-9 p.m. $60; Tuesday: “Grilling: Cooking with Fire,” 5:30-8:30 p.m. $60. Reservations required. 3801 W. 32nd Ave., 303-455-9730,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Thursday: “Sushi 101,” 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $75; Monday: “Saute Basics – A Cooking Foundations Class,” 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $80; Tuesday: “Saute Basics – A Cooking Foundations Class,” 6:30-9 p.m. $80; “Quick Breads and Breakfast Treats – A Baking Fundamentals Class,” 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $55. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
The Margarita
Sunday: Chefs Eric and Cathy present a four-course “Cooking Class with Dinner & Wine,” 4 p.m. $60. Reservations required. 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-598-8667
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today: “Culinary Techniques Series: Mile High Baking Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60; Saturday: “Culinary Techniques Series: Fish and Seafood Workshop,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $75; Monday: “Culinary Techniques Series: Souffles and Crepes Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65; Tuesday: “Rollin’ Sushi Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $70. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
CONTESTS
Artful Dessert Contest
Friday: 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 artlinklong 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. 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,coloradofreshmarkets
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@ .
