EVENTS
Bacaro
Thursday: Four-course dinner featuring porcini mushrooms and wines, 6:30 p.m. $48. Reservations required. Bácaro Venetian Taverna, 921 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-444-4888,
Bombay Bistro
Today & Thursday: Hosting a “Mixology Launch Party” to celebrate its sixth anniversary, 5 p.m. to close each night. Mixology is mixing fruits, herbs and spices into cocktails. Reservations required. 1800 Broadway, No. 160, Boulder, 303-444-4721,
Colorado Lamb Cook-off
Saturday: Students from The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Colorado will compete in a Colorado lamb cook-off as part of the third annual Ba Ba Bark in the Park, noon-3 p.m. Samples will be available. Free admission. The Colorado Horse Park, 7522 S. Pinery Drive, Parker, 303-824-4846, artinstitutes
Frasca Food & Wine
Monday: Winemaker Ted Lemon presents the wines of Littorai, Sonoma Valley in California, 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,
Jamba Juice
Through Friday: Celebrating its 20th anniversary with a variety of discounted “Feel Good Specials” Monday through Friday.
Parisi
Today: Hosting a Community Table, “Eat Like a Florentine,” 7 p.m. $33. Reservations required. 4401 Tennyson St., 303-561-0234, e-mail: info@parisidenver.com,
Shazz Cafe and Bar
Thursday: Hosting “Wines of the World Wine Tasting,” featuring seven wines. Seatings at 6 and 7:30 p.m. $10. Phone reservations required. 4262 Lowell Blvd., 303-477-1407,
BENEFITS
Cañon City Queen Anne Tea House
Sunday: Hosting a monthly Fellowship Brunch to benefit local charities and nonprofit organizations. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $29.99 adults ($4.99 will be donated), $13.99 children 10 and under ($3.99 will be donated). Reservations required. Next Fellowship Brunch: June 6. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354, e-mail: linda@thecanoncityqueenanne.com,
Sweet Tomatoes
Tuesday-June 30: Will donate all proceeds from sales of its chocolate-chip cookies to Easter Seals, a national nonprofit that helps children and adults with special needs. A bag of cookies can be purchased for $2 at all Sweet Tomatoes restaurants in Colorado. With each bag of cookies purchased, guests will receive a “buy one, get one” coupon for a free meal that can be redeemed on a return visit. ,
Wines of the Pines
June 4: Castle Pines Chamber and Wines of the Pines present a “California Wine Tour,” 5-7 p.m. Wines will be paired with hors d’oeuvres. $37. Reservation deadline is Tuesday. Proceeds benefit the Women’s Crisis and Family Outreach Center, Douglas County Veterans Monument and Zuma’s Rescue Ranch. Rodney’s in The Village at Castle Pines, 872 W. Happy Canyon Road, Suite 100, Castle Rock, winesofthe
CLASSES
City of Aurora
Today: “Baking Basics,” ages 8-12, 4-6 p.m. $31, $24 residents; Thursday: “Mexican Cooking, Menu 4,” 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,
Desert Moon Vineyards
Today: Trained sommeliers from the International Wine Guild present “Learning to Taste,” 6:30-8 p.m. $20. Reservations required. 12656 E. Jamison Place, No. 12, Englewood, 303-990- 9463,
Generous Servings
Today: “Food and Wine From the Piedmont Region,” 6-9 p.m. $85; Sunday: “Vegetarian Tapas,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $60; Tuesday: “Fresh Cooking With Herbs and Spices,” 6-9 p.m. $60. Reservations required. 3801 W. 32nd Ave., 303- 455-9730,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “Cakes — A Baking Fundamentals Class,” 6:30-9 p.m. $55; Thursday: “Regions of France – Comfort Foods From the Countryside,” 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $55; “Art of Grilling — American Nouveau Grill,” 6:30-9 p.m. $75; Friday: “Simply Spain — Valencia,” 6:30-9 p.m. $75; Saturday: “It’s All Greek To Me,” 6:30-9 p.m. $75. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Osteria Marco
Saturday: “Technique 101: How to Create a Well-Balanced drink,” cocktail class, 2-3:30 p.m. $45. Reservations required. 1453 Larimer St., 303-534-5855,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Tuesday: “Modern Vietnamese Cuisine Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $68. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
CONTESTS
Ted’s Montana Grill
Through Sunday: 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,
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, denverurbanhome
SAVE THE DATE
Culinary tour
Aug. 8-14: Savory Travel, the sister company of Culinary Connectors, a restaurant and gourmet market tour company, is taking reservations for a trip to Oaxaca, Mexico, with chef Sean Yontz of Tambien and Sketch. Visit details.
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@ .
