EVENTS
d’Arenberg Wine Tasting
Today: Chester Osborn, fourth-generation winemaker of d’Arenberg in McLaren Vale in South Australia, hosts a tasting of 12 wines with light appetizers, 6-7:30 p.m. $20. Reservations required. Bloom, 1 W. FlatIron Crossing Drive, Broomfield, 303-725- 0360, e-mail chris.rowe@oldbridgecellars
Frasca Food & Wine
Monday: Award-winning chef Marcus Samuelsson will prepare a four-course menu inspired by Red Rooster Harlem, the restaurant he’s opening in New York City this fall. $145, includes wine pairings and a copy of Samuelsson’s book, “New American Table.” Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966, frasca
Raw Food Night
Tuesdays: Raw Food Certified Chef Daniel Asher of Root Down prepares a five-course raw vegan dinner every Tuesday, 6-10 p.m. $42. Reservations recommended. Root Down, 1600 W. 33rd Ave., 303-993-4200,
Summit Restaurant at The Broadmoor
Monday: Five-course wine dinner with winemaker Jean Remy Rapeneau, 6 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. dinner. $79, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 19 Lake Circle, Colorado Springs, 719-577-5896,
Tag
Tuesday: Justin Vineyards Wine Dinner with Master Sommelier Joseph Spellman, 7 p.m. $85, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 1441 Larimer St., 303-996-9985,
West End Tavern Soccer
Through July 3: Doors open at 7:45 a.m. for select 8 a.m. World Cup Soccer games with food and drink specials. Dates: today, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday-June 29 and July 2-3. 926 Pearl St., Boulder,
BENEFITS
Argonaut Wine Tasting
Tuesday: Sample wines from Chile, Argentina and Spain, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $35, $30 in advance. Proceeds benefit Easter Seals of Colorado. Reservations required. Park Hill Golf Course, 4141 E. 35th Ave., 303-831-7788
Argonaut Wine & Liquor
Through June: Purchase Alamos wine from Argonaut Wine & Liquor and the distributor and Argonaut will donate $12 per case to Dress for Success that promotes economic independence of disadvantaged women. 700 E. Colfax Ave., 303-831-7788, argonaut
The Berkshire Restaurant
Through June 30: 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, theberkshire
Do at the Zoo
Thursday: Festivities include food and drinks from more than 30 local restaurants and bars along with live music, dancing, animal visits, a costume contest and more, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. for VIPs. Tickets start at $125. Proceeds support various zoo programs. Visit for an online auction continuing through June 24. Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St. in City Park, 303-376-4800,
Frisco’s BBQ Challenge
Thursday-Saturday: The Town of Frisco’s 17th annual Colorado BBQ Challenge features 70 teams from all over the U.S. competing for state championship honors. There’s also live music and entertainment, children’s activities, pig races, cooking demonstrations and more. Proceeds benefit Advocates for Assault, the Summit County Restaurant Association, High Country Conservation, the Summit Independent Business Alliance, Mountain Mentors, Women of the Summit and ProStart. Frisco, frisco
Hot Rocks Griller Challenge
Today: Celebrity chef “Sliders and Sides” competition, 6-9 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for VIPs. Live music by Chris Daniels & the Kings, silent auction and a dessert station also featured. Proceeds raise awareness and funds for Denver Health Foundation’s programs for men. $75, $100 VIP, reserved seating begins at $500. Elway’s Cherry Creek, 2500 E. First Ave., 303-602-2978,
Sweet Tomatoes
Through June 30: Donating 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. sweettomatoes ,
CLASSES
Cañon City Queen Anne Tea House
Saturday: “The Art of Grilling,” 2 p.m. $39.99. Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354, e-mail: linda@thecanoncityqueenanne.com
City of Aurora
Thursday: “Trip Through Europe,” ages 12-16, 1:30-4 p.m. $42, $32 residents; Friday: “Couples Cook: Vinho Verde Portugese Wine Dinner,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $62 ($48 residents) per person, $112 ($92 residents) per couple; Saturday: “Father’s Day Brunch,” ages 6-12, 9-11:30 a.m., dads return at 11 a.m. to eat, $31, $24 residents (plus $15 for additional child); Monday: “Pigs in a Blanket,” ages 8-12, 9:30-11:30 a.m. $31, $24. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, recreation
Cook Street
Monday: “Pizza, Pizza, Pizza!” 6-9:30 p.m. $50. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Generous Servings
Sunday: “Delicious on a Dime,” 6-9 p.m. $68. Reservations required. 3801 W. 32nd Ave., 303-455-9730,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “Cake Decorating — Flowers, Complex Borders and Color — Level II,” 6:30-9 p.m. $55; “Simply Spain — Basque Country,” 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $75; Thursday: “Vegetarian Cuisines of the Southwest — Soups and Turnovers,” 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $55; “Caribbean Tropical Adventures,” 6:30-9 p.m. $75; Friday: “Wine Series Class 3: France — Where Fine Wine Making Began,” 2:30-5 p.m. $60; Tuesday: “Roasting,” 6:30-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
The Market at Garden of the Gods Gourmet
Tuesday: “Grilled Pizza,” 6-8 p.m. $50. Reservations required. 2528 W. Cucharras St., Old Colorado City, 719-471-2799, godsgourmet
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Thursday: “Big Summer Salads Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 $68; Monday: “Home-Style Mexican Cooking Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
South Denver Heart Center
Monday: Dr. Richard Collins and registered dietitian Susan Buckley present “Anti-inflammatory Diet: Learn what foods take the ‘fire’ out of your diet.” Lecture at 11 a.m., followed by a cooking demonstration. Free. Reservations required. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-3278, south
FARMERS MARKETS
Castle Pines European Market
Saturdays: 8 a.m.-noon through Aug. 28. 858 Happy Canyon Road, Castle Rock,
Colorado Fresh Markets
Wednesdays & Saturdays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 29, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays 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; Sundays: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 17, Stapleton, East 29th Avenue and Roslyn Street. 303-442-1837,
Denver Urban Homesteading
1-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. 200 Santa Fe Drive, 303- 572-3122,
Golden Farmers Market
Saturdays: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 2. 10th and Illinois streets, next to the Golden Public Library, 303-279-3113, goldenco
Tipsy’s Outdoor Market
Wednesday-Sunday: 3-8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 2-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; through Sept. 26. 5869 S. Alkire St., (at Bowles Avenue and C-470), 970-343-0045, tipsysoutdoormarket
Wheat Ridge Farmers Market
Thursdays: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. through Oct. 28. 4252 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge, 303- 887-FARM (3276),
SAVE THE DATE
Root Down
June 23: The restaurant will donate a portion of the proceeds beginning at 5 p.m. to The Argyle, an assisted-living community for low-income seniors. 1600 W. 33rd Ave., 303-455-9513,
FATHER’S DAY DINING
Cañon City Queen Anne Tea House
Sunday: Hosting a “Steak Fry” with seatings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the veranda or in one of the tea rooms. $32.99, $16.99 per child under age 9. Youngest father eats free. Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354, e-mail: linda@
Fogo de Chão
Sunday: Fogo’s team of Brazilian- trained Gaucho chefs will present and slice 15 signature cuts of meat tableside from roasting skewers. The steakhouse has added a special Father’s Day lunch, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Dinner is available 4-9 p.m. The full meal including the meats, traditional Brazilian side dishes and salad bar is $38.50. Salad bar only is $19.50. Reservations required. 1513 Wynkoop St., 303-623-9600,
Randolph’s Restaurant and Bar
Sunday: Beers, dogs and burgers are offered at a 25 percent lunch discount, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Warwick Denver Hotel, 1776 Grant St., 303-318-7272, randolphsdenver
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