EVENTS
Cazadores Tequila Social
Thursday: Four courses with tequila pairings, 6:30 p.m. $35. Reservations required. Zolo Southwestern Grill, 2525 Arapahoe St., Boulder, 303-449-0444,
Frasca Food & Wine
Monday: Anne Trimbach presents Trimbach Wines, of Alsace, France, 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,
Grant Family Farms
Saturday: The first of three in the “Dinners on the Farm Series.” Appetizers, cocktails and farm tours are offered at 4 p.m. The four-course meal is served at 6 p.m. $120. Reservations required. Remaining dates are Aug. 28 and Sept. 25. The attire is farm elegant. 1020 West County Road 72, Wellington;
James Beard Foundation Preview Dinner
Thursday: Chuck James, 1515 restaurant executive chef, will cook at the prestigious James Beard House in New York on July 22. He is previewing his dinner, “Old World vs. New World Wines,” at 6 p.m. $75, wine pairings are additional. Reservations required. 1515 Restaurant, 1515 Market St., 303-571-0011,
Jax Fish House Boulder
Today: Chef Hosea Rosenberg hosts a dinner, “As Fresh as It Gets: The Pacific Northwest,” 6 p.m. $100, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 928 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-444- 1811,
Orthodox Food Festival & Old Globeville Days
Saturday & Sunday: The seventh annual festival offers foods from Russia, Romania, Eritrea, Serbia, Ukraine, Greece and Mexico along with music, dance, children’s activities and more. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Cathedral and Argo Park, 349 E. 47th Ave., 303-294-0938,
Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Days Chuck Wagon Cook-off
Saturday: Eight teams of chuck wagon cooks from around the country are given the same ingredients to prepare a meal for 100 people. It’s free to watch (they start at 6 a.m.), you can eat for $10 from 5-6:30 p.m. Norris-Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road, Colorado Springs, 719-635-1101,
Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks
Friday: The “9 & Dine Fridays” series includes nine holes, appetizer, entree, desert and a beer, 4 p.m. every other Friday. $45. Non-golfers may purchase the meal for $20. Reservations required. This week focuses on New Orleans. 2929 Golden Eagle Road, Silverthorne, 970-262-3636, 877-296-3636,
Sip Through the Tour
Through July: Little’s Wine & Spirits is inviting wine enthusiasts to sip through each stage of the Tour de France. Pick up a yellow card and get a 15 percent discount off one bottle from each region. 2390 S. Downing St., 303- 744-3457,
Twisted Pine Brewing Co.
Saturday: Celebrates 15 years in business with a birthday bash with more than 20 beers on tap, live music and food, noon-8 p.m. $20 includes tastings and a commemorative glass. 3201 Walnut St., Suite A, Boulder, twisted
Whiskey Tasting
Thursday: Robert Sickler, a certified Master of Whiskey, will guide a tour of North American whiskies including Canadian whiskey, bourbon and Tennessee whiskey, 6:30 p.m. $65. Reservations required. Castle Great Hall at the Cherokee Ranch & Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, 303-688-4600,
BENEFITS
“The World of Wines”
Saturday: William Norris, an editor at Colorado Wine News, will host a wine- tasting paired with hors d’oeuvres to benefit St. Martin’s Chamber Choir. 5 p.m. $100. Reservations required. Private residence, call 303-298-1970 or e-mail info@stmartinschamber.org
“1,000 Cooks for the Cure””
Friday-Sunday: Cook for the Cure is introducing this new fundraiser encouraging cooks and others to host any type of dessert party, barbecue or potluck dinner, to raise funds to help fight breast cancer. Visit for details and to register your event.
“Shine-n-Dine”
Saturday & Sunday: The Central City Opera joins “On Uganda” and “Meals in a Rush” to aid children in Uganda. The “Shine-n-Dine” team will be outside the Opera House before matinee and evening performances to provide a shoeshine and meal for a suggested donation of $10. Central City Opera House, 124 Eureka St., Central City; visit and cultureprep for more information.
Thirsty Girl LIVE! Tour
Thursday: Leslie Sbrocco, author of the upcoming “Adventures of a Thirsty Girl,” visits Denver. Wine and food pairings. 6-8 p.m. Tickets are $15, a portion of the proceeds benefit Dress for Success (). Maggiano’s Restaurant, 500 16th St., visit
Winemaker’s Dinner
Friday: Second annual Winemaker’s Dinner, a five-course meal paired with wines from Canyon Wind Cellars of Palisade, 6 p.m. $75, proceeds benefit the Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts. Reservations required. Group rates available. Rivers Restaurant, 2525 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs, 970- 945-2414,
CLASSES
Cañon City Queen Anne Tea House
Saturday: “The Art of Italian Cooking,” 2 p.m. $30. Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354, e-mail: linda@thecanoncityqueenann ,
City of Aurora
Thursday: “Crazy About Cookies,” ages 6-12, 1:30-3:30 p.m. $31, $24 residents; Saturday: “Berries, Berries, Berries,” ages 7-12 with parent, 9:30 a.m.-noon, $51, $39 residents; Monday: “Candy Shoppe,” ages 12-16, 1:30-4:30 p.m. $42, $32 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303- 326-8630, aurora
Cook Street
Saturday: “Grilling: BBQ Classics,” 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $79. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Generous Servings
Saturday: “Greek Cooking,” 6-9 p.m. $68; Sunday: “Introduction to Gluten- Free Cooking,” 2-5 p.m. $68. Reservations required. 3801 W. 32nd Ave., 303- 455-9730,
The Italian Kitchen
Today & July 21; Aug. 4 & 11: “Cook It and Speak It, Cucina Italiana: Piatti e Lingua,” two-class sessions. Dates include today & July 21 (chicken, other proteins), and Aug. 4 & 11 (soups and desserts). $69 per session ($59 Westminster residents). Reservations required. Kitchen at City Park Center, 10455 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster, 303-460-9691
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Thursday: “Culinary Techniques Series: The Cutting Edge Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $70; Saturday: “Smokin’ Workshop,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $70; Monday: “BBQ Sides Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
The Truffle Cheese Shop
Thursday: “Mozzarella Making,” includes hands-on activities, cheese tasting and more, 6:30-8 p.m. $50. Reservations required. This class is offered every Thursday in July. 2906 E. Sixth Ave., 303-322-7363, e-mail: info@denver ;
CONTESTS
Dutch Oven and Chili Cook-off
Saturday: The third annual cook-off is open to chili recipes and Dutch oven cooking. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Prizes will be awarded in several categories. Spectators may taste all dishes after the judging is complete. Registration deadline is Friday. Bonny Lake State Park in Idalia, call Bonny Lake State Park at 970-354-7306 or email bonny.lake.park @state.co.us to register.
Summer Pie Baking at Belmar
Sunday, Aug. 1 and Sept. 5: Sunday is Cutie Pie (for kids), Aug. 1 is Peach Pie and Sept. 5 is Apple Pie. Pie entries must be submitted by noon at the Belmar Market Tent. There is a $5 per pie entry fee. Register at coloradooutdoor .
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, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, East First Avenue and University Boulevard; Sundays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street; Sundays: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 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, denverurbanhome
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,
Larimer County Farmers Market
Saturdays: 8 a.m.-noon through Oct. 16. Larimer County Courthouse parking lot, 200 W. Oak St., Fort Collins, larimer
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,
Wheat Ridge Farmers Market
Thursdays: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. through Oct. 28. 4252 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge, 303- 887-FARM (3276), denver
SAVE THE DATE
Wines of the Pines
July 23: Castle Pines Chamber at the Sanctuary and Wines of the Pines present an “Italian Wine Tour,” 5:30-8 p.m. $40. Reservation deadline is Tuesday. Proceeds benefit the Women’s Crisis and Family Outreach Center, Douglas County Veterans Monument and Zuma’s Rescue Ranch. The Sanctuary, 7549 Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, e-mail winesofthepines@comcast.net or visit .
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@denverpost.com.
