EVENTS
Bull & Bush Pub and Brewery
Monday-Friday: On Monday, Bull & Bush began pouring a new specialty beer each day as a toast to the festive (off)season. Today the bar will host a “Christmas in July Beer Tasting Party.” Friday night, the “Holiday” week wraps up with a pretend New Year’s Eve to celebrate the bar’s 39th anniversary. Call or visit the website for details. 4700 Cherry Creek South Drive, 303-759-0333,
Crested Butte Arts Festival
Friday-Sunday: The 38th annual festival is integrating the culinary arts with gourmet dinners, a cocktail seminar and demonstrations. Dates, times and locations vary. Crested Butte,
Denver Botanic Gardens
Thursday: Eugenia Bone presents “The Kitchen Ecosystem,” 7 p.m. Bone is an author and has written about food and canning for magazines and newspapers and maintains the Well-Preserved blog for The Denver Post (blogs ). Admission is $30 at the door; $25 nonmembers, $20 members, in advance. A garden tour is offered at 5:15 p.m. for an additional $5. A social hour and tasting hosted by Slow Food Denver begins at 6 p.m. in Mitchell Hall. Reservations required. 1005 York St., 720-865- 3500, e-mail: registrar@botanicgardens ,
Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que
Sunday: In celebration of its 16th birthday, Famous Dave’s is offering a free entree to individuals with the first name of Dave, David or Davy (maximum $15). Anyone with the middle name of Dave, David or Davy will receive one entree for half price (maximum $7.50). This includes takeout. Five locations to choose from; visit
Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks
Friday: The “9 & Dine Fridays” series includes nine holes, appetizer, entree, dessert and a beer, 4 p.m. every other Friday. $45. Non-golfers may purchase the meal for $20. Reservations required. 2929 Golden Eagle Road, Silverthorne, 970-262-3636, 877-296-3636,
Roundhouse Distillery
Thursday-Saturday: Get the details on their handcrafted Gin and Coffee Corretto liqueur with free tours of the micro-distillery, 3-7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday each week. 5311 Western Ave., Suite K, Boulder,
Second Home Kitchen + Bar
Sundays: Hosting “Picnic on the Patio” with an international pig roast (choose Cuban-style, Caribbean or Classic American), several sides and desserts, 4 p.m. every Sunday. $19. Reservations required. 150 Clayton Lane, 303-253-3000,
Shazz Cafe & Bar
Thursday: Shazz has partnered with Peach Street Distillers and local organic farms for a monthly four-course Summer Harvest Dinner Series, 6:30 p.m. July’s theme is “Lamb, Peaches & Nectarines.” $50. Reservations required. Next dinner: Aug. 26. 4262 Lowell Blvd., 303-477-1407,
Tasting Tennyson
Thursday: A gourmet progressive dinner with wine pairings includes stops at four restaurants including Parisi & Firenze di Tavola, House, Tastes Wine Bar and Brasserie Felix, 6-9 p.m. $89, includes appetizers, dinner, dessert, wine, tax and gratuity. Reservations required. Restaurants are located between West 39th and 44th avenues on Tennyson Street, 303-775-5038, denver
Wine tasting
Thursday: “A Luxury Tasting: The Celebrated Wines of Domaine Romanee- Conti,” 6:30 p.m. $125. Reservations required. Larkspur Restaurant, 458 Vail Valley Drive, Vail, 970-754-8050
BENEFITS
Water2Wine
Saturday: Wine tasting with appetizers and a silent auction, 6 p.m. Proceeds go to Team in Training — South Metro to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 6 p.m. $20, $15 TNT alumni. 8130 S. University Blvd., Unit 110, Centennial, 720-489-WINE (9463)
CLASSES
City of Aurora
Thursday: “Couples Cook: Japanese Sake Dinner,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $62, $48 residents per person, $112, $92 residents, per couple; Friday: “Pizza Pizzazz,” ages 7-12, 9:30-11:30 a.m. $31, $24 residents; Tuesday: “Food Art,” ages 12-16, 9:30 a.m.-noon, $42, $32 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave. 303-326-8630, aurora
Cook Street
Saturday: “Grilling: Middle East Cuisine,” 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $79. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303- 308-9300,
Generous Servings
Today: “The Zen of Chopping: Knife Skills,” 6-8:30 p.m. $60; Sunday: “Gluten-Free Brunch,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $68; Monday: “Cooking Seafood on a Budget,” 6-9 p.m. $68. Reservations required. 3801 W. 32nd Ave., 303-455- 9730,
Osteria Marco
Saturday: “Prohibition-Era & 19th Century Drinks,” hands-on cocktail class, 1-3 p.m. $45. Reservations required. 1453 Larimer St., 303-534-5855,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Saturday: “Culinary Techniques Series: Summer Pie and Tart Workshop,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $65; Monday: “Sizzling Summer Sauces Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $70; Tuesday & Aug. 10: “Culinary Techniques Series: Basic Skills Every Cook Should Know Workshops,” 6-9:30 p.m. $135. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
The Truffle Cheese Shop
Thursday: “Mozzarella Making,” hands-on activities, cheese tasting and more, 6:30-8 p.m. $50. Reservations required. 2906 E. Sixth Ave., 303- 322-7363, e-mail: info@denvertruffle ;
CONTESTS
Colorado State Fair contests
Deadlines vary: Several baking and cooking contests are offered in connection with the upcoming 2010 fair scheduled Aug. 27-Sept. 6. Visit the website for entry details. colorado competitive_special_contests
Summer Pie Baking at Belmar
Sunday & Sept. 5: The summer pie-baking contests continue at the Market at Belmar. Sunday 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,
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),
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.
