EVENTS
Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks
Friday: “9 & Dine Fridays” includes nine holes, appetizer, entree, dessert and beer, 4 p.m. every other Friday. $45. Non-golfers, $20. Reservations required. 2929 Golden Eagle Road, Silverthorne, 970-262-3636, 877-296-3636,
Frasca Food & Wine
Monday: Rico Thompson presents Sicilian wines of Palari Winery. $45; wine pairings $30-$45 extra. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966,
Jay’s Bistro
Tuesday: Five-course Penner Ash wine dinner, 6 p.m. $75. Reservations required. 135 W. Oak St., Fort Collins, 970- 482-1876,
Le Central
Through August: Special pre-fixe meals following the travels in “Eat, Pray, Love” through Italy, India and Indonesia. $24.95-$29.95. 112 E. Eighth Ave., 303-863-8094,
Parallel Seventeen
Through August: The Vietnamese restaurant is celebrating its five-year anniversary with daily specials. Call or visit the website. 1600 E. 17th Ave., 303-399-0988,
BENEFITS
KUVO Anniversary
Saturday: KUVO Public Radio’s “25th Anniversary at the Vineyard” includes a wine tasting, food from local restaurants and live music, 6-10 p.m. $55, $99 for two. Corporate tables available. Reservations required. Balistreri Vineyards, 1946 E. 66th Ave., 303-480-9272, ext. 13,
“Look Who’s Cooking Now”
Saturday: The American Leadership Institute (AALI) invites 100 local chefs to prepare their specialties, 7 p.m. Silent auction, live music from Sammy Mayfield. $65, reserved. Corporate/VIP tables available. Reservations required. Crown Plaza Hotel, 15500 E. 40th Ave., 303-299-9035,
“Farm to Table” Dinner
Saturday: Chef Tim Egelhoff and Local Farms First present a dinner of local, 5:30 p.m. $150. Tables of eight also available. Reservations required. Proceeds benefit the Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce “Think Local First” initiative. Timberline Restaurant, 201 Elk Ave., Crested Butte, 970-349-6438
“Purrfect Wine Tasting”
Monday: Wines and appetizers, 5-7:30 p.m. $25. Proceeds benefit Almost Home Adoptions for rescued cats. Reservations required. Solera Restaurant & Wine Bar, 5410 E. Colfax Ave., 303- 388-8429,
“Around the World in 80 Wines”
Thursday: Mayfair Liquors hosts a wine tasting and silent auction to benefit Gateway Battered Women’s Services, 6 p.m. $60, $110 for two. Reservations required. Tavern at Lowry, 7401 E. 1st Ave., 303-343-1856
“Feast in the Field”
Monday: An all-Colorado meal, 6-9 p.m. $100, $150 VIP (includes private dining, additional beverages, gift bags). Proceeds benefit the Colorado Chefs Association Education Fund and the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield. Reservations required. Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, 8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton,
Winter Park Beer Festival
Saturday: Beer, food and live music. Beer tasting (20+ breweries) noon to 5 p.m. Bottomless cup $30 at the gate, $25 in advance. VIP ($50, $45 in advance) includes glass mug, special tastings, catered lunch. Proceeds go to the National Sports Center for the Disabled. Hideaway Park in Winter Park,
Seafood Supper
August 22: Jeff Osaka (Twelve restaurant) teams up with Justin Brunson (Masterpiece Deli), Alex Seidel (Fruition), and Scott and Deanna Parker (Table 6) for a seafood dinner to benefit Revision International (). Outdoor at the Infinite Monkey Theorum; dress casual. $50, plus extra for IMT wine pairings. Reserve before Aug 18: 303-736-8376.
CLASSES
City of Aurora
Today: “Cooking with Ratatouille,” ages 6-12, 9:30-11:30 a.m. $31, $24 residents; Saturday: “Let it Roll: Sushi,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $56, $43 residents; Tuesday: “Best Picnic Eats,” ages 7-12, 9:30- 11:30 a.m. $31, $24 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave. 303-326-8630, aurora gov
Cook Street
Friday: “Culinary Date Night,” 6-9:30 p.m. $79; Saturday: “Grilling: Tuscan Grill,” 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $79; Monday: “Pizza, Pizza, Pizza!,” 6-9:30 p.m. $50. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Generous Servings
Tuesday: “Farmers Market Feast,” 6-9 p.m. $68. Reservations required. 3801 W. 32nd Ave., 303-455-9730,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “Cookies, Candies and Confections: A Baking Fundamentals Class,” 6:30-9 p.m. $55. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today: “Flavors of Morocco Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65; Saturday: “Summer in a Jar Workshop,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $65. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
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, denverurban
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,
Towne and Country Market
Saturday: An open-air market held the second Saturday of every month through October, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Next date: Sept. 11. The Courtyard in Castle Rock, 333 Perry St., 303-688-2520,
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.
