EVENTS
The Cupboard
Saturday: “Pancakes, Fruits and Veggies!,” pancake demonstration, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; learn how to store your garden produce using pickling, canning, freezing and dehydrating, 1-4 p.m. 152 S. College Ave., Fort Collins, 970-493-8585, 800-569-1873,
Jax Fish House Boulder
Today: Chef Hosea Rosenberg hosts a dinner, “Adventures in Wine Country: Napa,” 6 p.m. $100, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 928 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-444-1811,
Vail Restaurant Month
Monday-Oct. 17: Four themed weeks offer more than 70 events connected to Vail restaurants, hotels, resorts, spas, shops, galleries, golf courses and outdoor activities.
BEER EVENTS
Breckenridge Brewery
Saturday: “A Gastravaganza of Beautiful Beer & Splendid Street Food,” six- course food pairings and tastings, 7-9 p.m. $65. Reservations required. 471 Kalamath St.,
Dixons Downtown Grill
Through Sunday: Wrapping up “Ten Days of All Things Beer” with special breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. 1610 16th St., 303-573-6100,
“Hooves & Hops”
Today: Osteria Marco and Mountain Sun Pub & Brewing present this five- course “pig feast,” 6:30 p.m. $45, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 1453 Larimer St., 303-534-5855,
Panzano Italian
Through Sunday: Offering a special five-course Denver Beer Fest menu. $55. 1717 Champa St., 303-296-3525,
Sweet Action Ice Cream
Through Sunday: The Colorado Beer Ice Cream Fest features Colorado craft beers, including selections from New Belgium, Great Divide and Ska Brewing, transformed into ice cream flavors. 52 Broadway, 303-282-4645,
“The Tasty Trifecta”
Today: Oskar Blues Brewery, Women Enjoying Beer and Denver Gourmet present “The Tasty Trifecta — A Celebration of Beautiful Beers, Sumptuous Sweets & Creamy Cheese,” for women only, 7-8:30 p.m. $39. Call for reservations. Oskar Blues Taproom, The Tasty Weasel, 1800 Pike Road, Longmont,
BENEFITS
Brass, Brats & Beers
Saturday: Fundraiser for the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra, noon-3 p.m. $25, $10 ages 12-20, $5 ages 6-12, free under age 6. Rain date: Sunday. Clarkson Mansion, 670-680 Clarkson St.,
Colorado Mountain Winefest
Thursday-Sunday: Palisade’s 19th annual wine festival offers tastings, dinners, cooking demonstrations, seminars, bicycle tours and more. Proceeds benefit the Colorado Association for Viticulture and Enology (CAVE), a nonprofit organization supporting the grape growing and winemaking of Colorado wines. 970-464-0111, 800-704- 3667,
Denver Fire Fighters Museum’s annual Tasting and Fundraiser
Saturday: Celebrate an early Oktoberfest with wines and beers from Germany, 6-10 p.m. $30. Reservations required. Denver Fire Fighters Museum, 1326 Tremont Place, 303-892-1436
The E Project Wine Tasting #2
Saturday: Learn about various types of grapes, how to pair wine with dinner, wine comparisons and more, 7:30 p.m. $25 or $45 for two. Reservations required. Proceeds benefit The E-Project, a community arts organization that provides opportunities for local residents to enjoy and participate in the arts. West Colfax Event Center, 9797 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, 303- 232-0363,
Food & Wine Caper
Saturday: The eighth annual Arvada Sunrise Rotary Food & Wine Caper includes wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, a silent auction, live music and more, 5-10 p.m. $75. Proceeds fund the Arvada Sunrise Rotary’s charities. Roth Distributing Showroom & Theater, 17801 E. 40th Ave. in Denver,
Inverness Hotel Wine Dinner Series
Today: The third in the “Sip & Savor” wine dinner series includes a five- course dinner paired with wines from Girard Vineyards. 6:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner. $55, excludes tax and gratuity. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Colorado Children’s Chorale. Members of the chorale will perform at the dinner. Reservations required. 200 Inverness Drive West, Englewood, 303-397-6303, ,
Salt Bistro
Through Sept. 23: Offering a three- course dinner of organic and local produce to celebrate its first anniversary. $31. A portion of the proceeds benefit The School Food Project. 1047 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-444-SALT (444-7258),
CLASSES
Cañon City Queen Anne Tea House
Saturday: “The Art of Pork Green Chili,” 2 p.m. $32. Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354,
City of Aurora
Thursday:”Grenache Syrah Mourvedre,” wine tasting, 7-8:30 p.m. $29, $22 residents; Saturday: “Cooking Techniques,” 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $90, $70 residents; “You’re So Cheesy,” ages 12-16, 2:30-5 p.m. $42, $32 residents; Tuesday: “Japanese Comfort Food,” 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,
Cook Street
Today: “A World of Taste – Germany,” 6-9:30 p.m. $79; Tuesday: “Grilling: Southwest Grilling,” 6-9:30 p.m. $79. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Denver Urban Homesteading
Today, Sept. 22 & 29: “Canning 101- 103,” 5:30-8:30 p.m. $150; Thursday: “Six Basic Cooking Techniques,” 6-9 p.m. $100. Reservations required. 200 Santa Fe Drive, 303-572-3122,
Generous Servings
Today: “Harvest Dinner,” 6-9 p.m. $68; Saturday: “Best Brunch,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $68; Sunday: “Classic French Pastries,” 2-6 p.m. $74; Monday: “A Chicken in Every Pot,” 6-9 p.m. $68; Tuesday: “Indian Cooking,” 6-9 p.m. $68. Reservations required. 3801 W. 32nd Ave., 303- 455-9730,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “Wine Foundation Class: Ordering The Right Wine,” 6-8 p.m. $45; Saturday: “South American Cuisine – Coastal Peru – A Regional Foods Class,” 6-9 p.m. $75; Monday: “Meatless Mondays: Vegetarian Foods For Powerful Living,” 6:30-9 p.m. $60; Tuesday: “Quick Breads and Breakfast Treats: A Baking Fundamentals Class,” 11 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. $55. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
South Denver Heart Center
Monday: Dr. Richard Collins and registered dietitian Susan Buckley present “End Emotional Eating and Start Eating Mindfully!” Lecture and cooking demonstration. 11 a.m. Free. Reservations required. Next class: Sept. 27. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-3278,
TAG U
Saturday: The first in a series of culinary classes offering a look into TAG’s Continental Social Food. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $55, includes lunch. Reservations required. 1441 Larimer St., 303-996- 9985,
CONTESTS
Georgetown Cook-Off
Saturday: The second annual festival includes a beer garden, children’s activities, live music, horse-drawn wagon rides, tastings and more, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free. Cooks are invited to call 303-569-2840 or visit the website for an entry form for a stew and cobbler competition. Downtown Georgetown,
Historic Westminster Orchard Festival Bake-Off
Sept. 25: Bakers of all ages are invited to enter. Categories include jams, pies, cakes, cookies and breads. All recipes will be used in a cookbook. $5 entry fee. 303-426-4114,
FARMERS MARKETS
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 Ave. and University; 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. through Oct. 17, Stapleton, East 29th Avenue and Roslyn Street. 303-442-1837,
Feed Denver’s Parking Lot Farm
Thursday: MoodFood hosts its “parking lot farm,” 6-8 p.m. East 42nd Avenue and Steele Street,
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,
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-mailliving@denverpost.com.
