EVENTS
Bácaro Venetian Taverna
The Italian restaurant has introduced a new menu for the new year featuring 75 small plates of moderate portions meant for sharing, traditional Bácaro classics and a variety of vegetarian and gluten-free options. There’s also a new wine and drink list. 921 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-444-4888,
The Broadmoor Hotel
Sunday: Pinot Posse Tag-team Winemaker Dinner, 5:30 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. dinner. The Pinot Posse includes the winemakers/owners of Kosta Browne, AP Vin, Owen Roe, Keefer Ranch, JK Carriere, Cargasacchi and August West. $99, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 19 Lake Circle, Colorado Springs, 719-577-5896
Frasca Food & Wine
Monday: Local distributor Charles Lazarro presents a selection of Rhone Wines from the Kermit Lynch Portfolio 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,
Table 6 & Fruition
Monday: Pinot Posse Tag-team Winemaker Dinner with six courses and eight wines. 6 p.m. reception, 6:45 p.m. dinner. The Pinot Posse includes the winemakers/owners of Kosta Browne, AP Vin, Owen Roe, Keefer Ranch, Loring Wine Company, JK Carriere, Cargasacchi and August West. $150, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. Table 6, 609 Corona St., 303-831-8800; Fruition, 1313 E. Sixth Ave., 303-831-1962
Three Tomatoes Steakhouse & Club at Fossil Trace Golf Course
Friday: Franciscan Wine Dinner paired with six wines, 6:30 p.m. $65. Reservations required. 3050 Illinois St., Golden, 303-277-8755,
BENEFITS
The Edge Theatre Company at the E Project
Saturday: “Beers of Colorado” tasting fundraiser with appetizers, 7:30-9 p.m. $25 for one ticket, $45 for two. Reservations required. 9797 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, 303-521-8041, theedge
USAirport Parking Food Drive
Through Feb. 28: Customers who donate any quantity of nonperishable food items (cans only) will receive a coupon for a future trip as part of the fifth annual Food Drive to support the Food Bank of the Rockies. Details on the website.
CLASSES
Cañon City Queen Anne Tea House
Saturday & Sunday: “The Art of Bread and Cinnamon Roll Baking,” 2 p.m. $32. Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354,
City of Aurora
Today: “Rock the Wok,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60, $46 residents; Saturday: “Cooking Techniques,” 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $90, $70 residents; “Best Desserts Ever,” ages 12-16, 2:30-5:30 p.m. $46, $35 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave. 303-326-8630,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today: “Econo-Beef Workshop,” 6:30- 9:30 p.m. $75; Thursday: “Culinary Techniques Series: Winter Pie and Tart Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65; Tuesday: “Chinese New Year Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $70. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
South Denver Heart Center
Monday: Weekly health series continues with “Heart Smart Supplements.” Includes lecture and cooking demonstration. 11 a.m. Free. Reservations required. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-3278,
Stir Cooking School
Monday: “Cocktails at Home: The Wonders of Winter Drinks,” 6:30 p.m. $55. Reservations required. 3215 Zuni St., 720-287-4823,
CONTESTS
Alexia Foods
Through March 1: Reinvent a Classic With Alexia, vote for a potato and seasoning pair, and then match it with a French-fry cut. The new Alexia fry chosen by the most consumers will be available in stores in fall 2011.
Healthy Kids Challenge — Middle School Culinary Contest
Through March 12: Healthy Kids Challenge and Del Monte present Stirring Up Better Health for Kids. Middle- school students are invited to develop or modify a recipe to make it healthier using Del Monte brand fruits, vegetables or tomatoes as a primary ingredient.
National Cornbread Cook-off
Through March 1: Accepting entries for original main dish cornbread recipes for the 15th annual National Cornbread Cook-Off, presented by Martha White and Lodge Cast Iron. Visit the website and click on “Promotions & News.”
Wahoo’s Fish Taco
Through Feb. 28: Create a 30-60 second jingle on the theme that Wahoo’s is “More than fish, more than tacos.”
Wild Alaska Fish Taco recipe contest
Through Jan. 31: The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute invites nonprofessional cooks to submit an original recipe using wild Alaska seafood. alaska
Wolfgang Puck recipe contest
Through Thursday: Aspiring cooks are invited to create a recipe using one of Chef Puck’s soups. wolfgangpuck
SAVE THE DATE
Wine dinner
Jan. 19: Scott Woodward from the Appelation Wine Co. hosts a five- course dinner paired with five wines. 6:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner. $69, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. Tutti, 103 S. Public Road, Lafayette, 720-746-9649
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.
