EVENTS
Colterra Food & Wine
Thursday: Four-course wine dinner featuring Napa Station Vineyards and chef Bradford Heap, 6:30 p.m. $65. Reservations recommended. 210 Franklin St., Niwot, 303-652-0777,
Frasca Food & Wine
Monday: Jamie Whetstone presents his wines from Whetstone Wine Cellars in California 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, frascafood
Signature Chefs Series
Tuesday: Landry’s Restaurants hosts weekly Tuesday dinners beginning at Simms Steakhouse next week with executive chef Joseph Hsu. Next up: Oceanaire on March 29, Chart House on April 5 and Willie G’s on April 12. Each five-course meal begins at 6:30 p.m. $85. Reservations required. An All Chef’s Dinner culminates the series on April 19. Simms Steakhouse, 11911 W. Sixth Ave., Lakewood, 303-237-0465,
Randolph’s Restaurant and Bar
Through March 31: Food and drink specials celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Warwick Denver Hotel, 1776 Grant St., 303-318-7272,
TAG
Tuesday: Kanpai: An Educational Sake Dinner and Seminar, 6 p.m. $100, includes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 1441 Larimer St., 303-996- 9985,
Tap O’ the Morning at the Yard House
Today & Thursday: Offering a special menu to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day along with specialty cocktails and live Irish music. Sheraton Denver, 1555 Court Place,
Taste of the Emerald Isle Irish Single Malt Celebration
Today & Thursday: Castle tour, Irish buffet, whiskey presentation and tasting, dessert and coffee reception, 6:30-9:30 p.m. today, $65. Reservations required. A St. Patty’s Day Mid-Afternoon Tea, 2-4 p.m. Thursday, $45. Cherokee Ranch and Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, 303-688-4600,
BENEFITS
Argonaut wine tasting
Tuesday: “Wines from Italy — Ciao Bella!” 5:30-7:30 p.m. $35, $30 in advance. Proceeds benefit The Positive Project. Reservations required. Park Hill Golf Course, 4141 E. 35th Ave., 303-831-7788
Cantina Laredo
Tuesday & March 23: Hosting two four-course tequila dinners to benefit the Big Brain Club Foundation, 6:30 each night. $49.99, includes tax. The Big Brain encourages the creative abilities of students. Reservations required, call 719-440-5330. Streets of Southglenn, 6851 S. Gaylord St., Centennial,
Dine Out for Children
Monday: Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant will donate a percentage of proceeds to the Zarlengo Foundation to support families with learning-disabled children. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 1525 Blake St., 303-357-5633, zarlengo
“Ready, Set, Slurp”
Through March 31: Oyster Month continues at Jax Fish House — oyster specials, oyster-tasting menu, five-course shell dinner, drink specials and the Oyster Eating Contest (Sunday in Boulder and March 27 in Denver). A portion of proceeds benefits EFAA (food, shelter, basic necessities) and the Gathering Place (offers refuge for women and children). Details: Jax Fish House, Denver, 1539 17th St., 303-292- 5767; Jax Fish House, Boulder, 928 Pearl St., 303-444-1811;
CLASSES
Cake Crafts
Saturday: “Choco-Pan,” 1-4 p.m. $45 plus supplies. Reservations required. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522,
City of Aurora
Thursday: “Books That Cook Club,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $31, $24 residents; Friday: “Pastachiutta & Vino,” 6-9:30 p.m. $64, $49 residents; Saturday: “Bakery Cakes,” ages 8-12, 2:30-5 p.m. $34, $26 residents; Monday: “Chile Relleno Sampler,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60, $46 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave. 303-326- 8630,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Monday: “Meatless Monday — Morocco,” 6-9 p.m. $65; Tuesday: “International Pastry Series — Scandinavian Specialties,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $65. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220- 9769,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today: “Better-Than-Junk-Food Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65; Thursday: “Classic Greek Cuisine Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $70; Saturday: “Pizza Party Workshop,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m $65; Monday: “Home-Style Mexican Cooking Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65; Tuesday: “Cuisine of Provence 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 “Guard Your Gut!” Includes lecture and cooking demonstration. 11 a.m. Free. Reservations required. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744- 3278,
Truffle Cheese Shop
Monday: “Mozzarella Making,” hands- on activities, cheese tasting and more, 6:30-8 p.m. $50. Reservations required. Also offered April 4 and April 25. 2906 E. Sixth Ave., 303-322-7363, info@ ;
SAVE THE DATE
Sip & Savor
March 23: Josh Jensen of Calera Wine Co. hosts a pairing dinner, 6:30 p.m. reception with Jensen, 7 p.m. dinner. $100. Reservations required. Elway’s, 1881 Curtis St., 303-312-3107,
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.
