EVENTS
DAM Uncorked Wine Tasting
Friday: The 11th annual tasting of more than 300 wines along with appetizers, beers, live music and a silent auction, 6 p.m. $90, $70 members, $35 designated drivers. First Taste tickets (available online through Thursday) are an additional $35 and allow guests early entrance. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway, 720-913-2673,
The Delectable Egg
Saturday & Sunday: Four Delectable Egg locations host visits with the Easter Bunny with treats for children. Saturday: 8-11 a.m. at Lowry Town Center (200 Quebec St.) and 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Court Place (1625 Court Place). Sunday: 8-11 a.m. in Westminster (1005 W. 120th Ave.) and 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Market Street (1642 Market St.)
Diggers Diner
Fridays in April: Offering a free breakfast from a limited menu every Friday in April to help customers with rising gas prices and the tax deadline. 1156 N. Colorado Ave., Brush, 970-842-4786
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday: Duncan Arnot Meyers presents the wines of Arnot-Roberts 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,
Paitin Wine Dinner
Tuesday: Luca d’Italia hosts “An Evening of Beautiful Italian Food and Wine,” four-course wine dinner, 6:30 p.m. $85, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 711 Grant St., 303-832-6600,
Scotch pairing dinner
Today: Johnnie Walker master of whiskey Robert Sickler will host this pairing dinner with chef Robert Bogart, 6:30 p.m., $75 excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. Elway’s, 1881 Curtis St., 303-312-3107
Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey Dinner
Thursday: Four-course dinner with cocktails hosted by distiller Jake Norris, 7 p.m. $50. Reservations required. Shazz Cafe & Bar, 4262 Lowell Blvd., 303-477-1407,
Signature Chefs Series
Tuesday: Landry’s Restaurants wraps up its weekly series with an “All Chef’s Dinner” featuring the executive chefs from Simms Steakhouse, Chart House, The Oceanaire and Willie G’s. The five-course meal begins at 6:30 p.m. $125. Reservations required. Simms Steakhouse, 11911 W. Sixth Ave., Lakewood,
Wines of Bordeaux Dinner
Tuesday: Five wines from the Bordeaux region of France are paired with a French-cuisine-inspired small plate, 6 p.m. $35. Reservations required. Parallel Seventeen, 1600 E. 17th Ave., 303-399-0988, e-mail: carmen@parallelseventeen.com
BENEFITS
Curves food drive
Through April 30: Curves gyms are collecting nonperishable food and accepting cash donations to benefit area food banks as part of the 13th annual Curves Food Drive. Members who make a $30 donation or equivalent donation of food will receive a reusable grocery bag. Curves also will waive the membership fee for new members who donate a bag of non-perishable food or make a minimum donation of $30, through Sunday.
Fogo de Chão
Monday; through April 30: The Brazilian steakhouse is supporting Financial Literacy Month and offering two ways to benefit Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain Inc. Fogo will donate 15 percent of weekday lunch checks to the program. Guests must mention Junior Achievement when making reservations (303-623-9600) or type in JA2011 for online reservations. A fundraiser dinner is Monday with reservations available 5:30-8:30 p.m. $50, $25 ages 6-10. Reservations required (303-628-7376). 1513 Wynkoop St.,
CLASSES
Bones Restaurant
Saturday: “Eggs at Altitude,” noon-2 p.m. $45. Reservations required. 701 Grant St., 303-860-2929
Cake Crafts
Saturday: “Introduction to Fondant,” 12:30-4:30 p.m. $45, plus supplies. Reservations required. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522,
City of Aurora
Today: “The Anatomy of a Dish,” 6:30- 9:30 p.m. $60, $46 residents; Thursday: “Spanish Wines & Cheeses,” 7-8:30 p.m., $38, $29 residents; Friday: “Easter Treats,” ages 3-6 with parent, 10 a.m.-noon, $34, $26 residents; Saturday: “Intermediate Techniques Series: Think Like a Chef,” 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $80, $60 residents; “Bakery Cakes,” ages 12-16, 2:30-5:30 p.m. $46, $35 residents; Monday: “Best Chocolate Desserts Ever,” 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,
Cook Street
Today: “Wine and Food Pairing Seminar,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $59; Tuesday & April 26: “Wines of Italy,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $100. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Denver Public Library
Saturday: The Cooking in the Depression with Savoir-Faire Series continues with “Stone Soup Primer,” 1:30-3 p.m. Demonstrations continue Saturdays through April 30. Level B2 Conference Center, 10 W. 14th Avenue Parkway,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Thursday: “Mediterranean Cuisine: The Greek Isles,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $75; “Fresh Catch of the Day: Alaskan Sable Fish,” 6-9 p.m. $75; Friday: “Regional Italian Cuisine: Tuscany, Spring in Siena,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $75; “Iron Chef Italian: The Batali,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Saturday: “Saute Basics,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Express Knife Skills,” 5-7 p.m. $55; Monday: “Grilling,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Meatless Monday: Vegetarian Foods for Powerful Living — Class 1,” 6-9 p.m., $65; Tuesday: “Cake Decorating 101 — Frostings and Icings,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $65. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today: “Dinner in a Paris Bistro Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $70; Thursday: “Flavors of Morocco Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $70; Saturday: “Culinary Techniques Series: Spring Pie and Tart Workshop,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $65; Tuesday: “Modern Vietnamese Cuisine Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $70. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
SAVE THE DATE
Dos Casas
April 20: Fourth annual benefit for Brent’s Place features 11 local chefs contributing to a six-course dinner, 6 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner, 9:30 p.m. live music. $85, $125 V.I.P seats. Reservations required. After hours begins at 9:30 p.m. $5 drinks and suggested donation of $10. Brent’s Place is a local charity that provides housing for children with cancer and their families while they undergo treatment. Lola Coastal Mexican, 1575 Boulder St., 720-570-8686,
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.
