EVENTS
Amendment XXI
Thursday: Earth Day wine tasting of Earth-friendly wines, 5-7 p.m. The wine and spirits shop hosts free tastings 3-7 p.m. Saturdays. 2548 15th St., 303-477-5646,
Colterra Food & Wine
Thursday: Four-course Piedmont wine dinner, 6:30 p.m. $65. Reservations recommended. 210 Franklin St., Niwot, 303-652-0777,
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: Tim Bowen of Natural Wines presents the wines of Fattoria San Lorenzo from Marche, Italy, 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,
Opus Restaurant
Thursday: Winemaker dinner with Paul Dolan Vineyards, 8-11 p.m. $69. Reservations required. 2575 W. Main St., Littleton, 303-703-6787,
Ridgway Natural Foods
Saturday: Grand-opening celebration with refreshments, children’s activities, live music, chair massages and raffles, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bring your seeds and a swap container for a Seed Exchange. 2548 15th St., Ridgway, 970- 626-9719,
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.
Dos Casas
Today: 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,
Fogo de Chão
Through April 30: The Brazilian steakhouse is supporting Financial Literacy Month and Junior Achievement- Rocky Mountain Inc. by donating 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. 1513 Wynkoop St.,
High Point Academy
Tuesday: Noodles & Co. in Fitzsimons will donate 25 percent from all purchases to High Point Academy’s school garden, 4-9 p.m. The school is working with Slow Food Denver’s Seed to Table program to build a vegetable and herb garden. Guests must mention High Point Academy for the benefit. 13700 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora,
Devil’s Thumb Ranch’s Beer Pairing Dinner Series
Friday: Heck’s at Devil’s Thumb Ranch hosts a Steamworks’ Beer Dinner, a three-course dinner to celebrate Earth Day and benefit Trout Unlimited with the goal of helping to restore the endangered Fraser River in Grand County. $35, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 3530 County Road 83, Tabernash, 970-726-5632, 800-933-4339,
CLASSES
Cake Crafts
Monday: “Cake Decorating II,” 7-9 p.m. Mondays through May 16. $80, includes course book and supply kit. Reservations required. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522,
Cañon City Queen Anne Tea House
Saturday: “The Art of German Foods,” 2 p.m. $32. Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354, e-mail: linda@thecanoncityqueenanne ,
City of Aurora
Today: “Eggstravaganza,” ages 6-12, 4-6 p.m. $34, $26 residents; Thursday: “Books That Cook Club,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $31, $24 residents; Saturday: “Mousses, Souffles, Crepes,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $60, $46 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, recreation
Denver Public Library
Saturday: The “Cooking in the Depression With Savoir-Faire Series” continues with “Le Kitchen Sink: French Cassoulet,” 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: “Caribbean Culinary Treasures — Cuba Cuba,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $75; Friday: “Regions of France — Lunch in Provence,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $75; Saturday: “Grilling,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Monday: “Knife Skills I,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Meatless Monday: Vegetarian Foods for Powerful Living — Class III,” 6-9 p.m., $65; Tuesday: “Candy and Confections,” 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $65. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today: “Fresh, Flavorful Vegetarian Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65; Thursday: “Culinary Techniques Series: The Cutting Edge Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75; Tuesday: “Rollin’ Sushi Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
Truffle Cheese Shop
Monday: “Mozzarella Making,” hands-on activities, cheese tasting and more, 6:30-8 p.m. $50. Reservations required. 2906 E. Sixth Ave., 303-322-7363, info@ ;
CONTESTS
Duncan Hines 1 MILLION Cupcake Challenge
Deadline July 24: Invites bakers to enter this challenge to end childhood hunger with Share Our Strength’s Great American Bake Sale.
Watercress recipe contest
Deadline May 1: B & W Quality Growers host a “6 in 30 Watercress Recipe Contest.” All submissions must contain no more than six ingredients, including watercress, and require a maximum 30 minutes combined prep and cooking time. recipecontestentry.aspx
SAVE THE DATE
Autism Society of Boulder County
April 29: Eighth annual “Wine Tasting & Silent Auction,” 6-8:30 p.m. $30. Proceeds benefit ASBC’s ongoing community services including support groups, speaker and lecture series, resources, grants and more. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-272-8231,
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.
EASTER WEEKEND DINING
Cañon City Queen Anne Tea House
Sunday: Third annual Easter Buffet. Seatings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. $34.99 or $44.99, $16.99 under age 10. Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354, e-mail: linda@ ,
Cherokee Ranch and Castle
Saturday: Spring’s Sprung Easter Tea Celebration, 2-4 p.m. $45. Reservations required. 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, 303-688-4600,
Edge Restaurant, Four Seasons Hotel Denver
Sunday: Easter Brunch buffet or family-style lunch available. The buffet is $45, $16 children. Reservations required. 1111 14th St., 303-389-3343, edgerestaurant
1515 Restaurant
Sunday: Fourteenth annual sit-down Easter Brunch, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Reservations required. 1515 Market St., 303-571-0011,
Opus Restaurant
Sunday: Easter Brunch, three- course menu, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $45. Reservations required. 2575 W. Main St., Littleton, 303-703-6787,
Parallel Seventeen
Friday-Sunday: The Vietnamese restaurant is offering a special menu for Good Friday and an Easter Weekend Brunch. Reservations required. 1600 E. 17th Ave., 303-399-0988, parallelseventeen
Warwick Denver Hotel
Sunday: Easter Brunch, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $42, $36 seniors, $19 ages 12-17, $15 ages 6-11. Special children’s menu available. Reservations required. 1776 Grant St., 303-861-2000,
The Westin Westminster
Sunday: Easter Brunch Buffet, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $45, $25 age 10 and under. Reservations required. 10600 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, 303-410-5066, westindenver
