EVENTS
The Big Eat
Sunday: Steuben’s, Snooze, H Burger and Restaurant 1515 are some of the more than 40 EatDenver restaurants offering samples at this food festival, 2-6 p.m. Live entertainment included. $20, $10 kids 12 and under, free kids under 2. Beer, wine and spirits also available. Under an outdoor tent at Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St., community/bigeat
Breckenridge Brewery
Through Sunday: Various American Craft Beer Week celebrations at the Breckenridge Brewery, Ale House at Amato’s, Wynkoop Brewing Co., Breckenridge Ballpark Pub and Breckenridge Ale House in Grand Junction.
Euclid Hall Bar & Kitchen
Through Sunday: Celebrates American Craft Beer Week with tastings, special menu items and pairing dinners. 1317 14th St., 303-595-4255,
Flagstaff House
Through May 31: The Boulder restaurant opened a sister restaurant (Monette’s Artisan Fish and Steak) in Hawaii and is celebrating its success with a Hawaiian four-course prix fixe menu for $55 per person, excludes tax and gratuity. Additional wine pairings are $35. Reservations required. 1138 Flagstaff Road, Boulder, 303-442-4640
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday: Master Sommelier Laura Williamson presents the portfolio of Rudi Wiest 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,
Tastes of Tuscany Wine Dinner
Thursday: Four course wine dinner, 6:30 p.m. $65, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations recommended. Colterra Food & Wine, 210 Franklin St., Niwot, 303-652-0777,
Tyee Wine Cellar Dinner
Today: Multi-course wine dinner, 6 p.m. $60, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. The Greenbriar Inn, 8735 N. Foothills Highway, Boulder, 303-440-7979
Wynkoop Brewing Co.
Saturday: “The United Tastes of Belgium” beer fest offers Belgian-style beers from Colorado and the United States along with chocolate and cheese samples, 1-4:30 p.m. $35, $30 in advance. 1634 18th St., 303-297-2700,
BENEFITS
Grand Valley Beer Festival
Saturday: Sample 30 beers from 16 local brewers, 1-5 p.m. $30, $25 in advance. Designated drivers and non- tasters are free. The first 500 to arrive receive a souvenir tasting glass. Proceeds benefit the Maverick Club that provides financial support to varsity student-athletes at Mesa State College. Mesa State College Center, Grand Junction, 970-248-1902,
CLASSES
Cake Crafts
Monday-June 20: “Cake Decorating III,” 7-9 p.m. $80, includes course book and supply kid. This class is also offered 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, May 26-June 16. 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; Saturday: “South of the Border Street Food,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $60, $46 residents; “A Bug’s Life,” ages 3-6 with parent, 2:30-4:30 p.m. $34, $26 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303- 326-8630, Kitchen Table Cooking School
Thursday: “The Spice is Right,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Simply Spain: Tapas, the Bar Food of Barcelona,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Friday: “Pizza on the Grill,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Saturday: “Global Grill: Argentine Parilla,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $95; “Express Knife Skills,” 3-5 p.m. $55; “Couples Class: Passionate in Portofino,” 6-9 p.m. $220 per couple; Sunday: “Global Grill: Gems of Southeast Asia,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $95; Monday: “Fish 101,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Meatless Monday: Vegetarian Regional Cuisine — Southern Italy,” 6-9 p.m. $65; Tuesday: “International Pastry Series: Italy’s Rich Traditions,” 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $65; “Fish 101,” 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today: “Culinary Techniques: Mile High Baking,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65; Tuesday: “Great Grilling,” 6:30-9 p.m. $70 (knife sharpening available). Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
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. challenge
Tree Top Firehouse BBQ Cookoff
Deadline Sunday: Firehouses are invited to enter their BBQ recipes using Tree Top apple juice or apple sauce. Firehouses may win a $10,000 grand prize for their firehouse or favorite charity.
FARMERS MARKETS
Colorado Fresh Markets
Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 29, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, East First Avenue and University Boulevard; Sunday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 30, City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street.
Highlands Ranch Community Association
Sunday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through Oct. 30. Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch,
SAVE THE DATE
Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival
May 28-29: Beaver Creek’s seventh annual festival offers barbeque and microbrews from across the country along with live blues music from Seth Walker, Tommy Thomas & the Working Man’s Band and others. Culinary demonstrations and children’s activities also offered. Beaver Creek, 970-845-5293,
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.
