EVENTS
Farm Dinner at Isabelle Farms
Monday: Mateo Restaurant Provencal presents the second annual dinner of organic food straight from the farm. The dinner begins at dusk. $80, excludes tax and wine. Reservations required. Isabelle Farms, 10029 Isabelle Road, Lafayette, 303-443-7766, e-mail info@mateo
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday: Chip Lazarra presents the wines of Kermit Lynch at the next weekly four-course dinner. $50 per person; wine pairings are an additional $30-$45. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966, frascafoodandwine
CLASSES
Cook Street
Friday: “Steakhouse Classics,” 6-9:30 p.m. $89; Saturday: “Gastro Tour,” 6-9:30 p.m. $89; Tuesday: “Burgers and Beer,” 6-9:30 p.m. $50. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Denver Public Library
Saturday: “What the Hell Is This?” 1:30-3 p.m. Learn about strange and rarely used vegetables and how to prepare them. Reservations required. Level B2 Conference Center, 10 W. 14th Avenue Parkway, 720-865-1206,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “Perfect Pie,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $65; “Wine Foundations: Wine 101,” 6-8:30 p.m. $45; Thursday: “Simply Spain: Running of the Bulls,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Friday: “Saute Basics,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Saturday: “Global Grill: Naples — Mozzarella and Pizza From Scratch,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $95; Monday: “Saute Basics,” 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Lou’s Food Bar
Saturday: “Champagne Cocktails,” 2- 3:30 p.m. $35. Reservations required. The French Cocktail Class Series continues Saturdays through July 30. 1851 W. 38th Ave., 303-458-0336,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today: “Beat-the-Heat Summer Meals,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65; Thursday: “Summer Picnic Basket,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65; Saturday: “Berry Good Summer Desserts,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $65; Monday: “Culinary Techniques: The Cutting Edge,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75, knife sharpening available; Tuesday: “Culinary Techniques: Fish and Seafood,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222, theseasonedchef
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
Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips T-shirt contest
Deadline Aug. 31: Accepting original design entries for a Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips T-shirt. hawaiian
Meadow Gold Milkshake Recipe Contest
Deadline Aug. 15: Create a milkshake recipe using fresh fruit, candy or cookies and enter the “Below Zero Hero” contest.
FARMERS MARKETS
Colorado Fresh Markets
Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays, through Oct. 29, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, East First Avenue and University Boulevard; Sunday: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 16, Stapleton, East 29th Avenue and Roslyn Street; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 30, City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street.
Frederick Market
Thursday: 3-7 p.m. through Sept. 29. Main Street in downtown Frederick,
Hangar 2 Farmers Market
Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. through Sept. 17. Lowry,
Highlands Ranch Community Association
Sunday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through Oct. 30. Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch,
The Market at Belmar
Sunday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through Sept. 25. South Wadsworth Boulevard and West Alameda Avenue, Lakewood, 303-742-1520,
Old South Pearl Street Farmers Market
Sunday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 30. 1500 block of Old South Pearl Street,
Pueblo’s Riverwalk
Thursday: 4-8 p.m. through Sept. 15. 200 W. First St., Pueblo, 719-595-0242,
Wheat Ridge Farmers Market
Thursday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. through Oct. 27. 4252 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge,
SAVE THE DATE
Biergarten Festival
July 16: The Colorado Chapter of the German American Chamber of Commerce presents the 15th annual festival offering authentic German food, a Biergarten, games, music, dancing and more, 2-10 p.m. $10, free children under 12. TEV Edelweiss Pavilion, 17832 Highway 8, Morrison,
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.
