EVENTS
All Colorado Beer Festival
Saturday: Blue Moon Brewing, Colorado Mountain Brewing, Elk Mountain Oskar Blue, Ouray, Bonfire, New Belgium, Rocky Mountain Brewery, Tommyknocker, Anheuser-Busch, Breckenridge, Twisted Pine and others offer samples in two tasting sessions, noon-4:30 p.m. and 5:30-10 p.m. $30, $25 with military ID, $10 designated driver. All proceeds benefit veterans and local non-profits. Freedom Financial Services Expo Center, 3650 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, 719-255-3232,
Boulder Brew & Music Festival
Saturday: Samples from more than 60 brewers, live music and a Home Brewer’s Challenge, 1-5 p.m. $35. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder,
Colorado Cheese Festival
Saturday & Sunday: The third annual festival features cheesemakers, demonstrations, a panel discussion and a Grilled Cheese Challenge with six local chefs. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $35 each day, $10 fee for Grilled Cheese Challenge (Sunday). Cash-only tickets at the door. Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, 25690 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora,
A Colorado Wine Dinner
Today: Four-course dinner and five Colorado wines, 6:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner. $45, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. Lou’s Food Bar, 1851 W. 38th Ave., 303-458-0336,
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday: Master Sommelier Doug Krenik presents the wines of Nicolas Potel 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,
Omni Interlocken Resort & Spa
The Omni chefs recently returned from an immersion tour of France and have added French bistro-style cooking items to the menu at the Meritage restaurant. Prices range from $8 to $30. 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield, 303-438-6600
Rock Bottom
Thursday: The restaurant and brewery is celebrating 20 years of “beers and cheers.” Festivities begin at 4 p.m. Special menu, beer and drink items included along with cake, pint glasses and T-shirts available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds benefit Rock Bottom Denver’s Thanksgiving Gathering. 1001 16th Street Mall, 303-534-7616,
BENEFITS
Ouray Brewery
Through Nov. 23: Accepting nonperishable items for the Ouray Food Bank 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. 607 Main St., Ouray, 970-325-7388
Path to Prosperity Breakfast
Friday: The third annual breakfast celebrates new economic opportunities for Latino and working families, 8:30-10 a.m. Lieutenant Governor Joe Garcia will make a brief introduction. There is no cost to attend but guests are invited to support Mi Casa’s mission with a personal financial contribution. Mi Casa Resource Center, 360 Acoma St.,
WLA Fall Event
Friday: The Women’s Library Association & Friends of Penrose Library present a buffet luncheon with Corky Douglass, demonstrations by local celebrity chefs and live music, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $75. Reservations required. Knoebel School of Hospitality Management at the University of Denver, 303-744-3733, e-mail sgsaliman@msn.com
CLASSES
City of Aurora
Thursday: “Off the Beaten Path: Reds,” wine tasting, 7-8:30 p.m. $31, $24 residents; Friday: “Couples Cook: Italian Pasta Creations & Vino,” age 21 and up, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $64, $49 residents (per person), $114, $94 residents (per couple); Saturday: “Snug as a Bug in a Rug,” ages 3-6 with parent, 2:30-4:30 p.m. $34, $26 residents; Monday: “Holiday Candies,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60, $46 residents; Tuesday: “Off the Beaten Path: Reds,” wine tasting, 7-8:30 p.m. $31, $24 residents (this tasting is at the Summer Valley Center, 17400 E. Lehigh Place). Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630,
Cook Street
Monday: “Fresh Sausage-Making,” 6-9:30 p.m. $99, includes dinner and a glass of wine. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Humphrey Memorial Park and Museum
Saturday: “Say Cheese: Cottage Cheese,” 2 p.m. $10. Hands-on instruction, samples and a glass of wine included. Reservations required. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429, e-mail: angela.hmpm@yahoo.com
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “Regional Italian: Northern Italy,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Baking With Altitude,” 6-9 p.m. $80; Thursday: “Fill Your Freezer: Easy Entrees,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Fiesta Time With La Sandia Restaurant,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Friday: “Northern Italian Cuisine,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Sunday: “Cooking With Your Children,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Monday: “Poultry Basics,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Meatless Monday: Choosing Vegan,” 6-9 p.m. $80; Tuesday: “Artisan Breads II,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Poultry Basics,” 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today: “Art of the Dinner Party Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75; Thursday: “Hearty Fall Soups and Stews Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $70; Saturday: “Healthy Fall Brunch Workshop,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $70; Monday & Nov. 14: “Culinary Techniques Series: Basic Skills Every Cook Should Know Workshops,” 6-9:30 p.m. $150; Tuesday: “Culinary Techniques Series: Set the Oven on Roast Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
Smiley Branch Library
Saturday: “Cupcake Decorating,” 2 p.m. Free. Reservations required. 4501 W. 46th Ave., 720-865-0260
South Denver Heart Center
Monday: Dr. Richard Collins and registered dietitian Susan Buckley present a lecture and cooking demonstration on “The Cool Diet,” 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Reservations required. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-3278,
CONTESTS
Eagle Brand Sweet Secret
Deadline Dec. 7: Submit your top- secret holiday recipe and an essay on why Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk is the “sweet secret” ingredient.
Pillsbury People Celebrate More photo contest
Deadline Nov. 30: Submit a photo of an everyday family celebration with a brief description. Ten finalists will be picked and posted for a nationwide vote in January.
Smucker’s Snack’n Waffles
Deadline Nov. 17: Visit the website and vote for your favorite solution to a stress-free morning. One voter will win a $5,000 morning-routine makeover.
SAVE THE DATE
First Bite Boulder
Nov. 11-19: The sixth annual Boulder restaurant celebration includes more than 40 Boulder locations offering a special three-course prix fixe dinner menu for $26.
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.
