Events
Frasca Food and Wine
Through Dec. 30: Holiday four-course menu with options for each course, $82 per person, excludes tax and gratuity. The restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966,
Benefits
Printed Page Bookshop
Through Dec. 31: Those who donate nonperishable food or cash to benefit East Denver FISH receive a free book. FISH is a volunteer-operated food bank that delivers to the homebound. 1416 S. Broadway, 303-777-7653
Classes
Cook Street
Thursday: “Culinary Date Night,” 6-9:30 p.m. $89; Friday: “Sushi and Samurai,” 6-9:30 p.m. $99. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “Winter Kids Camp 3rd-5th Graders: Italian Trattoria,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $95; Thursday: “Winter Kids Camp 3rd-5th Graders: Brilliantly Baked,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $95; Friday: “Italian Regional Cuisine: Piedmont (Northern Italy),” 6-9 p.m. $95; Monday: “Winter Kids Camp for 6th-8th Graders: Mama Mia Pizzeria,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $95; “Regions of France: Burgundy,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Tuesday: “Winter Kids Camp 6th-8th Graders: Sushi Masters,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $95; “Italian Regional Cuisine: Rome,” 6-9 p.m. $95. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Contests
Dave’s Gourmet Recipe Challenge
Deadline Dec. 31: Submit your original recipe for a dip, sauce, salsa or spread.
Jif New Classics
Deadline Jan. 16: Home cooks are invited to submit original holiday dishes that include at least two tablespoons of any variety of Jif Peanut Butter and yield at least six servings.
Man-O-Manischewitz Cook-off
Deadline Jan. 15: The sixth annual competition to inspire home cooks to prepare a kosher meal using Manischewitz broth.
Spend a Minute with Millstone
Deadline Tuesday:Complete an online entry form and be entered to win weekly giveaways and a grand prize.
Holiday dining
Arugula Bar e Ristorante
Saturday: Four-course prix-fixe Christmas Eve dinner, noon-8:30 p.m. $49. A la carte menu also available; Dec. 31: Four-course prix-fixe dinner, $49 up to 6 p.m. A second seating is at 8 p.m. and includes a five-course prix-fixe menu and prosecco cocktail. $65. A la carte menu available. Reservations recommended. 2785 Iris Ave., Boulder, 303-443-5100,
Frasca Food and Wine
Dec. 31: Four-course menu with options for each course. $110, excludes tax and gratuity. Live music 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Champagne toast at midnight. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966,
Greenbriar Inn
Saturday:Annual Christmas Eve dinner includes a special menu and a la carte wine and cocktail options. Reservations suggested. 8735 N. Foothills Highway, Boulder, 303-440-7979,
Izakaya Den
Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve menu includes Beluga Caviar with crushed eggs, capers, red onions, homemade blinis and crème fraiche, $75; lobster ginger bisque with puff pastry, $14; prime filet mignon with a lobster oscar and porcini demi, $45. Reservations recommended. 1518 S. Pearl St., 303-777-0691,
Lola Denver
Saturday: Family-style paella and caesar salad for the table, half-priced bottles of wine, complimentary eggnog and cookies, 5-9 p.m. Limited dinner menu also available; Dec. 31: Chef’s Table, seating at 7:30 p.m. Reservations required. Dinner, 5-11 p.m. Live music from Robby Peoples, 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 1575 Boulder St., 720-570-8686,
O’s at The Westin Westminster
Sunday: Christmas Brunch, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Special menu includes a buffet with seafood, fruit station, salads, soups, breads, prime rib, turkey, macaroni and cheese, potatoes, desserts and more. $45, $25 ages 10 and under. Reservations required. Westin Westminster Hotel, 10600 Westminster Boulevard, 303-410-5066,
Olivéa
Saturday:Three-course Mediterranean-inspired holiday menu. $40. Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve three-course first seating, $50, four-course second and third seatings, $60. Jan. 1: New Year’s Day Brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner menu available at 5 p.m. Reservations recommended. 719 E. 17th Ave., 303-861-5050,
Ototo
Dec. 31: Global tasting menu along with a la carte selections. Reservations recommended. 1501 S. Pearl St., 303-733-2503,
Randolph’s Restaurant and Bar
Sunday: Christmas Day Brunch Buffet, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Christmas Day Dinner, 5-10 p.m. Dec. 31: Special menu, live jazz and party favors. Dinner is served 5-10 p.m. Warwick Denver Hotel, 1776 Grant St., 303-318-7272,
Second Home Kitchen + Bar
Sunday: Christmas Brunch, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Children 8 and under in pajamas eat free. Holiday movies, cookie decorating and more included. A prime rib dinner is served 4-7 p.m. $24. Dec. 31: Chef Jeff Boulton prepares Colorado lamb Louisiana-style. Seatings begin at 5 p.m. Veuve Clicquot is served by the glass and there’s a champagne toast at midnight. Reservations required. 150 Clayton Lane, 303-253-3000,
Steuben’s
Dec. 31:Hosting a “38-Hour NYE Celebration” from 10 a.m. Dec. 31 to midnight Jan. 1. Festivities include special menu items, DJ Parris and a Champagne of Beers Toast at midnight.523 E. 17th Ave., 303-830-1001,
Virgilio’s
Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Wine Pairing Dinner, 4-9 p.m. $59, excludes tax and gratuity. Live entertainment with The Mint Edition Band, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. with drink specials starting at 10 p.m. No cover. Free champagne toast with hats and horns at midnight. 10025 W. San Juan Way, Littleton, 303-972-1011,
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