Events
American Wine Society Winemaker Dinner
Today: Andrew Rich of Andrew Rich Winery hosts this dinner featuring wines from Washington and Oregon paired with courses from Strings’ culinary team, 6:30 p.m. $60, $55 for AWS members,includes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. Strings, 1700 Humboldt St., 303-831-7310, ,
Arugula Bar e Ristorante
Tuesday: “Terroirs of Tuscany Wine Dinner,” five-course meal paired with wines from Chianti, Montalcino and Bolgheri in Tuscany, 6:30 p.m. $79, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 2785 Iris Ave., Boulder, 303-443-5100,
City Wines wine tasting
Saturday: Peter Cargasacchi, winemaker and owner of Point Concepcion and Cargasacchi Vineyards, pours wines from the Pinot Posse along with those of Owen Roe, August West and JK Carriere, 3-5 p.m. Free. 347 Blvd., 303-393-7576
El Diablo
Tuesday:“Herradura Tequila Dinner,” five-course meal, 7 p.m. $75, includes paired tequilas and
cocktails. Reservations required. 101 Broadway, 303-954-0324,
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday:Becky Uolo-Paglia presents the of wines of Abbazia di Novacella, Italy 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,
Old Colorado City’s Happy Hour
Through March: Several Old Colorado City restaurants are building upon the progressive dinner theme with a progressive happy hour. From 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, participating locations are offering $4-$6 glasses of wine, wells, drafts and appetizers. DineOldColorado
Benefits
Argonaut Wine Tasting
Tuesday: “Australia & New Zealand Wine Tasting,” 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wines and appetizers included. $35, $30 in advance. Proceeds benefit The Positive Project. Reservations required. Park Hill Golf Course, 4141 E. 35th Ave., 303-831-7788
Ouray Brewery
Today: Will donate 10 percent of all proceeds to the Ouray Mountain Rescue Team, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 607 Main St., Ouray, 970-325-7388
“Taste & Tango: Argentina!”
Saturday: Four-course Argentine-inspired menu created by Chef Hosea Rosenberg is included along with entertainment and a live and silent auction to benefit Mi Casa Resource Center, 6 p.m. cocktail hour and silent auction, 7 p.m. dinner, tango performance and live auction. $150, proceeds benefit Mi Casa’s mission to advance the economic success of Latino and working families. Reservations required. Warwick Hotel, 1776 Grant St., 303-539-5609, e-mail cbalchunas@MiCasaResource
Openings
Springside Cheese Shop
Saturday: A new specialty cheese shop offers cheddar, Monterey Jack, colby, colby jack, farmers, muenster, gouda Swiss, and a variety of Italian flavors shipped from the family-owned Springside Cheese Factory in Oconto Falls, Wis. Jams, cheese boards, crackers, gift boxes, party platters and more are also offered. Grand opening celebration: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 517 W. 5th St., Suite 104, Pueblo, 719-696-9120,
Classes
Almost Vegan Cooking School
Saturday: “Creating Beautiful
Salads,” 10 a.m.-noon. $39. Reservations required. 16504 E. Dorado Ave., Centennial, 303-699-8661, e-mail: almostvegancookingschool@ ,
Cake Crafts
Saturday: “Brush Embroidery,” learn the classic Australian technique, 1-4 p.m. $45; Feb. 4: “Valentine Candy Making,” the basics of making chocolate candy, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $45. Reservations required. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522,
City of Aurora
Today: “Chinese Dumplings,”
6:30-9:30 p.m. $60, $46 residents; Friday: “Couples Cook: Rock the Kasbah,” ages 21 and over, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $64, $49 residents (per person), $114, $94 residents (per couple); Saturday: “Stocks & Sauces,” 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $90, $70 residents; “Swamp Things,” ages 3-6 with parent, 2:30-4 p.m. $35, $27 residents; Monday: “Savory Winter Soups,” ages 21 and over, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60, $46 in advance; Tuesday-Feb. 7: “Wine Seminars,” 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays, a three class series, $95, $75 residents; Tuesday: “Wine Seminar: The Basics,” 7-8:30 p.m. $39, $30 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, recreation
Colorado State University Extension, Pueblo
Tuesday, reservation deadline today: “Rock Around the ‘Crock,’ ” 6-8 p.m. Recipes for drinks to desserts included along with food preparation and demonstrations. $10. Reservations required. 701 Court St., Pueblo, 719-583-6566
Humphrey Memorial Park and Museum
Saturday:“Sushi Roll Round Up,” learn to hand roll sushi and pair with sake, 2 p.m. $15, $12 members. Reservations required. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today:“The Great Wines of Rhone Wine Tasting,” 6-8 p.m. $55; Thursday: “Chile’s Classic Cuisine,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Friday: “Healthy in a Hurry,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Sunday: “International Pastry: Italy’s Rich Traditions,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Monday: “Meatless Monday: Cuisine of Chile,” 6-9 p.m. $80; Tuesday: “Croissants, Puff Pastry & Danish,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80. Reservations required.5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
La Patisserie Francaise
Monday: “Basic Fondant,” 6 p.m. $45; Tuesday: “Cake Pops/Cupcakes,” 6 p.m. $35. Reservations required.
7885 N. Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 303-424-5056,
Smiley Branch Library
Saturday: The Fresh City Life Series continues with “Party Appetizers,” 2 p.m. Samples and recipes included. 4501 W. 46th Ave., 720-865-0260
TAG
Saturday: “Winter Braising Techniques,” 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $75, includes the class and a three-course meal with pairings. Reservations required. 1441 Larimer St., 303-996-9985,
Save the date
St. Andrew Society of Colorado
Jan. 28: The 49th annual Burns’ Supper includes a full-course meal with haggis tasting and a wee dram for toasts, 5 p.m. The Denver and District Pipe Bands perform for highland and country dancing. Tickets vary. Reservations required. Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse St.,
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.
