Events
Boulder Wine Merchant
Friday: Ben Parsons of The Infinite Monkey Theorem Winery hosts a tasting and Q&A, 5-7 p.m. Free. Reservations requested. Participants receive 15% off their wine purchases.2690 Broadway, Boulder, 303-443-6761, boulderwine.com
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday: Orlando Pecchenino presents the Wines of Pecchenino at the next weekly four-course dinner. $50 per person; wine pairings are an additional $30-$45. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, frascafoodandwine.com, 303-442-6966
Benefits
California Pizza Kitchen
Today: Will donate 20 percent of your check to Day of Caring Colorado. Coupon required, visit the website, and click on “California Pizza Kitchen.” 3000 E. First Ave., dayofcaring colorado.org
“Ready, Set, Slurp”
Through March 31: All three Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar locations celebrate 14th annual Oyster Month with specials, weekly drink and menu offerings, contests and more. A portion of the proceeds benefit VetEx, the National Sports Center for the Disabled and the Food Bank of Larimer County. Visit the website for details. Locations in Denver, Boulder and Fort Collins; oystermonth.com
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
Through April 15: The 16th annual partnership with local fire departments with the Fire Chief Ale and special menu pairings. Rock Bottom will donate a portion of the proceeds to local fire departments and related charities. rockbottom.com
Susan M. Duncan Wine Tasting and Auction
Saturday: The fifth annual benefit, 6:30-9 p.m. Proceeds are used for the Duncan YMCA Community Support Campaign, a scholarship fund for child care, summer day camps, youth sports, teen programs, membership and more for low-income families in the Arvada area. $45 per person, $90 per couple. St. Joan of Arc Reception Center, 12735 W. 58th Ave., Arvada,
Classes
Colorado State University Extension, Pueblo
Thursday-March 29: “Dining With Diabetes,” four-class series 6-8 p.m. Thursdays. Learn how diabetes affects your health, how to make healthy food choices and taste new recipes. $20 per person, $30 per couple, for entire series. Reservations required. 701 Court St., Pueblo, 719-583-6566
Cook Street
Friday: “A World of Taste: India,” 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Cured
Thursday: “101 Education Series: Wine and Food Pairing,” 5:30-6:30 p.m. $50. Reservations required. 1825 B Pearl St., Boulder, 720-389-8096
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “Asian Tapas,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “International Pastries: Italy’s Rich Traditions,” 6-9 p.m. $80; Thursday:”Local Food Hero: Andrew Lubbatty of The Avenue Grill,” 6-9 p.m. $120; Friday:”The Road Through Provence,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Saturday: “Roasting,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “The Isle of Sardinia,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Sunday: “Croissants, Puff Pastries & Danish,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
Schlessman Library
Monday: “Homemade Ice Cream & Toppings,” 6:30 p.m. 100 Poplar St., 720-865-0000
Save the date
Cook Street School of Culinary Arts
March 24-April 24: “Recipe for Business,” with DU’s Daniels College of Business. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. March 24, 5-8:30 p.m., continues April 2-24. $2,900. Reservations required.
Edesia 2012
March 18: The second annual “Edesia, a Palisade Culinary, Wine and Spirits Adventure” features food prepared by invited chefs and beverages poured by Rémy Martin and Colorado wineries, 1-5 p.m. $49. Proceeds benefit the Marillac Clinic that provides health care to uninsured Mesa County residents with low and moderate incomes. Wine Country Inn, 777 Grande River Drive, Palisade, edesiapalisade.com
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@denver post.com.
