Events
Arugula Bar e Ristorante
Tuesday: Umbria — Sagrantino Wine Dinner, wines from the central region of Umbria, Italy, 6:30 p.m. $45, additional $34 for paired wines, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 2785 Iris Ave., Boulder, 303-443-5100, arugularistorante.com
Cañon City Queen Anne
Tea House
Saturday: Fourth annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner, 6 p.m. $24.99 per person includes all you can eat corn beef, cabbage, Irish Stew and more. Reservations required. The person who wears the most green receives a gift certificate for a future dinner. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354, thecanoncityqueenanne.com
C.B. & Potts
Offering Rabbit Punch Irish Red Ale for a limited time to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and spring and St. Patrick’s Day. Also presenting the fourth annual Burgerama menu with eight new burger Creations. 43 W. Centennial Blvd. in Highlands Ranch, 720-344-1200; 1257 W. 120th Ave. in Westminster, 303-451-5767; 6575 S. Greenwood Plaza Blvd., 303-770-1982; 555 Zang St. in FlatIron Crossing, Broomfield, 720-887-3383, cbpotts.com
Cru — A Wine Bar
Tuesday: Forgeron Wine Dinner, four course meal paired with five wines from Washington’s Forgeron Cellars, 6 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. dinner. $60. Reservations required. 8433 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree, 303-708-8084, cruawinebar.com
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday:Sergio Germano Presents the Wines of Piedmont 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.com
Benefits
Dine Out for Children
Monday: Denver’s Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant will donate a percentage of sales to the Zarlengo Foundation to support families with learning-disabled children. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 1525 Blake St., 303-357-5633, zarlengofoundation.org
Edesia 2012
Sunday: 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, desiapalisade.com
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
Fire Chief Ale at Rock Bottom
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
Classes
Cake Crafts
March 21-April 11: “Cake Decorating III: Gum Paste & Fondant Course,” 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, $85 plus supplies; March 24 & 31: “Introduction to Fondant,” 2-4 p.m. $60 plus supplies; March 26-April 16: “Gum Paste Flowers, Beginner Course I,” 7-9 p.m. Mondays, $85 plus supplies. Reservations required. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522, cakecrafts.net
Colorado State University Extension, Pueblo
Thursday: “Food Safety Works — Safe Food Handler Training,” class for food service workers that covers the basic requirements for safe food handling, 1:30-3:30 p.m. $5. Participants receive a Food Safety Works Manual and Food Safety Works Wallet Card; Tuesday: “More With Less — Simple Cooking from Scratch,” planning for leftovers and how to stock your pantry for nutritious meals in a hurry, 6-8 p.m. $10. Reservations required. 701 Court St., Pueblo, 719-583-6566
Cook Street
Friday: “A World of Taste: Ireland,” 6-9:30 p.m. $89; Tuesday: “Wine 101: A Guided Tasting,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $59. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Cured
Thursday: “101 Education Series: Colorado Beer and Cheese Pairings,” 5:30-6:30 p.m. $45. Reservations required. 1825 B Pearl St., Boulder, 720-389-8096
Humphrey Memorial Park and Museum
Saturday: “Knead Bread: Irish Soda,” learn three ways to prepare bead and pair with wine, 2 p.m. $15, $12 members. Reservations requested. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429, hmpm.org
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Monday: “Soups & Stocks,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Meatless Monday: Spain’s Basque Country,” 6-9 p.m. $80; Tuesday: “European Style Tarts,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Soups & Stocks,” 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today: “St. Patrick’s Day,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75; Thursday: “Level 2 Series: Pastry,” 6-9:30 p.m. $75; Sunday: “Parent and Child Easter Treats,” 1-3:30 p.m. $55; Monday: “Fish and Seafood,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75; knife sharpening available at 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday: “French Country Picnic,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222, theseasonedchef.com
TAG University
Saturday: “The Best Roast,” 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $75, includes the class and a three-course meal. Reservations required. 1441 Larimer St., 303-996-9985, tag-restaurant.com
The Truffle Cheese Shop
Monday: “Mozzarella Making Class,” 6:30-8 p.m., hands-on activities include curd production to stretching mozzarella, samples and recipes. $50. Reservations required. 2906 E. Sixth Ave., 303-322-7363, e-mail info@ denvertruffle.com, denvertruffle.com
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.
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.
