Events
Beatrice & Woodsley
Thursday: “Esporãu Estate Prix Fixe Dinner” hosted by David Baverstock, the Esporãu winemaker, 6:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner. $77, includes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 38 S. Broadway, 303-777-3505,
Coohills Restaurant
Today: Steve Reeder, vice president and director of winemaking at the Simi Winery, hosts a five-course dinner paired with six wines, 6 p.m. $75. Reservations required.1400 Wewatta St., 303-623-5700
EDGE
Monday: “Taste of Mexico” four-course dinner with wine pairings prepared by five guest chefs from Mexico, 5:30 p.m. tequila reception, 6:30 p.m. dinner. $75. Reservations required. Four Seasons Hotel Denver, 1111 14th St., 303-389-3343,
Frasca Food and Wine
Today: “Cocktail Seminar & Demonstration” with mixologist Jim Meehan of PDT Cocktail Bar in New York City, 6:30 p.m. $135, includes four-course dinner with cocktail pairings and a copy of Meehan’s book, and a Q&A session; Monday: Ines Giovanett presents the wines of Castelfeder, Alto-Adige, 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,
Signature Chefs Series
Today: The second annual series includes a collection of Landry’s restaurants offering chef-inspired menus. The series begins today with Chef Joseph Hsu at Simms Steakhouse, 11911 W. Sixth Ave. in Lakewood. The cost is $99 and excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required, call 303-237-0465, . Next up: Willie G’s Seafood and Steak House April 11, The Oceanaire April 18, Morton’s The Steakhouse April 25, the Chart House May 2 and “An All Chef’s Dinner” wraps up the series on May 9. Details at
Benefits
Coohills Restaurant
Tuesday: Third annual “Evening of Decadent Delights” eight-course dinner featuring chefs from Coohills, Ambria, Aria, Cholon, Charcoal, Elway’s Downtown, Kelly Liken, Opus and Trillium, 6-9 p.m. Wine pairings included. Former Denver Post columnist Penny Parker will host and Heidi McGuire of KUSA-Channel 9 will serve as emcee. A silent auction and live music is included. $112. Reservations required. 1400 Wewatta St.,
Zolo Southwestern Grill Thursday: Chef Brett Smith will be joined by guest chefs in a five-course benefit dinner paired with wine and cocktails for the Autism Society of Boulder County, 6:30 p.m. $175. Reservations required. The Autism Society and the Zolo staff are accepting donations until the benefit dinner. 2525 Arapahoe St., Boulder, 303-449-0444
Classes
Arugula Bar e Ristorante
Tuesday: “Grappa Class” 6-7 p.m. The class is $18 which can be used toward a dinner that night. Reservations required. 2785 Iris Ave., Boulder, 303-443-5100,
Cook Street
Thursday: “One Night in Rome,” 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St.,
Humphrey Memorial Park and Museum
Friday: “Flavored Vinegars: Mother of Vinegar,” 2 p.m. $12, $10 members; Saturday: “Say Cheese: Russian Kefir,” 2 p.m. $15, $12 members. Reservations requested. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “Spring Break Kids Camp: Brilliantly Baked for 3rd-5th Graders,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $95; Thursday: “Spring Break Kids Camp: Brilliantly Baked for 6th-8th Graders,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $95; “Couples Cooking Class: Tango in the Kitchen, A Night in Argentina,” 6-9 p.m. $240 per couple; Friday: “The Road Through Provence,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Saturday: “Lunch in Tuscany,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $95; Sunday: “Croissants & Danishes,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Monday: “Roasting,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Meatless Monday: Paella,” 6-9 p.m. $80; Tuesday: “Baking With Altitude,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today: “Basic Skills 1 & 2,” 6-9:30 p.m. $150; Tuesday: “The Cutting Edge,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75; knife sharpening available at 6:30 p.m. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
Williams Sonoma
April 11: “Cookbook Club: Weeknights with Giada,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $75, includes a copy of the cookbook; April 18: “Decadent Desserts,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $50. Reservations required. Park Meadows, 8405 Park Meadows Center Drive, Suite 1160, Littleton, 303-790-2565
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