Events
Arugula Bar e Ristorante
Tuesday: “Bastianich Wine Dinner,” five-course meal paired with selections from the Bastianich Winery, 6:30 p.m. $79. Reservations required. 2785 Iris Ave., Boulder, 303-443-5100, arugularistorante .com
Comida Cantina
Now serving lunch (similar to the regular dinner menu) and also adding brunch at 9 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 721 Confidence Drive, Longmont, 720-204-6455,
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday:Winemaker Benedetto Baracchi presents his wines from the Baracchi Winery of Cortona, Tuscany, 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
Gravity
Tuesday: Gravity 1020 Chef Sean Taylor hosts Mark DeNittis of Denver’s II Mondo Vecchio for a demonstration on making sausages, a lesson on how to pair hand-crafted sausages with the right beer, and a family-style dinner with the brewers, 6 p.m. $45. Reservations required. 1020 E. Lincoln Ave., Fort Collins, 970-682-2260
The Margarita at Pine Creek
Through April 30: The restaurant celebrates its 38th birthday this month with specialty five-course dinners for $38 and three-course dinners for $30. Also serving its “Throwback” menus. Call for details. 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-598-8667
Signature Chefs Series
Today: The second annual series includes a collection of Landry’s restaurants offering chef-inspired menus. The series continues today with Willie G’s Seafood and Steak House, 1585 Lawrence St. $75, call 303-575-9000 for reservations. Next up: 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 chefsdinners.com
TAG
Tuesday: “The Epic EPOCH Wine Dinner,” a seven-course meal prepared by chef Troy Guard, 7 p.m. $95. Reservations required. 1441 Larimer St., 303-996-9985, tag-restaurant.com
Classes
Cañon City Queen Anne
Tea House
Saturday: “The Art of German Cooking,” recipes, tips and samples included, 2 p.m. $30. Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354, thecanoncityqueenanne.com
Cook Street
Friday: “Steakhouse Classics,” 6-9:30 p.m. $99, dessert and wine included with the meal; April 20: “Sushi & Samurai,” 6-9:30 p.m. $99. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., cookstreet.com
Cured
Thursday: “101 Education Series: I’ve Got the Blues,” a class on blue cheese, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $35. Reservations required. Cured also offers free “Open House Wine Tastings,” 4-7 p.m. every Tuesday. Reservations required. 1825 B Pearl St., Boulder, 720-389-8096
Humphrey Memorial Park and Museum
Friday: “Wine Vinegar,” 2 p.m. $12, $10 members. Reservations requested. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429, hmpm.org
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “Wheatless Wednesday: Provence,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Wine Tasting: Opulent Wines of Venice,” 6-8 p.m. $55; “Baking With Altitude,” 6-9 p.m. $80; Saturday: “Fish 101,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Sunday: “Artisan Breads 1,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Couples Class: Sushi for 2,” 6-9 p.m. $240; Monday: “Meatless Monday: Touring Italy’s Riviera,” 6-9 p.m. $80; Tuesday: “Croissants & Danishes,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Roasting,” 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. All classes in April are discounted 15 percent. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchen tablegv.com
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Thursday: “Pastry & Cake Decorating,” 6-9:30 p.m. $65; Saturday: “Fruition Farms Experience,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $70; Sunday: “Art of Sunday Brunch,” 1-3:30 p.m. $75; Monday: “Spring Pies,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75; Tuesday: “Rollin’ Sushi,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222, theseasonedchef.com
Second Home Kitchen + Bar
Tuesday:“Gimmie the Greek!” with Chef Bolton, who will demonstrate and serve his favorite dishes, 6 p.m. $15. Reservations required. 150 Clayton Lane, 303-253-3000, secondhomedenver.com
South Denver Heart Center
Monday: Dr. Richard Collins and registered dietitian Susan Buckley present a lecture and cooking demonstration on “The Science of Appetite: How your brain chemicals control your appetite and what you can do put yourself back in the driver’s seat,” 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Reservations requested. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-1065, southdenver.com
Williams Sonoma
Today: “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. Participants receive a 10 percent discount on selected items purchased after each class. Reservations required. Park Meadows, 8405 Park Meadows Center Drive, Suite 1160, Littleton, 303-790-2565
Benefits
Fire Chief Ale at Rock Bottom
Through Sunday: 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
Save the date
Lola Denver
April 18: The fifth annual Dos Casas six-course benefit dinner prepared by 13 local chefs with wine pairings, 6 p.m. $85, $125 VIP seating. Proceeds benefit Brent’s Place, a “home away from home” housing facility for immune-compromised patients and their families. Reservations required. 1575 Boulder St., 720-570-8686, loladenver.com, opentable.com
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