Events
Boulder Wine Merchant
Today: Kate Derby-Raymond of Spring Valley Vineyard hosts a wine tasting, 5-7 p.m.; Saturday: Yuri Kato hosts a tequila tasting, 2-6 p.m. 2690 Broadway, Boulder, 303-443-6761,
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday:Jeanette Servidio presents the wines of Tenuta Argentiera, Bolgheri Coast, 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,
Greenbriar Inn
Thursday:Silver Oak & Twomey Cellars Wine Dinner, a six-course meal with wine pairings, 6 p.m. $125. Reservations required. 8735 N. Foothills Highway, Boulder, 303-440-7979,
Mizuna
Today: Five-course “Burgundy Wine Dinner” with Master Sommelier Brett Zimmerman, 6:30 p.m. $120. Reservations required. 225 E. Seventh Ave., 303-832-4778,
Jewish Food Summit
Sunday: The one-day Rocky Mountain event offers discussions, seminars, food and more, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $70, $50 in advance, $25 students and seniors in advance. Reservations required. University of Colorado at Boulder campus, 303-886-4894,
Sam’s Club
Friday-Sunday: “Spring Taste of Sam’s Club Tasting Weekend” grilling demonstrations and samples, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free.
Classes
Cook Street
Today: “French Classics,” 6-9:30 p.m. $89; Monday: “A World of Taste: Thai,” 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Cured
Sunday: “101 Education Series: Cheese Basics,”5:30-6:30 p.m. $35. Reservations required. 1825 B Pearl St., Boulder, 720-389-8096
Devil’s Thumb Ranch Cooking School
Thursday: “Perfect Pastries,” 5:30-9:30 p.m. $85. Reservations recommended. Next class: “Grill Sargeant” May 24. 2430 County Road 83, Tabernash,
Humphrey Memorial Park and Museum
Friday: “Spice Vinegar,” 2 p.m. $12, $10 members; Saturday: “Fresh Pasta: Russian Poppy Seed Noodles & Beef Stroganoff,” 2 p.m. $15, $12 members. Reservations requested. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “Wine Foundation Series: Seductive Spanish Wines,” 6-8 p.m. $55; Thursday: “Paris Bistro Favorites,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Friday: “Knife Skills,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Sushi 101,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Saturday: “Local Food Heroes: Sausage Making with Il Mondo Vecchio,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $110; Sunday “Flour to Flower: Cake Baking & Decorating,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Monday: “Fresh Pasta,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Meatless Monday: Couples Class: Thai the Knot,” 6-9 p.m. $200; Tuesday: “International Pastry Series: The Art of French Pastries,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Fresh Pasta,” 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,
The Margarita at Pine Creek
Sunday:“Flavors of the Season,” four courses paired with wines, 4 p.m. Olive oil samples included. $65. Reservations required. 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-598-8667
Ross Broadway Library
Saturday:The Fresh City Life Series continues with “Strange Brew,” classic and new coffee options, 10 a.m. Reservations required. 33 E. Bayaud Ave., 720-865-0135, e-mail fclmybranch@denverlibrary.org
Ross-University Hills
Saturday: The Fresh City Life Series continues with “Herbs: Taste and See,” includes recipes and tastings, 2 p.m. 4310 E. Amherst Ave., 720-865-0955
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today & Thursday:“Italian Cuisine: 1 and 2,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $150; Friday: “Eatertainment,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $70; Saturday: “Level 2 Series: Smokin!,” 10 a.m-1:30 p.m. $75; knife sharpening available at 10 a.m.; Sunday: Book Club Series: “The Orchard” by Theresa Weir, 1-3:30 p.m. $55. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
South Denver Heart Center
Monday: Dr. Richard Collins and registered dietitian Susan Buckley present a lecture and cooking demonstration on “Food For One,” 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Reservations requested. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-1065,
Sur La Table
Thursday: “Secrets of Perfectly Prepared Fish,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $79. Reservations required. 1850 29th St., #1004, Boulder, 303-952-7084,
Williams Sonoma
May 3: “Comfort Food: Brunch,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $50; May 9: “Cookbook Club: Martha’s American Food,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $75, includes the cookbook. Reservations required. Participants receive a 10 percent discount on selected items purchased after class. Reservations required. Park Meadows, 8405 Park Meadows Center Drive, Suite 1160, Littleton, 303-790-2565
Benefits
Second Annual Chili Cook Off
Sunday: Festivities include tastings and a silent auction to benefit Tales of Woe, a local nonprofit that provides veterinary care for pets whose owners need financial assistance, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $10 donation to taste all chilis, categories include red, green or specialty. Call 303-288-6800 if you have a silent auction item to donate or to enter your chili ($20 fee) or you can register at the door. The Piper Inn, 2251 S. Parker Road,
Dine Out for Life
Thursday: More than 300 restaurants are participating in the 18th annual benefit for Project Angel Heart by donating 25 percent from food sales. Visit the website for locations.
Kitchens are Cooking!
Saturday & Sunday: Studio3 Kitchen Bath Interiors and the “I Have a Dream” Foundation of Boulder County are presenting a tour of 9 Boulder kitchens, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20 each or two for $35. Proceeds benefit the “I Have a Dream” Foundation of Boulder County. 303-444-3636,
Microbreweries for the Environment
Friday: The 20th annual benefit is a showcase of 20 Colorado microbreweries with live music by Grant Farm, The Mile Markers and The Drunken Hearts, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $22, $20 in advance. Samples are $2 per pint and include a commemorative glass. A $12 sampler glass for unlimited tastings is also offered. Proceeds benefit the CU Environmental Center, Boulder Food Rescue, Tiyospaye Winyan Maka, The Koru Foundation, Communikey and the Colorado Ocean Coalition. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., 303-786-7030,
Taste of Estes
Thursday: The 28th annual Taste offers samples from 24 Estes Park restaurants, 5:30-8 p.m. $20, $18 in advance. Proceeds benefit the many community, student and service projects sponsored by the Quota Club. Estes Park Conference Center, 201 S. St. Vrain Ave., 970-586-5800
Wellspring Senior Foundation
Saturday: “Bridging the Gap,” eighth annual benefit for Eaton Terrace Assisted Living, 5 p.m. social hour, 6:30 p.m. dinner and live auction. $75. Reservations required. 323 S. Eaton St., Lakewood, 303-937-3088, e-mail wellspring@eatonseniorprograms.org
Wine, Women and Chocolate
Thursday: The Lafayette Chamber of Commerce presents the second annual event offering chocolate samples, wine and appetizers, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $30, $25 in advance. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN). Dove House, 1055 S. 112th St., Lafayette, 303-666-9555,
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
