Events
Charles Court, The Broadmoor
Saturday: The restaurant hosts a “Farm to Table Experience” offering a farmer’s market showcasing several Colorado wineries (1-4 p.m., $25 tickets include food samples, wine and spirit tastings), 6:30 p.m. reception followed by 7 p.m. four-course dinner, $79, includes wine. A one-night room package is available. Reservations required.
1 Lake Ave., Colorado Springs, 719-577-5733
Denver Food & Kitchen Expo
Friday-May 22: The Professional Chef’s Association presents this giant outdoor market with kitchen gadgets, kitchen design and culinary advice along with tastings, demonstrations and professional competitions. Denver Skyline Park, 16th and Arapahoe streets, , 970-402-0688
Gold Hill Inn
“Celebrating 50 Years” in May with a six-course mountain gourmet meal and a three-course option ($25). New dinner hours: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 5-8 p.m. Sunday. Sundays include a smaller a la carte menu with live jazz, folk and bluegrass music, 5-7 p.m. Call for more information and reservations. 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461,
La Sandia Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar
Saturday: “Celebrate 150 Years of Cinco de Mayo with 150 Tequilas.” Also offering a bottomless brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays. $24.95. 8419 Park MeadowsCenter Drive, Lone Tree, 303-586-5511
Second Home Kitchen + Bar
Introducing new menu items inspired by the spring season. Cocktail crab claws, sweet pea pasta ravioli, house-smoked trout panzanella and Colorado lamb ragu are included. 150 Clayton Lane, 303-253-3000,
East Moon Asian Bistro
May 31-June 3: Hosting the “Tang Ho USA Charitable Road Show,” with demonstrations by chefs from China, cooking technique workshops and performances of Szechuan Opera. The organizers plan to make a donation to a local non-profit and are looking for partners.2400 E. Harmony Road, Fort Collins, , 970-223-0666
Openings
City Star Brewing
Friday-Sunday: The new brewery offers small batch, hand-crafted American ales. Festivities include the introduction of six new beers, Berthoud’s food truck, live music and more, 2-9 p.m. 321 Mountain Ave., Berthoud, , 970-532-7827
Grateful Bread Company
Saturday: The family-run wholesale bakery is open to the public the first Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 425 Violet St., Golden, , 303-681-5406
Farmers Markets
Colorado Fresh Markets Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 27, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, East First Avenue and University Boulevard.
HRCA Farmers & Street Markets Sunday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Sunday through Oct. 28. Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch,
Classes
Almost Vegan Cooking School
Saturday: The Introduction Series for Plant Based Foods, a five-week series every Saturday begins with “Our Daily Greens,” 10 a.m.-noon. $39 each class or $195 for entire series; May 9: “Asian Spring Rolls,” 7-9 p.m. $39. Reservations required. 16504 E. Dorado Ave., Centennial, 303-699-8661, e-mail: almostvegancookingschool@ ,
City of Aurora
Today: “Glorious Grains,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60, $46 residents; Friday: “Couples Cook: Cinco de Mayo,” ages 21 and over, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $69, $53 residents (per person), $119, $99 residents (per couple); Saturday: “Fish Fundamentals,” 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $90, $70 residents; “Asian Favorites,” ages 7-12 with parent, 2:30-5 p.m. $51, $39 residents; Monday: “Hand Roll Sushi,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60, $46 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, recreation
Cook Street
Today: “A World of Taste: Mediterranean,” 6-9:30 p.m. $89; May 10: “Pasta, Pasta, Pasta!,” 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Cured
Thursday: “101 Education Series: Cheese Basics,”5:30-6:30 p.m. $35. Reservations required. 1825 B Pearl St., Boulder, 720-389-8096
Humphrey Memorial Park and Museum
Saturday: “Say Cheese: Farmers,” 2 p.m. $15, $12 members. Reservations requested. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “International Pastry Series: The Art of French Pastries,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Wine Foundation Class: Wine Tasting 101,” 6-9 p.m. $55; Thursday: “Get Your Knives Sharpened,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $4 per knife; “The Spice is Right,’ 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Friday: “Couples Class: Salsa Party, Celebrating Cinco de Mayo,” 6-9 p.m. $240; Saturday: “Knife Skills 1,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Couples Class: Salsa Party, Celebrating Cinco de Mayo,” 6-9 p.m. $240; Sunday: “Dad and Kids Class: Create Something Special for Mother’s Day,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Monday: “Poultry Basics,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Tuesday: “Chocolate Eats & Treats,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80. Reservations required. Twenty percent discount for new students in May. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Saturday: “Level 2 Series: Charlie Trotter,” 10 a.m-1:30 p.m. $85; Monday: “Eggstravaganza,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75. 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 “DASH Eating Plan,” foods that lower blood pressure, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Reservations requested. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-1065,
Sur La Table
Friday: “Date Night: Barcelona Nights,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $79. Reservations required. 1850 29th St., #1004, Boulder, 303-952-7084,
The Truffle Cheese Shop
May 10: Hosting a “Cheese and Beer Tasting” at Copper Kettle Brewing Company, 7-8 p.m. Call 720-443-2522 for reservations and more information.
Williams Sonoma
Thursday: “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
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