Boulder Wine Merchant
Today: Wine tasting with Matias Fraga of Ernesto Catena Wines, 5-7 p.m.; Monday: Wine tasting with Mindy Kearney of Lorenza Rosé, 5-7 p.m. 2690 Broadway, Boulder, 303-443-6761,
Colorado Chocolate Festival
Friday & Saturday: The fifth annual festival offers chocolate vendors, samples, competitions and more, 4-9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. $5, free kids under 12. Taste Tickets are 12 for $10 and 25 for $20. Denver Merchandise Mart, 451 E. 58th Ave.,
Coohills Restaurant
Friday:Five-course wine dinner with Chris Carpenter of Napa Mountain Wines, 6:30 p.m. $135. Reservations required. 1400 Wewatta St., 303-623-5700
Denver Food & Kitchen Expo
Through May 22: The Professional Chef’s Association presents this giant outdoor market with kitchen gadgets and kitchen design 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 music, 5-7 p.m. 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461,
Openings
Yogurt Guru
Saturday:Opening a second Colorado location with festivities 4-7 p.m. including live music, prizes and 50 percent off yogurt and toppings. 3617 W. 32nd Ave.,
Benefits
Dream-Maker Breakfast
Thursday:The “I Have a Dream” Foundation of Boulder County hosts a breakfast to raise awareness and funds to sponsor low-income youth in the Longmont community, 7:30-9 a.m. Donations accepted, call or e-mail for reservations. LifeBridge Christian Church, 10345 Ute Highway, Longmont, 303-444-3636 ext. 15, e-mail shawna.peterson@ihaveadreamboulder.org;
Stamp Out Hunger
Saturday: Campbell Soup Company is again joining forces with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) for the 20th annual food drive. To participate, place non-perishable food items next to your mailbox prior to mail delivery and letter carriers take them to a local food bank or hunger relief organization.
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; Sunday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 28, City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street.
HRCA Farmers & Street Markets Sunday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 28. Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch,
Classes
Almost Vegan Cooking School
Today: “Asian Spring Rolls,” 7-9 p.m. $39; Saturday: “Whole Grains,” 10 a.m.-noon, $39. Reservations required. 16504 E. Dorado Ave., Centennial, 303-699-8661, e-mail: almostvegancookingschool@gmail.com, almost
Bear Valley Library
Saturday: The Fresh City Life Series continues with “Picnic Foods,” 2 p.m. Recipes and samples included. 5171 W. Dartmouth Ave., 720-865-0975
Cañon City Queen Anne Tea House
Saturday:“The Art of Cakes and Quick Breads, Cupcakes, Popovers and Scones,” 2 p.m. $30, includes samples, tea, recipes. Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354, e-mail: linda@ ,
City of Aurora
Today: “Tantalizing Tarts & Tortes,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60, $46 residents; Thursday: “Mother’s Day Tea,” ages 3-6 with parent, 10 a.m.-noon, $35, $29 residents; Friday: “Mother’s Day Tea,” 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $31, $24 residents; Saturday: “Mother’s Day Brunch,” ages 6-12, 9-11:30 a.m., mom’s return at 10:45 a.m. to dine, $35, $27 residents ($10 additional child); “Pooh’s Picks,” ages 3-6 with parent, 1-3 p.m. $38, $29 residents; Tuesday: “Spring Veggie Love,” 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
Thursday:“Pasta, Pasta, Pasta!,” 6-9:30 p.m. $89; May 18: “Steakhouse Classics,” 6-9:30 p.m. $99. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “Wheatless Wednesdays: India’s Malabar Coast,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Chocolate Eats & Treats,” 6-9 p.m. $80; “Wine Tasting 102, 6-8 p.m. $55; Thursday: “Ravioli from Scratch,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Friday: “Raising the Salad Bar: Healthy Main Dish Salads,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Saturday: “Mother’s Day Brunch,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Sunday: “Mother’s Day Brunch,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Monday: “Saute Basics,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Tuesday: “Artisan Breads 1,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Saute Basics,” 6-9 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: ” Mother’s Day Tea,” 1 p.m. $70; Monday: “Glorious One-Pot Meals,” 6:30 p.m. $75; Tuesday: “The Cutting Edge,” 6:30 p.m. $80, knife sharpening available. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
Sur La Table
Today: “Celebrating Food & Wine: Spring Feats on the Grill,” 6:30- 8:30 p.m. $69; Tuesday: “Wine Country in Spring,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69. Reservations required. 1850 29th St., #1004, Boulder, 303- 952-7084,
The Truffle Cheese Shop
Thursday: Hosting a “Cheese and Beer Tasting” at Copper Kettle Brewing Company, 7-8 p.m. Call 720-443-2522 for reservations and more information; Monday: “Mozzarella Making Class,” hands-on demonstration with samples, 6:30-8 p.m. $50. Reservations required. 2906 E. Sixth Ave., 303-322-7363, e-mail info@denver truf,
Williams Sonoma
Today: “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. Park Meadows, 8405 Park Meadows Center Drive, Suite 1160, Littleton, 303-790-2565
Save the date
East Moon Asian Bistro
June 28-29: 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 the Loveland Community Kitchen and are looking for other worthy causes. 2400 E. Harmony Road, Fort Collins, 970-223-0666,
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
