Events
Amaro Drinkery Italia
Tuesday: Chef Alec Schuler of Arugula and Chef Sven Hedenas of Tangerine have partnered for a five-course dinner showcasing wines from the Feudo Arancio Winery, 6:30 p.m. $79. Reservations required. 2785 Iris Ave., Boulder, 303-443-5100
Denver Food & Kitchen Expo
Through Tuesday: 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, ProfessionalChef.com
Colorado Humanities Friday: Continuing the dinner program D.I.N.E. (Dinner, Ideas ‘N
Exchange) with Colorado historian Bill Convery who will discuss “Backstory: Behind the Scenes at the History Colorado Center.” Guests meet at the History Colorado Center at 5 p.m. for tour and then head to Le Central (112 E. 8th Ave.) for a cash bar at 6:15 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. $35. Reservations required. 1200 Broadway,303-894-7951,
The Margarita at Pine Creek
Today: “Arizona Wine Dinner” with wines from Arizona Stronghold Vineyards, 6:30 p.m. $55. Reservations required. 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-598-8667
Patton Valley Vineyard wine dinner Tuesday: Winemaker Derek Einberger from Patton Valley Vineyard in Willamette Valley, Ore., hosts a multi-course dinner with chef Robert Bogart, 6:30 p.m. $100. Reservations required. Elway’s, 1881 Curtis St., 303-312-3107
Pink Patio Party at Elway’s
Tuesday: Join sommeliers Todd Rocchio and Aaron Foster in selecting pink wines for the summer, 6-8 p.m. Appetizers included. $35. Reservations required. 2500 E. 1st Ave., Cherry Creek, 303-399-7616, elways.com
Taste of Sunrise
Sunday-May 26: Sunrise Senior Living is hosting various activities including community brunches, cooking demonstrations, picnics, chef competitions and more at various Sunrise locations. Visit
Benefits
Argonaut Wine Tasting
Tuesday: “Napa Wines,” several wines and appetizers, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $35, $30 in advance. Proceeds benefit The Positive Project. Reservations required. The benefit tastings are held the fourth Tuesday of every month. Park Hill Golf Course, 4141 E. 35th Ave., 303-831-7788
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. coloradofreshmarkets.com
HRCA Farmers & Street Markets Sunday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 28. Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch, HRCAonline.org/events
Classes
Almost Vegan Cooking School
Saturday:“Snacks and Desserts,” 10 a.m.-noon, $39; May 23: “Summer Picnic Food with a Mediterranean Twist,” 7-9 p.m. $39. Reservations required. 16504 E. Dorado Ave., Centennial, 303-699-8661, e-mail: almostvegancooking school@gmail.com, almostvegancookingschool.com
Bonanno Concepts restaurants
Saturday:All Bonanno restaurants are hosting simultaneous cooking classes, noon-2 p.m. $55 includes instruction, snacks and beverages. “Old Fashioned Cocktails” at the Green Russell, 303-893-7505; “Cooking from the Garden” at Bones, 303-860-2929; “The Art of Chocolate Truffles” at Lou’s, 303-458-0336; “Knife Skills for Women” at Russell’s Steakhouse, 720-524-8050; “Hands on Butchery: Duck” at Luca d’Italia, 303-832-6600; “Sparking Cocktails” at Mizuna, 303-832-4778. Reservations required.
City of Aurora
Thursday: “Tamales,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60, $46 residents; Friday: “Couples Cook: Italian Trattoria & Wine,” ages 21 and over, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $69, $53 residents (per person), $119, $99 residents (per couple); Saturday: “Asian Market Tour & Cooking Class,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $64, $49 residents; Sunday: “BBQ Sauces, Rubs & Mops,” 1-5 p.m. $85, $65 residents; Tuesday: “Spice of Life,” 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, auroragov.org/recreation
Cook Street
Friday: “Steakhouse Classics,” 6-9:30 p.m. $99; May 24: “Burgers and Beer,” 6-9:30 p.m. $69. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Devil’s Thumb Ranch Cooking School
May 24: “Grill Sargeant,” 5:30-9:30 p.m. $85; June 28: “From the Garden & Farmers Market.” Reservations recommended. 2430 County Road 83, Tabernash, devilsthumb ranch.com
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “Wheatless Wednesdays: Crazy in the Caribbean,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Artisan Breads I,” 6-9 p.m. $80; “Wine Foundation: The Great Wines of the Rhone,” 6-8 p.m. $55; Thursday: “Food Tour USA: Texas, From the Panhandle to the Stove,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Friday: “Thailand: Spicing it Up Along the Andaman Coast,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Couples Class: Tapas for Two,” 6-9 p.m. $240 per couple; Saturday: “Lunch in Provence,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Italian Regional Cuisine: Island of Sicily,” 6-9 p.m. $95;Monday: “Fish 101,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Tuesday: “Homemade Pizza,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Fish 101,” 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, kitchentablegv.com
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today: “Mile High Baking,” 6:30 p.m. $70; Saturday& June 2: “Basic Skills 1,” two-part class, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $155; Sunday: “Farmers Market Experience,” 10 a.m. $75; Monday: “I Can’t Believe It’s Vegan,” 6:30 p.m. $70; Tuesday: “Rollin’ Sushi,” 6:30 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222, theseasonedchef.com
Sur La Table
Today: “Essential Knife Skills,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $59; Thursday: “Molto Batali: Tre,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $85; Friday: “Date Night: Grill It!,” 6:30- 8:30 p.m. $85; Saturday: “Taste of Spring: Baking Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $69; Sunday: “French Fruit Pastries,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $69; Tuesday: “Gourmet Pizza on the Grill,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69. Reservations required. 1850 29th St., #1004, Boulder, 303-952-7084, surlatable.com
Save the date
The Wines of Jordan Vineyard
May 23: Ambria Restaurant and the American Wine Society host a four-course dinner with wine pairings selected from Jordan Vineyard and Winery, 6:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner. $80. Reservations required. Ambria Restaurant, 1201 16th St., blacktie-colorado.com/rsvp, event code: AWS523937
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