Events
American Wine Society Dinner
Today: Strings Restaurant and the American Wine Society host a “Tour of France” four-course dinner with wine pairings, 6:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner. Jeff Lott, southwest regional manager of Pasternak Wine Imports is the guest speaker. $60, $50 AWS members. Reservations required. 1700 Humboldt St., ,
Breckenridge Distillery Dinner
Tuesday: A five-course dinner featuring Breckenridge Bourbon, Vodka and Breckenridge Bitters from the Breckenridge Distillery, 6:30 p.m. $65. Reservations required. Elway’s, Ritz-Carlton, 1881 Curtis St., 303-312-1963, e-mail samantha.clevinger@ritzcarlton.com
Colorado Brewers’ Festival
Saturday & Sunday: The 23rd annual festival features almost 40 Colorado breweries including nine from Fort Collins and more than 60 Colorado craft beers, 12:30-6:30 p.m. each day, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. VIP. Live music and food vendors also included. Tickets vary, free 12 and under. Civic Center Park in downtown Fort Collins, 970-484-6500,
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday:Dawn Gaudini presents the wines of Poliziano 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,
The Ghost Plate & Tap
Saturday: Sierra Nevada Beer Dinner includes four-course meal with beer pairings, 6:30 p.m. $40. Reservations required. 800 18th St., 303-297-1738,
Second Home Kitchen + Bar
Wednesday: “Second Home Summer Nights” offered at 8 p.m. every Wednesday with drink specials, appetizers and music on the patio. 150 Clayton Lane, 303-253-3000,
Table to Farm Dinner Series
Monday: Zolo Southwestern Grill and Isabelle Farms have again partnered for the “2012 Table to Farm Dinner Series.” A farm tour begins at 4:30 p.m. followed by the five-course dinner at 5 p.m. $85, BYOB with no corkage fee. Reservations required. This is the first in a series of three dinners. Isabelle Farm, 10029 Isabelle Road, Lafayette, 303-449-0444,
Winter Park Chocolate Festival
Saturday: The third annual festival includes chocolate vendors, contests, gift items, live music and more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission, tasting tickets available. The Village at Winter Park,
Farmers markets
Broomfield Farmers Market
Tuesday: 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 25. Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, U.S. 287 and West 10th Avenue, Broomfield,
Colorado Farm and Art Market
Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 13. The Margarita at Pine Creek, 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs,
Colorado Fresh Markets Wednesday & Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 26 and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 27, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, East First Avenue and University Boulevard; Sunday:8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 14, Stapleton, East 29th Avenue and Roslyn Street; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 28, City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street.
Golden Farmers Market
Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 6 (except July 28). 10th and Illinois streets, Golden,
Highland Farmers Market
Saturday: Highland United Neighbors, Inc.’s fourth season includes more than 40 vendors, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 13. Boulder Street between 15th and 16th streets,
HRCA Farmers & Street Markets Sunday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 28. Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch,
South Pearl Street
Sunday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 28. 1500 block of South Pearl Street,
Wheat Ridge Farmers Market
Thursday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 25. 4252 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge, denverfarmers
Classes
City of Aurora
Saturday:“Barbeque Texas Style,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $85, $65 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., aurora recreation, 303-326-8630
Cook Street
Thursday:“Burgers and Beer,” 6-9:30 p.m. $69; Friday:“Steak and Scotch,” 6-9:30 p.m. $99; Tuesday: “Pizza, Pizza, Pizza!,” 6-9:30 p.m. $69. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “Wine Foundations: Opulent Wines of Venice,” 6-8 p.m. $55; “Artisan Breads I,” 6-9 p.m. $80; Thursday: “Homemade Pizza,” 6-9 p.m. $80; Friday: “Couples Class: In Love in Paris,” 6-9 p.m. $240 per couple; Saturday: “Global Grill: Korean BBQ,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $95; “Girls Night Out: Tempting Tapas,” 6-9 p.m. $95. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today& June 27: “Basic Skills,” two-day class, 6 p.m. $155; Thursday: “Skinny Dipping,” 6:30 p.m. $70; Saturday: “Cutting Edge,” 10 a.m. $80, knife sharpening available; Sunday: “Book Club Series: Mediterranean Summer,” 1 p.m. $60. 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 “Eat Smart: Which Foods are Good for What?,” 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Reservations requested. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-1065,
Sur La Table
Today: “Martha Stewart’s American Favorites,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69; Thursday: “Essential Knife Skills,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $59; Friday: “Dinner in Spain,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $79; Saturday: “New Rules of the Grill,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $69; Sunday: “Sweet Summer Cupcakes,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $69; Tuesday: “Cooking Without Recipes,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69. Reservations required. 1850 29th St., No. 1004, Boulder, 303-952-7084,
Benefits
Argonaut Wine Tasting
Tuesday: “Grapes & Hops,” specialty wines from Washington, Oregon and Colorado along with craft beer and appetizers, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $35, $30 in advance. Proceeds benefit Easter Seals of Colorado. Reservations required. The benefit tastings are held the fourth Tuesday of every month. Park Hill Golf Course, 4141 E. 35th Ave., 303-831-7788
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