Events
Boulder Cork
Saturday: Executive chef Jim Smailer presents “A Western Take on a Coastal Catch,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Participants are taken on a trip to learn where to buy and how to select seafood and then return to the restaurant for lessons, hands-on demonstrations, recipes and tastings. $75. Reservations required. 3295 30th St., Boulder, 303-443-9505
Boulder Wine Merchant
Wednesday:Oskar Blues Beer Tasting, 5-7 p.m. Free; Tuesday: CapRock Gin and Tonic Tasting, 5-7 p.m. Free. 2690 Broadway, Boulder, 303-443-6761,
Castle Rock WineFest
Saturday: The ninth annual event offers tastings of more than 170 varieties of wines from more than 25 local wineries along with products, accessories and food vendors, noon-6 p.m. $27 in advance, $37 as of Thursday, $17 designated drivers, free children 17 and under with paying adult. The Grange in the Meadows at Historic Castle Rock, 3692 Meadows Blvd., Castle Rock,
Cherry Pie Celebration
Saturday: The Loveland Museum/Gallery presents 2012 Cherry Pie Celebration with the Art of the Tart Cherry Pie contest, programs, children’s activities including games and crafts, booths, live music, pie by the slice, ice cream and refreshments, 4-8 p.m. Admission is free. Peters Park, next to the museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, 970-962-2410,
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday: Continues its weekly four-course dinner series with James Beard award-winning chef Marc Vetri and wines with Eric Railsback of the San Francisco wine destination RN74. $145. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966,
Mateo Restaurant Provencal
Wednesday: “La Spinetta & Contratto Dinner,” four-course meal with winemaker Giorgio Rivetti and paired Italian wines, 6:30 p.m. $75. Reservations required. 1837 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-443-7766,
Museo de las Americas
Thursday: Presents “Wine of the Americas,” a program about art with wine tastings, 6-8 p.m. $20. Reservations recommended. 861 Santa Fe Drive, 303-571-4401,
The Palmer Lake Historical Society
Thursday: Tom Van Wormer presents “Eating Houses on the Colorado Midland Railroad,” the results of his research into dining for railroad passengers before the introduction of dining cars, 7 p.m. Free. Refreshments included. Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent, Palmer Lake,
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,
Tagawa Gardens
Friday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 28. 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722,
Wheat Ridge Farmers Market
Thursday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 25. 4252 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge, denverfarmersmarket
Benefits
Argonaut Wine Tasting
Tuesday: “90’s Club: Highly Rated Wines, Craft & Belgium Beer,” wine tastings with wines that have a rating of 90 points or above along with 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
Classes
City of Aurora
Wednesday: “Ice Cream for Grown Ups,” ages 21 and over, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60, $46 residents; Thursday: “Sparkling Wines & Cheese,” ages 21 and over, 7-8:30 p.m. $38, $29 residents; Saturday: “The 19th Hole,” ages 21 and over, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $62, $48 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, aurora recreation
Cook Street
Saturday: “Grilling: Fish Meets Grill,” 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $89; July 25: “A World of Taste: Provence,” 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Edge Restaurant Summer Grilling Series
Wednesday: Executive chef Simon Purvis and restaurant chef Cindy Liu continue their series of grilling classes at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 25 and Aug. 1. $35 each, includes one cocktail, draft beer or house wine, a spice rub to take home and one specialty ingredient used in the class. The topic for Wednesday is “Grilled Pork with Fennel Sage Stuffing.” Reservations required. Four Seasons Hotel Denver, 1111 14th St., 303-389-3343
Gardens on Spring Creek
Thursday: The Garden-to-Table Series begins with “Cooking With Power Greens.” Learn how to prepare kale, collards and other plants, 5:30-8 p.m. $40, $35 members; July 26: “Summertime Picnic Side Dishes,” 5:30-8 p.m. $40, $35 members. Reservations required. Classes are outdoors, so dress for the weather. 2145 S. Centre Ave. in Fort Collins, 970-416-2486,
Humphrey Memorial Park and Museum
Friday:”Language of Herbs: Herb Oils,” 2 p.m. $12, $10 members; Saturday: “Knead Bread: English Muffin,” 2 p.m. $15, $12 members. Reservations requested. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429, Kitchen Table Cooking School
Wednesday: “Cool Summer Desserts,” 6-9 p.m. $80; “Wine Foundation: Life Through Rose Colored Glasses,” 6-8 p.m. $55; Thursday: “Food Tour USA: California Dreaming,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Friday: “Sushi 102,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Saturday: “Global Grill: Argentine Parilla,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $95;Monday: “Sauces 101,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Meatless Monday: Valencia, The Land of Paella,” 6-9 p.m. $80; Tuesday: “Lunch in the Greek Isles: Healthy Mediterranean Cuisine,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Sauces 101,” 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Wednesday: “Mediterranean Foods on the Grill,” 6:30 p.m. $75. Thursday & July 26: “Basic Skills 1 & 2,” 6 p.m. $155; Tuesday: “Summer Dinners With the Champagne Chef,” 6:30 p.m. $75; July 25: “Summer Pies and Tarts,” 6:30 p.m. $70. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
Sur La Table
Thursday: “Food and Wine: Dining Al Fresco,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69; Saturday: “Essential Knife Skills,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $59; Sunday: “Summer Berry Pudding Pies and Cakes,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $69; Monday: “Tim Love’s Go Big on the Grill,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69; Tuesday: “Food and Wine: Best of Thailand,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69; July 25: “Italy on the Grill,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69. Reservations required. 1850 29th St., No. 1004, Boulder, 303-952-7084,
The Truffle Cheese Shop
Monday: “Mozzarella Making Class,” hands-on activities, samples and recipes included, 6:30-8 p.m. $50. Reservations required. 2906 E. Sixth Ave., 303-322-7363, e-mail info@ denvertruf,
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