Events
Arugula Bar e Ristorante
Tuesday: Blue Chip “Terroirs of Napa” Cabernet wine tasting, 6-7:15 p.m. $39. Those who stay for dinner receive a 10 percent discount on their meal. Reservations required. 2785 Iris Ave., Boulder, 303-443-5100,
Baker St. Pub & Grills
Recently expanded its menu to include an Artisan Cheese Board featuring a selection of Wisconsin cheeses. Fresh fruit, candied pecans and crackers included. Locations: 8101 E. Belleview Ave., 1729 28th St. in Boulder, 7260 W. Alaska Drive in Lakewood, 2831 W. 120th Ave. in Westminster;
Cured
Thursday: “All Colorado” holiday gift tasting with local foods and wines, 4-6:30 p.m. Free. 1825 B Pearl St., Boulder, 720-389-8096
Devil’s Thumb Ranch Brewmaster Dinner Series
Friday:Crazy Mountain Beer Dinner, three-course menu with Executive Chef Evan Treadwell includes craft beer pairings. Seatings run 6-9 p.m. $39. Reservations recommended. 2430 County Road 83, Tabernash,
Frasca Food and Wine
Wednesday: Sixth annual White Truffle and Barolo Dinner with guest chef Michael Tusk (Quince, San Francisco) and guest winemaker Chiara Boschis (E. Pira & Figli, Piemonte, Italy), 6:30 p.m. $765 per person; Thursday-Dec. 30: special holiday four-course menu, $90 per person. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966,
Le Creuset
Thursday: Free cooking demonstrations continue with “Easy Entertaining: Pate,” noon-1 p.m.; Friday: guest chef Christopher Jordan from EDGE Restaurant: Sticky Toffee Pudding, 3-4 p.m. 158 Fillmore St., Suite 110, 720-287-2181
Pasto Vino
Offering L’Aperitivo (Happy Hour) 4:30-6 p.m. Monday-Friday with special hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, wine and beer. 1043 Pearl St., Boulder,
Benefits
Indian Peaks Golf Course
Tuesday and Friday: Continuing its Celebrity Chef Menu Series Tuesdays and Fridays through Dec. 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $20 per person. Reservations required by noon the previous day. $5 from each reservation is donated to the Sister Carmen Community Center, a nonprofit family resource center. 2300 Indian Peaks Trail, Lafayette, 303-666-9597,
Sweet Tomatoes
Through Dec. 31: Those who bring in donations of canned food receive a 20 percent discount off their entire meal as part of the “It’s Better to Give AND Receive” holiday benefit. Cans will be donated to local food banks.
Classes
Ashley Famous Cooking
Through Dec. 23: Winter class schedule offers Bread Making 101 to Advanced, learn French Bread and other classic breads, morning and evening classes Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Also cooking class parties in your home with easy holiday breakfast and brunch items. Groups of five and over, weekend mornings. Prices vary. Reservations required. 8101 E. Dartmouth Ave., 720-535-4934,
City of Aurora
Friday: “A Santa Fe Christmas,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60, $46 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora, 303-326-8630, recreation
Edge Restaurant
Sunday: “Learn How to Make Gourmet Popcorn & Peppermint Bark,” 2-4 p.m. $35. Reservations required. Four Seasons Hotel Denver, 1111 14th St., 303-389-3050, e-mail denver.events@fourseasons.com
Garden of the Gods Gourmet
Wednesday:“All About Appetizers,” 6-8 p.m. $29.95; Dec. 19: “Holiday Classic Feast,” 6-8 p.m. $29.95. Reservations required. 2528 W. Cucharras St., Colorado Springs, 719-471-2799,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Saturday: “Amazing Holiday Appetizers,” 6-9 p.m. $80; Sunday:”Teen Cuisine: Holiday Cookies, Brownies and Treats,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Monday: “Italian Regional Cuisine: Piedmont,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Tuesday: “Holiday Cookies,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Italian Regional Cuisine: Winter in Tuscany,” 6-9 p.m. $95. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Wednesday: “Holiday Luau,” 6:30 p.m. $75; Thursday: “Fish and Seafood,” 6:30 p.m. $80; Saturday: “Mastering Sauces,” 10 a.m. $80; Monday: “No Regrets Cocktail Party,” 6:30 p.m. $70; Dec. 19: “Christmas in Santa Fe,” 6:30 p.m. $75. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
Cook Street
Monday: “Holiday Feast,” 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
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
