Events
Bramble & Hare
Daily happy hour, 4-5:30 p.m. with $5 food and beverages. 1970 13th St. Boulder, 303-444-9110,
Frasca Food and Wine
Wednesday:“An Evening with “SPQR’s Matthew Accarrino and Shelley Lindgren,” a four-course menu with wine pairings, $150. Lindgren is a James Beard-nominated sommelier and wine director and chef Accarrino is from the Michelin-star SPQR in San Francisco. Guests receive a copy of their cookbook, “SPQR: Modern Italian Food and Wine.” Reservations required; Monday: Weekly four-dinner series continues with The Wines of Dalla Terra with Brian Larky. $50 per person; wine pairings are an additional $30-$45. Reservations required; Feb. 6: “An Evening with the Sirk family of restaurant La Subida, Friuli,” 6:30 p.m. $200. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966,
Gaetano’sItalian Restaurant
Sunday: “Sunday Suppers at Gaetano’s,” four-course family-style menu every Sunday, 2-9 p.m. $30-$35 per person. 3760 Tejon St., 303-455-9852,
Keystone Resort
Through Feb. 10: “Savour the Slopes,” various food and wine events showcasing Keystone restaurants. Dates and locations vary. Keystone,
Le Creuset
Wednesday: Cooking demonstrations continue with “Wined Down Wednesday,” 5:30-7:30 p.m., must be 21 and over; Thursday: “Techniques: Grilling,” noon-1 p.m. 158 Fillmore St., Suite 110, 720-287-218
Benefits
Dine & Donate at Coohills
Thursday: Coohills will donate 15 percent of check totals starting at 5 p.m. to the Colorado Ballet. Special guests include Gil Boggs, artistic director of the Colorado Ballet, and Stephen Mills, artistic director of Ballet Austin. 1400 Wewatta St., 303-623-5700,
Classes
Almost Vegan Cooking School
Saturday: “Rise and Shine Breakfast Foods,” 10 a.m.-noon. $49. Reservations required. 16504 E. Dorado Ave., Centennial, 303-699-8661,
Ashley Famous Cooking
Through February: Winter class schedule offers Cooking Class Parties, Colorado Comfort Food, Easy Breakfast and Brunch, Essential Pasta: Pastabilities, Breadmaking 101 and Advanced Pastry. Times, dates and fees vary. Reservations required. 8101 E. Dartmouth Ave., 720-535-4934,
City of Aurora
Wednesday: “Fab Food Truck Fare,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60, $46 residents; Saturday: “Valentine’s Chocolate Truffles,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $60, $46 residents; Tuesday: “Chinese Dim Sum,” 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
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Wednesday: “Wine Foundations: The Famous Wines of Burgundy,” 6-8 p.m. $65; “Gluten-Free Wednesdays: Italian,” 6-9 p.m. $80; Thursday: “American Regional Cuisine: Cajun & Creole Cooking,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Friday: “Couples Class: Cozy Nights,” 6-9 p.m. $240 per couple; Saturday: “Sauces 101,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Italian Regional Cuisine: Piedmont,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Sunday: “Real Food with Shelley Hillesheim,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Monday: “Fish 101,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Tuesday: “Perfect Pie 101,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Fish 101,” 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Seasoned Chef School
Wednesday: “Cold Weather Comfort from Argentina,” 6:30 p.m. $70; Thursday: “Glorious One-Pot Meals,” 6:30 p.m. $75; Monday: Best of Denver Chef Series: “Bones: Fish Cookery 101” with chef Matt Lewis, 6:30 p.m. $80; Tuesday: “Mardi Gras,” 6:30 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
Schlessman Family Library
Monday:“Celebrating Jewish Cooking,” 6:30 p.m. 100 Poplar St., 720-865-0000
Contests
Folgers Jingle Contest
Through March 6: Individuals and groups of six or less are invited to submit video entries of their original version of the “The Best Part of Wakin’ Up” jingle. The top 10 finalists will have their entries posted online for a nationwide vote May 15-June 19.
Save the date
Cherokee Ranch & Castle
Feb. 6: Valentine’s Day Specialty Tea, 2-4 p.m. $45. Includes a one-hour tour of the castle. Reservations required. 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, 303-688-4600,
Infinity Park Event Center Feb. 7: Second annual “Small Plates, Big Heart” benefit for The Adoption Exchange includes food and drinks from local chefs, sommeliers and brewers along with entertainment and a silent auction, 6-9 p.m. Chefs compete for the “Wednesday’s Child Best Chef of Denver!” title. Tickets vary, sponsorships available. 4400 E. Kentucky Ave., 303-755-4756,
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