Events
The Big Eat
Sunday: More than 30 restaurants and bars offer samples, 2-5 p.m. Live music also included. $40, includes entrance and two drink tickets. Sustainability Park, 2500 Lawrence St.,
Dueling Chefs Dinner
Thursday:Chef Simon Purvis of EDGE at the Four Seasons Hotel Denver and Chef Jason Harrison of Flame at Four Seasons Resort Vail prepare a five-course dinner offering seasonal cuisine and locally-sourced ingredients, 6:30 p.m. $75. Additional cost for wine pairings. Reservations required. The EDGE Restaurant, Four Seasons Hotel Denver, 1111 14th St., 303-389-3050
FEAST! Vail
Friday-Sunday: A three-day culinary celebration with executive chefs, cocktail artisans, craft beer experts and more. Times, locations and tickets vary. Lodging packages also available. Vail, 970-476-6797,
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday: Weekly four-course dinner series continues with Giuliana Imports Pours Bodegas Muga. $50 per person; wine pairings are an additional $45-$50. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966,
Le Creuset Demonstrations
Thursday: Memorial Day: Corn on the Cob with Basil Butter, noon-1 p.m.158 Fillmore St., Suite 110, 720-287-2181
Tag Burger Bar
Tuesday: Four-course beer dinner with the Denver Beer Company, 6:30 p.m. $50. Reservations required. 1222 Madison St., 303-736-2260,
Tamayo
Monday: Active military and veterans get a 20 percent discount on their lunch as part of a “Heroes Lunch.” 1400 Larimer St., 720-946-1433,
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Friday: Roaring Twenties costume attire is encouraged for a “Gatsby Gala” with dining, dancing and drink specials including the Gatsby Collins and The Daisitini, 7 p.m. A raffle, trivia and costume contest is also included. Reservations required. In addition to the dinner, Sullivan’s is hosting a 1920s-themed photo contest where patrons are encouraged to upload a Gatsby-inspired image for the chance to win a private dinner for 10 in their home. Entries will be taken at through May 31 and public Facebook voting will take place June 1-7. The grand prize winner will be notified June 8 and announced publicly June 10. 1745 Wazee St., 303-295-2664,
Farmers Markets
Colorado Fresh Markets Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 26, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, East First Avenue and University Boulevard; Sunday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 27, City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street.
Erie Farmers’ Markets Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 28, Wells Street in downtown Erie.
Classes
Almost Vegan Cooking School
Saturday: Whole Grains, 10 a.m.-noon. $49; May 29: Raising the Salad Bar, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $49. Reservations required. 16504 E. Dorado Ave., Centennial, 303-699-8661,
Ashley Famous Cooking
Through June 30: Middle Eastern Culinary Adventure, The Perfect Brunch, The Soups of Summer, An Evening in Your Garden and more for cooking class parties in your home. Times, dates and fees vary. Reservations required. 8101 E. Dartmouth Ave., 720-535-4934,
City of Aurora
Thursday: Books That Cook: “Skirt Steak: Women Chefs on Standing the Heat & Staying in the Kitchen” by Charlotte Druckman, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $20, $15 residents; Friday: Couples Cook: Colorado Beer Tasting Menu, ages 21 and over, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $69, $53 residents (per person), $119, $99 residents (per couple). Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora, 303-326-8630, recreation
Cook Street School of Culinary Arts
Thursday: Grilling: Fish Meets Grill, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; Friday: Culinary Date Night, 6-9:30 p.m. $89 (per person); Tuesday:A Fish Tale, 6-9:30 p.m. $89.Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Wednesday: Ravioli From Scratch, 6-9 p.m. $80; Thursday: Sushi 101, 6-9 p.m. $95; Friday: Couples Class: Sideways in Sonoma, 6-9 p.m. $240 per couple; Saturday: Ravioli from Scratch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Bison & Bourbon, 6-9 p.m. $95; Wine Foundation Class: The Famous Wines of Burgundy, 4-6 p.m. $55; Sunday: Creating Balanced Meals and a Healthy Pantry with Shelley Hillesheim, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Couples Class: Spring in Siena, 6-9 p.m. $240; Monday: Sauces 101, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Global Grill: Over a Tuscan Fire, 6-9 p.m. $95; Tuesday: Fish 101, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Sauces, 6-9 p.m. $80. Several classes in May are discounted 20 percent as part of a “Never Ever Sale” for those who have never taken a Kitchen Table class before, call or visit the website for details, couples classes are excluded. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Suite #108A, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Wednesday: The Avenue Grill: Classic French Cuisine, 6:30 p.m. $80; Thursday: Couples Italian Seafood, 6:30 p.m. $140; May 29: Fish and Seafood, 6:30 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
South Denver Heart Center
Wednesday: Dr. Richard Collins and registered dietitian Susan Buckley present a nutrition class and cooking demonstration, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Reservations requested. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-1065, The Truffle Cheese Shop Thursday:Mozzarella Making Class, 6:30-8 p.m. $50. Reservations required. 2906 E. Sixth Ave., 303-322-7363, e-mail info@denvertruf,
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