Events
Bacon Takedown Series Saturday: Local amateur chefs compete in the fourth annual Hormel Black Label bacon competition, 2-4 p.m. $15 admission includes tastings of all dishes. Prizes will be awarded for contestants and randomly selected audience members. A bacon photo booth is also included. Beauty Bar Denver, 608 E. 13th Ave.,
Colorado BBQ Challenge Thursday-Saturday: The 20th annual challenge features 70 teams from across the country. Family activities, pig races, live music, chef demonstrations and a 6K Bacon Burner Run are also included. Frisco, 800-424-1554, friscobbq.com
Flagstaff House Through Sept. 30: “Tastes on the Terrace” menu returns with small plates and summer cocktails served 5-7 each night on the terrace. 1138 Flagstaff Road, Boulder, flagstaffhouse.com
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday: Weekly four-course dinner series continues with Richard Blais with Wells Guthrie of Copain Winery. $150 per person, includes a copy of the cookbook and wine pairings. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966, frascafoodandwine.com
Le Creuset Demonstrations
Thursday: Celebrate Summer!, Grilled Brats & Sauerkraut, noon-1 p.m.; Tuesday: Ondo’s Spanish Tapas Bar, 5-6 p.m. 158 Fillmore St., Suite 110, 720-287-2181
Second Home Kitchen + Bar
Fridays: Offering two complimentary glasses of champagne every Friday, noon-2 p.m. through the summer. 150 Clayton Lane, 303-253-3000, secondhomedenver.com
Benefits
Chefs 180
Wednesday: Cafe 180 and executive chef Frank Bonanno have partnered with Second Story Homes for this benefit for Cafe 180’s mission of serving food to all. 7 p.m. Appetizers and dessert prepared by Bonanno is included along with wine and beer. Bonanno will also speak. Second Story Homes donates a portion of every commission to a home for someone in need. $75. Reservations required. 3315 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-4510, blacktie-colorado.com
Maya at The Westin Riverfront
Saturday: Banfi Wine Event with Banfi wine maker Sebastián Rodríguez and Chef Sandoval, 7:30 p.m. $40, includes six wines and several menu items. Proceeds benefit the Vail Valley Foundation’s 2015 World Alpine Ski Championships. Reservations required. Maya Beaver Creek, The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain, 126 Riverfront Lane, Avon, 970-790-5500, richardsandoval.com/mayabc
Farmers Markets
Broomfield Farmers’ Market
Tuesday: 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 24. Highway 287 and W. 10th Avenue, Broomfield, holycomforterchurch.net
Colorado Farm & Art Market
Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 12. The Margarita at Pine Creek, 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-598-8667
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. coloradofreshmarkets.com
Erie Farmers’ Market
Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 28. Wells Street in downtown Erie, eriefarmersmarket.com
The Frederick Market
Thursday: 3-7 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 26. There is no market July 4. Fifth street from Main to Elm streets, Frederick, frederickco.gov
JAX Farmers’ Market
Sunday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 29. 400 W. South Boulder Road, Lafayette, lafayettecolorado.com
Classes
Almost Vegan
Wednesday: Vegan Dairy, 6:30- 8:30 p.m. $49; Saturday:Vegetables, 10 a.m.-noon, $49. Reservations required. 16504 E. Dorado Ave., Centennial, 303-699-8661, almostvegancookingschool.com
Ashley Famous Cooking
Through June 30: Middle Eastern Culinary Adventure, The Perfect Brunch, The Soups of Summer, An Evening in Your Garden, for cooking class parties in your home. Times, dates and fees vary. Reservations required. 8101 E. Dartmouth Ave., 720-535-4934, ashleyfamouscooking.com
Cook Street School
Thursday: Italian Classics, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; Friday: Steak and Spirits, 6-9:30 p.m. $99; Saturday: Grilling: Smoke and Sauce, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Edge Summer Grilling Series
Thursdays through Sept. 26: Executive chef Simon Purvis leads interactive grilling classes at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. This week: Whole Golden Trout. Classes are $40, $240 for eight classes. Each class includes one cocktail, draft beer or house wine, a spice rub to take home and one specialty ingredient used in the class. Reservations required. Four Seasons Hotel Denver, 1111 14th St., 303-389-3343
Humphrey Memorial Park & Museum
Friday: Mastering Ice Cream: French Style, 2 p.m. $12, $10 members; Saturday: Home Brewing Basics: Berry Wine, 2 p.m. $15, $12 members. Reservations. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429, hmpm.org
Kitchen Table
Wednesday: Global Grill: Mexico, Asada in Baja, 6-9 p.m. $95; Wine Foundations Class: Tuscan Treasures, 6-8 p.m. $55; Friday: Regions of France: Paris, Dining in the City of Lights, 6-9 p.m. $95; Saturday: Simply Spain: Tapas, The Bar Food of Barcelona, 6-9 p.m. $95; Sunday: Father’s Day: Getting Some One-on-One Grill Time with Dad, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $95; Monday: Meatless Mondays: Pizza on the Grill, 6-9 p.m. $80. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Suite #108A, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
Sam Gary Library
Thursday: Grill It!, 6:30 p.m. Recipes and samples included. 2961 Roslyn St., 720-865-0325
Seasoned Chef
Wednesday: Mastering Sauces, 6:30 p.m. $80; Thursday: Cutting Edge, 6:30 p.m. $80, knife sharpening available; Saturday: The Avenue Grill: Avenue Grilling, 10 a.m. $80; Monday: Luca D’Italia: Summer in Italy, 6:30 p.m. $80; Tuesday: Charcoal: Contemporary European Cuisine, 6:30 p.m. $85; June 19: The Avenue Grill: Summer Entree Salads, 6:30 p.m. $75. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222, theseasonedchef.com
South Denver Heart Center
Wednesdays: Dr. Richard Collins and registered dietitian Susan Buckley present a Heart Health cooking demonstration, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Reservations requested. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-1065, southdenver.com. Send items 10-14 days in advance to living@denverpost.com
FATHER’S DAY celebrations & dining options
al Lado
Sunday: Sangria & Steak includes a complimentary glass of sangria. Doors open at 5 p.m. All bottles of wine are discounted 50 percent. 1610 Little Raven St., Riverfront Park, 303-572-3000, richardsandoval.com/allado/
Elway’s Downtown
Thursday-Sunday: Offering a Downtown Lunch & Dinner special menu. $60, includes an Elway’s Signature Steak Rub and Elway’s apron for dad to take home. Ritz-Carlton, 1881 Curtis St., 303-312-3107, elways.com/downtown
1515 Restaurant
Saturday: Chef Jonas Halstead created a special three-course dinner. $65. 1515 Market St., 303-571-0011, 1515restaurant.com
Ocean Prime
Sunday: Father’s Day menu includes beef and seafood along with specialty cocktails and desserts. 1465 Larimer St., 303-825-3663, oceanprimedenver.com
Russell’s Smokehouse
Sunday: All dads receive a complimentary glass of draft wine or beer with the purchase of an entree. Call for reservations. 1422 Larimer St., 720-524-8050, russellssmokehouse.com/
Second Home Kitchen + Bar
Sunday: Beef, Bourbon & Beer — order a grilled beef filet or grilled steak and frites and get a complimentary Breckenridge Bourbon or Colorado beer. This special menu will continue every Tuesday through the summer. 150 Clayton Lane, 303-253-3000, secondhomedenver.com
Tamayo
Sunday: All dads get one complimentary shot of Casa Noble Blanco tequila with his meal. Reservations recommended. 1400 Larimer St., 720-946-1433, richardsandoval.com
