Events
al Lado
Wednesday: Viewing party with Richard Sandoval who is a contender for this season’s “Top Chef Masters” television series, 7 p.m. Cocktails and appetizers included along with mini-master guest competitions, giveaways and a DJ. 1610 Little Raven St., Riverfront Park, 303-572-3000, richardsandoval.com/allado/
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday: Weekly four-course dinner series continues with guest chef Fabrizia Lanza and Dawn Gaudini who will present the wines of Tascante, Sicily, Italy. $50 per person; wine pairings additional. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966, frascafoodandwine.com
Tasty Colfax #5
Tuesday: Seven-block restaurant sample tour on Colfax Avenue from York Street to Monroe Street, 5:30- 8:30 p.m. Live music and after-party included. $25, $20 in advance.
BENEFITS
Erbert & Gerbert
Through Aug. 11: The sandwich shop is hosting a benefit for Judi’s House, the nonprofit founded by former Denver Broncos to help children and families who are grieving the death of a loved one. For every dollar donated, customers receive a dollar of “comet cash” to use at their next visit. 1675 Larimer St. in LoDo, 303-825-4444, erbertandgerberts.com
Farmers Markets
Broomfield Farmers Market
Tuesday: 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 24. U.S. 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 down-town Erie, eriefarmersmarket.com
The Frederick Market
Thursday: 3-7 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 26. 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
Tagawa Gardens
Friday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 27. 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722,
Wheat Ridge Farmers Market
Thursday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 31. 4252 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge, 303-887-3276), denverfarmersmarket.com
Classes
Almost Vegan
Wednesday: Rise and Shine Breakfast Foods, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $49; Saturday: Vegan Schmegan, 10 a.m.-noon, $49. Reservations required. 16504 E. Dorado Ave., Centennial, 303-699-8661, almostvegancookingschool.com
Ashley Famous Cooking
Through Aug. 31: Mexican Fiesta, Cold Summer Soups and Fresh Salads, Bread Making 101, Middle Eastern Adventure and The Perfect Brunch, cooking class parties in your home or backyard. Times, dates and fees vary. Reservations required. 8101 E. Dartmouth Ave., 720-535-4934, ashleyfamouscooking.com
City of Aurora
Thursday: Books That Cook: “Blood, Bones & Butter” by Gabrielle Hamilton, book discussion and group cooking, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $20, $15 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora, 303-326-8630, auroragov.org/recreation
Cook Street School
Saturday: July 27 Grilling: BBQ Classics, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $89; July 31: A World of Taste: India, 6-9:30 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: Spring Favorites on the Grill. Classes are $40, $240 for eight classes. Each class includes a cocktail, draft beer or house wine, a spice rub to take home and one ingredient used in the class. Reservations required. Four Seasons Hotel Denver, 1111 14th St., 303-389-3343
Humphrey Memorial Park & Museum
Friday: Strawberry and Rhubarb Syrup, 2 p.m. $12, $10 members; Saturday: Fresh Pasta: Orecchiette, 2 p.m. $15, $12 members. Reservations requested. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429, hmpm.org
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Wednesday: A Day in CCA — France, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $200; Thursday: A Day in CCA — Italy, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $200; Fish 101, 6-9 p.m. $80; Friday: Healthy Pizzas and Calzones with Chef Shelley Hillesheim, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Bison & Bourbon, 6-9 p.m. $95; Saturday: Cooking for College Class 1, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Couples Class: Romance in Rome, 6-9 p.m. $240 per couple; Sunday: Summer Soups and Salads with Chef Shelley Hillesheim, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Monday: Meatless Mondays: The Three Tamales, 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Suite #108A, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
SAVE THE DATE
TAG
July 31: Five-course dinner and wine pairing with chef Troy Guard and guest Ginny Lambrix of Sonoma’s VML Wines, 7 p.m. $85. Reservations required. 1441 Larimer St., 303-996-9985, tag-restaurant.com
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