Events
Arugula Bar e Ristorante
Sept. 24: Winemaker dinner with Ben Parsons of Infinite Monkey Theorem Winery, 6:30 p.m. $69. Reservations required. 2785 Iris Ave., Boulder, 303-443-5100, arugularistorante.com
Colorado Makers Harvest Party & Farm Tour
Sept. 21: Local food and wine celebration, 3-11 p.m. $30. Jack Rabbit Hill Farm, 26567 North Road, Hotchkiss, e-mail stephen@jackrabbithill.com for reservations,
Kachina Southwestern Grill
Sept. 18: Hosting the final “Beast & Beer” Dinner, a four-course meal showcasing locally raised beef and artisan beer. The focus of this dinner is Hops & Heifers Farm with Oskar Blues Brewery. 6 p.m. cocktail hour, 7 p.m. dinner. $55. Reservations required. 10600 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, 303-410-5024, e-mail Lauren.Blackburn@KachinaGrill.com
Prost Brewing & Cafe Aion Beer Dinner
Sept. 19: Early fall beer dinner, choose from a seasonal menu, 5-10 p.m. Reservations recommended. Cafe Aion, 1235 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder, 303-993-8131, cafeaion.com
Zucca Italian Ristorante
Sept. 21: Three Leaf Farm presents a Pomodoro Farm Dinner, 6 p.m. $65. Reservations required 808 Main St., Louisville, 303-666-6499
BENEFITS
Alfalfa’s Market
Sept. 21: Annual Pancake Breakfast benefit for Community Food Share, 8-11 a.m. All-you-can-eat pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, coffee and juice is included along with gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options. $10, $5 children age 10 and under. Proceeds supply food to local nonprofits.
Jose O’Shea’s
Sept. 18: Donating 20 percent of food proceeds 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. to the Cat Care Society. You must visit the website and print out the required flyer. The Cat Care Society is a nonprofit the helps homeless, injured and abused cats. 385 Union Blvd., Lakewood,
The Source
Sept. 21: The urban food market has partnered with Engine7 for a block party offering music, food and refreshments and will donate 10 percent of sales to the Playing for Change Foundation, a nonprofit creating positive change through music and arts education, 3-9 p.m. Free. 3350 Brighton Blvd.,
Classes
Almost Vegan Cooking
Sept. 21-Oct. 26: The Plant Based Foods Introduction Series, 10 a.m-noon Saturdays. $245 for entire series. Individual classes: $49 each. Sept. 21: Our Daily Greens. Reservations required. 16504 E. Dorado Ave., Centennial, 303-699-8661, almostvegancookingschool.com
Ashley Famous Cooking
Through Oct. 31: A Night in Budapest, A Night in Provence, The Perfect Brunch, Bread Making and more. Cooking class parties in your home or backyard. Times, dates and fees vary. Reservations required. 8101 E. Dartmouth Ave., 720-535-4934, ashleyfamouscooking.com
Cook Street School
Sept. 20: Cocktail Party!, 6-9:30 p.m. $99; Sept. 24: A World of Taste: India, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; Sept. 25: A World of Taste: Spain, 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Cañon City Queen Anne Tea House
Sept. 20-21: The Art of Home Made Noodles and Italian Sauces, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20 for a tasting ($24.99), 2 p.m. Sept. 21 for a class ($30). Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354, thecanoncityqueenanne.com
Edge Grilling Series
Thursdays through Sept. 26: Executive chef Simon Purvis leads Interactive Grilling classes at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. This week: Culinary Team Choice. $40. 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, 1111 14th St., 303-389-3343
Humphrey Memorial Park & Museum
Sept. 20: Cherry Fudge, 2 p.m. $12, $10 members; Sept. 21: Root Beer, 2 p.m. $15, $12 members. Reservations requested. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429, hmpm.org
Kitchen Table Cooking
Sept. 18: Croissants & Danishes, 6-9 p.m. $64; Sept. 19: Regions of France: Bordeaux, 6-9 p.m. $95; Sept. 20: Couples Class: Romance in Rome, 6-9 p.m. $240 per couple; Sept. 21: Fish 101, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $64; Couples Class: Romance in Rome, Fall Menu, 6-9 p.m. $240 per couple; Sept. 22: Organizing Your Healthy Kitchen, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $64; Sept. 23: Baking with Altitude, 6-9 p.m. $95; Sept. 24: Sauces 101, 6-9 p.m. $64. Reservations required. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
Seasoned Chef
Sept. 18-19: Artisan Bread Techniques, 6:30 p.m. $140; Sept. 21: Iron Chef Co-op, 10 a.m. $75; Sept. 23: Lola: Contemporary Coastal Cuisine, 6 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222, theseasonedchef.com
South Denver Heart Center
Sept. 18:Heart Healthy nutrition class and demonstration: Something’s Fishy, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Reservations requested. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-1065, southdenver.com
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