Events
Elway’s Downtown
Sundays: Sunday Funday “Eggstravaganza” Broncos game-day brunch before any home game, 8 a.m.-noon. $23. One drink per person is included. Regular a la carte menu also available. Ritz-Carlton, 1881 Curtis St., 303-312-3107,
1515 Restaurant
Oct. 6: “Hunters Menu,” five-course test kitchen dinner, 5 p.m. $55 dinner, $95 includes wine pairings; Oct. 9: Uinta Brewery Craft Beer Dinner, 6:30 p.m. $40. Reservations required. 1515 Market St., 303-571-0011,
Frasca Food and Wine
Oct. 7: Weekly four-course dinner series continues with Elysium Imports presenting the wines of Lopez de Heredia. $50; wine pairings additional $40-$50. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966,
James Beard Foundation Dinner
Oct. 4: Second annual dinner features seven courses prepared by top chefs and the 100th year celebration of Robert Mondavi, 6 p.m. $200, $150 JBF members. Reservations required. Devil’s Thumb, 3530 County Road 83, Tabernash, 970-726-7004, e-mail kcollins@devilsthumbranch.com
Tamayo
Through Dec. 31: Chili Relleno Festival includes Chile En Nogada Relleno, Chile Picadillo Relleno, Chile Vegetable Relleno and Chile Seafood Relleno. Reservations recommended. 1400 Larimer St., 720-946-1433,
BENEFITS
Caribou Coffee
Through Oct. 31: Donating 10 percent of proceeds from in store and online sales of the Amy’s Blend collection to CancerCare. Caribou will also donate 50 cents from every 11 oz. bag of Amy’s Blend sold in grocery stores. ,
Edward Marc Chocolatier
Through Oct. 31: Will donate 20 percent from online sales of select chocolates to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. ,
Plates for the Peak
Oct. 7: A benfit to raise awareness and funding for Urban Peak’s programs and services includes various small plates and tapas and an open bar, 6-10 p.m. $75. Vesta Dipping Grill, 1822 Blake St., 303-974-2947,
Classes
Almost Vegan Cooking
Oct. 5: Snacks and Desserts, 10 a.m.-noon. $49. Reservations required. 16504 E. Dorado Ave., Centennial, 303-699-8661,
Ashley Famous Cooking Through Oct. 31: A Night in Budapest, A Night in Provence, The Perfect Brunch, Bread Making and more. Times, dates and fees vary. Reservations required. 8101 E. Dartmouth Ave., 720-535-4934,
City of Aurora
Oct. 2: Mexican Cooking II, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60, $46 residents; Oct. 5: Whole Grain Baking, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $60, $46 residents; Oct. 7: Wok Around the World, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60, $46 residents; Oct. 8: White Wines, 7-9 p.m. $39, $30 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora, 303-326-8630, recreation
Cañon City Queen Anne Tea House
Oct. 4-5: The Art of Mexican Green Chili, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4 for a tasting ($24.99), 2 p.m. Oct. 5 for a class ($30). Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354,
Colorado State University Extension, Pueblo
Oct. 9-30: Dining with Diabetes, four-week class to improve your diet, 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays. $20 per person, $30 per couple. Reservations required. 701 Court St., Pueblo, 719-583-6566
Cook Street School
Oct. 3: A World of Taste: Vietnam, 6-9:30 p.m.$89; Oct. 4: Sushi, 6-9:30 p.m. $99; Oct. 5-26: Classic Techniques: Pastry, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturdays, $389; Oct. 7-28: Classic Techniques: Essentials, 6-9:30 p.m. Mondays, $389. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Humphrey Memorial Park & Museum
Oct. 4: Peanut Brittle, 2 p.m. $12, $10 members. Reservations requested. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429,
Kitchen Table Cooking
Oct. 3: Italian Regional Cuisine: Piedmont, Italy, 6-9 p.m. $95; Oct. 4: Couples Class: Tango in the Kitchen, Argentina, 6-9 p.m. $240 per couple; Oct. 5: Knife Skills 1, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Couples Class: Napa Valley — Romance Amongst the Vines, 6-9 p.m. $240 per couple; Oct. 6: Modern Sauces, 6-9 p.m. $80; Oct. 7: Kickin’ Chicken, 6-9 p.m. $80; Oct. 8: Grilling, 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Suite #108A, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Seasoned Chef
Oct. 3: Super Fast, Super Fresh Gourmet Family Dinners, 6:30 p.m. $80; Oct. 5: Roma’s Catering: Smoked Indian Delicacies, 10 a.m. $75; Oct. 8: The Avenue Grill: Fall Harvest Time, 6:30 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
South Denver Heart Center
Oct. 2: Heart Healthy nutrition class and demonstration: What You Need to Know About Arthritis, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Reservations requested. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-1065
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