Events
Denver Botanic Gardens
Nov. 18: “Gather, An Intimate Supper” quarterly dinner series continues with Dana Rodriguez of Work & Class and former executive chef of Bistro Vendome, who will create a special four-course meal, 6:30-9 p.m. $75. Reservations required. 1007 York St., 720-865-3585,
First Bite Boulder
Nov. 15-23: The eighth annual Restaurant Week features more than 40 local restaurants offering a three-course prix-fixe menu for $26. firstbiteboulder.com
Frasca Food and Wine
Nov. 18: Weekly four-course dinner series continues with Wines of Circo Vino with Sariya Jarasviroj Brown. $50, wine pairings additional $45-$50. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966, frascafoodandwine.com
Lakewood Arts Council’s Soup Tasting
Nov. 14: Members of the LAC prepare their favorite soups, 6-8 p.m. Breads and desserts also offered along with live music. $10, $9 LAC members. Reservations required. Lakewood Arts Center and Gallery, 85 S. Union Blvd., Lakewood, 303-980-0625
Le Creuset Demonstrations
Nov. 16: Chef Demo: Humble Pie, 1-3 p.m.; Nov. 19: Simple Savory Turkey Pot Pie, noon-1 p.m. 158 Fillmore St., Suite 110, 720-287-2181
Lucky’s Market
Nov. 15: Knives dropped off for sharpening on Nov. 15 will be available for pick up after 10 a.m. Nov. 17. $3 each. 3960 Broadway, Boulder, 303-444-0215, luckysmarket.com
Ocean Prime
Nov. 19: Honig Vineyard and Winery Dinner, 5:30-10 p.m. Executive chef Bill Crow will offer two menu options each paired with a Honig wine. $39 or $44. Reservations required. 1465 Larimer St., 303-825-3663, oceanprimedenver.com
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Offering a new four-course menu for $15 and half-price Italian wines for a limited time. macaronigrill.com
BENEFITS
Grapes to Grads
Nov. 13: The fourth annual benefit for the Arapahoe Community College Foundation includes samples from local restaurants, more than 45 wine and craft beers, entertainment and a silent auction, 7-9 p.m. $30, $25 two or more, ACC employees, alumni and students. Mike Ward Infiniti, 1800 Lucent Court, Highlands Ranch, 303-797-5881, arapahoe.edu
Swoozie’s Can Can Food Drive
Through Nov. 18: The gift shop in Cherry Creek North is accepting donations of canned food items to be donated to local food banks for its annual food drive through Nov. 18. All shoppers who donate canned goods on Nov. 17 will receive 20 percent off their purchase as part of an “in-store soiree,” noon-5 p.m. 589 Fillmore St., 720-328-7195, swoozies.com
Classes
City of Aurora
Nov. 13: Chocolate Truffles, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $62, $48 residents; Nov. 14: Holiday Party Wines, 7-9 p.m. $31, $24 residents; Nov. 15: Couples Cook: Seasons Eating Wine Dinner, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $69, $53 residents (per person), $119, $99 residents (per couple); Nov. 16: Sausage Making Workshop, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $70, $54 residents; Nov. 19: Gluten Free Holiday Baking, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60, $46 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, auroragov.org/recreation
Cook Street School
Nov. 15: Culinary Date Night, 6-9:30 p.m. $89 (per person); Nov. 16: Holiday Candy, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $79; Nov. 20: Thanksgiving Feast, 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Humphrey Memorial Park and Museum
Nov. 16: Knead Bread: Croutons & Stuffing, 2 p.m. $15, $12 members. Reservations requested. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429, hmpm.org
Kitchen Table Cooking
Nov. 15: Bison and Bourbon, 6-9 p.m. $95; Nov. 16: Thanksgiving Brunch: Everyone’s Home for the Holidays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Nov. 17: Organizing Your Healthy Kitchen, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Nov. 18: Amazing Holiday Appetizers, 6-9 p.m. $80; Nov. 19: Fish 101, 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Suite 108A, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
Mizuna
Nov. 16: Holiday Roasting and Braising with Chef Frank Bonanno, noon-2 p.m. Includes refreshments and recipes. $85. Reservations required. 225 E. Seventh Ave., 303-832-4778
Seasoned Chef
Nov. 14 and 21: Basic Skills, two-day class, 6 p.m. $155; Nov. 16: Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen, 10 a.m. $70; Nov. 18: Pinche Taqueria: Gourmet Mexican Street Food, 6 p.m. $80; Nov. 19: Avenue Grill: Couples California Road Trip, 6:30 p.m. $80; Nov. 20: Olive Oil Demystified, 6:30 p.m. $75. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222, theseasonedchef.com
South Denver Heart Center
Nov. 13: Heart Healthy nutrition class and demonstration: Food Addiction, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Reservations requested. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-1065, southdenver.com
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