BENEFITS
Village Inn
Through Dec. 31: As part of its “Serving Those Who Serve Us” campaign, Village Inn is honoring Colorado first responders who can’t be home for the holidays. Nominate local heroes at villageinn.com. Contest ends at 9 a.m. Dec. 31. Winners will be notified and delivery of a dozen whole free pies will be scheduled.
Classes
Ashley Famous Cooking
Through Dec. 31: Bread Making 101, Holiday Baking Extravaganza, Holiday Appetizers and Soups and A Festive Holiday Meal, cooking class parties in the school or your home. Dates and fees vary. Reservations required. 8101 E. Dartmouth Ave., 720-535-4934, ashleyfamouscooking.com
Kitchen Table Cooking
Dec. 26: Couples Class: Sushi for Two, 6-9 p.m. $240 per couple; Dec. 27: Couples Class: Christmas in Paris, 6-9 p.m. $240 per couple; Dec. 28: Couples Class: Christmas in Chianti, 6-9 p.m. $240 per couple; Dec. 29: Cooking with Your Children: Italian Specialties, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80 per person; Couples Class: Christmas in Chianti, 6-9 p.m. $240 per couple; Dec. 30: Croissants and Danishes, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Suite 108A, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
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HOLIDAY DINING
Arugula Bar e Ristorante
Dec. 31: Four-course New Year’s Eve meal includes a Prosecco drink, $69. Reservations required. 2785 Iris Ave., Boulder, 303-443-5100, arugularistorante.com
beast + bottle
Dec. 31: “Hip Hop NYE” includes a four-course dinner for $75, guests may choose the Notorious wine pairing for $28 or the B.I.G. pairing for $50. Reservations may be made 5-10:15 p.m. Rap music from the ’90s will by played during the meal. Reservations required. 719 E. 17th Ave., 303-623-3223, beastandbottle.com
Charcoal Restaurant
Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve prix-fixe dinner, 5-10 p.m. $69, additional $35 for drink pairings. Reservations recommended. 43 W. Ninth Ave., 303-454-0000, charcoal dining.com
Chefs Club by Food & Wine
Dec. 25: Four-course prix-fixe menu, $125, additional $60 for wine pairings; Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Dinners, 5:30-7:30 p.m. first seating includes a five-course prix-fixe menu for $175, additional $60 for wine pairings; 8-9:30 p.m. second seating includes a seven-course prix-fixe menu for $395, additional $175 for wine pairings. Reservations required. St. Regis Aspen Resort, 315 E. Dean St., Aspen, 970-429-9581, chefsclub.com
Comida – Longmont
Dec. 31: “Ring in 2014” includes Mexican street snacks, a DJ, drink specials and more, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. $65, includes food and three drinks. 721 Confidence Drive, Longmont, 720-204-6455, eatcomida.com
Coohills Restaurant
Dec. 31: Offering a five-course prix-fixe meal in the dining room with early reservations from 5 to 6:30 p.m. $75. Late seatings for a seven-course meal begin at 8 p.m. for $135. The Hazel Miller Band performs at 9 p.m. Seats may also be reserved in the bar, $40 per person or $75 per couple, with a special a la carte menu. A champagne toast and party favors are included in all reservations. 1400 Wewatta St., 303-623-5700, coohills.com/reservations
The Corner Office
Dec. 25: Chinese-inspired menu includes Sesame Chicken and Pork Fried Rice, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Full menu also available. Reservations recommended; Dec. 31: 1960’s “Mad Men”-style party includes champagne toast and live entertainment, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $50. 1401 Curtis St., 303-825-6500, thecorner officedenver.com
Devil’s Thumb Ranch
Dec. 25: The Ranch House Restaurant offers a four-course holiday meal, 4-9 p.m. $59, half-price for children. A la carte menu also available; Dec. 31:The Ranch House Restaurant and Heck’s are both offering a special menu followed by a champagne toast, dancing and live music, 5-10 p.m. $125. A la carte menu also available. Tickets for the NYE celebration only are $50, includes two drink tickets and champagne toast; Jan. 1: New Year’s Day Brunch at Heck’s, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $35 includes bottomless mimosas. A la carte menu also available. Heck’s is also offering Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. Sunday-Thursday with drink and food specials. Call or visit the website for details and reservations. 2430 County Road 83, Tabernash, 970-726-5632, devilsthumbranch.com
Elway’s Downtown
Dec. 25: Multi-course meal with one complimentary glass of sparkling wine and dessert buffet, noon-8 p.m. $75, $35 children 12 and under. Regular dinner menu also available. Reservations recommended. Ritz-Carlton, 1881 Curtis St., 303-312-3107, elways.com/downtown
1515 Restaurant
Dec. 31: An “Alice in Wonderland”-themed menu is planned. The first seating at 5 p.m. includes a three-course menu for $40, a second seating begins at 6 p.m. with a four-course menu and a champagne toast for $60. Reservations required. A DJ gets the music going at 10 p.m. 1515 Market St., 303-571-0011, 1515restaurant.com
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve three-course prix-fixe dinner, 5-10 p.m. $69.95. Reservations required. 191 Inverness Drive West, Englewood, 303-768-0827, flemingssteakhouse.com
Frasca Food and Wine
Through Dec. 30: Prix-fixe holiday four-course menu, $90; Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve four-course menu and midnight champagne toast, $110. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966, frascafoodandwine.com
La Biblioteca
Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Bash includes unlimited small plates and select cocktails along with a DJ and party favors, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $60. Reservations recommended. 1610 Little Raven St., Suite 200, Riverfront Park, 720-904-0965, richardsandoval.com/labiblioteca denver/index.php
The Margarita at Pine Creek
Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve six-course tasting menu, 5-9 p.m. $60, additional cost for wine tastings. Reservations required. 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-598-8667
Ocean Prime
Dec. 31: Regular menu and holiday specials. Complimentary party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. Call for more information. 1465 Larimer St., 303-825-3663, oceanprimedenver .com
Pizza Fusion
Dec. 31: $1 bottles of wine for dine-in meals. Also offered every Tuesday in 2014 with the purchase of any large specialty pizza. 571 E. Colfax Ave., 303-830-0223, pizzafusion.com/denver026/
TAG
Dec. 31: Four-course New Year’s Eve dinner, $79. Reservations required. 1441 Larimer St., 303-996-9985, tag-restaurant.com
Tamayo
Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve three-course Mexican dinner with a glass of champagne, $69; New Year’s Eve Countdown Terrace Party with a DJ and cocktails, 10 p.m.-midnight, $25; Jan. 1: New Year’s Day Bottomless Brunch with unlimited small plates and cocktails, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $35. 1400 Larimer St., 720-946-1433, richardsandoval.com
