Events
Bistro Vendome
June 9:“Adventures on the Wine Route” dinner series continues with selections from Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant of Santa Barbara, Calif. This month focuses on Southern Rhone. The series follows Lynch’s book through the regions of France and guests receive a passport to have stamped at each dinner (the second Monday of each month through November). Those who attend most of the dinners and purchase six bottles of wine from Marczyk Fine Wines receive the book, a bottle of wine and a gift card to Bistro Vendôme to use in 2015. Reservations required. 1420 Larimer St., 303-825-3232, bistrovendome.com
1515 Restaurant
June 8: Test Kitchen Dinner, 5 p.m. The five-course interactive dinner series features molecular gastronomy and sous-vide techniques. This month’s “Picasso” theme includes Duck Prosciutto and Mix Grill (beef, pork, lamb, oyster). $55, $95 with wine. Reservations required.1515 Market St., 303-571-0011, 1515restaurant.com
Frasca Food and Wine
June 9: Weekly four-course dinner series continues with Giampaolo Venica of Venica & Venica. $50 per person; wine pairings additional $45-$50. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966, frascafoodandwine.com
Green Russell
June 5: Beer v. Spirits with Avery Brewing Company and Peach Street Distillers, 6 p.m. $60. Reservations required. 1422 Larimer St., 303-893-6505, greenrussell.com
LYFE Kitchen
June 6: Grand opening of the “fresh casual” restaurant with menus created by executive chefs Art Smith and Tal Ronnen along with Jeremy Bringardner, who recently won the title of Chopped Champion on the Food Network’s cooking competition show, “Chopped.”Park Meadows, 8401 Park Meadows Center Drive, Suite 2805, Lone Tree, 303-706-9100, lyfekitchen.com
contests
Eggland’s Best
Deadline July 31: “Your Best Recipe” contest asks consumers to enter their best original egg recipes. Two new categories this year include “Fan Favorite” and “Kid-friendly.” egglandsbest .com/yourbestrecipe
FARMERS MARKETS
Colorado Fresh Markets Saturday: Cherry Creek Fresh Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 25, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, East First Avenue and University Boulevard; Belmar, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 27, Wadsworth Boulevard and Alameda Avenue, Lakewood; Sunday: City Park Esplanade, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 26, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street. 303-442-1837, coloradofreshmarkets.com
Dillon Farmers Market Friday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 19. Buffalo Street (by Town Park), Dillon, 970-262-3400, townofdillon.com Five Parks Farmers Market Thursday: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 25. Village of Five Parks, 13810 W. 85th Drive, Arvada,
The Frederick Market Thursday: 4-8 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 4. 105 Fifth St., Frederick, frederickco.gov/ frederickmarket
Le Jardin Secret Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 23. Free parking is available on the top levels of the Larimer Square garage (14th and Market streets) during market hours. Bistro Vendome Courtyard, Larimer Square, larimersquare.com
Classes
Ashley Famous Cooking
Classes include The Perfect Brunch, Summer Salads and Dressings, Desserts, Bread Making and other cooking-class parties in the school or your home. Dates, fees vary. Reservations required. 8101 E. Dartmouth Ave., 720-535-4934, ashleyfamouscooking.com
City of Aurora
June 5: Mexican Cooking I, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60, $46 residents;
June 10: Wine Class: Great BBQ Reds, 7-8:30 p.m. $31, $24 residents (this class is at the Summer Valley Recreation Center, 17400 E. Lehigh Place). Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, auroragov.org/cooking
Cook Street School of Culinary Arts
June 5: Culinary Date Night, 6-9:30 p.m. $89 (per person);
June 6: Steak and Whiskey, 6-9:30 p.m. $99;
June 7: Grilling: Tuscan Grill, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $89; 180 Dining Event, 6-9:30 p.m. $59;
June 9: Main Ingredient: Mushrooms, 6-9:30 p.m. $89;
June 11: A World of Taste: Thai, 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Kitchen Table Cooking
June 5: Indian Takeout at Home, 6-9 p.m. $95;
June 6: Couples Class: Lounging on the Amalfi Coast, 6-9:30 p.m. $240 per couple;
June 7: Global Grill: Over a Tuscan Fire, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $95; American Regional Cuisine: Cajun & Creole Cooking, 6-9 p.m. $95;
June 9: Meatless Mondays: Valencia, The Land of Paella, 6-9 p.m. $80;
June 10: Fish 101, 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
Colorado Farm Aid Beer Dinner June 11: A benefit farm dinner prepared by Chef Jason Rogers with local food from Hops and Heifers Farm and beer pairings from Oskar Blues Brewery, 6:30-10 p.m. Live music and a silent auction is also included. $100, proceeds benefit several Colorado farms that were damaged in last year’s floods and the repair of the Meadow Ditch that serves five farms in Lyons. Reservations required. Lyons Farmette, 4121 Ute Highway (Highway 66), Lyons,
PastaVino
June 12-July 13: Offering special game day menus and extending Happy Hour prices during each game of the FIFA World Cup 2014. The Italian restaurant recently redesigned its seating in the front bar area with a new menu and large-screen televisions. 1043 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-955-8791, pastavino.com
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