Events
Frasca Food and Wine
July 7: Donnafugata with Silvio di Silvio weekly four-course dinner series continues. $50 per person; wine pairings additional $45-$50. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966, frascafoodandwine.com
Restaurant Kelly Liken
Sundays through Oct. 5: Weekly three-course Harvest Sunday Supper with live music. Seatings 6-10 p.m. $49. Reservations recommended. 12 Vail Road, Suite 100, Vail, 970-479-0175, kellyliken.com
VegFest Colorado 2014
July 5-6: The Vegetarian Society of Colorado presents the fifth annual health and environmental family-friendly fair, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Cooking demonstrations, samples, food trucks, movies, children’s activities and more is included. $10, free for age 16 and under. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. Sixth Ave., Golden, 303-719-8264, vegfestcolorado.org
JULY 4th DINING
Central Bistro
July 4: “Big Bang Boxcar Burger and Beer” special for $10. Live music and drink specials start at 6 p.m. Also accepting reservations for patio seating to view the fireworks from Coors Field. 1691 Central St., 303-477-4582, centralbistrobar.com/
Kachina Southwestern Grill
July 4: Offering a Wild West Brunch, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., followed by a Pig Roast on the Patio, 4-8 p.m. Guests may walk over to Westminster City Park, located behind the restaurant, for fireworks at approximately 9:15 p.m. 10600 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, 303-410-5813, kachinagrill.com
Lola Denver
July 4: Festivities begin at noon with a special menu of Beef Ribs Barbacoa, Pollo Asada, Smoked Chicken Wings and more along with desserts. Live music begins at 2:30 p.m. followed by a taco eating contest at 3:30 p.m. The regular dinner menu will be available starting at 5 p.m. 1575 Boulder St., 720-570-8686, loladenver.com
Tamayo
July 4: Offering Stars N’ Stripes margaritas and a brunch, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Brunch includes unlimited small plates and cocktails. $35. 1400 Larimer St., 720-946-1433, richardsandoval.com
FIFA WORLD CUP 2014
Gallo Di Nero
Through July 13: Offering a special “Corner Kick” craft cocktail along with food specials. The restaurant has bar seating with large-screen televisions. 1135 Bannock St., 303-825-1995,
Los Cabos II
Through July 13: The Peruvian restaurant celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2014 with a new Happy Hour menu with half-off all appetizers and 2-for-1 drinks, 4-7 p.m. daily. All games will be broadcast on large-screen televisions. 1525 Champa St., 303-595-3232,
PastaVino
Through 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
Tamayo
Through July 13: The Mexican restaurant is offering drink specials and broadcasting the FIFA World Cup 2014. The restaurant is also hosting a Guacamole Festival through Sept. 30. 1400 Larimer St., 720-946-1433, richardsandoval.com
ViewHouse
Through July 13: Offering food and drink specials along with specialty shots in honor of the of the FIFA World Cup 2014 showing on several televisions. The restaurant is also offering specialty cocktails through July 6 in celebration of Wimbledon. 2015 Market St., 720-878-2015, viewhouse.com
contests
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar
Through July 13: “Bad Daddy’s Best Daddy” online photo contest to honor burger-craving dads. Details on the website.
Steamboat Springs Chili Challenge
Aug. 31: Call or visit the website to participate in the challenge, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Eighth and Oak streets, Steamboat Springs, 970-846-1800, mainstreetsteamboat.com/events
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. 14207 E. Grand Drive, #76, Aurora, 303-690-9434, ashleyfamouscooking.com
City of Aurora
July 8: Wine: Crisp Italian Whites, 7-8:30 p.m. $31, $24 residents. Must be 21 and older. This class is at 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 July 3:Culinary Date Night, 6-9:30 p.m. $89 per person; July 7-28: Classic Techniques: Essentials, 6-9:30 p.m. Mondays, $389; July 8: A World of Taste: India, 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Kitchen Table Cooking July 2: Wine Foundations: Wine 101, 6-8 p.m. $55; July 3: American Nouveau Grill, 6-9 p.m. $95; July 5: Knife Skills, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Couples Class: Passionate in Portofino, 6-9:30 p.m. $240 per couple; July 6: Cooking with Your Children: Summer in Italy, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80 per person. Reservations required. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Suite 108A, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
The Seasoned Chef
July 8: Cooking with Spirit(s)!, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222, theseasonedchef.com
Ugly Goat Milk Co.
Classes include Soft Cheese, Gourmet Lunch and Hard Cheese. Dates and fees vary. Reservations required. 1701 Hidden Acres Place, Parker, 303-690-2437, e-mail: godshowranch@gmail.com, godshowranch.com
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