Events
Argyll Whisky Beer
July 20: Choose a 5K or 10K as part of “bRUNch Running” that is followed by breakfast. 9:15 a.m. check-in, runs begin at 9:30 a.m. $30, $25 in advance, includes run, the meal and two drinks (alcoholic or nonalcoholic). A portion of the proceeds benefit Metro CareRing. Reservations required. 1035 E. 17th St., nightout.com/events/brunch-at-argyll/tickets#.U7cxBxYpIdt
Balistreri Vineyards
July 18-19: Seventh annual Balistreri Wine & Movie Nights with a Sicilian-themed menu, wine and a movie (“A Walk in the Clouds” July 18 and “Baaria” July 19), 6:30 p.m. dinner followed by the movie at 9. $49 per person. Reservations required. 1946 E. 66th Ave., 303-287-5156, balistreriwine.com
The Capital Grille
Through Aug. 31: Generous Pour wine event is back where guests choose from seven wines for $25 with the purchase of dinner. Details on the website. 1450 Larimer St., 303-539-2500, thecapitalgrille.com
Castle Rock WineFest
July 19: The 11th annual outdoor WineFest features more than two dozen Colorado Wineries offering more than 180 varieties of wine, 2-8 p.m. Seminars, vendors, live music and food trucks are also included. $27, $37 starting July 17, $17 Designated Driver tickets, free for ages 17 and under with a paid adult. Reservations required. The Grange in The Meadows at Historic Castle Rock, 3692 Meadows Blvd., 303-688-4597
Dining Al Fresco on Larimer Square
July 19 and Aug. 16: Larimer Square restaurants are “extending their patios into the streets” at 5 p.m. for happy hour festivities, live music and dinner. Reservations available through participating restaurants. larimersquare.com
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
July 18: Five-course Speakeasy Dinner with food and cocktail pairings, 6:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to “dress the part” and will be given a special access code to attend the dinner. $85. Reservations required. 191 Inverness Drive West, Englewood, 303-768-0827,
Frasca Food and Wine
July 21: Weekly four-course dinner series continues with Fèlsina with Phil Laramore. $50; wine pairings additional $45-$50. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966, frascafoodandwine.com
Humboldt Restaurant
July 20: Uptown Clambake at Humboldt, 7 p.m. The menu includes Blue Island Steamers, Denver Linguica Sausage, lobster, Colorado corn on the cob, red potatoes and a watermelon, tomato and ricotta salata salad, house pound cake, macerated stone fruit and vanilla bean crème chantilly. $75. Reservations required. 1700 Humboldt St., 303-813-1700, humboldtrestaurant.com
Infinite Monkey Theorem
July 16: Colorado Specialty Food Makers Monthly Meeting, 5 p.m. Producers are invited to bring samples of their products. $5. 3200 Larimer St., meetup.com/colorado-specialty-food-makers/
Le Central
Through July 31: The French restaurant is offering a special three-course menu for $29.95 in connection to the Tour de France. 112 E. 8th Ave., 303-863-8094, lecentral.com
Mondo Market @ The Source
July 19: Spice Master at Mondo Market, 1-4 p.m. Chef Tim Ziegler will create a custom spice blend based on what you are cooking. Price is based on spices chosen. 3350 Brighton Blvd., Suite 115, chefzieg.com
Pairsine Chefs Fine Food and Beer Pairing
July 16: Wine Country Network presents this competition between award-winning beers from the Denver International Beer Competition with culinary creations prepared by 10 Colorado Master Chefs, 6-9 p.m. A professional panel of judges will choose the “Best Chef” and “Most Creative Chef” and guests will vote for “The People’s Choice Chef.” Twenty different gourmet food and beer pairings are included. $65, $50 in advance. Reservations required. The Omni Interlocken Resort, 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield, eventbrite.com/e/pairsine-chefs-fine-food-and-beer-pairing-competition-tickets-9664826757
The Pinery at The Hill
July 19: Pinot on the Patio, 4-9 p.m. Includes wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres and sweets. $25. Reservations required. 775 W. Bijou St., Colorado Springs, 719-634-7772, thepinery.com
Session Kitchen
July 22: House of Walker Dinner, multi-course meal with Johnnie Walker pairings, 6:30 p.m. $75. Reservations required. 1518 S. Pearl St., 720-763-3387, sessionkitchen.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
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
FARMERS MARKETS
Colorado Farm & Art Market Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 18. The Margarita at Pine Creek, 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-598-8667
Colorado Fresh Markets Saturday: Cherry Creek Fresh Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 24 and 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 West Alameda Avenue, Lakewood; Sunday: Stapleton Founders’ Green, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 12, East 29th Avenue and Roslyn St., 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 The Fresh Farm Stand Friday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. the first and second Fridays of every month through October. Denver Human Services, 1200 Federal Blvd., denvergov.org/humanservices Le Jardin Secret Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 23. Free parking is on top levels of Larimer Square garage (14th and Market streets) during market hours. Bistro Vendome Courtyard, Larimer Square, larimersquare.com
Tagawa Gardens Saturday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 27. 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722,
Wheat Ridge Farmers Market Thursday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 30. 4252 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge, denverfarmersmarket.com
Classes
Almost Vegan Cooking
July 19: Our Daily Greens, 10 a.m.-noon. The class is the first of five in an “Introduction to Plant Based Foods” series, Saturdays July 19-Aug. 16, $245 for the series, $49 each. Reservations required. 16504 E. Dorado Ave., Centennial, 303-699-8661, almostvegancookingschool.com
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 18: Fridays Uncorked: Mixology From the Garden, 6-8 p.m. $25; July 22: Books That Cook: “The Telling Room” by Michael Paterniti, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $20, $15 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, auroragov.org/cooking
City Wine
July 16: Wines and Varietals of Bordeaux, 6:45-8 p.m. $20, includes wine and appetizers. Reservations required. 347 S. Colorado Blvd., 303-393-7576, e-mail info@citywine.com, citywine.com
Colorado State University Extension, Pueblo
July 19 and 23: Food Preservation Series continues with Two-Part Hands-On Pressure Canning and Water Bath Canning, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 19, $20; Water Bath Workshop, 1-5 p.m. July 23, $10. Reservations required. 701 Court St., Pueblo, 719-583-6566
Cook Street July 16: A World of Taste: New American, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; July 17: Grilling: Backyard Basics, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; July 18: Steaks and Spirits, 6-9:30 p.m. $99; July 19: Mushroom Foraging, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $125, includes wine and lunch; The Art of Entertaining: Brunch, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $89; July 22: Seafood 101, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; July 23 and 30: Classic Techniques: French, 6-9:30 p.m. $189 for two-part class. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Kitchen Table Cooking July 16: Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate!, 6-9 p.m. $80; July 18: Couples Class: Tuscan Temptations, 6-9:30 p.m. $240 per couple; July 19: Grilling, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; South American Cuisine: Linger in Lima, 6-9 p.m. $95; July 20: Cooking with Your Children: Saute Basics, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; July 21: Meatless Monday: Exotic India, 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Suite 108A, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.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
Whole Foods Market — Cherry Creek
July 22: Break Your Chains of Sugar Addiction, 6:30-8 p.m.; July 29: Superfoods for Cancer Prevention, 6:30-8 p.m. Classes are free. Participants receive a $5 Whole Foods gift card. Reservations required. 2375 E. First Ave., 720-941-4100
SAVE THE DATE
Coohills
July 23: Robert Mondavi Winemaker Dinner with winemaker Nova Cadamatre, 6:30 p.m. cocktail hour with appetizers, 7 p.m. seated dinner. $85. Reservations required. 1400 Wewatta St., 303-623-5700, coohills.com
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