Events
Cañon City Queen Anne Tea House
July 25-Aug. 30: “Tribute to The Denver Dry Goods Tea Rooms Fine Dining from 1907 to 1987” offers special teas, lunches and dinners Friday through Sunday each week. Call or visit the website for details. Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354, e-mail reservations@ thecanoncityqueenanne.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
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
Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort July 25: Paella in the Pavilion, family-style paella feast served outdoors in Axel’s Pavilion, 6 p.m. $99, includes wine pairings. Reservations required. 2430 County Road 83, Tabernash, 970-726-5632, e-mail kcollins@devilsthumbranch.com, devilsthumbranch.com
Frasca Food and Wine
July 28: Weekly four-course dinner series continues with Wines of Antinori with Niccolo Maltinti. $50; wine pairings additional $45-$50. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966, frascafoodandwine.com
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
Lower48 Kitchen
July 29: Women Winemaker Dinner, four-course seasonal menu with pairings from female winemakers from J Vineyards & Winery, Ponzi Wines, Dashe Cellars and Lorenza, 6:30 p.m. $60. Reservations required. 2020 Lawrence St., 303-942-0262, lower48kitchen.com
Prohibition
July 27: Choose a 5K or 10K as part of “bRUNch Running” and 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. 504 E. Colfax Ave., nightout.com/events/brunch-at-prohibition/tickets#.U7cz_RYpIdt
Tasty Colfax Restaurant Tour
July 29: Annual crawl with samples from more than 15 restaurants, live music and entertainment, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $30, $25 in advance, includes after-party at 8 p.m. at the Park House Pub. Colfax Avenue from Colorado Boulevard to York Street, tastycolfax.com
Trillium
July 23: Spring Scandinavian Dinner Series: Denmark, four-course meal. $70. Reservations required for rolling seatings. 2134 Larimer St., 303-379-9759, trilliumdenver.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 23: Summer Picnic Inspirations, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $50; July 26: Whole Grains, 10 a.m.-noon, $49. 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. 303-690-9434, ashleyfamouscooking.com
City of Aurora
July 25: Couples Cook: Brazilian Barbeque, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $69, $53 residents (per person), $119, $99 residents (per couple); July 30: Summer Soups & Cocktails, 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/cooking
Colorado State University Extension, Pueblo
July 23: Water Bath Workshop, 1-5 p.m. $10. Reservations required. 701 Court St., Pueblo, 719-583-6566
Cook Street July 23 and 30: Classic Techniques: French, 6-9:30 p.m. $189 for two-part class; July 24: Mexican Street Food, 6-9:30 p.m. $89; July 25: Culinary Date Night, 6-9:30 p.m. $89, per person; July 26: Al Fresco Dining, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $89; July 29: Knife Skills, 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300, cookstreet.com
Kitchen Table Cooking July 23: Gluten Free Sauces, 6-9 p.m. $80; July 24: Italian Regional Cuisine: Island of Sicily, 6-9 p.m. $95; July 25: Couples Class: Tango in the Kitchen, 6-9:30 p.m. $240 per couple; July 26: Chicken 101, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Couples Class: Romance in Rome, 6-9:30 p.m. $240 per couple; July 27: Teen Cuisine: Dough, Whey, Meat, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; July 28: Artisan Breads Two, 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 6380 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Suite 108A, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769, kitchentablegv.com
Posner Center for International Development
July 25: Children’s Future International’s Asian Cooking Class, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $55 per person, $100 per couple. Guests learn to prepare curry and fried rice; wine provided. Proceeds benefit The Children’s Future Learning Cente, which that provides education and programs for poor children in rural Cambodia. Reservations required. 1031 33rd St.,
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 — Baseline
July 24: Paleo Cooking, 6:30-8 p.m. Free, participants receive a $5 Whole Foods gift card. Reservations required. 2584 Baseline Road, Boulder, e-mail Meg.Oconnor@wholefoods.com
Whole Foods Market — Cherry Creek
July 29: Superfoods for Cancer Prevention, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Participants receive a $5 Whole Foods gift card. Reservations required. 2375 E. First Ave., 720-941-4100
SAVE THE DATE
Steamboat Wine Festival
Aug. 6-10: Sommeliers, chefs, vintners and brewers offer seminars, tastings, meals, excursions and more. Steamboat Springs, steamboatwinefestival.com
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